Author: NBTC
In a year of dramatic crypto stories, among the most striking was that of Tigran Gambaryan, a former IRS agent and Binance executive who was detained for eight months in Nigeria on charges of money laundering. Taking in daring escapes, courtroom collapses, and Congressional resolutions, the unfolding saga was akin to a Hollywood movie—but with very real consequences for those involved. Here’s how the story unfolded. Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen, joined Binance as the crypto exchange’s VP of Global Intelligence and Investigations in September 2021. He brought with him a wealth of experience from a decade as a former special…
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has signaled interest in incorporating Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) for payments on X, formerly known as Twitter. In a Dec. 29 post, Armstrong suggested that USDC payments would be a valuable addition to the platform and called on the X team to explore implementing this feature. This public appeal follows a similar suggestion by Travis Bloom, Coinbase’s Lead Engineer, who previously questioned when X owner Elon Musk would enable users to send and receive USDC on the Base network. Market observers noted that implementing such functionality aligns with X’s broader ambitions to introduce a payment system…
OpenBrick’s partnership with Hedera integrates blockchain with real estate, enhancing accessibility, liquidity, and compliance for institutional and retail investors. Hedera’s multichain compatibility and regulatory alignment position OpenBrick to lead Europe’s transition to tokenized real estate investments. A new chapter unfolds in real estate investment as OpenBrick’s collaboration with Hedera promises to revolutionize the industry through tokenization. The partnership signals a significant step toward integrating advanced blockchain technologies with traditional real estate, particularly for institutional investors. #HBAR hodlers Have we overlooked Openbrick? – Hedera is PARTNERING with regulatory compliant organsiations. Do you know what that means? Institutions have the GREEN LIGHT…
Experts highlight key indicators suggesting Bitcoin still has significant room to grow before reaching its market cycle top. Bitcoin has seen a significant price rebound after a brief dip below $91,000 on November 26. Following this drop, bullish momentum reignited, propelling Bitcoin to a high of $97,300 within the past day. As of today, the crypto is trading at $96,268.02, reflecting a 0.81% increase in the last 24 hours but a -2.57% decline over the past seven days. Analysts suggest the crypto may still have room for further growth, with investor sentiment and market trends supporting a potential rally continuation.…
Now that the holiday season and all the gift shopping are behind us, you might be looking to save a little after those December expenses. If that’s the case, you’ll be happy to know that the world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) offers plenty of free NFT giveaways and airdrops! If you’re interested in NFTs but not quite ready to spend money, these free giveaways are a perfect way to explore the space without risk. This month, we’ve compiled some of the best NFT giveaways and airdrops to help you add to your collection for free. While they might not come…
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines the defiant stance of El Salvador’s government on bitcoin and how Bukele will continue to push for its adoption and purchases despite the recently issued IMF deal. Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador to Keep Pushing Bitcoin Despite IMF Agreement El Salvador has become a major geoeconomic hotspot regarding bitcoin and how countries can adopt a Bitcoin-centric policy despite the negative stance of key economic institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In this context, many…
OKX’s 26th proof of reserves report shows distinct changes in user asset holdings as of December 13, 2024. The exchange reported 130,936 BTC in user assets, an 8,992 BTC reduction from November’s numbers. In contrast, Ethereum holdings grew by 85,265 to reach 1.765 million ETH. However, USDT balances increased by 1.91 billion to 8.56 billion, representing a 28.79% monthly gain. The latest data confirms full backing across all assets, with the exchange maintaining a 105% Bitcoin reserve ratio. This means for every 100 BTC in user deposits, OKX holds 105 BTC in its wallets. The report provides a complete breakdown…
PoP Planet, a cutting-edge Web3 platform, has announced its latest collaboration with key players like Stability World AI, M3DAO, Tox, and CrossFi. The collaboration focuses on advancing Web3 and decentralized finance (DeFi) with exclusive opportunities for consumers within the blockchain ecosystem. The partnership will permit PoP to use the efficient features of the collaborating platforms to deliver cost-effective and seamless transfers. 🚀 Partnership Announcement 🚀We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with @crossfichain, @SocialTox, @M3DAO_global and @StabilityW_AI ! 🌊⭐ @crossfichain is developed for the evolution trend of the blockchain, to achieve a lightweight, EVM compatible, higher… pic.twitter.com/GLZfZ1KXZ7 — PoP Planet |…
Bitcoin (BTC) has faced a slight setback in its recent upward trajectory, struggling to rally to the highly anticipated $100,000 price mark. The cryptocurrency has been consolidating below this mark for the past few days, leaving investors speculating about its near-term price movement. However, a number of prominent crypto analysts remain optimistic about Bitcoin’s prospects in December. This analysis explores some of their forecasts. Bitcoin May Climb Above $100,000, Analysts Say According to Juan Pellicer, a Senior Researcher at IntoTheBlock, December will be bullish for Bitcoin. This bullish bias will be propelled by “unprecedented institutional demand through Bitcoin ETF inflows,”…
Earlier this month, Pudgy Penguins came within striking distance of dethroning CryptoPunks as the most expensive NFT collection in the world. It’d been a long, long time since any other brand had come close to accomplishing that feat, and Pudgy had wind in its sails: Riding momentum from an upcoming token airdrop, the collection soared to unbelievable highs, exploding from a floor price of $19,000 at the start of November to more than $138,000 by mid-December. It looked like the flip might happen. Then the PENGU token airdrop went live and—in typical crypto fashion—Pudgy Penguins collapsed in value by over…