Author: NBTC

Welcome to the Asia Pacific Morning Brief—your essential digest of overnight crypto developments shaping regional markets and global sentiment. Grab a green tea and watch this space. Today’s highlights: Korean crypto volumes surge 264% as Bitcoin hits $120K; Talos acquires Coin Metrics for $100M+ amid industry consolidation; Trump’s World Liberty tokens open to public trading after governance vote. South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges recorded daily trading volumes exceeding $8 billion, representing a 264% year-over-year increase. This surge aligns with Bitcoin’s historic breakthrough above $120,000, revitalizing investor interest across the region. Market optimism has been bolstered by expectations of “Crypto Week” events…

A new survey conducted by Bitcoin (BTC) mining platform GoMining reveals a surprising education gap among crypto enthusiasts, one that may be slowing broader adoption. Nearly 17 years after Satoshi Nakamoto mined the first Bitcoin, most users still don’t feel confident about its fundamentals despite its trillion-dollar market cap. Users Know Bitcoin Is Important, But Don’t Know How It Works The survey, shared exclusively with BeInCrypto, identifies a direct link between crypto education and market participation. For starters, only 34% of respondents feel “very confident” about the Bitcoin ecosystem, with the majority expressing confusion about how Bitcoin works. Some respondents…

Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) is currently experiencing massive trading volumes on the Stargate Finance, a cross-chain bridge protocol. The move has sparked attention within the crypto community, especially among those invested in or following the PENGU token. Stargate is how $PENGU moves.A record-breaking week: $PENGU transfers surged +30%, making it one of the most active OFTs on Stargate.Moveable between @Abstract and five more chains.Billions will huddle. pic.twitter.com/OJyiaPrqKn — Stargate (@StargateFinance) July 16, 2025 What is Behind PENGU’s Transfer Increase? According to data reported today by Stargate, PENGU has experienced a significant token transfer activity, surging by over 30% over the past…

Pseudonymous Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto is now the 11th richest person in the world, as the inventor’s BTC portfolio—based on wallets tied to the long-silent crypto icon—has risen above $130 billion, according to Arkham Intelligence. It comes as the leading cryptocurrency has hit a spree of new all-time highs, rising by 14% over the past month. That puts the elusive figure’s net worth above that of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who is worth $117 billion, and Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell, whose net worth is $126.5 billion, according to Forbes. Bitcoin’s monthly move saw Satoshi surpass the two tech founders.…

LasMeta, a popular decentralized gaming and non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, has partnered with Pyth Network, a decentralized oracle forum. The collaboration brings forth the NovaDrop NFTs, parallel to a substantial prize pool. According to LasMeta’s social media announcement, the joint endeavor offers unique collectibles and exclusive rewards for the consumers. Thus, with this development, the platform intends to grow community engagement with massive benefits. 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with @PythNetwork!Explore the NovaDrop NFTs and a massive prize pool worth thousands of dollars, now live on LasMeta! 💥Powered by Pyth’s Entropy, this drop is not to be missed.👉…

TL;DR Ethereum Name Service (ENS) saw a 16% surge after months of consolidation, breaking key resistance levels and entering a bullish trend. Coinbase boosted institutional adoption of ENS by migrating its “.cb.id” identifiers to the protocol’s standard, increasing the system’s visibility and practical use. Rising domain registrations and renewals reflect growing real demand, which strengthens governance and the token’s value. Ethereum Name Service (ENS) experienced a strong rally following several months of consolidation. Its price broke through a key resistance and started an upward phase supported by clear technical signals. The increase in volume confirms strong bullish sentiment. Indicators such…

Bitcoin’s mysterious founder, Satoshi Nakamoto, has now become the 11th richest person in the world, with the value of his cryptocurrencies exceeding $130 billion. According to Arkham Intelligence data, the value of Bitcoins in wallets thought to belong to Nakamoto has surpassed that of Microsoft founder Bill Gates ($117 billion) and Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell ($126.5 billion), with the BTC price increasing by 14 percent in the last month. Calculated at Bitcoin’s current price of $118,912, this wealth puts Satoshi just $12 billion behind Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett, who has long been known for his critical stance against…

WeChat has had “Crazy Frog” as an unofficial mascot since 2016, but the company officially declared “Froggie” to be its English-language name. This followed a campaign of community support, including a Froggie meme coin. The token subsequently spiked 23% to reach a $19 million market cap, but this has since diminished. WeChat doesn’t have any official interest in the meme coin sector, and future engagement with the asset seems unlikely. WeChat Names Froggie Mascot In today’s market, meme coins can have a wide variety of backgrounds and origin stories, some of which are patently silly. For example, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s…

Imagine a world where your digital transactions cost significantly less, making everyday crypto interactions smoother and more affordable. For users and developers on the Tron network, this isn’t just a dream – it’s a rapidly unfolding reality. Recent data reveals a staggering 70% drop in Tron transaction fees, a development poised to reshape how we interact with decentralized applications and digital assets. Since the rollout of its innovative ‘Gas-Free’ feature in early 2025, the Tron network has witnessed its average weekly transaction fee plummet from 2.47 TRX to a mere 0.72 TRX. This dramatic reduction, highlighted by Lookonchain on X,…

Electric vehicle firm Volcon has announced a change in its corporate strategy, revealing plans to adopt a Bitcoin treasury. The company disclosed this major development through a press release, which confirmed that it secured over $500 million in a private placement offering to support its new Bitcoin-focused treasury approach. Volcon Adopts Bitcoin Treasury with $500M According to the release, Volcon reached a purchase agreement with several institutional and accredited investors, selling over 50 million shares at a price of $10 each. Meanwhile, to facilitate the move, Volcon partnered with Gemini Nustar, a Gemini Trust Company affiliate, for digital asset services.…