Author: NBTC

In a landmark development for blockchain adoption, the Ethereum network has achieved a staggering milestone in user growth. According to on-chain data analytics firm Santiment, Ethereum wallet creation has surged to an unprecedented average of 327,000 new addresses per day. This remarkable figure, recorded globally in early 2025, represents the highest daily rate in the network’s decade-long history. The surge directly correlates with the successful implementation of the Pusaka upgrade in December 2024, which dramatically reduced transaction costs. Consequently, this technical advancement has unlocked Ethereum’s potential for millions, transforming it from a niche platform into accessible global infrastructure. Ethereum Wallet…

Doha Bank has completed a $150 million digital bond that settled instantly on Euroclear’s distributed ledger infrastructure, underscoring how regulated DLT systems, not public blockchains, are becoming the preferred rails for institutional tokenized debt. The Qatari lender listed its digitally native notes on the London Stock Exchange’s International Securities Market, achieving same-day settlement through Euroclear’s Digital Financial Market Infrastructure, a permissioned DLT platform operated by a central securities depository. Standard Chartered served as the sole global coordinator and sole arranger on the deal, leading the structuring, execution, and distribution of Doha Bank’s $150 million digital bond. A growing number of…

The majority of debanking cases in the US are a result of government pressure, rather than individual banks’ policies, according to a new report from the American think tank the Cato Institute. Cato Institute analyst Nicholas Anthony explained in a report on Thursday that debanking could take several forms: religious or political, the idea that a financial institution closes accounts solely due to political or religious belief or affiliation; operational, when a bank chooses to close a customer’s account as it’s no longer in the bank’s interest; or government, when a government pressures a financial institution to close a customer’s…

Publicly traded Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink Gaming is aiming to “pioneer” the productive use of ETH by digital asset treasuries in 2026, after adding billions of dollars’ worth of the crypto asset last year. The firm, which has amassed more than 865,000 ETH—about $2.75 billion worth as of Tuesday—since implementing its treasury strategy last May, kick-started its mission last week by deploying $170 million in ETH for elevated incentives and staking rewards on layer-2 network, Linea. “2025 was a year that DATs did their initial accumulation, 2026 needs to be the year of productivity,” SharpLink CEO Joseph Chalom said Tuesday…

As Trump weighs his next Fed chair pick, a leading contender is drawing a firm line on political influence. Kevin Hassett’s remarks have put Fed independence back in focus, keeping markets on edge. Kevin Hassett, a leading contender for the next US Federal Reserve chair, has stated that the central bank does not take instructions from the White House and that Donald Trump’s views on interest rates will not shape monetary policy. Hassett said the Federal Reserve is designed to operate independently and bases its decisions on economic data rather than political pressure. He emphasized that interest rate decisions are…

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) extended its decision deadline on two crypto-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs), while opening a comment window on options tied to a third in three separate filing decisions released Monday. In separate Federal Register notices, the SEC designated a longer period to consider proposed rule changes that would allow the listing of the Canary Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) ETF on Cboe BZX and the T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF on NYSE Arca. Both filings fall under the SEC’s standard 19b‑4 process, which lets it extend the initial decision window by up to 45 days while…

REVOX, a next-gen Web3 infrastructure entity, has partnered with TOYUSD1, a popular Web3 gaming platform. The partnership aims to drive decentralized gaming through smart contracts. As REVOX mentioned in its official X announcement, the collaboration leverages its modular AI infrastructure, combining it with the gaming vision of TOYUSD1. Hence, the development unveils a completely wallet-native and transparent gaming experience. 🚀 REVOX teams up with @TOYUSD1 – next-gen decentralized gaming on smart contracts!Provably fair VRFs. Wallet-native crypto play. No middlemen. Pure transparency.Modular AI powers the arena. Real ownership. Real rewards. 🔥 🤝 pic.twitter.com/p16FxDRvIq — REVOX (@revoxdotai) January 14, 2026 REVOX and…

Ethereum price has struggled to gain traction despite multiple attempts to break out of a tightening triangle pattern. ETH remains range-bound after failing to convert recent momentum into a sustained breakout. Beyond broader macro pressures, institutional behavior has also emerged as a key hurdle. Retail holders now appear to be reassessing their stance. Ethereum Key Holders Opt To Pull Back Institutional investors withdrew $116 million from Ethereum during the week ending January 9. These outflows reflect growing skepticism among large capital allocators. ETH saw reduced institutional participation even as the price attempted to stabilize. Notably, the Ethereum price began rising…

China’s yuan climbed to a fresh 14-month high against the dollar on Monday, adding another layer of complexity to an already turbulent macro environment for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. The world’s three largest central banks are now moving in distinctly different directions. The Federal Reserve just delivered a hawkish rate cut, the Bank of Japan is poised to raise rates this week, and China’s PBOC is navigating yuan strength amid a slowing domestic economy. For crypto markets caught in the crosscurrents of global liquidity flows, the stakes have rarely been higher. Yuan Surges on Dollar Weakness The onshore yuan rose…

DUBAI, UAE – January 12, 2025 – The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has enacted a definitive and comprehensive ban on privacy tokens within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This landmark decision fundamentally reshapes the emirate’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation. Consequently, the move directly addresses mounting concerns over anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions compliance risks. The new rules, effective immediately, prohibit a wide range of activities involving these specific digital assets. Understanding the Dubai Privacy Token Ban The DFSA’s new regulatory framework explicitly outlaws several key financial activities related to privacy-enhancing cryptocurrencies. Specifically, the ban covers the trading, promotion,…