Author: NBTC
In a surprising revelation, Ryan Y Yi, a former member of Coinbase Ventures, the investment arm of the U.S.’s largest crypto exchange, Coinbase, has hinted at the possibility of the U.S.- based crypto exchange acquiring Circle, the USDC stablecoin issuer. In an X post, Yi stated that the strategic move would allow Coinbase to capitalize on USDC’s growing importance. According to Yi, Coinbase’s share of USDC circulation has experienced significant growth. As of Q1 2025, Coinbase’s USDC shares had reached around 23% of the stablecoin’s total supply, reflecting rapid growth. Additionally, USDC has become Coinbase’s second-largest source of revenue. Hence,…
In a major development, Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson has stepped into the growing debate around competition between major blockchain networks. In a space often shaped by division and protocol loyalty, Hoskinson calls for a different approach that favors and strengthens collaboration over rivalry. Hoskinson criticizes growing tribalism in blockchain ecosystems It is worth noting that a recent post on X showed the Cardano founder responding to a recent discussion led by podcast host Kevin W. Smith about the increasing tension between Ethereum, Solana and Polkadot. According to Hoskinson, the digital asset ecosystem is starting to look more like a sports…
Vietnam’s National Assembly has passed the Law on the Digital Technology Industry, a comprehensive legal framework that will formally bring digital assets under strict regulatory control. Passed on June 14 and set to come into force on January 1, 2026, the law is considered a landmark in promoting digital innovation in the nation. Vietnam enacts standalone digital tech law Local publications reported that under the new law, digital assets will be classified into two large groups: virtual assets and crypto assets. Both use encryption and digital technology to authenticate and transfer. However, they also specifically remove securities, digital fiat, and other financial…
Binance Alpha offers retail users a unique opportunity to explore pre-mainstream tokens before they gain market popularity. Some of the tokens presently listed in the Alpha segment include AERO, GRASS, ZKJ, ATH, PLUME, POKT, PAAL, and CPOOL. According to the platform Our Crypto Talk, ignoring these assets could mean missing out on potential 10x returns in the future. CHEAT SHEET FOR RETAIL INVESTORS 👀No its not a secret anymore, its the Binance Alpha category.Altcoins currently in this category 👇$AERO$ZKJ$GRASS$ATH$PLUME$POKT$PAAL$CPOOLIgnore these and you might just miss the next 10x.Let us dive in deeper :Binance Alpha… pic.twitter.com/3993ARj7Ab — Our Crypto Talk (@ourcryptotalk)…
Crypto trading platforms increasingly adopt blockchain-native assets like the USDC stablecoin and tokenized treasuries such as BlackRock’s BUIDL to enhance collateral efficiency in derivatives markets. These instruments offer a blend of stability, yield, and compliance, making them attractive to institutional players seeking capital optimization. USDC and BUIDL gain momentum in crypto derivatives On June 18, Coinbase Derivatives revealed that USDC will be accepted as collateral for margined futures, subject to regulatory approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said: “This is the first time we’ll see USDC used as collateral in US futures markets –…
The leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) fell to the $100,000 level due to the tension between US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. However, after the waters between Trump and Musk calmed down, BTC held on to the $105,000 level and is consolidating within a certain range. Despite the tension, while expectations for an increase continue, analysts said that Bitcoin is holding on at a certain level but is structurally unstable and fragile. HashKey Eco Labs CEO Kay Lu said that BTC is currently trading in a sensitive area with significant support. Lu noted that all it takes is…
Ethereum price started a fresh decline and tested the $2,450 zone. ETH is now correcting losses and might aim for a move above the $2,620 resistance. Ethereum started a fresh decline below the $2,750 level. The price is trading near $2,575 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a contracting triangle with resistance at $2,550 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the $2,620 zone in the near term. Ethereum Price Corrects Losses Ethereum price started a fresh decline below the $2,750 and…
Mega Matrix approves Bitcoin and Ethereum as reserve assets. The move aims to strengthen the long-term balance sheet and reduce fiat risk. Signals continued institutional confidence in crypto assets. Mega Matrix Inc., an NYSE-listed company, has taken bold steps to embrace digital assets, passing what is said to be a historic treasury shift. According to PANews, the board of directors has equated Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as reserve assets of the company. The initiative is designed to boost the company’s long-term balance sheet and coincides with increased corporate interest in cryptocurrencies. The move represents a strategic shift for Mega…
An unmarked whale wallet has recently transferred trillions of Shiba Inu tokens to Coinbase, sparking curiosity among market participants. Whale tracking platform Whale Alert highlighted this transaction in a tweet on June 4, which saw a whale move Shiba Inu tokens worth millions of dollars to the Coinbase Institution wallet. The shift coincided with a continued decline in Shiba Inu’s price, with the token down 2.34% in the past 24 hours. Whale Shifts 2.85 trillion SHIB Notably, the transaction happened on Wednesday at exactly 21:24 (UTC). Specifically, the unknown sending address, “0x2e2c,” transferred 2,869,483,918,550 SHIB, worth approximately $36.6 million at…
The Supreme Court is being urged to dismantle a controversial IRS tactic that allowed warrantless data grabs from 14,000 crypto users, redefining privacy rights for the digital age. Mass IRS Record Seizure Hits 14,000 Crypto Users—Can the Supreme Court Push Back? A constitutional showdown over the privacy rights of cryptocurrency users could reshape how digital financial data is protected under the Fourth Amendment. On June 13, the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) and Supreme Court litigator Kannon Shanmugam filed a reply brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Harper v. Faulkender, challenging the federal government’s use of the “third-party doctrine”…