Author: NBTC

The Federal Reserve kept the federal funds rate locked at 3.50%-3.75% Wednesday in a unanimous decision, but it was the updated dot plot that instantly rewired expectations across rate-sensitive markets. According to the original report, nine of 18 FOMC participants now project at least one additional rate hike this year, with six officials penciling in multiple increases. Only one participant sees a cut in 2026. The statement itself was completely rewritten, emerging far shorter than any in recent memory. For crypto markets, already navigating a tight correlation with tech equities and macro liquidity cycles, that hawkish tilt matters. Higher rates…

An increasing scandal of Justin Sun and World Liberty Financial is attracting considerable coverage in the crypto community. Sun is said to have filed a suit claiming that his $WLFI tokens holdings have been frozen, yet he was a significant stakeholder. Tensions are rising at the intersection of crypto and politics.Justin Sun has alleged that associates tied to Donald Trump’s crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, threatened to burn his holdings of $WLFI tokens.According to claims in a lawsuit, the conflict reportedly began… pic.twitter.com/lsx3At9CbZ — Favorite 💗 (@angelsharmin21) April 24, 2026 This situation got even worse when he states that his…

Italy-based fintech Conio has received authorization to operate as a crypto-asset service provider under the European Union’s MiCAR framework, becoming one of the firms to secure approval before stricter licensing requirements take full effect across the bloc. Conio said the authorization was granted following a regulatory review involving Italy’s market watchdog Consob and the Bank of Italy. The licence permits the company to provide digital asset custody, transfer, and placement services under the EU’s crypto regulatory regime. The company said it plans to serve retail investors, financial institutions, banks, and fintech firms. Conio also intends to offer white-label services and…

The Trump administration is continuing to double down on its pro-crypto stance, and recent comments from CFTC Chair Mike Selig gave one of the clearest signals yet about how Washington now views Bitcoin and digital assets. Speaking during a conversation on the Market Disruptors Podcast with Mark Moss, Selig said the chances of the United States banning Bitcoin are now “slim to none. “I think we must create a space for Bitcoin and crypto assets to flourish here,” Selig explained. “A space that’s future-proof, right? A space that we can’t have government coming in and seizing people’s crypto assets and…

As trading activity surges across major exchanges, Ethereum is exhibiting one of its strongest indications of recovery in weeks. A significant increase in market participation indicates that investors are coming back after a protracted period of weakness, even though $ETH is still below a number of important resistance levels. Can Ethereum Find Its Recovery Footing? Recent market data indicates that, over the past day, Ethereum’s trading volume has increased by more than 107%. $ETH/$USDT volume exceeded $13 billion on Binance, and trading activity increased by triple digits on OKX, Bybit, and Gate, among other major venues. In the past, these…

Shiba Inu lead ambassador Shytoshi Kusama continues to stay active on X after ending a nearly two-week silence. In one of the changes, Kusama updated his X location to “wiring features,” which previously read “Ready to reveal what’s next.” As reported, the Shiba Inu lead ambassador resumed activity on X after 13 days of silence. He also changed his X bio and location to “Ready to reveal what’s next.” As it stands, his bio remains unchanged while his X location shows the new change. In an earlier tweet, Kusama hinted at Saturday as a new date for his discussion with…

The Federal Reserve is seeking feedback on a proposal that would mandate effective customer identification programs for certain payment stablecoin issuers, mirroring requirements already in place for banks and credit unions, according to a Thursday press release. Issued alongside other agencies including the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the proposal aims to implement key provisions of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins ($GENIUS) Act. The rule would mandate that permitted payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs) maintain effective customer identification programs, including verification of account holders, to combat money…

Ethereum price has rebounded toward $1,800 after buyers stepped in near a multi-year support trendline while easing geopolitical tensions triggered a sharp recovery across risk assets. According to crypto.news market data, Ethereum ($ETH) price surged more than 10% on June 15, reaching an intraday high above $1,800 before settling near $1,780 at Tuesday’s press time. Before the latest rebound, Ethereum had dropped roughly 26% from early June levels near $2,050 to a local low around $1,507 as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran fueled inflation fears and prompted investors to reduce exposure to risk assets. Ethereum sharp rebound…

STRC, Strategy’s variable-rate perpetual preferred stock, ended at $89.15 per share on June 17, more than 11% below its $100 par value. The drop has raised fresh questions about investor appetite for Bitcoin-backed yield instruments. STRC was designed to offer a variable dividend while helping Strategy raise capital for its Bitcoin treasury strategy, but its widening discount now signals pressure on that funding model. Investors who bought near par have already absorbed a mark-to-market loss roughly equal to a full year of STRC’s current 11.5% annual dividend rate. Euro Pacific chief economist and global strategist Peter Schiff criticized the structure…

Stellar’s DeFi total value locked has crossed $200 million for the first time, hitting roughly $204.19 million on April 24, according to DefiLlama. The figure marks a new all-time high for the network and beats the previous peak of about $196.6 million set in January 2026. The breakout comes as many Layer 1 and Layer 2 chains have struggled to hold their TVL through 2026. Stellar has moved the other way, posting steady growth into Q2. The question is what’s behind the move. What’s pushing Stellar’s TVL higher? Real-world assets are doing most of the work. Stellar has spent the…