Author: NBTC

Cboe Global Markets is ushering in a new era for US crypto derivatives. The exchange operator announced today that its Cboe Futures Exchange (CFE) will begin offering Continuous Futures for Bitcoin (PBT) and Ether (PET) on December 15, 2025, pending final regulatory review. This marks the first time that US-regulated markets will host perpetual-style crypto exposure, which has traditionally been offered only on offshore exchanges. Cboe Brings Perpetual-Style Crypto Futures Into the US Regulatory Fold The new products are designed to provide professional investors with long-term, capital-efficient exposure to the two largest digital assets. It eliminates the operational friction of…

In a surprising strategic move that’s shaking up the cryptocurrency investment landscape, FG Nexus has executed a massive ETH share buyback by selling 10,922 Ethereum tokens. This bold decision reveals crucial insights about institutional crypto strategies and market positioning that every investor should understand. What Does This ETH Share Buyback Mean for Investors? The recent ETH share buyback by FG Nexus represents a significant shift in corporate cryptocurrency strategy. By converting 10,922 ETH into traditional share repurchases, the company demonstrates a sophisticated approach to balancing digital and traditional asset management. This move highlights several key considerations: Capital allocation optimization between…

France’s financial regulator approved operating rules for what will become the country’s first stock exchange built entirely on blockchain technology, clearing the path for small and mid-sized companies to list tokenized shares for direct retail investor trading. The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) signed off on LISE SA’s 72-page rulebook on October 13. The approval allows LISE to operate as both a multilateral trading facility and settlement system using distributed ledger technology once it receives final authorization from French banking regulators. LISE will function under the European Union’s Pilot Regime, an experimental regulatory sandbox launched in 2022 that lets market…

“Hawk Tuah” influencer Haliey Welch is set to be named as a defendant in an amended lawsuit that will accuse her of making more than $325,000 from the allegedly fraudulent launch of the $HAWK memecoin. Crypto legal firm Burwick Law told Protos that it has filed a motion for leave so that it can submit an amended complaint in the Eastern District of New York. Welch’s manager, Johnnie Forster, who also owns management firm 16 Minutes LLC, is another new addition to the amended lawsuit. Forster allegedly set up Welch with various crypto promoters in an effort to capitalize on…

Grab and StraitsX confirmed a deal to explore developing Web3-enabled payment infrastructure across Asia, the companies announced Tuesday. Summary Grab and StraitsX signed an MOU to develop Web3-enabled payment infrastructure in Southeast Asia, integrating digital asset wallets and stablecoin settlements for consumer transactions through the Grab app. The initiative aims to enable GrabPay merchants to accept stablecoin payments across multiple markets, with potential for users to hold and transact with stablecoins like XSGD and XUSD, pending regulatory approval. The collaboration aims to reduce cross-border settlement fees, improve transaction transparency, and enhance interoperability with existing Web2 payment rails. The proposed collaboration…

Fidelity Digital Assets said the Ethereum blockchain’s Fusaka upgrade marks a decisive shift toward a more strategically aligned and economically coherent roadmap. Fusaka, a blend of the names Fulu and Osaka, comprises two simultaneous changes to Ethereum’s consensus and execution layers, and is expected to happen in December. For years, Ethereum’s development path has been shaped by a wide, and sometimes competing, set of stakeholder priorities, Fidelity Digital Assets said in the Thursday report. Fusaka represents a break from that pattern, analyst Max Wadington wrote, consolidating around a narrower set of goals that more directly reinforce scalability, usability and, increasingly,…

CryptoQuant had an inflow of a stablecoin of 3.2 billion. The majority of this was received by Binance. The inflow preceded the release of the U.S CPI. The traders were ready to take potential giant market moves. This inflow is the highest liquidity accumulation in a long time of more than a month. The recent previous weeks had inflows of an average of $1.5B -2B each day. Stablecoin flows tend to point out temporary BTC volatility. Analysts observe that this upsurge indicates the ever increasing confidence of the traders. The inflow can be a precursor to institutional accumulation prior to…

Argentina’s Congressional Commission investigating the cryptocurrency LIBRA will present its long-awaited final report today at 4 PM local time (2 PM EST), just as millions of dollars in wallet movements trigger fresh scrutiny. The timing and the scale have raised urgent questions about political responsibility, judicial oversight, and the fate of funds tied to one of Argentina’s most contentious crypto investigations. Final Libra Report to Land Amid New Evidence and Judicial Actions Maxi Ferraro, President of the LIBRA Investigative Commission, confirmed that the final report is the culmination of months of testimony, documents, technical analysis, and judicial coordination. “Look at…

Swiss crypto bank AMINA Bank AG said it has secured regulatory approval in Hong Kong to offer crypto trading and custody services to institutional clients in the region, adding its the first international bank to receive such permission. AMINA said the “Type 1 license uplift” received from the Securities and Futures Commission would help it address a gap in the Hong Kong institutional crypto market, which has faced limited access to bank-grade crypto services due to the region’s high regulatory compliance standards. The license will allow AMINA’s Hong Kong subsidiary to offer 13 cryptocurrencies — including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH),…

South Korea’s upcoming tax regime for cryptocurrencies could once again face delays, as the government is yet to lay down the infrastructure or publish concrete guidelines. Industry officials familiar with the matter told local media that despite years of planning, the country still lacks the systems and regulatory clarity needed to implement the framework by January 2027. South Korea initially passed the law in 2020, but its rollout has been delayed on three occasions to 2027, as a result of political disagreements, technical hurdles, and pressure from investors. According to industry officials, South Korea is falling behind other major economies…