Author: NBTC

While much of the attention from the crypto and traditional markets remains on the U.S., a recent analysis by a leading economist suggests it’s time to look east. Japan is teetering on the edge of a debt crisis, but a potential recession in the U.S. could provide the land of the rising sun a temporary window of relief, according to Robin Brooks, senior fellow in the Global Economy and Development program at the Brookings Institution. Japan’s debt-to-GDP is a problem For years, Japan has held the highest public debt-to-GDP ratio among advanced economies, consistently hovering above 200%. However, in the…

Praetorian Group International (PGI) CEO Ramil Ventura Palafox has pleaded guilty in Virginia to defrauding investors and money laundering charges. The charges were tied to a $200 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded at least 90,000 investors globally. Palafox, 60, is a dual citizen of the U.S. and the Philippines. He served as the CEO of PGI from December 2019 to October 2021. During that period, the court found that he solicited more than $201 million from investors, including over $30 million in fiat and more than 8,100 BTC valued at $171 million at the time; currently, the value is close…

Binance Wallet has declared the introduction of the 38 th exclusive Token Generation Event (TGE). The project under consideration this time is JoJoWorld (JOJO), a new token that is a combination of blockchain and artificial intelligence. The occasion will occur this day, which is the 19th of September, 2025 between the hours of 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM (UTC+8). This translates to 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM IST to the Indian users. Its time-sensitive nature is attributed to the fact that the period is just two hours long and qualified participants should be ready. Extra Tokens for the Future JoJoWorld…

The world of logistics is on the cusp of a significant transformation, and leading the charge is dKargo with its groundbreaking new mainnet. This exciting development sees dKargo Arbitrum Orbit launch, promising a more efficient, transparent, and scalable future for supply chain management. This isn’t just another blockchain launch; it represents a strategic move to leverage cutting-edge technology for real-world impact in the complex logistics industry. What is the dKargo Arbitrum Orbit Mainnet? dKargo (DKA) is a blockchain project dedicated to revolutionizing logistics through decentralized solutions. Its core mission involves enhancing transparency, efficiency, and trust across various stages of the…

The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with anticipation as Ethereum core developers set their sights on a significant milestone: the Ethereum Fusaka upgrade. This crucial network enhancement is now tentatively slated for mainnet deployment as early as November, marking a pivotal moment for the blockchain ecosystem. For anyone invested in the future of decentralized applications and digital finance, understanding this development is key. Understanding the Ethereum Fusaka Upgrade: What’s Next? At a recent All Core Devs Execution (ACDE) meeting, the developers shared their ambitious timeline. The Ethereum Fusaka upgrade represents the network’s next major hard fork, designed to bring essential improvements…

Quantexa, a data and analytics software firm, introduced a product on Wednesday that’s intended to help smaller financial institutions fight crypto-powered crime in the U.S. The London-based company is now offering a cloud-based, anti-money laundering (AML) solution through Microsoft’s cloud computing platform, which is “designed specifically for U.S. mid-size and community banks,” according to a press release. Quantexa said the pre-packaged product allows teams investigating financial crimes to make faster decisions with less overhead while maintaining accuracy, noting that banks are held to the same compliance standards across the U.S., despite what resources they may have. The product, dubbed Cloud…

The United Kingdom’s minority party Reform has formally rejected the Bank of England’s proposal to cap stablecoin holdings and its broader plan to introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a Sept. 18 statement on X, the party’s head of policy, Zia Yusuf, alongside party figurehead Nigel Farage, warned that the measures would damage Britain’s competitiveness in the global digital economy. Last week, the Bank of England proposed restricting stablecoin exposure for individuals and businesses. Under the draft proposal, citizens would be limited to holding between £10,000 and £20,000 in systemic stablecoins, while businesses would face a maximum cap…

Crypto data analysis platform CryptoOnchain reported that Coinbase’s total reserves have reached $112 billion. Coinbase Reserves Hit 4-Year High at $112 Billion This figure includes the exchange’s Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and ERC-20-based stablecoins and stands out as the highest level seen since November 2021. According to the analysis, this increase reflects renewed confidence in crypto among both institutional investors and individual users, accelerating capital inflows. Rising reserves, particularly on major exchanges, typically lead to increased market liquidity and strengthened upward price momentum. CryptoOnchain emphasized that this historic surge in Coinbase’s reserves could signal that the crypto market is entering…

Shipyard, a key maintainer of libp2p — the peer-to-peer networking stack underpinning Ethereum and dozens of other networks — will cease support for its Go and JavaScript implementations by Sept. 30, citing resource constraints. In a blog post, the team confirmed it is “working to transition stewardship to the community.” Libp2p is the backbone of Ethereum’s peer-to-peer networking layer, providing the protocol suite that consensus clients use to discover peers, exchange messages, and propagate blocks and attestations across the network. Ethereum clients rely on libp2p’s Gossipsub pub/sub protocol to rapidly broadcast new blocks and validator votes, a process that must…

Ethereum has reclaimed the $4,500 level as institutional demand and steady accumulation reinforce confidence in its long-term outlook. Summary Ethereum trades at $4,518, up 2.5% on the day but still 8.6% below its August 24 all-time high. On-chain data shows 1.7M ETH was accumulated in the $4,300–$4,400 range, led by Binance outflows. Futures open interest hit record highs on CME, reflecting growing institutional participation. Ethereum (ETH) rose back above $4,500 on Sept. 12, trading at $4,518 at press time, up 2.5% in the past 24 hours. The second-largest cryptocurrency is currently only 8.6% below its peak of $4,946 on Aug.…