Author: NBTC

Representatives from multiple universities met with the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force on June 23 to discuss a staking rulebook. The meeting included representatives from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, Georgetown University Law Center, the University of Chicago Law School, and venture firm Placeholder. According to the logs, the discussions focused on narrow definitions, economic guardrails, and open-source requirements when it comes to staking digital assets. Mutual-funds approach The delegation worked under the Blockchain and Law at Berkeley (BLAB) banner and requested that the SEC certify the term “staking” only for products that…

Earlier today, 10,500 BTC — worth over $1.1 billion — was moved from Bitfinex’s hot wallet to a new Bitcoin address. On its own, the transaction would have caught people’s attention. But when Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino confirmed that the transfer was part of the pre-funding for SoftBank’s entry into Twenty One Capital (XXI), the quiet flow of recent on-chain activity snapped into context. This was not a one-time thing. In the last 48 hours, a bunch of high-value Bitcoin transactions — 14,000 BTC; 4,812 BTC; 7,000 BTC and another for 917 BTC — have been sent to new wallets,…

On June 18, Tether minted $1 billion worth of USDT on the Tron blockchain, according to on-chain data from Arkham Intelligence. Historically, such minting events have coincided with short‑term surges in Bitcoin (BTC). Notably, on May  21, when Tether issued $2  billion USDT, the next day BTC broke its previous all‑time high, climbing past $111,000. While minting alone doesn’t guarantee immediate impact, the available on-chain data reveals that major spikes in USDT supply often translate into large inflows to exchanges. How will the mint affect Bitcoin price Research suggests that Bitcoin often reacts positively in the short term following large…

In the past 10 hours, a total of 121.96 billion SHIB tokens were moved out of a Coinbase hot wallet. Valued at approximately $1.93 million at the time of transfer, this sum landed in a new, unidentified address with no other notable transaction history. The wallet that received the funds, which now holds just over $1.81 million in Shiba Inu (SHIB), has not made any other moves so far. At this point, it is unclear whether this is a long-term holding address, part of an OTC arrangement, or a staging point for something else. What stands out, however, is the…

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer has indicated that the stablecoin-centric GENIUS Act would advance in the House if it is paired with the CLARITY Act, which would lay out a clear regulatory framework for US digital asset markets, according to a new report from Punchbowl News. The GENIUS Act, short for Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act, passed the Senate on June 17. The bill landed on the House’s desk on June 23. The CLARITY Act, also known as the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, passed the US House Committee on Financial Services earlier this…

When Tesla bought Bitcoin, it sent a clear signal. Major companies were paying attention to crypto. Since then, both fans and skeptics have kept watch, curious about how much Bitcoin Tesla owns today and what it means for the company’s bottom line. If you’re tracking corporate Bitcoin moves, this isn’t trivia. Knowing Tesla’s latest holdings helps you understand how business and crypto trends fit together. At a glance, Tesla’s Bitcoin stash reportedly sits at over 11,500 BTC. At its current price, it’s worth a serious chunk of change as prices shift. Let’s take a closer look at Tesla’s relationship with…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. With DeFi’s rapid shifts in market sentiment and volatility, protocols are constantly seeking ways to demonstrate real value accrual to incentivise meaningful participation and build community trust. Token buybacks have emerged as a viable yet polarising strategy: Similar to traditional finance’s stock buybacks, they involve the repurchasing of tokens from the open market, which in turn reduces supply and potentially drives the token value higher. Critics argue that such moves can artificially inflate prices or divert resources…

Dubai’s DMCC, a leading international business district focused on global trade, has formalized a partnership with AQUA-INDEX, a company specializing in water commodities trading. The partnership aims to introduce the world’s first digital asset token directly backed by verified freshwater resources. This initiative aims to create a new, tradable commodity class for water, addressing issues of scarcity and transparency in the global supply chain. The project will tokenize drinking-quality water stored in reservoirs, allowing it to be traded, held, and delivered as a standardized asset on a regulated marketplace for the first time in financial history. Tokenizing a Vital Natural…

WachXBT integrates with Virtuals Protocol to deliver autonomous, real-time verification that blocks duplicate or spoofed AI agents. PrimoAI and Backroom launches show Virtuals Protocol widening 24⁄7 tokenized agent use cases across data insights and real-estate tasks. WachXBT is finally live on Virtuals Protocol, opening a new chapter in AI-powered agent monitoring and validation in crypto. The platform is not just adding a new feature, but a new way of thinking about how we can ensure that every active agent is actually doing its job, not ‘faking it’ or doing harm. A Smarter Way to Secure AI Agents in Real Time…

As Bitcoin trades in the $105,000 range, its price action is being closely watched, and liquidation heatmaps show some intriguing undercurrents. The 26 EMA, which has recently served as a crucial support zone, is where Bitcoin has stalled on the daily chart after a significant rally from its lows. A decline in trading volume indicates market hesitancy. The Binance BTC/USDT liquidation heatmaps, however, tell the true tale. Thick liquidity clusters situated slightly above $110,000 and approximately $104,000 are highlighted on these maps. These are essentially traps for high-leverage traders, where a price spike will force out positions (liquidations), prompting a…