Author: NBTC

SEOUL, South Korea – January 19, 2025 – Naver Corporation, South Korea’s dominant internet conglomerate, has issued a stark warning that promoting unregistered cryptocurrency firms may be illegal under the country’s stringent financial regulations. This announcement follows the company’s implementation of content restrictions on its blog platform, marking a significant escalation in South Korea’s ongoing efforts to regulate the digital asset sector. The move directly targets promotional content for unregistered Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), which now faces potential removal from Naver’s extensive digital ecosystem. Naver’s Crypto Promotion Crackdown Explained Naver’s official statement clarifies that promotional content for unregistered VASPs…

Bitcoin could be the first blockchain exposed when quantum computers break today’s cryptography. Governments are already pushing quantum-safe standards, while major blockchains race to catch up. SUI claims its architecture gives it an edge as the crypto industry prepares for a post-quantum future. Kostas Chalkias, co-founder and chief cryptographer at Mysten Labs, says Bitcoin will be the first blockchain attacked when quantum computers become powerful enough to break current cryptographic systems. In a recent interview on the When Shift Happens podcast, Chalkias pointed to Satoshi Nakamoto’s addresses, which have exposed public keys, making them easy targets. “All of the chains…

Ethereum (ETH), the largest altcoin, generated excitement in the market last August by reaching a new all-time high. While this rise was expected to continue, Ethereum experienced unexpected drops, falling as low as $2,600. With ETH holding above $3,000 in recent weeks, bullish expectations continue, and analysis firm Alphractal has examined Ethereum’s on-chain data. Cryptocurrency analytics company Alphractal stated in its latest assessment that the Ethereum price is volatile and that fundamental indicators point to ETH being undervalued. According to the company’s latest analysis, the Metcalfe Ratio is trending downwards, and the Adoption Score is at level 1 (the lowest).…

As the price of XRP and Solana spiked on Tuesday, separate leveraged, exchange-traded funds from REX Shares and Tuttle Capital Management aiming to magnify the assets’ performance debuted.  The T-REX 2X Long SOL Daily Target ETF and T-REX 2X Long XRP Daily Target ETF began trading on the CBOE, REX and Tuttle said in a press release, adding to a growing list of crypto-focused funds. The ETFs provide 200% leveraged exposure to the assets, similar to a number of other products. The ETFs area way for traders to capitalize on short-term price swings, within the familiar setting of a traditional…

In Xiamen, China, December 2024, a publishing house employee’s desperate cryptocurrency gamble with stolen company funds culminated in a prison sentence, highlighting the dangerous intersection of workplace fraud and volatile digital asset markets. This case represents a growing pattern of financial crimes where perpetrators target traditional institutions to fund speculative crypto investments. Prosecutors in Fujian province recently detailed how an employee identified as Guo misappropriated 1.53 million yuan (approximately $214,000) through QR code manipulation before losing everything in cryptocurrency trading. The subsequent court ruling delivered a clear message about the consequences of such financial misconduct in China’s strictly regulated environment.…

In a recent tweet, Coinbase announced that the chain integration on the Solana network is now 100% complete. This integration now allows users to trade millions of Solana tokens on Coinbase. Users in the U.S. (excluding NY) and Brazil can now trade Solana tokens through Jupiter inside the Coinbase app. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shares this news with the crypto community, adding that millions of Base and Solana tokens can now be traded on Coinbase without waiting for a listing. Now you can trade millions of @base and @solana tokens on Coinbase, without waiting for a listing. https://t.co/dBwDhSdlco — Brian…

Galaxy Head of Research Alex Thorn draws attention to an Ethereum/Bitcoin signal, which went unnoticed on the market, possibly due to the optimism with which cryptocurrencies began the year 2026. Thorn highlighted a death cross on the ETH/BTC daily chart, adding that this mostly went unnoticed. Digital assets had seen a seemingly promising start to the year, after ending 2025 in a malaise. Ethereum itself rose past $3,000, while Bitcoin rose near $98,000; several altcoins also saw significant gains.However, this reversed, with several cryptocurrencies trading in red at press time and a handful of altcoins nursing sharper weekly losses. ETH/BTC…

A federal court entered a final consent judgment last week against Matthew Motil, the Ohio-based host of “The Cash Flow King” podcast, bringing closure to an SEC enforcement action that began in September 2023. Motil operated a nearly four-year fraud that pulled in more than $11 million from over 60 investors scattered across the United States. The 42-year-old sold promissory notes he claimed were backed by first-position mortgages on residential properties throughout Ohio. He advertised himself as a self-made real estate entrepreneur who helped “hundreds of investors throughout the world to create massive wealth through real estate” through his website…

Cache Wallet, a prominent multi-chain crypto wallet, has partnered with MeloBoom, a community-first Web3 entity. The partnership focuses on merging robust wallet infrastructure and unique participation models, delivering enhanced consumer experiences on decentralized platforms. As Cache Wallet mentioned in its announcement on social media, the development attempts to minimize entry barriers for crypto users looking to delve into multi-chain environments. Additionally, the move also reflects a wider push toward more user-friendly and safer adoption. Partnership Announcement 🚨@MelosBoom 🤝 @CacheWalletCache Wallet is partnering with MelosBoom, a Web3 project focused on community-driven engagement, rewards, and ecosystem growth through innovative incentives and interactive…

ETH is starting to roll over after failing to hold above key resistance, and the tape is turning heavy. Price has broken back down after an early-month push higher, putting a bearish structure back in play. While longer-term holders are still providing some support, growing sell-side pressure and weak broader market conditions are putting that bid to the test. Can Ethereum LTHs Prevent A Breakdown? On-chain data shows long-term Ethereum holders are still largely in accumulation mode. The HODLer Net Position Change has printed steady green bars since late December, signaling reduced distribution and continued accumulation from stronger hands. This…