Author: NBTC

Teddy Fusaro, president at Bitwise Invest, has predicted that “everyone” will end up owning Bitcoin in the future. “The only question is whether you choose it early, or it’s chosen for you later,” he said. This comes in response to a recent Bloomberg report about anti-crypto financial giant Vanguard Group being the largest holder of Strategy (MSTR). Despite its aversion to the leading cryptocurrency, the Pennsylvania-based financial giant is indirectly benefiting from Bitcoin’s recent record-breaking rally. Vanguard has such massive Strategy holdings due to its index-tracking funds that automatically include Saylor’s controversial company. How far has Bitcoin adoption progressed? Overall,…

South Korea is experiencing a notable turning point in the digital sector as a result of an exclusive bill. As per the data from CoinRank, the proposal of a new stablecoin bill by South Korea’s ruling party has triggered significant tension between the policymakers and the Bank of Korea. The crypto and blockchain news platform mentioned in a social media post that the landmark bill is a game-changer for South Korea’s digital economy. In addition to this, the respective move also highlights the growing acceptance of the blockchain in the mainstream economic world. https://twitter.com/CoinRank_io/status/1949452881444171983?t=sKjaUPsz3u2ww2GRr_6O2w&s=19 South Korean Ruling Party Gets Backlash…

Jeremie Davinci, one of Bitcoin’s longest-standing evangelists, just revealed a figure that stands out: $500,000. That is where he sees the Bitcoin price heading before the end of the decade. The timing is curious. BTC recently pulled back from highs of $123,000 and is now trading under $117,000, marking a 2.4% daily drop. The pullback has not shaken Davinci’s outlook. Instead, he is doubling down with not just a price prediction but also a generational pitch. In his words, buying Bitcoin is not just about returns. It is about “securing your bloodline.” Hold it, never sell it and borrow against…

Crypto microloans are experiencing a dramatic resurgence, fueled by a broader revival in digital asset markets closely tied to US President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance. Three years after a devastating market crash triggered a wave of bankruptcies across the crypto lending sector, a new crop of startups is aggressively re-entering the space. They possess unsecured, tech-driven lending models — and no collateral required. These ventures are riding a wave of investor optimism reignited by Trump’s pro-crypto agenda and the sharp rebound in the broader crypto market. At the forefront is Divine Research, a San Francisco-based firm that has issued more…

In a significant move that underscores the growing confidence of traditional finance in the digital asset space, Nasdaq-listed Hilbert Group has announced a substantial increase in its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings. This development isn’t just another headline; it’s a powerful indicator of how established financial entities are strategically integrating cryptocurrencies into their portfolios. Let’s delve into what this means for the market and the future of institutional engagement with Bitcoin. What Does This Strategic Bitcoin Acquisition Mean for Hilbert Group? The news, initially shared by @btcNLNico on X, reveals that Hilbert Group, a prominent digital asset investment firm listed on Nasdaq,…

San Francisco-based lender Divine Research has issued around 30,000 unbacked short-term crypto loans since December, using OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s iris-scanning platform World ID to verify borrowers. Divine offers loans under $1,000 in the USDC (USDC) stablecoin, mainly to overseas borrowers underserved by traditional finance. It uses World ID to ensure users cannot open multiple accounts after defaulting. “We’re loaning to average folks like high-school teachers, fruit vendors . . . basically anyone with access to the internet can get access to our funds,” Divine founder Diego Estevez told the Financial Times. “This is microfinance on steroids.” Interest rates range from 20% to 30%,…

Blockchain networks showcase their overall chain health by measuring the total value locked. This is the list of the top 10 blockchains in DeFi TVL, as well as their market performance and on-chain activity. Ethereum leads with $84.73 billion in TVL. With $84.73 billion, Ethereum takes the lead as it demonstrates its first-mover advantage in terms of smart contracts as well as liquidity provision. The token is priced at $3714 and has a bridged TVL of $490.7 billion. Over a period of 7 days, it gained 7.7%. The stablecoins on Ethereum have a share of 1$32.9  billion and collected over…

MUFG, through its trust banking unit, just dropped over ¥100 billion ($681 million) on a high-rise building in Osaka City. According to The Nikkei, the group is interested in turning the tower into digital securities and will offer fractional ownership through tokenized real estate, targeting both retail buyers and major institutions. This isn’t a soft trial. On the institutional side, the property will be converted into a private real estate investment trust (REIT), mainly sold to life insurance firms. For retail investors, MUFG plans to sell tokenized slices of the asset, giving ordinary buyers access to large commercial real estate…

Eigenlayer has taken a step toward scaling decentralized infrastructure by rolling out a multichain verification feature that allows decentralized services to run on layer-2 networks while retaining Ethereum-grade security. Last Thursday, Eigenlayer introduced a protocol feature that lets Actively Validated Services (AVS) run on layer-2s in addition to the Ethereum network. Eigen Labs launched the new feature on the Sepolia Testnet on the Base network. Eigen Labs founder and CEO Sreeram Kannan told Cointelegraph the update marks a “critical milestone” in the company’s roadmap. He said that while the feature is launching on Base Sepolia, they plan to roll it…

The United States and China are expected to decide to extend the current tariff rates they have imposed on each other for another 90 days during trade talks that will begin on Monday in Stockholm, Sweden. According to sources close to the talks on both sides, the extension would be a continuation of the existing agreement reached in May and set to expire on August 12. The two countries mutually suspended most of their heavy tariffs in May, buying time for talks. In the third round of talks, the parties are expected to clarify their positions on key points of…