Author: NBTC
Financial compliance has always been balanced on a delicate line: regulators need sufficient visibility to keep bad actors out, but users want their financial lives kept private just to make a payment or trade. In 2025, that tension is sharper than ever. We have stricter anti-money laundering (AML) rules, broader> This approach is not designed to obscure regulatory oversight. Instead, it modernizes the compliance toolset so regulated firms can demonstrate compliance with their legal duties (sanctions screening checks, KYC obligations, segregation of client assets, capital checks) without transferring or exposing the underlying data. ZKPs may be better for users and,…
BitGo has added a new layer to its developer offering with the launch of its Model Context Protocol, or MCP, Server. This move brings the company’s institutional crypto infrastructure directly into AI-assisted development workflows. The rollout, which BitGo says is now live through its Developer Portal, allows compatible AI tools to search, read and interact with BitGo documentation using natural language rather than manual browsing. BitGo says the feature is meant to help developers work faster across wallet, trading and staking integrations while staying anchored to the company’s official technical materials. The launch matters because it puts BitGo’s infrastructure in…
Decentralized finance (DeFi) produced roughly $8 billion in onchain yield in 2025, according to a detailed analysis published by researcher Vadym that maps the full spectrum of where DeFi returns actually originate. The breakdown reveals that yield is abundant in aggregate but unevenly distributed, often circular, and in many cases difficult to package into structured products. The findings land as yields across DeFi have dried up. Borrowing rates on major lending platforms have converged with the Federal Reserve’s policy rate, and “safe” stablecoin supply rates now average roughly 3% — below U.S. Treasuries and the Secured Overnight Financing Rate. On…
The Pragma Cannes event organized by ETHGlobal aims to create a space for in-depth conversations around Ethereum. Unlike large conferences, the event follows a single-stage format, allowing attendees to engage with all sessions without the challenge of overlapping schedules. 15 founders and builders. Single stage. Sharp talks.A full day of talks on stablecoins, DeFi, L2s, wallets, scaling, and the future of Ethereum.Pragma Cannes on April 2 is one you don’t want to miss.🙌 Special thanks to our partners making it happen! ↓ pic.twitter.com/4E0UJPY367 — ETHGlobal (@ETHGlobal) March 24, 2026 ETHGlobal’s Pragma Cannes Focuses on Deep Ethereum Discussions The agenda includes…
A bond offering tied to bitcoin loans has run into problems after a sharp decline in crypto markets forced lenders to sell off a significant portion of the backing assets. Jefferies bankers have spent recent months reaching out to major investors about a $188 million bond backed by thousands of individual loans from crypto lending company Ledn. These borrowers pledged crypto to secure one-year loans, with the bond proceeds intended to fuel more lending activity. What triggered the forced liquidations? Unexpected issues arose from the recent bitcoin meltdown. An insider with knowledge of the transaction said that prices dropped 27%…
A significant development has occurred regarding the draft law prepared in Turkey concerning crypto assets. Ömer İleri, Deputy Chairman of the AK Party and Head of Information and Communication Technologies, announced that the articles related to crypto assets in the bill being discussed in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey have been decided to be re-evaluated. İleri stated in his announcement that crypto asset regulations will be reviewed taking into account the rapid changes and developments in the sector. He indicated that the decision was conveyed to the Grand National Assembly by the party group, signaling that work on the…
Coinbase users are complaining about receiving multiple push notifications per day urging them to “predict” sports gameplay during “March Madness” college basketball. Indeed, so many complaints were reported via X that it became a trending topic yesterday. Many customers, echoing allegations by state attorneys general in Michigan and Arizona, described the annoying promotions as de facto advertisements to gamble on sports. Coinbase, is one of the longest continually-operated bitcoin ($BTC) exchanges which safeguards billions of dollars’ worth of assets for customers. However, rather than focus on long-term investments like $BTC, Coinbase regularly floods its app with short-term promotions, all-or-nothing predictions,…
The intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain Technology has been the next frontier of digital sovereignty for a long time. ModelForge announced a strategic partnership with REI Network. The collaboration will remove the technical barriers preventing developers from deploying complex AI Models on Chain, using the high-performance infrastructure of REI to make it easier to build intelligent Web3 Applications. Bridging AI Intelligence with Lightweight Blockchain Infrastructure The foundation of this partnership is the combination of ModelForge’s artificial intelligence abilities along with the lightweight and EVM-compatible platform provided by REI Network. REI Network has earned its status as a “fee-free”…
Hyperion DeFi reports 2025 growth across DeFi lines, detailing $HYPE treasury volatility and hyperion defi dynamics shaping on-chain yields. Hyperion DeFi posted strong Q4 growth in key on-chain operations even as its large $HYPE treasury created significant reported volatility for hyperion defi in 2025. Q4 and full-year 2025 highlights Hyperion DeFi, Inc. (NASDAQ: HYPD) reported fourth-quarter 2025 GAAP revenue of $496,229, up from $302,506 in Q3 2025, with Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit rising 87% quarter-over-quarter to $820,997 from $439,386. However, sharp $HYPE price swings drove a Q4 GAAP net loss of ($39,765,565), versus Q3 net income of $6,625,582. For full-year…
Crypto analyst and trader Ali Martinez has shared data showing that the second-largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum, could be in for a bullish breakout — if history is any guide. Ali believes that the recent rebound of Ethereum was not an accident. Meanwhile, Tom Lee’s Bitmine continues to accumulate this asset, and another top influencer, Robert Kiyosaki, has recently made an ultra-bullish price prediction for Ethereum. MVRV ratio drops, pushing Ethereum into buy zone Martinez pointed out that the MVRV ratio has dropped below the 0.8 level, and this signifies that Ethereum is undervalued and has entered what historically is called a…