Author: NBTC

In the dynamic and often unpredictable world of decentralized finance (DeFi), market volatility is a constant. Recently, the XPL/USD leverage market experienced a significant and rapid price surge, creating high-stress conditions that could challenge any trading platform. However, the Hyperliquid protocol stood firm, operating exactly as designed and demonstrating remarkable resilience. This article delves into how Hyperliquid effectively navigated this turbulent period, ensuring market stability and preventing the accumulation of bad debt, thereby reinforcing confidence in its robust infrastructure. How the Hyperliquid Protocol Manages Sudden Market Shocks When the XPL/USD market suddenly surged, many within the crypto community might have…

Bitcoin and Ethereum traded flat on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve released its July meeting minutes. Markets expected volatility, but the crypto market showed little reaction. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) left rates unchanged at 4.25%–4.5% in July. The minutes confirmed that Fed Governors Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman dissented, preferring a 25 bps cut. FOMC Minutes Fail to Move Crypto Markets The Fed described inflation as “somewhat elevated” and noted growth had “moderated” in the first half of 2025. Officials reaffirmed the 2% inflation target and pledged flexibility if risks emerge. JULY FOMC MINUTES: INFLATION RISKS SEEN OUTWEIGHING…

The financial world is witnessing a remarkable transformation, and Thailand is at the forefront of this digital revolution. A truly groundbreaking initiative is taking shape with the development of the Thai government tokenized bond, known as G-Token. This innovative project aims to democratize investment, making government bonds accessible to a wider range of Thai citizens. At the heart of this endeavor is SIX Network, a prominent Web3 infrastructure firm, which has proudly announced its participation as a co-developer, signaling a significant leap forward for digital finance in the region. Understanding Thailand’s Vision for the G-Token Initiative In a forward-thinking move,…

The crypto world is currently captivated by a significant development: a prominent whale has just executed another substantial WBTC accumulation. This particular investor, known for their strategic moves within the Aave lending protocol, recently added an impressive 132 Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) to their already considerable portfolio. This latest transaction, reported by EmberCN, was funded by a sizable loan of 14.47 million USDT, signaling a bold and calculated approach. What’s Driving This Unprecedented WBTC Accumulation? This isn’t an isolated incident; this whale has a history of accumulating large amounts of WBTC, often employing leverage. The recent purchase, which occurred approximately 20…

After enduring a drawdown of more than 55% earlier this year and lagging peers amid tariff-driven risk-off sentiment, ether (ETH) has staged a powerful comeback, Wall Street bank Citi (C) said in a research report on Tuesday. The second-largest cryptocurrency is now up nearly 30% year-to-date, testing bitcoin’s (BTC) dominance in a way not seen since late last year. This time, however, ether is taking market share rather than ceding it, the report said. Spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen a surge of demand. Cumulative net inflows now top $13 billion, up from just $2.6 billion in April, analysts…

Hawkish remarks from the Federal Open Market Committee’s late July meeting have — for the moment — put the kibosh on the crypto market’s modest attempt at a rally on Wednesday. “A majority of participants judged the upside risk to inflation as the greater of these two risks,” read the Fed minutes regarding the committee’s discussion of prices versus employment. “Regarding upside risks to inflation, participants pointed to the uncertain effects of tariffs and the possibility of inflation expectations becoming unanchored.” Crypto prices gave up some of their daily gains just following the release of the minutes, with bitcoin slipping…

The U.S. may soon start publishing key economic data on the blockchain, according to Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Summary U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed plans to publish key economic data on the blockchain. No timeline for implementation has been disclosed. As he was addressing US President Donald Trump and other government officials during a White House cabinet meeting on Aug. 26, Lutwick said the Department of Commerce will start issuing its statistics on the blockchain. “Because you are the crypto president […] we are going to put our GDP on the blockchain so people…

A new ratification of revenue discloses that Axiom Exchange has become the most profitable decentralized exchanges (DEX), albeit on Solana blockchain and raked an impressive amount of 15M of revenue per week. The achievement highlights both the DeFi leadership of Axiom, but also the powerhouse and multiplicity of the Solana DeFi ecosystem. The newest report, summarized on X Blockworks Research, depicts a number of platforms succeeding beyond Axiom. Another five platforms exceed 1 million a week in earnings, demonstrating that the profitability of the sphere is not assigned to the one and only participant. Moreover, ten of the DEXes make…

Michael Twerpin, one of the earliest crypto thought leaders and influencers, whom CNBC has named the “Crypto Godfather,” has addressed the community, talking about the two largest cryptocurrencies — Bitcoin and Ethereum. In particular, Twerpin in his tweet highlighted a massive surge in Ethereum ETF inflows that have been taking place recently. Ethereum prepares to outperform Bitcoin in this cycle: Twerpin Twerpin mentioned the massive inflows into spot Ethereum ETFs this August, when they reached an all-time high of $1 billion for the first time in history on Aug. 11. The Ethereum price also continues to grow; by now, it…

The crypto trader who goes by the address 0x15b3 has been on the radar of the market, as he has generated a profit of over 48 million in the past four months. The successful trades he executed involved several tokens and demonstrated how lucrative this approach can be in a volatile crypto market when a well-timed trade is placed. Meet 0x15b3, a smart trader who has profited $48M+ over the past four months.Since April, he’s been long on 15 tokens on #Hyperliquid, including $ETH, $XRP, $SOL, and $LINK, for a total profit of over $38M.He also bought 309 $WBTC($24.68M) at…