Author: NBTC

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich is helping to advance a Bitcoin treasury strategy campaign in Asia through a newly approved acquisition of a South Korean public firm, following a similar move in Thailand earlier this month. South Korea’s SGA Co., a systems integrator serving government and education clients, has received regulatory approval to issue more than 58 million new shares to a group led by Sora Ventures and KCGI, and including Gerovich in an individual capacity. The issuance, approved by the Korean Financial Services Commission and Korea Exchange on Monday, will make Asia Strategy Partners LLC, an investment vehicle backed by Sora…

VeChain launches staking plan with early access rewards, minimum entry at 10,000 VET. Redeno tool lets users simulate staking outcomes, tweak holdings, and preview possible APY returns. VeChain began its $15 million StarGate staking program on July 1, opening new earning possibilities for holders of its native token, VET. The update allows users to access increased rewards through direct protocol-level staking on the VeChainThor blockchain. With the minimum entry set at 10,000 VET, a broader segment of holders is now eligible to participate. The VeChain Foundation allocated 5.48 billion VTHO tokens, equal to about $15 million, to fund bonus rewards…

Crypto exchange Gemini is introducing 14 tokenized stocks to its European Union investors. On Monday, on its “List-a-Thon” livestream, the platform announced it will be adding stocks of major US companies like Nike (NKE), McDonald’s (MCD), Starbucks (SBUX), Coca-Cola (KO), Uber, and Yum! Brands (YUM). The platform now offers 37 equities to EU users following its earlier launches of tokenized stocks in late June and July 3. Gemini boosts EU market access with 21 new tokenized stocks across top sectors Gemini’s official blog highlights the latest stock additions as a major step forward in expanding its offerings for European users.…

California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a new initiative called the “California Breakthrough Project” to increase efficiency in public services and strengthen public-private partnerships. According to FOX Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, senior executives of leading cryptocurrency companies such as Ripple, Coinbase and MoonPay were also invited to the project. The project’s working group held its first meeting at Ripple’s San Francisco headquarters on June 6. Also attending the meeting were executives from technology companies such as Instacart, Snapchat, and Anduril Technologies, as well as well-known angel investor Ron Conway. The main objectives of the Breakthrough Project are as follows: Encouraging…

Bitcoin’s price is coasting along at $107,793 to $108,316 per unit over the last hour, marking a 1% decrease from the previous trading session. With a market capitalization of $2.19 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $38.79 billion, the cryptocurrency saw a wide intraday price movement between $107,367 and $112,000. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s daily chart presents a cautiously optimistic macro perspective despite today’s decline. The price reached a recent high of $112,000, signaling a strong bullish trend, although the emergence of a bearish engulfing candlestick pattern suggests potential for short-term exhaustion. Volume surged during the ascent to $112,000 but has…

Israel Salmen, CEO of Meliuz, the first Latam-based bitcoin treasury company, announced that the company is in the final stages of listing its stock on U.S. markets, without issuing new shares. Brazilian Bitcoin Treasury Company Meliuz Ready to List Stock on U.S. Markets Meliuz, the cashback company that became the first Latin American and Brazil-based bitcoin treasury company ( BTC), is aiming to expand its target audience. The company decided to go forward with an expansion aimed at making its stock available to U.S. investors, boosting global visibility for the company’s operations. Israel Salmen, CEO of Meliuz, broke the news…

Elon Musk officially announced the formation of the America Party, a new political movement aimed at challenging what he called a “one-party system” driven by fiscal waste and corruption. The move follows his outspoken criticism of Trump’s recently signed $3.3 trillion Big Beautiful Bill, which Musk has called “insane” and “destructive.” The announcement sent shockwaves across both political and crypto circles. Within hours, a meme coin named America Coin (AP)—created on Pump.Fun soared 120%, reaching a market cap of over $18 million. Trading volumes spiked as speculators rushed in, betting on Musk’s influence and virality. While Musk has not directly…

The landscape of finance is constantly evolving, and a recent development out of South Korea signals a significant stride for traditional institutions into the digital asset realm. Woori Card, a prominent financial institution in the country, has made headlines by filing several trademark applications related to stablecoins. This move isn’t just a minor administrative step; it represents a growing trend among major financial players to embrace the potential of digital currencies, particularly stablecoins, which bridge the gap between traditional fiat and the volatile world of cryptocurrencies. What Does Woori Card’s Stablecoin Move Signify? On July 10, Woori Card submitted a…

Kadena, a popular public L1 blockchain using Chainweb architecture for DeFi protocol deployment, RWA tokenization, and AI-led application integration, has issued a new report examining RWA tokenization standards. In its report, Kadena has categorized ERC-3643 as the top compliance-ready standard for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Additionally, the report also emphasizes the significant requirement for efficient, compliance-ready protocols while financial institutions are adopting blockchain technology for tokenization of assets. ERC-3643 Emerges as Top Compliance-Ready Standard for Compliant RWA Tokenization, Says Kadena Report Kadena’s report highlights a paradigm shift from the traditional ERC-721 and ERC-20 standards, which are deficient in compliance capabilities…

Another historic milestone has passed in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin (BTC) has become the world’s fifth most valuable asset, exceeding $2.2 trillion in market value for the first time this week, thanks to its strong rally. Bitcoin Market Cap Surpasses $2.2 Trillion: New Peak in Institutional Interest, Options Market Points to More Bitcoin has thus overtaken giants such as Amazon (AMZN) and Google (GOOG), while falling behind only tech giants such as Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT) and Nvidia (NVDA), as well as gold with an estimated value of around $22 trillion. BTC’s strong price movement around $110,000 is supported by…