Author: NBTC

Africa is not just catching up in Web3, it’s setting the pace. This is the argument from Gideon Greaves, Head of Investments at Lisk, who spoke to BeInCrypto during the ETHSafari 2025 in Nairobi. Greaves believes the continent’s unique mix of necessity-driven innovation, grassroots entrepreneurship, and rising VC (venture capital) interest is turning it into the world’s most authentic crypto growth story. Forget Silicon Valley, Africa Is Web3’s Real Testbed Shopkeepers tap away on smartphones to accept crypto payments in Nairobi’s bustling markets. In Lagos, freelancers prefer stablecoins over the naira to protect their earnings from inflation. Farmers also connect…

Crypto Loopholes Criminals Exploit While Regulators Play Catch-Up Just this month, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority accelerated crypto approvals to address criticisms of slow licensing and acknowledgment that regulation must catch up to the pace of innovation. At the same time, crypto adoption is rising fast: around 562 million people now own crypto globally, up 33% from 2023. The combination of rapid adoption and inconsistent oversight gives cybercriminals fertile ground to exploit. In his conversation with Coinpedia, Baek stressed the urgency of this gap. “Cybercriminals are efficient, fast, and innovative, moving at lightning speed, whereas regulatory bodies are often playing…

Real-world asset (RWA) protocols Splyce and Chintai have launched a new product on Solana designed to give retail users access to institutional-grade tokenized securities — a move that could broaden the appeal of RWA tokenization on one of the world’s largest blockchains. The product is powered by strategy tokens, or S-Tokens, which provide retail users with exposure to yields generated by Chintai. While users never directly hold Chintai’s tokenized securities, S-Tokens act as a “mirror” through a loan structure backed by the underlying assets. S-Tokens are designed to broaden access to RWA yields beyond institutional investors. Today, most institutional RWA…

Have a strong opinion on who’s taking home the U.S. Open men’s singles title, where Dogecoin’s price is headed, or SharpLink Gaming’s path to holding 1 million Ethereum (ETH)? You can make your call on those hot topics and many more via Myriad Markets’ prediction markets on Ethereum layer-2 networks Abstract and Linea. Prediction markets have quickly become one of crypto’s most popular consumer apps, giving users a chance to put their money where their mouth is on everything from sports and pop culture to token prices and corporate moves.  Here’s a look at the hottest Myriad markets this week.…

Eric Trump has declared that cryptocurrency investors are “on the one-yard line” of a financial revolution, urging people to embrace digital assets before explosive growth occurs. Speaking remotely from New York to a crypto event by Upbit in Seoul, the Trump Organization executive vice president positioned Bitcoin as the ideal hedge against traditional real estate investments. Traditional Finance Embraces Digital Revolution Eric Trump emphasized that Bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million coins is superior to gold and traditional assets. He predicted “explosive” growth in the cryptocurrency sector over the next 12 to 18 months. “I mean again, the growth of…

The UK government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to introduce a mandatory digital ID system for all citizens and residents seeking employment. Addressing the audience at the Global Progress Action Summit, Starmer announced: “You will not be able to work in the United Kingdom if you do not have a digital ID. It’s as simple as that.” The UK’s digital ID: Starmer’s ‘enormous opportunity’ Starmer pitched the digital ID scheme as an “enormous opportunity for the UK”: a solution to illegal immigration and a way to ensure strong border controls. The new digital ID system will store…

The world of cryptocurrencies is constantly evolving, and with it, the demand for robust security solutions. A significant development recently emerged as popular cryptocurrency wallet provider Exodus (Nasdaq: EXOD) made a pivotal decision, selecting industry giant Crypto.com as its digital asset custody provider. This strategic move, reported by SolidIntel via X, highlights the increasing importance of secure asset management in the crypto space, emphasizing the need for reliable digital asset custody. What Exactly is Digital Asset Custody and Why is it So Crucial? At its core, digital asset custody refers to the safekeeping of cryptocurrency and other digital assets on…

Less than two weeks after Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) removed the “ex-Binance” from his social media bio and replaced it with just “Binance,” activity across the BNB Chain (BSC) ecosystem is soaring, with monthly active users (MAU) reaching their highest levels ever. Between new token launches, such as STBL and ASTER, as well as a whirlwind airdrop campaign on the Aster DEX, BSC is booming as traders pour onto the chain, pushing BSC’s MAU up to 56.4 million, a 9.5% increase from its previous high of 51.8 million in September 2024. BSC MAU – TokenTerminal DEX volumes are surging…

Whale moves are shaping the crypto market once again, with massive purchases sparking new debates about which assets will dominate the next bull cycle. Both Chainlink and Ethereum have seen multi-million-dollar inflows from large holders, highlighting their role as favorites heading into 2025. Yet beyond these giants, investors are starting to talk about a rising name: MAGACOIN FINANCE. With fresh projections and bold community incentives, it is positioning itself as a contender for the best altcoin to buy now. Whale moves raise eyebrows in 2025 Whales have returned to the spotlight in 2025 with massive purchases that signal confidence in…

Global investors have parked a record $7.4 trillion in money market funds, marking an all-time high. While this defensive positioning highlights caution across risk assets, such cash piles rarely stay idle for long. With the Federal Reserve poised to decide on rate cuts next week, even a modest shift of this capital could have a huge impact on markets. Some analysts believe crypto could be a surprising beneficiary once cash begins rotating out of ‘safe’ instruments. Why Money Market Funds Matter for Risk Assets Money market funds are low-risk investment vehicles that pool investors’ money into short-term, high-quality debt instruments…