Author: NBTC

Bitcoin’s real macro risk right now is more discreet than simply watching the price of oil. Behind the scenes, a Fed liquidity cushion is nearly gone, and it can quickly become a headwind for Bitcoin’s attempt to avoid a deep crypto winter. On March 19, usage of the Federal Reserve’s overnight reverse repo facility stood at just $0.637 billion. Separately, the Fed’s weekly balance-sheet release for March 18 showed total assets at $6.656 trillion, reserve balances at $2.999 trillion, and the Treasury General Account at $875.833 billion. As a result, one of the market’s easiest shock absorbers has shrunk to…

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals is moving deeper into crypto, announcing a full strategic pivot that includes a rebrand to Stablecoin Development Corporation and a shift toward on-chain treasury and staking activities. In a Form 8-K filing, the company said it will adopt the new name and begin trading under the ticker SDEV on the NYSE American on 3 April. The move marks a significant transition from its legacy pharmaceutical business toward a crypto-focused operating model. From pharma to on-chain strategy The filing shows that the company is no longer experimenting with digital assets but actively restructuring around them. NovaBay disclosed holdings of…

Stablecoins are growing everywhere. But one network is pulling ahead faster than expected. In just over a year, the total stablecoin supply on $BNB Chain has jumped sharply. The numbers look simple at first. But the pace tells a deeper story. More users are moving funds. More wallets are becoming active. However, more payments are flowing through one chain. So the question is not just about growth. It is about why this shift is happening now and what it could mean next. Supply Jumps 200% in One Year The latest data shows a clear trend. Stablecoin supply on $BNB Chain…

Bitcoin’s muted price action is masking a buildup of downside risk in derivatives markets, where traders are increasingly positioning for a sharper move lower. According to a recent Bitfinex report, the options market is showing a persistent gap between implied and realized volatility, with implied volatility holding in the 48% to 55% range while actual price swings remain subdued. This divergence suggests traders are paying a premium for protection, even as spot markets appear calm. The more critical factor sits just below current levels. Analysts point to a “negative gamma environment” under $68,000, where market makers who have sold downside…

A proposal in Washington could alter one of the basic rhythms of US markets: how often public companies have to publish quarterly reports. The SEC is reportedly preparing a proposal that would make quarterly reporting optional, letting companies file financial updates twice a year instead of four times. Backers say the current system feeds short-term thinking and adds cost. Opponents warn that fewer required check-ins would leave investors with a foggier view of corporate reality and a much wider gap between insiders and everyone else. This comes as a huge surprise from the SEC, the agency most people associate with…

Avalanche ($AVAX) has climbed up by 3% today, April 3, 2026. However, on the contrary, the crypto market has managed to increase by only 0.59% and similarly, Bitcoin is also up by 0.63% as per CoinMarketCap. With the current surge, $AVAX is outperforming the broader crypto market. This high-beta move, nearly 5x the market’s advance, signals capital rotating into major altcoins as Bitcoin dominance stalls at 58.03%. Adding fuel to the fire, Avalanche’s Retro9000 C-Chain Round 2 also kicked off recently, which has increased developer interest and network burns. At press time, the price of the token stands at $8.94…

Key takeaways California’s government spending has increased significantly, but outcomes have not improved. Bureaucratic inefficiencies in California lead to project delays and increased costs. Extensive environmental reviews contribute to high project costs in California. Fraud during the pandemic resulted in over $30 billion in fraudulent unemployment claims in California. Waste and inefficiency are prevalent due to a focus on growing programs rather than achieving outcomes. San Jose reduced crime and homelessness by changing processes and reallocating funding without raising taxes. California’s legislature focuses on passing more bills, increasing costs without improving outcomes. Less government intervention may be more effective in…

Toto Finance, a blockchain-based platform for tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs), is pleased to launch a live marketplace for tokenizing real-world assets. It is a platform where physical assets are turned into digital tokens that users can access easily. The primary purpose of this launch is to enable anyone to buy tokenized real-world commodities and redeem them for physical assets at any time. Toto Finance has shared this news via its official social media X account. The Toto Finance marketplace is live.Not a waitlist. Not a beta. Not a pilot program for accredited investors.A marketplace where anyone can buy verified, insured,…

Federal Reserve Board member Christopher Waller made noteworthy comments regarding interest rate policy in his recent statements. Waller stated that he initially considered calling for interest rate cuts following the weak employment data released in February, but increased inflation risks and geopolitical developments changed his view. Speaking in an interview with CNBC, Waller stated that after the 92,000 job losses in February, he had planned to vote against the Fed’s decision to keep the policy rate unchanged and instead vote for a rate cut. “When I saw that data, I thought I would vote against a rate cut,” Waller said,…

The Canton Network added some of the biggest names in finance and crypto as Super Validators throughout March 2026. Visa, Circle, Apollo Global, Zenith, Meshpay, QCP Group, and Fireblocks all committed to the privacy-first public blockchain, marking one of the strongest months of institutional onboarding the network has seen. For a chain built specifically for regulated finance, this is the kind of lineup that turns heads. What Is Canton Network and Why Does It Matter? Canton Network is a public, permissionless blockchain co-created by Digital Asset. Its core selling point is built-in privacy, which is configurable and directly addresses the…