Author: NBTC

Top Federal Reserve leaders are signaling a significant shift toward accepting blockchain technology and stablecoins within the financial mainstream. The Fed officials delivered remarks at Wyoming’s 2025 Blockchain Symposium that support Trump’s pro-crypto policies and signal regulatory evolution. DeFi Is Simply a New Technology In a speech on Wednesday, Governor Christopher Waller described a technology-led revolution in the payments system and urged the financial industry not to fear change. “There is nothing scary about this just because it occurs in the decentralized finance or DeFi world—this is simply new technology to transfer objects and record transactions,” he said. “There is…

A recent development in the crypto world has captured significant attention: a wallet linked to Hong Kong asset manager Metalpha has completed a substantial Metalpha ETH deposit to Binance. This notable transaction involved 5,000 ETH, valued at approximately $20.9 million. Lookonchain, a prominent blockchain analytics firm, reported this crucial Binance ETH transfer on X, citing data from Arkham. This kind of movement is often indicative of larger trends and can provide valuable insights into institutional crypto moves and overall crypto whale activity. When such a considerable amount of Ethereum changes hands, especially moving onto a major exchange like Binance, market…

Asian IPOs are moving into the spotlight. Across the region, exchanges and fintech firms increasingly view Wall Street as the best venue to raise capital, boost valuations, and gain global legitimacy. Analysts also note that these listings could deliver deep liquidity and credibility while exposing companies to heavy compliance demands. Understanding the evolving motives and pitfalls of this trend is critical for investors and regulators alike. OKX, Animoca, Bithumb Rush for US Debut Latest Update: OKX IPO reports sparked a 5% rise in its OKB token. The exchange, a major Asian player, has overhauled its compliance structure and now seeks…

Decentralized lending protocol Morpho has reached a new milestone. According to official data, total deposits across its products have exceeded $10.2 billion. The figure includes deposits in Morpho Core, Morpho Lite, and Morpho Optimizer. All of which are now active across multiple blockchains. This growth underlines the increasing demand for decentralized lending platforms. That prioritizes efficiency, liquidity, and cross-chain access. Investors and users are turning to it for competitive yields and lending flexibility at a time when DeFi adoption continues to expand. Active Loans and TVL on the Rise Lending activity has grown sharply alongside deposits. The company currently manages…

Whale Alert, the crypto-transaction tracker, flagged two identical large Ethereum (ETH) moves on Monday, reporting that 13,000 ETH (roughly $54–$55 million) had been sent from Robinhood to an “unknown wallet.” The posts, posted as separate alerts a few minutes apart, prompted chatter across social feeds as traders and analysts tried to parse whether the transfers were routine custody activity, an over-the-counter (OTC) settlement, or the prelude to selling or redistribution. 🚨 🚨 🚨 13,000 #ETH (54,268,093 USD) transferred from #Robinhood to unknown wallethttps://t.co/oWwIMC5gRN — Whale Alert (@whale_alert) August 11, 2025 Whale Alert’s public feed showed the pair of alerts with…

Merlin Chain, a Bitcoin Layer-2 solution, today announced a strategic alliance with Sui Network, a Layer-1 blockchain recognized for offering low gas fees and high-speed transaction processing. With this partnership, Merlin Chain is well-positioned to redefine the Bitcoin ecosystem by launching its flagship product, M-BTC, on Sui’s Layer-1 network. Based on this innovative advancement, Merlin wants to further connect its M-BTC offerings with the larger DeFi ecosystem, providing BTC investors with a seamless trading experience on Sui’s rapidly growing Layer-1 network. Since its establishment, the M-BTC service has been integrated into multiple permissionless blockchains, including Solana, Ethereum, Solana, and many…

SharpLink Gaming is raising a further $400 million to expand its Ethereum treasury, with the firm expecting its total ETH holdings to top $3 billion soon thereafter, the publicly traded firm said Monday in a statement. The online gambling marketer aims to sell its shares for $21.76 each to five global institutional investors, according to the company’s press release. The sale is expected to close on Tuesday, August 12, if all closing conditions are met. “The speed and scale of these investments reflect not only investor trust in SharpLink, but also the growing recognition of Ethereum’s transformative potential,” SharpLink co-CEO…

xStocks, tokenized U.S. equities issued by Backed, have surpassed $2 billion in trading volume within just six weeks of their launch on Solana. Summary Since launch, Backed’s xStocks on Solana reached $2.1B in cumulative trading volume. xStocks are SPL tokens that represent fractional ownership of real U.S. stocks and ETFs, backed 1:1 by shares. Tradable globally 24/7 via CEXs (Kraken, Bybit), wallets (Phantom, Solflare), and on-chain venues (Raydium, Jupiter, Kamino) with full self-custody and DeFi integration. According to a recent case study by Solana Foundation, xStocks—the tokenized U.S. equities launched by Backed on Solana (SOL)—have achieved rapid adoption since their…

Blazpay, an advanced decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure provider, has announced its groundbreaking Partnership with Aylab, a renowned entity contributing to the broader Web3 growth. The primary purpose of this collaboration is to improve the Web3 infrastructure by merging AI-powered DeFi with Aylab’s growth infrastructure for users. We’re excited to announce our partnership with @Aylab_io — one of the biggest Web3 growth partners with a cutting-edge user acquisition platform.🤝Together, Blazpay x Aylab are driving the next wave of growth in Web3 — combining AI-powered DeFi simplicity with Aylab’s proven… pic.twitter.com/OC9xHxGyl2 — Blazpay (@blazpaylabs) August 21, 2025 At the core of this…

Ethereum (ETH) has extended its bullish run, surging past $4,300 and posting a staggering 45% gain over the past month. The world’s second-largest cryptocurrency now eyes the $5,000 milestone, triggered by unprecedented whale accumulation, institutional inflows, and a wave of regulatory clarity in the U.S. In just the past four weeks, over $4.17 billion has flowed into Ethereum-focused investment products, with entities like Galaxy Digital, FalconX, and BitGo facilitating large-scale purchases. One “mysterious institution” reportedly acquired 221,166 ETH worth nearly $1 billion in a single week, signaling long-term confidence at elevated prices. Whale Buying and Institutional Inflows Strengthen Ethereum (ETH)’s…