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NBTC is the editorial account for NBTC News, covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, blockchain infrastructure, exchanges, mining, regulation and digital asset markets. The editorial team focuses on clear sourcing, timely updates and practical context for crypto readers.

The Stablecoin Dilemma Facing Every Non-US Economy

Hong Kong’s largest English-language newspaper published a pointed debate on stablecoins on March 25, as the city’s self-imposed March deadline for its first stablecoin licenses nears its end with no official word. The conversation raises a question that every non-US jurisdiction now confronts: Does embracing dollar stablecoins deepen dependence on the very system many governments want to diversify away from? The Dollar Paradox The South China Morning Post paired Gary Liu, co-founder of Terminal 3 and former SCMP chief executive, with Liu Xiaochun, an economist at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Gary Liu argued that the GENIUS Act may have been…

Markets

Ripple Quietly Announced a Major Partnership Today

A significant collaboration aimed at expanding the use of blockchain and stablecoins in global payment infrastructure has been announced. Ripple Labs and Convera have announced a strategic partnership to improve cross-border payments. According to today’s announcement, the two companies aim to offer faster and more reliable international payment solutions using stablecoin and blockchain infrastructure. Convera, formerly known as Western Union Business Solutions, is a global fintech company that processes transactions in over 140 currencies across nearly 200 countries and regions. Convera CEO Patrick Gauthier stated that with the increasing adoption of digital assets, the company closely monitors its customers’ needs,…

Exchanges

As Wall Street moves on-chain, DeFi faces a $330 billion trust test it can’t dodge

Wall Street spent the first quarter of 2026 systematically narrowing DeFi's claim to the future of finance. In January, ICE announced NYSE was building a tokenized securities platform with 24/7 operations, instant settlement, dollar-based order sizing, and stablecoin funding, with BNY and Citi providing tokenized deposits for clearinghouse funding outside normal banking hours. In February, WisdomTree launched 24/7 trading and instant settlement for tokenized money-market fund shares under SEC relief. In March, the Fed, FDIC, and OCC jointly said that eligible tokenized securities should receive the same capital treatment as their non-tokenized counterparts, calling the framework technology-neutral. The SEC then…

DeFi

Binance dumps nearly $1B in Ethereum after Trump’s statement – Korea buys the dip

Ethereum [$ETH], the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has entered a critical phase as global and regional flows begin to diverge sharply. While global markets react defensively to rising geopolitical risk, particularly tensions between the United States and Iran, localized demand pockets suggest a more complex positioning beneath the surface. Ethereum traded at a 4% discount from its previous day’s high, reflecting immediate risk-off sentiment. However, underlying flow data shows that not all investors are aligned with this bearish shift. Derivatives markets lead Ethereum’s decline $ETH faced an aggressive wave of selling in the derivatives market after President Donald Trump…

Ethereum

21shares sees active strategies shaping next phase of crypto ETFs

Crypto asset manager 21shares sees actively managed exchange-traded products as the next phase of crypto investing, as the market matures beyond simple price-tracking funds. Duncan Moir, president of 21shares, told Cointelegraph in an exclusive interview that because crypto is a nascent and growing asset class, it is particularly well suited to active management. He said the company combines bottom-up research on individual assets with quantitative and discretionary top-down strategies to manage risk and position portfolios, adding that 21shares has been expanding its portfolio management and trading teams to support more sophisticated products. We’ve had to hire and build out the…

Markets

Galaxy expands retail platform with SOL staking, targeting 6.5% yield

Galaxy Digital has introduced a Solana staking feature on its GalaxyOne retail platform, furthering its push into consumer crypto services amid intensifying competition among all-in-one trading apps. In a Tuesday announcement, Galaxy said GalaxyOne users can now stake Solana (SOL) directly through the app, earning up to 6.5% in variable annual rewards. The yield is not fixed and depends on network conditions, validator performance and overall staking participation, meaning actual returns may fluctuate over time. The rollout reflects a broader industry shift toward integrating yield-generating products into retail platforms, allowing users to earn passive income on idle crypto holdings rather…

Exchanges

Ethereum Compression Deepens Near $2,000 — Volatility About To Explode?

Ethereum is tightening into a critical zone near the $2,000 level as price action continues to compress without clear direction. With volatility steadily declining and pressure building on both sides, the current structure suggests that a decisive move, either a breakout or breakdown, could be just around the corner. Momentum Fails To Build On Ethereum Ethereum is currently in a very different position compared to the broader market, as it has never experienced a strong, sustained rally. CyrilXBT noted that $ETH briefly spiked to $2,400 in mid-March but has been trending downward ever since. The move failed to establish continuation,…

Ethereum

A Strategic Expansion for Millions of Users

In a significant move for cryptocurrency accessibility, Robinhood Markets, Inc. announced on March 15, 2025, that it has listed $NEAR Protocol ($NEAR) for spot trading on its platform. This strategic addition marks another expansion of the popular trading app’s cryptocurrency offerings, potentially exposing the layer-1 blockchain protocol to Robinhood’s extensive user base of over 23 million funded accounts. The listing enables immediate buying, selling, and holding of $NEAR tokens alongside traditional stocks and other digital assets. Robinhood $NEAR Listing Expands Crypto Portfolio Robinhood’s decision to list $NEAR Protocol represents a calculated expansion of its cryptocurrency services. The Menlo Park-based financial…

Exchanges

ShapeShift Crypto Exchange Founder Erik Voorhees Buys Ethereum (ETH)! Here Are the Details

Erik Voorhees, an early figure in the cryptocurrency sector, has made headlines again with his latest transaction. According to data shared by the onchain analytics platform Lookonchain, Voorhees purchased a significant amount of Ethereum approximately five hours ago. According to the data, the experienced investor purchased a total of 396.7 ETH, a transaction valued at approximately $818,700. This move attracted attention due to its timing amidst ongoing market volatility. Erik Voorhees, also known as the founder of ShapeShift, has been an active figure in the cryptocurrency ecosystem for many years. As an early supporter of Bitcoin, Voorhees’ investment choices are…

Ethereum

GameStop reports 14% revenue decline even as quarterly profit holds above $127 million

GameStop just dropped a mixed set of numbers in its latest earnings report on Tuesday, where Q4 net sales came in at $1.104 billion, down from $1.283 billion a year earlier.Even with that drop, net income still landed at $127.9 million, just under the $131.3 million reported in the prior-year quarter. GameStop also published its full GAAP and non-GAAP results and said its Form 10-K and extra filings are available on its investor website. The rest of the quarter showed a much fatter cash pile and a crypto line that will catch attention fast. GameStop said:- “Cash, cash equivalents and…

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