Author: NBTC

Ethereum community members praised the network’s resilience after a software issue in Paradigm’s Reth execution client failed to affect overall operations. On Sept. 2, Paradigm’s Chief Technology Officer Georgios Konstantopoulos disclosed on X that a bug in Reth’s state root computation had caused multiple nodes to stall. According to discussions on the project’s GitHub page, the problem appeared at block 2,327,426 and impacted versions 1.6.0 and 1.4.8 running on the Ethereum mainnet. Paradigm developed Reth, an execution layer client written in Rust, designed for modularity and high performance. Execution clients are critical components of Ethereum nodes. They process transactions, execute…

Hong Kong is moving fast to build its digital finance market through real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and new stablecoin rules. Yet steep costs and compliance demands continue to hold back smaller issuers. On August 26, trading volumes in the city’s six virtual asset ETFs reached HK$56.4 million ($7.2 million). The figures show steady investor interest despite broader volatility. RWA Tokenization Faces Steep Entry Costs RWA projects promise to open global liquidity and expand access for investors. However, costs remain prohibitive. Issuing a single tokenized product can exceed RMB 6 million ($820,000), according to PANews. Brokerage fees take…

The cryptocurrency world is buzzing! OKX, a leading global crypto exchange, has announced the upcoming launch of SKY perpetual futures. This exciting new trading instrument is set to go live on September 11th at 11:30 a.m. UTC. For traders keen on the SKY token, this move by OKX offers substantial leverage and dynamic trading opportunities. What Exactly Are SKY Perpetual Futures? Perpetual futures contracts allow traders to speculate on an asset’s future price without owning it. Unlike traditional futures, they have no expiry date. The SKY perpetual futures on OKX will be paired against USDT, providing a stable base for…

Velo Protocol, a popular Web3 financial solutions platform, has partnered with fintech firm Lightnet and RWA tokenization company OpenEden. The partnership seeks to offer Treasury-as-a-Service (TaaS) and ASEAN Settlement Network, combining conventional finance with blockchain-led innovation. As Velo Protocol’s official press release discloses, the collaboration denotes a crucial move in boosting compliant adoption of digital finance across Asia. Hence, the development is anticipated to fortify tokenized Treasuries in the United States, redefine real-time payments across borders, and improve stablecoin issuance within the region. 🚨 Major news! We’re thrilled to announce a strategic joint venture with @LightnetGroup and @OpenEden_X to launch…

Ethereum hit a new milestone, exceeding 50 million monthly transactions for the first time, indicating a surging network activity. The transaction count wasn’t the only thing that soared, though. DEX trading volume hit an all-time high of over $140 billion in August, according to DeFiLlama data. Total transaction volume across Ethereum reached $320 billion last month, marking its third-largest month ever, driven by institutional demand and ETF inflows. Active addresses climbed to around 16.77 million, tying or nearing monthly highs. Additionally, Total Value Locked (TVL) on Ethereum stands at approximately $92.6 billion. It’s approaching the previous peak of approximately $108.8…

Republic Digital made a strategic investment in RWA firm Centrifuge via its Opportunistic Digital Assets Fund. Summary Republic Digital’s Opportunistic Digital Assets Fund invested in Centrifuge RWA firm The company’s JAAA ETF enables ordinary investors to buy in complex fixed-income products Centrifuge’s TVL grew from $120M to $1.2B in just 6 months Real world assets are continuing to capture the interest among tradFi firms. On Tuesday, August 26, Republic Digital announced a strategic investment in Centrifuge, via its Opportunistic Digital Assets Fund. Republic Digital and Centrifuge did not disclose the total value of the investment. According to Republic Digital, this…

Three Arrows Capital is requesting to summon three FTX executives: Sam Bankman-Fried, Ryan Salame, and Caroline Ellison. If approved, Bankman-Fried’s deposition statement will take place on October 14, 2025. Summary Three Arrows Capital continues to push legal action against FTX by summoning its three top executives to answer for the alleged forced-liquidation of 3AC’s $1.5 billion account. Former CEO of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, is being summoned to provide a disposition in court on October 14, 2025. In a recent court document, Three Arrows Capital has compelled the former FTX executives of one of the largest exchange bankruptcy cases ever recorded…

Ethereum (ETH) shows all the signs of a textbook supply shock, with record-low exchange balances, surging staking demand, and accelerating institutional inflows. Yet despite this tightening supply, the Ethereum price remains flat, leaving analysts debating whether retail selling is masking one of the most bullish setups in years. Ethereum Supply Drains While Bitcoin’s Climbs According to analyst Crypto Gucci, ETH reserves on centralized exchanges have fallen to fresh lows even as Bitcoin (BTC) exchange balances spike to multi-month highs. “Investors are hoarding ETH and dumping BTC…ETH supply shock incoming,” the analyst warned. The divergence highlights a growing conviction in Ethereum’s…

European officials are considering whether to issue the digital euro on public blockchains like Ethereum or Solana, in a departure from earlier plans for a closed, centrally run system. The debate has intensified in recent weeks ever since the U.S. passed its first stablecoin law in July, giving regulated dollar-backed tokens a head start in global finance. Ram Kumar, a core contributor at blockchain infrastructure firm OpenLedger, told Decrypt that deploying the euro on a public chain would dramatically expand its reach.  “It would open the euro to the wider crypto economy instantly,” Kumar said. “It could plug into…

Coinbase, the largest US-based exchange, has expanded its spot trading platform with the addition of three new altcoins: Kamino (KMNO), Dolomite (DOLO), and Solayer (LAYER). The listings triggered modest price gains across all three tokens shortly after the announcement. Coinbase Announces Listing of KMNO, DOLO, and LAYER In a statement published on Coinbase Markets’ official X (formerly Twitter) account, the exchange confirmed that KMNO, DOLO, and LAYER will be available against the US dollar. Coinbase added that trading will begin on or after 9:00 AM Pacific Time (PT). This is contingent on liquidity conditions being satisfied. Furthermore, access will also…