Author: NBTC

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the overall crypto market remained calm ahead of a speech by US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in Jackson Hole. Bitcoin Holds at $113,000 Ahead of Jackson Hole Bitcoin fell 0.74 percent in the last 24 hours to $112,018, while Ethereum fell 0.1 percent to $4,204. Vincent Liu, Investment Director at Kronos Research, stated that the market expects a “hawkish” message from Powell. “A dovish surprise could trigger a market rally, but hawkish rhetoric could increase selling pressure,” Liu said. He believes that if Powell doesn’t offer any guidance on interest rates, the market will enter a…

Hive Intelligence, a blockchain infrastructure platform that provides AI agents with integrated access to real-time on-chain data, today announced a strategic collaboration with KAJ Labs, a decentralized research company designed to advance AI and blockchain technology. With partnership, KAJ Labs is well-positioned to advance its vision of developing the Web3 world, where blockchain and artificial intelligence efficiently combine to power innovative enterprise tools. Hive Intelligence is a blockchain infrastructure network with expertise in enabling AI agents to interact with real-time, cross-chain blockchain data via an integrated API. On the other hand, KAJ Labs is an innovative research firm specializing in…

Cap Labs’ new stablecoin cUSD has seen rapid adoption since launch, climbing to $67.85 million in circulation over the past week, according to DefiLlama. Etherscan shows 2,735 holders of the token to date. The jump signals strong demand for Cap’s yield-layered digital dollar model, which combines regulated reserve assets with EigenLayer-powered credit underwriting. Built atop the newly launched Cap Stablecoin Network (CSN), cUSD is designed as a 1:1 redeemable stablecoin backed by assets like PayPal’s PYUSD, BlackRock-managed BUIDL, and Franklin Templeton’s BENJI. The yield-bearing version stcUSD — minted by staking cUSD — is enabled by a three-party system of lenders,…

-18% on the floor of blue-chip collections in the last week, withPudgy Penguins andBored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) among the most affected. Despite the sell-off ofEther, volumes remain sustained: Pudgy Penguins leads with over 2,100 ETH traded, as reported byNFT Price Floor and supplemented by data fromDefiLlama, with partial confirmations in the Web3 report byChainalysis and updated market data onCoinGecko. Update: analysis updated to August 26, 2025. The numbers reported refer to the week closed on August 26, 2023, unless otherwise indicated. In the weekly cross-monitoring between on-chain sources and market aggregators, we have verified consistent patterns of redistribution: list…

In the fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency, maintaining the core principles of decentralization is absolutely vital. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently shared his insightful thoughts on safeguarding Ethereum base layer neutrality. He warned against the dangers of excessive centralization in block production, a topic crucial for the network’s future. Buterin’s vision emphasizes a robust defense strategy to keep Ethereum’s foundation fair and open for everyone. This isn’t just about preventing bad actors; it’s about building a system that can withstand future challenges and ensure true decentralization. Why is Ethereum Base Layer Neutrality So Important? The base layer of any blockchain is…

London’s once-prized IPO market has slumped to its weakest level in three decades, even as the US enjoys a resurgence powered by crypto and AI listings. The contrast reflects a structural realignment in global capital flows, with new-economy sectors choosing New York over London as their preferred launch pad. London IPO Market Stumbles to a Historic Low According to data reported by Barchart, London IPO fundraising in the first half (H1) of 2025 plunged to just £160 million (around $215 million) across five deals, marking the lowest since 1995. London Has Fallen London’s IPO market plunges to its worst level…

ULTILAND, a popular Web3 firm for creative and art-related real-world assets (RWAs), is excited to announce its groundbreaking partnership with Fableration, an AI-powered publishing platform. This partnership aims to give fair rewards to writers for their engaging work for readers. This partnership also generates a new pathway for publishing creative art in RWAs. We’re excited to announce our partnership with @Fableration —Fableration is a Solana-backed, AI-powered publishing platform that ensures fair rewards for writers and affordable, engaging content for readers.🌟Together with ULTILAND’s cultural RWA ecosystem and Fableration’s… pic.twitter.com/omB1hQgQP4 — ULTILAND (@ULTILAND) August 23, 2025 With the core of this partnership,…

Aave reached an all-time high total value locked (TVL) of $41.1 billion on Aug. 24, positioning the decentralized lending protocol as the equivalent of the 54th largest US commercial bank by total deposits based on Federal Reserve data as of Jun. 30. The money market protocol would replace the Prosperity Bank, which has $38.4 billion in deposits, and would fall just $300 million short of surpassing Bank OZK. Considering the Fed lists 2,156 commercial banks in the US, Aave’s size is enough to place it among the top 2.5% largest banks in the country. DefiLlama data showed that including Aave’s…

Cryptocurrency analyst Joao Wedson made some noteworthy assessments about Ethereum (ETH) and the overall market. According to Wedson, Ethereum is entering a critical period, and the coming weeks hold both opportunities and risks. This could be the precursor to a new phase of reaccumulation, according to the analyst. Wedson predicts that algorithmic trading could intensify around the $7,000-$7,500 level. Wedson, noting Bitcoin’s cyclical movements, said, “Approximately 28 days after the record high, ETH is likely to absorb a significant capital inflow from BTC. Current data suggests this pattern may reoccur.” Wedson noted that Ethereum’s open interest has reached levels quite…

Qitmeer Network, a public blockchain entity, has partnered with Nivana Soul, a Web3 platform that advances DePIN with AI. The partnership aims to integrate Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs) and the robust AI digital humans, fortifying user-driven value-sharing. As Qitmeer Network revealed in its latest social media post, the collaboration is poised to leverage BlockDAG technology of Qitmeer Network to advance the DePIN infrastructure. Additionally, the move paves the way for wider adoption of cutting-edge solutions and decentralized networks within the blockchain sector. We are proud to be partnered with @nivanasoul 🤝💪Nivana Soul is pioneering the next evolution of the…