Author: NBTC

As exhausted crypto lobbyists continue to pore over the latest — and most important — draft of the bill that could decide their regulatory fate in the U.S., it wasn’t a dispute between political parties that was the greatest disruption in what they hoped to get into the document, but the arrival of bank lobbyists at the negotiating table. Yield and rewards for stablecoins became the battleground in a lobbying brawl between the banking industry and the crypto industry. In the end, though the bill released at midnight by the Senate Banking Committee seems to still include a number of…

Cryptocurrency exchange BTCC has captured a striking wave of investor demand for gold trading on blockchain networks, crossing the $5.7 billion mark in annual tokenized gold volume during 2025. This surge reflects a broader institutional pivot toward “real-world assets,” traditional investments like commodities and precious metals converted into digital tokens, as traders increasingly view gold as a hedge against geopolitical uncertainty and market turbulence. The milestone underscores how crypto platforms are evolving beyond pure digital currencies into full-fledged alternatives to traditional commodity trading. Gold’s explosive growth outpaces broader crypto markets Copy link to section The numbers tell a striking story.…

Decentralized Finance yield platform Pendle is set to replace its vePENDLE token as its primary governance and reward token, arguing the previous design held back broader adoption. In an announcement via X on Monday, Pendle unveiled sPENDLE, its new “liquid staking token” that will soon replace vePENDLE as the primary governance token on the protocol. “We’re excited to introduce sPENDLE, the next evolution of Pendle tokenomics. This upgrade is designed to address critical limitations of the vePENDLE system, while unlocking new opportunities for PENDLE holders and the protocol,” Pendle said. sPENDLE is a liquid fee and governance token with a…

Cryptocurrency investment and research company Matrixport stated in its latest assessment of the Ethereum market that the current outlook supports bullish expectations. In a social media post, the company stated that the recovery seen in Ethereum over the past two to three weeks is still technically attractive. Matrixport emphasized that the improving technical signals are supported by more positive on-chain data, which is consistent with the company’s overall strategy. The statement indicated that the market is gradually digesting a “bear market” formation, at least for now. According to Matrixport, another noteworthy element is the simultaneous heavy selling in bullish options…

Cryptocurrency investment products maintained upward momentum last week, logging two consecutive weeks of gains following substantial outflows. Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) attracted $716 million in inflows last week, adding to the previous week’s gains of $1 billion, European crypto asset manager CoinShares reported Monday. “Daily data highlighted minor outflows on Thursday and Friday in what we believe was a response to macroeconomic data in the US alluding to ongoing inflationary pressures,” CoinShares’ head of research, James Butterfill, said in the update. The new inflows pushed total assets under management (AUM) above $180 billion, marking an 8% rebound from November lows following…

The release of the bipartisan crypto market structure bill text on Monday has left much of the crypto community dissatisfied. Most critics have directed their frustration at banking lobbyists. However, a smaller group argues that the real beneficiaries are large crypto firms that were expected to advocate for the industry’s broader interests. Crypto Reacts to a 278-Page Proposal After months of negotiations, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott released the text of a negotiated bill outlining a framework for the crypto market. The move brought the CLARITY Act one step closer to passage, with the legislation aiming to establish clearer…

Robinhood is enabling “Custom Combos” for users wagering on professional football, underscoring efforts to flesh out its prediction market offering as gambling heats up in the U.S. alongside the NFL postseason, the company said Friday. The contracts are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and resemble parlays offered by traditional gaming companies Draft Kings and FanDuel, allowing users to predict the likelihood of multiple outcomes at once, including the performance of individual players. However, a Robinhood spokesperson told Decrypt that Custom Combos and parlays are different, with the main difference boiling down to Kalshi’s role in facilitating wagers across…

MINGO Tickets has launched on Hedera to enable digital sports ticket sales in 54 African countries. The website operates with verifiable tickets through a web application to minimize fraud and duplication of event access. MINGO has launched MINGO Tickets, a digital ticketing platform built on the Hedera network, alongside an expansion covering 54 countries across Africa. The company said the rollout will improve how fans access live events while giving organizers stronger tools to manage entry and reduce ticket-related challenges. Live event ticketing remains vulnerable to fraud in many regions. Organizers often face duplicated tickets, repeated entry attempts, and high…

In a significant development for decentralized finance, the Solana-based automated liquidity protocol Kamino has announced support for the politically notable stablecoin USD1. This integration, confirmed on February 15, 2025, fundamentally expands the collateral options for borrowers on one of blockchain’s most active networks. Consequently, users can now deposit the dollar-pegged USD1 to secure loans, marking a pivotal moment for both the protocol and the stablecoin’s issuer, World Liberty Financial. Kamino USD1 Integration: Technical and Market Implications The Kamino protocol automates complex liquidity management strategies on Solana. By adding USD1 to its supported asset list, Kamino directly enhances its lending market’s…

Ethereum traded near $3,093 on the 4-hour chart after a sharp pullback from the $3,403 peak, as sellers regained control and pushed price below key trend signals. The retreat followed a strong rally, but the latest move suggests short-term momentum has shifted into correction mode. Besides weakening price structure, traders are also watching leverage and spot flow behavior, which still point to cautious market positioning. Consequently, ETH now sits at a key decision point where bulls must defend nearby support levels and reclaim overhead resistance to restart upside continuation. ETH Faces Heavy Resistance Zones ETH remains capped below $3,163, which…