Author: NBTC
In a tweet published earlier today, on-chain data aggregator IntoTheBlock shared some good news for Bitcoin investors, highlighting their persistence in holding and the resilience of BTC as an asset, demonstrated recently, while the markets were being shaken by the U.S.’s trade tariff foreign policy. The chart published by the data source reveals that over 85% of Bitcoin holders have remained in profit, despite the price lows Bitcoin has seen this week, as it dipped to the $74,700 level, losing the $82,500 zone. Currently, the world’s primary cryptocurrency is changing hands at $82,030 after showing a nearly 10% surge over…
Radix, a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain, is shifting 1 billion XRD from its treasury into a two-year community incentives program aimed at deepening ecosystem engagement and improving long-term tokenomics—positioning itself as a deliberate “antidote to airdrops.” Announced on April 14, the new initiative will redirect funds from a previously proposed stablecoin project to support what Radix (XRD) describes as a multi-season, points-based rewards campaign designed to incentivize meaningful activity. Participants will earn points by holding or staking XRD, providing liquidity, executing DEX swaps, and engaging in lending and borrowing. NFT interaction and dApp usage will also qualify for rewards. “Users…
At this week’s series of Web3 events in Hong Kong, industry leaders are highlighting real world asset (RWA) tokenization as a pivotal evolution in blockchain’s journey toward mainstream adoption. “This is the perfect time for our whole industry,” said Shukyee Ma, Chief Strategy Officer of Plume, during an exclusive interview. “After last year’s disappointment with DeFi yields, users are looking for something new, and we have the tokenized assets ready.” Read more: The Impact of Real World Asset (RWA) Tokenization Purpose-Built Blockchains Leading the Way A key trend emerging from the discussions is the development of purpose-built blockchains specifically designed…
VeChain has proposed an incentive program for the VeBetterDAO Visa Card to promote B3TR token spending and expand VeBetterDAO’s real-world usability. Currently, 1.2 million of the 4 million votes that are required have been cast, which is 29.5% of the total. Vechain, a pioneer in supply chain management, has introduced the VeBetterDAO Visa Card User Incentive Program. The program is gaining traction as it gathers community backing ahead of its official launch in five days. The initiative proposes allocating 1,000,000 B3TR from the VeBetterDAO Treasury to reward early adopters of the new Visa card. VeChain is making it easier to…
South Korea’s financial regulator has announced that it has blocked Apple App Store applications belonging to 14 unregistered foreign cryptocurrency exchanges. According to local news agency Newsis, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced that 14 unregistered cryptocurrency exchanges’ applications have been blocked from the Apple App Store. South Korea’s decision follows Google’s blocking of 17 cryptocurrency exchange apps, including KuCoin and MEXC, on March 25. Among the 14 cryptocurrency exchanges, leading exchanges such as KuCoin and MEXC, as well as Phemex, Bitrue, CoinW, CoinEX, ZoomEX, Poloniex, BTCC, Blofin, CoinCatch, DOEX, WEEX and BitMart…
14 April 2025 – Tether, the largest company in the digital assets industry, announced today its intention to deploy both existing and future hashrate on OCEAN, a leading Bitcoin mining pool focused on decentralization and launched by long-time Bitcoin Core developer Luke Dashjr. This strategic move strengthens Tether’s ongoing commitment to supporting the resilience, transparency, and decentralization of Bitcoin’s foundational infrastructure. OCEAN empowers miners to build their own block templates using their open source DATUM protocol, reducing dependency on centralized intermediaries and enhancing censorship resistance within the Bitcoin network. Tether’s deployment leverages OCEAN’s DATUM Gateway software, designed to deliver high-performance…
Arbitrum became the first Layer 2 to surpass $300B in trading volume on Uniswap. Activity on Arbitrum One increased over 40% since early 2025, outpacing rival networks. Arbitrum has just made history. For the first time, this Layer 2 solution has managed to break through $300 billion in trading volume on Uniswap, making it the first L2 to achieve this milestone. This is no joke, especially considering how tight the competition between blockchain networks is today. This figure shows how much user trust in Arbitrum’s efficiency and scalability compared to other alternatives. On the other hand, this surge is also…
On April 10, 2025, the Chinese yuan (CNY) hit its lowest level in 18 years against the US dollar (USD) amid escalating tensions in the ongoing trade war between the two global economic giants. This significant milestone in China’s monetary policy has sparked renewed discussions about its implications for the cryptocurrency market—particularly Bitcoin (BTC). CNY Devaluation Amid US-China Trade War One must first consider the broader economic context to understand the CNY devaluation. China is under heavy pressure from a trade war with the United States, especially after the US imposed a sweeping 104% tariff on Chinese goods. In retaliation,…
Ray Dalio warns global markets are sleepwalking into a once-in-a-generation collapse driven by debt, division, and power shifts far deeper than tariff headlines suggest. Markets Obsess Over Tariffs—But Dalio Says the Real Collapse Runs Far Deeper Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio cautioned Monday on social media platform X that the public’s fixation on tariff headlines misses the true scale of global upheaval. Dalio opened his remarks with a sharp reminder: “Don’t Make the Mistake of Thinking That What’s Now Happening is Mostly About Tariffs.” While acknowledging the market impact of trade actions, he emphasized that the underlying forces creating these…
The World Economic Forum selected IOTA for its Sandbox project due to its potential to transform trade systems through real-time settlement, asset tracking, etc. It will co-develop digital trade standards and pilot solutions, reinforcing its position as a crucial player in shaping next-gen trade systems. In the opening salvo, the World Economic Forum (WEF) launched its TradeTech Sandbox on April 8, 2025. It’s an initiative to transform international trade through emerging technologies. Here, IOTA is one of the few chosen technology partners out of the limited number of vendors. IOTA Shines As WEF Sandbox Gains Traction The WEF-led sandbox is…