Author: NBTC

The minutes of the Fed’s June 12 meeting are unlikely to change markets’ expectations that there will be no rate cut at the July meeting, UK-based Lloyds Bank said. According to the bank, September is seen as the more likely date for a rate cut. While the Fed’s “dot plot” graph reflecting interest rate estimates maintains the expectation of two rate cuts this year, it is stated that there are serious disagreements among policy makers. Opinions range widely from three rate cuts to no change. On the other hand, a critical period has been entered in trade negotiations between the…

Kalp is excited to announce its official partnership with CryptoTransact to empower real-world assets with effortless Web3 payments. This integration aims to infuse the innovative real-world asset (RWA) infrastructure of Kalp with CryptoTransact’s advanced payment technology. This initiative strives to pave the way for a Web3 financial future that is both accessible and efficient. 🚀 Partnership Announcement! 🚀We’re excited to join forces with @CryptoTransact_! 💳🌐CryptoTransact is the seamless Web3 payment layer revolutionizing digital commerce and transaction flow across decentralized ecosystems. It enables instant, gas-efficient crypto payments… pic.twitter.com/pVL5sCU9Zk — Kalp (@Kalp_Official) July 18, 2025 Kalp, a protocol for tokenized real-world assets,…

Despite price pullbacks and recent market volatility, a crypto analyst has predicted that Bitcoin (BTC) may still have room for another parabolic rally. The analyst cited historically reliable top indicators that suggest that the market has not reached its top yet, even as parabolic signals fail to trigger a surge. No Sign Of A Bitcoin Cycle Top — Yet In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), market expert Crypto Con shared a comprehensive technical analysis rooted in the well-regarded top Bitcoin cycle indicators developed by DA_Prof. The accompanying chart revealed that Bitcoin’s current market trajectory has yet to reach…

Assets in tokenized Treasury and money market products rose 80% to $7.4 billion, a RWA.xyz report says. Stablecoin issuers could be in trouble as investors and funds shift from stablecoins to higher-yield alternatives. On Monday, the Financial Times covered a report by RWA.xyz on the state of asset tokenization. According to the analytics firm, tokenized Treasury products rose 80% to $7.4 billion so far in 2025. These products include Treasury funds that issue their own tokens, as well as tokenized U.S. government bonds. Notably, issuers like BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Janus Henderson have seen their combined holdings triple. You might…

Jupiter’s PERPS platform saw massive user adoption, driving high trading activity on Solana. The $470M in fees signals strong performance and trust in Jupiter’s perpetual ecosystem. Jupiter Exchange’s derivatives platform, Jupiter PERPS, has earned nearly $470 million in fees since launching on the Solana network. That’s no small amount—especially considering that other big players in the space took much longer to reach that figure. It’s a strong signal that the market is really starting to take notice of Solana, not just because of its speed, but also because its DeFi ecosystem is starting to feel more practical. Fees that high…

Binance CEO Richard Teng held an exclusive interview in Taiwan as part of the company’s eighth anniversary. Teng made important statements about the growth of the platform since its establishment, its regulatory compliance efforts, and the institutional acceptance process of cryptocurrencies. Founded in 2017, Binance has now reached approximately 300 million users and a total trading volume of $125 trillion. Its average daily trading volume is $91 billion. According to Richard Teng, interest in crypto has accelerated significantly, especially after 2024. In the past year alone, the number of Binance users has increased from 170 million to 280 million. Teng…

Nakamoto Holdings Inc., KindlyMD, Inc., and Anchorage Digital today announced a strategic partnership that will see Anchorage become a trading partner for KindlyMD’s Bitcoin treasury. The partnership will officially take effect upon the close of KindlyMD’s merger with Nakamoto, expected in Q3 2025. NEW! Anchorage Digital @Nakamoto @KindlyMDToday we’re thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Nakamoto Holdings and $KDLY to accelerate the future of corporate Bitcoin adoption. pic.twitter.com/nQueTyutQH — Anchorage Digital (@Anchorage) May 21, 2025 Anchorage Digital, a U.S. federally chartered digital asset bank, will provide institutional-grade custody, 24/7 trading, and deep liquidity to support the Bitcoin strategy of…

The financial world is buzzing with news from South Korea, where traditional banking giants are making decisive moves into the digital asset space. Specifically, BNK Financial Group, a prominent financial holding company, has announced a significant stride towards the future of digital currency. Its affiliates, including BNK Financial Holdings, Busan Bank, and Kyongnam Bank, are actively filing trademark applications for Korean won stablecoins. This pivotal development signals a growing confidence in the utility and integration of blockchain technology within mainstream finance, particularly for bank-backed digital currencies. For anyone tracking the evolution of money, this represents a fascinating convergence of established…

In a move that’s capturing significant attention across both traditional tech and the burgeoning cryptocurrency space, Oblong (OBLG), a Nasdaq-listed IT solutions company, has announced a substantial Oblong TAO acquisition. This strategic purchase of 5,025 Bittensor TAO tokens for $1.65 million marks a pivotal moment, showcasing a growing convergence between established enterprises and the innovative world of decentralized finance and artificial intelligence. Oblong’s Bold Move: Unpacking the Bittensor TAO Acquisition The news, outlined in a recent press release, confirms Oblong’s commitment to building a significant reserve of Bittensor TAO tokens. With an average price paid of $328.38 per token, this…

According to on-chain data, 50,600 Ethereum (approximately $181 million) was transferred from Justin Sun’s cryptocurrency exchange HTX to Binance today. These ETH were first withdrawn from the Aave protocol by the HTX Recovery wallet, then transferred to HTX’s hot wallet, and finally sent to Binance. A total of 160,600 ETH (approximately $518 million) was transferred from HTX to Binance via this method over the past week. Today also marked a first in cryptocurrency market history: The total market capitalization of all crypto assets surpassed $4 trillion for the first time, breaking a record. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) accounted for…