Author: NBTC

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a renewed warning against Crypto Bridge Exchange. The exchange, also known as ST Technologies International Ltd, Smart Treasure, or Super Technology, has reportedly resumed operations across the country despite lacking regulatory approval. According to the Nigerian SEC, CBEX has been soliciting payments from users seeking to withdraw funds from the platform. Specifically, the exchange is demanding $200 from users with balances exceeding $1,000 and $100 from those with lower amounts before withdrawals can be processed. The Commission stated that such activities are unauthorized and violate Nigeria’s Investments and Securities Act 2025. In…

In the fast-evolving world of Web3, building trust and ensuring a safe environment for users and developers is paramount. The Aptos network, known for its focus on scalability and usability, is taking a significant step to strengthen its ecosystem’s integrity. A major development recently announced is the collaboration between the Aptos Foundation and leading blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. This Chainalysis partnership is set to significantly enhance Aptos security and foster greater confidence across the network. Understanding the Chainalysis Partnership with Aptos The core of this collaboration involves the Aptos Foundation sharing information regarding addresses identified as being linked to illicit…

An analyst known for making timely Bitcoin calls believes that BTC will surge to an astronomical price level next year based on three technical signals. In a new strategy session, pseudonymous analyst Cheds tells his 49,700 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin looks strong on the weekly chart after breaking out from a cup-and-handle pattern. In technical analysis, a cup-and-handle pattern is a bullish continuation structure indicating that an asset is primed to move higher after a period of consolidation. The second bullish signal, according to Cheds, is that the uptrend appears technically sound based on how much time Bitcoin spent forming…

The world of digital assets is constantly evolving, presenting new opportunities for yield and growth. For institutional players, navigating this complex landscape has often been a challenge, fraught with technical hurdles, security concerns, and regulatory uncertainty. However, a significant development is set to change that narrative. Blockdaemon, a leading name in blockchain infrastructure, has officially launched its new Earn Stack service, specifically designed to provide institutions with streamlined and secure access to the burgeoning realms of decentralized finance (DeFi) and crypto staking. This move signals a maturing market where robust infrastructure is becoming key to unlocking the potential of Institutional…

In what looks like a carefully choreographed shuffle, a Robinhood linked account moved a total of 80,000 ETH—just over $203 million— to unknown wallets in four equal installments earlier today. Blockchain sleuths at Whale Alert flagged each of the transfers as it happened. In a rapid sequence of transactions, the trader first sent 20,000 ETH (approximately $50.86 million) to an unknown address, followed by another 20,000 ETH (about $50.92 million) to the same anonymous recipient. It then dispatched a third 20,000 ETH (roughly $50.93 million) off‑platform, before completing the quartet of outflows with a final 20,000 ETH (around $50.94 million). 🚨 🚨 🚨 20,000 #ETH (50,861,029 USD) transferred from #Robinhood to…

ROME, May 30 (Reuters) – European Central Bank policymaker and Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta called on Friday for close monitoring of the reputational risks banks face in providing crypto-asset services, warning that losses could harm the trust of customers. Presenting the Bank of Italy’s annual report, Panetta warned about the growing links between the world of crypto-assets and the traditional financial system, pointing to the rising number of accords between banks and digital asset providers. “Crypto-asset holders might not fully understand their nature and conflate them with traditional banking products, with potentially negative repercussions for confidence in the…

PlatON, the blockchain for payments, has announced the integration of XSGD and XUSD, stablecoins issued by StraitsX and pegged to the Singapore Dollar and U.S. Dollar respectively, onto the PlatON Network. This move marks a significant step forward in building a more efficient and compliant cross-border-ready stablecoinclearing and settlement infrastructure forglobal merchants, financial institutions, and digital asset developers. XSGD is a Singapore Dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by StraitsX in 2020, fully backed 1:1 by reserves held with DBS Bank and Standard Chartered. XUSD, its U.S. Dollar counterpart, is similarly backed 1:1 by U.S. dollar reserves held with regulated financial institutions. With…

Lawyers representing Tornado Cash founder Roman Storm have asked for more time to fight a filing by US prosecutors that seeks to remove their “expert” witnesses on the grounds that they could “waste time” and “confuse the jury.” The US prosecution submitted the witness motion on June 6. In a filing submitted today, Storm’s attorneys said they need more time to oppose the prosecution’s 60-page motion that wants eight of their defensive arguments thrown out. A total of 40 pages are dedicated to barring or limiting Storm’s five expert witnesses and one non-expert witness. The defence had planned to discuss…

Coinbase announced that it’s listing three new tokens tomorrow: PancakeSwap (CAKE), Subsquid (SQD), and Fartcoin. These listings will go live at 9 AM PT. All three assets performed well after the news, with Fartcoin growing the most and SQD reaching an all-time high. When these coins go live on Coinbase, it might cause notable volatility tomorrow. Coinbase’s Newest Listings Explained As one of the world’s biggest exchanges, token listings on Coinbase generally cause a lot of hype, and this one is no exception. The exchange put Fartcoin and SQD on its roadmap less than a week ago, causing remarkable price…

Klink Finance, a blockchain platform designed to allow users to earn crypto through various activities and investments, has announced a strategic partnership with Tracy AI, a platform providing advanced AI tools to help businesses grow. By combining blockchain infrastructure with AI-powered intelligence, this collaboration is set to enhance crypto users’ experience. Klink Finance is a Web3 earnings platform aiming to redefine cryptocurrency wealth generation through its cross-chain partner ecosystem, powered by the XDC Network. By merging staking rewards, automated earning tools, and user-focused incentive systems, Klink allows users to efficiently participate in a wide variety of crypto earning activities. On…