Author: NBTC

Imagine a situation where justice is served, but restitution for victims remains elusive due to the unpredictable nature of modern assets. This is the pressing reality facing South Korean prosecutors concerning seized crypto assets. A recent report from the Kyunghyang Shinmun, based on data from the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office, reveals the immense difficulties in providing fair compensation when the value of confiscated virtual assets swings wildly. This isn’t just a technical glitch; it’s a profound challenge impacting real people and the integrity of the legal system. The Volatility Vortex: Why Seized Crypto Assets Are a Challenge The core issue revolves…

Crypto credit cards are no longer niche. From everyday spending to travel perks, these cards let users earn digital assets instead of points or miles. Among the leaders are Crypto.com, Coinbase, and Gemini. These three platforms now offer globally accepted credit cards tied directly to your crypto balance. But how do they really compare? Is the Crypto.com Signature Visa Credit Card still the best option, or have Coinbase’s Amex-powered card and Gemini’s Mastercard caught up? Let’s break down what each offers, starting with the card that started it all: Crypto.com’s Visa Signature. Key highlights: Crypto credit cards like Crypto.com Visa,…

The Fusaka upgrade to Ethereum, expected to go live in early December, promises to bring the world’s second-most valuable blockchain into an era of institutional-grade adoption. For far too long, Ethereum has been too slow and too costly to attract meaningful Wall Street business. That could change as Fusaka implements major improvements to how the network verifies and compresses data, increasing its speed and its capacity by 10-fold. Yet it won’t be easy for Ethereum to maintain its lead among developers as the preferred chain to build on; continued evolution will be essential for Ethereum to preserve its existing edge…

SBI Holdings, a major Japanese financial group, has made a strategic investment in a new fund launched by the US-based AI incubator AI2 Incubator Partners. Industry observers see the move as part of SBI’s long-term plan to integrate artificial intelligence into its expanding Web3 and digital asset businesses. Investment Overview and Partnership with AI2 Incubator SBI Holdings announced on October 23 that it has invested in AI2 Incubator Fund III through its US subsidiary, SBI Holdings USA, Inc. The investment aims to expand the company’s access to emerging AI technologies and strengthen collaboration with early-stage startups. AI2 Incubator is a…

As the federal government shutdown in the United States enters its 35th day, the deadlock in Congress is increasing tensions in the economy and financial markets. The shutdown is expected to extend to a 36th day due to a lack of agreement between Democrats and Republicans, surpassing the 35-day record set during Donald Trump’s 2018-2019 term. Republicans are proposing a short-term budget extension (CR) for fiscal year 2025. This bill aims to give a permanent budget deal until November 2026. While Republicans argue the subsidies are “no longer necessary,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson said…

WhiteBIT entered the Kazakhstan market as part of its mission to offer fully regulated crypto services. The European cryptocurrency exchange is expanding its trading infrastructure according to local markets. WhiteBIT is offering localized services for the Kazakhstan market as part of its global expansion. One of the biggest European exchanges by volume, WhiteBIT aims for solid, fully regulated access based on local requirements. Kazakhstan is an emerging crypto hub, although the country has struggled to establish a legal crypto regime. As Cryptopolitan reported, the country’s government recently shut down as many as 130 unregulated exchanges. WhiteBIT aims to position itself…

Ethereum (ETH/USD) is showing renewed stability after weeks of downward pressure, signaling potential recovery momentum in the broader crypto market. The asset found a temporary base near the $3,320–$3,350 region, where buyers stepped in to defend key technical levels. This stabilization coincides with increasing participation in Ethereum futures, suggesting renewed investor engagement despite ongoing volatility. Price Structure and Key Technical Levels On the 4-hour chart, Ethereum is consolidating above a critical support zone near $3,382, with a secondary cushion at $3,320. Holding above these levels is crucial to maintain short-term structure. ETH Price Dynamics (Source: TradingView) The first resistance level…

Antony Welfare, a former executive at Ripple Labs, recently sent a bullish warning to crypto skeptics, often referred to as bears. Welfare predicted an inevitable flood of capital into crypto once the Federal Reserve begins cutting interest rates. Why crypto bears are wrong Welfare highlighted that cryptocurrencies leadrisk assets in rate-cut environments. His perspective is based on historical patterns, where investors move trillions in safe, high-yield assets when interest rates are high. Notably, $7.4 trillion is currently sitting in money market funds (MMFs). Investors are parked here because high rates make it a no-brainer, with guaranteed returns with zero risk.…

The U.S. Treasury has imposed fresh sanctions on a group of North Korean bankers and institutions accused of laundering millions in cryptocurrency tied to cyberattacks and illicit IT work schemes that help fund Pyongyang’s weapons programs. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said Tuesday that eight individuals and two entities were designated for “laundering funds derived from cybercrime and information technology worker fraud,” including proceeds linked to ransomware and crypto thefts. “North Korean state-sponsored hackers steal and launder money to fund the regime’s nuclear weapons program,” said Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence John K.…

Binance CEO Richard Teng has broken his silence for the first time since Changpeng “CZ” Zhao was pardoned by President Donald Trump. Teng said the company is focused on rebuilding trust and moving forward as clearer rules begin to take shape for the crypto industry. Richard Teng spotlights major Binance progress In an interview with CNBC, Teng said Binance has learned from past mistakes and is now more focused on compliance. The crypto trading platform has recorded major milestones, including the x402 integration, lending credence to its compliance. He noted that the firm’s efforts to follow regulations have improved confidence…