Author: NBTC
The official Shiba Inu marketing lead known under the pseudonym Lucie has taken to her account on the social media platform X (widely known as Twitter in the past) to share with the community her desired vision of SHIB’s price movement in the coming days. SHIB to add 1,000% in 3 days? Affirmation She warned that this was quite an ambitious affirmation of SHIB doing 1,000% over just three next days. Jestingly, Lucie said that she had told everyone about it, including her boss and her cat. Affirmation:Shib’s about to do a 1000% in 3 days—I’ve already told my snacks,…
Taiwanese lawmaker Ko Ju-chun has suggested that Bitcoin be included in Taiwan’s official reserves. According to the KMT lawmaker, Bitcoin could protect Taiwan against economic instability and strengthen its financial resilience. Ko believes that Bitcoin can coexist with gold and other currencies, potentially boosting Taiwan’s national security and economy. Ko highlighted the increasing importance of blockchain-based, distributed assets such as Bitcoin. He stated that digital assets could diversify Taiwan’s reserves and curtail dependence on traditional finance systems. Ko cautioned that Taiwan could lag if it fails to address these opportunities quickly. Taiwan Legislator KO, JU-CHUN advocates for Bitcoin as part…
Germany-based banking giant KfW has invested $11 million on digital bonds, marking a pivotal moment for traditional finance embracing Web3 solutions. The state-owned KfW has invested in the blockchain-based Pfandbrief mortgage bond. Launched by Berlin Hyp, the digital mortgage bond was issued in 2024 as part of the European Central Bank‘s (ECB) wholesale blockchain settlement experiment under the German Electronic Securities Act. Going forward, KfW, described as Germany’s safest bank, has signaled an intention to enter the secondary market for Berlin Hyp’s digital bond. The $11 million transaction took place in an over-the-counter transaction, tapping Frankfurt-based DekaBank as seller and…
The world of cryptocurrency payments is constantly evolving, seeking ways to bridge the gap between digital assets and everyday transactions. A significant step forward has just been announced that could impact how merchants and consumers interact with stablecoins. Blockchain technology firm Pundi X, known for its innovative point-of-sale (POS) solutions, has officially integrated the USD1 stablecoin onto the BNB Chain, making it available for payments via its widespread XPOS devices and Pundi X Pay mobile application. What Does This Pundi X Integration Mean for Crypto Payments? This integration is more than just adding another token; it’s about enhancing the utility…
The recent ongoing debate over the potential removal of the OP_Return policy limit in Bitcoin Core has raised concerns in the cryptocurrency community. With Bitcoin mining being industrialized, the proposal to eliminate the OP_Return limit has gained some support. On the other hand, others argue that it could lead to unintended consequences. BitMEX Research argues that removing the OP_Return limit can make Bitcoin’s mempool more useful, allowing users to set appropriate Bitcoin transaction fees and enhance the network functionality. OP_Return Policy and Its Impact on Bitcoin’s Mempool The OP_Return output type in Bitcoin Core is intended to hold arbitrary data…
Ethereum price started a fresh surge above the $2,350 zone. ETH is now up over 35% and consolidating gains near the $2,500 zone. Ethereum started a fresh surge above the $2,350 resistance. The price is trading above $2,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $2,480 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it breaks the $2,600 resistance level. Ethereum Price Surges And Clears $2,500 Ethereum price remained supported and started a fresh increase above $2,200, beating Bitcoin. ETH…
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins will deliver the keynote speech titled “Tokenization: Moving Assets on-Chain: Where TradFi and DeFi Meet” at the “Cryptocurrency Task Force Roundtable” event to be held on May 12 (Tomorrow). Atkins’ talk will focus on the intersection between the worlds of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). Representatives of financial giants such as Fidelity’s Cynthia Lo Bessette, Nasdaq’s Eun Ah Choi, Invesco’s Will Geyer and BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets Robert Mitchnick will also be present at the event. The day’s program will begin at 20:00 Turkish time (UTC+3) with…
Atlaspad, a well-known multichain launchpad, has recently announced an exclusive collaboration with AriChain, a cutting-edge L1 blockchain entity devoted to accessibility, gamified onboarding, and accessibility. The partnership aims to back the release of Ari Chain-based Web3 projects by delivering a reliable launchpad atmosphere enriched with gamification, Zero-Knowledge proofs, and AI. The platform took to social media to reveal this development. Ensuring Web3 User-Friendliness, Scalability, and Security The collaboration between Atlaspad and AriChain is focused on offering relatively consumer-friendly, scalable, and secure Web3 platforms. Amid the rapid evolution of the Web3 technology, the mutual initiative is a crucial move to revolutionize…
Explosive institutional demand and surging ETF inflows have shattered legacy market models, triggering a dramatic reversal from a top analyst and setting the stage for bitcoin’s next breakout. Massive Institutional Demand Forces Top Analyst to Flip on Bitcoin Bull Cycle Bitcoin’s resilience in recent weeks has prompted a sharp change in outlook from one of the crypto industry’s most followed analysts. Ki Young Ju, founder and CEO of onchain analytics platform Cryptoquant, reversed his earlier bearish position and acknowledged that institutional inflows are significantly reshaping the landscape. On May 9, he wrote on social media platform X: Two months ago,…
The decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape is going through massive resurgence, with many notable projects securing significant gains. As per the data from DefiLlama, amid the growing investor interest in the DeFi landscape, 1DEX, zkBoost, and Asset Chain Swap are the leading projects when it comes to 30-day total value locked (TVL) change. In addition to this, the list of the top DeFi projects also includes Tangible, SpectreFi, Moneyrain Finance, MultichainZ, Interest Labs, TermMax, and Tholgar Protocol. 1DEX Stands Atop DeFi Projects by 30-Day TVL Growth 1DEX is currently dominating the DeFi sector in terms of the TVL change throughout the…