Author: NBTC

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed overhauling decades-old rules governing transfer agents as blockchain-based recordkeeping and tokenized securities become more prominent in US markets. The proposal would update requirements covering registration, recordkeeping, safeguarding and securities transfers, while introducing new rules aimed at risks emerging from increasingly digital and automated market infrastructure. “Market participants are actively seeking to bring blockchain-native, or ‘onchain’ transfer agents into the U.S. market,” the SEC said, pointing to models for blockchain-based recordkeeping, tokenized fund administration and cross-chain interoperability. The agency said its existing framework does not adequately address those developments, particularly risks involving…

Crypto trader James Wynn is back in the spotlight as he opens a high-leverage 40x long position on Bitcoin, totaling $49.5K. This comes after a recent liquidation incident, raising questions about his trading strategy. According to a tweet from @lookonchain, Wynn’s liquidation price is set at $79,536.29, emphasizing the risks involved in such trading decisions. This could impact trader sentiment in a market currently showing mixed signals. Inside the Move The broader crypto market is revealing varied momentum across major assets, yet James Wynn’s recent actions are drawing attention. Following a liquidation episode, Wynn’s decision to re-enter the market with…

After a prolonged period of outflows, Bitcoin has seen a shift to inflows. According to Farside Investors data, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of $69.1 million the previous day. This marks the seventh consecutive day of net inflows. On-chain data platform Santiment noted that Bitcoin ETFs have recorded net inflows for seven consecutive days since July 14th, with total ETF inflows reaching $981.2 million, driving Bitcoin up to $66,300. At this point, Santiment noted that this steady series of inflows, following the heavy fund outflows seen in May and June, is considered a significant signal that institutional…

“The token would not simply point to a bond held somewhere else,” Henry Mander, partner and global head of trusts and private wealth at Harneys, said in an interview. “Under the structure the firms have developed in Bermuda, the investor would hold legal title to the bond.” That matters because “the investor register, eligibility checks and payment process would sit on the same legally enforceable system, rather than alongside an offchain ownership record,” Faisal Monai, CEO and co-founder of droppRWA, told CoinDesk. The system could reduce reconciliation from days to seconds, provided it receives the necessary regulatory approvals. Financial firms…

On-chain analytics firm BubbleMaps has warned that XST, a memecoin spreading fast through TikTok, has roughly 74% of its supply bundled in a small cluster of wallets. BubbleMaps, which is popular for giving warnings right before some brutal crashes, has told buyers to skip the token. Is it safe to invest in the TikTok-viral XST? BubbleMaps has posted its analysis of the XST token on X, and it attached a characteristically terse one-word message: “bro.” bro https://t.co/Qx1278eHsh pic.twitter.com/letj3Q8FLg — Bubblemaps (@bubblemaps) August 13, 2026 The analysis found that about 74% of XST’s total supply is held by a tight group…

The SEC and FDA signed a three-year cooperation agreement on Aug. 31 that gives the agencies formal channels for exchanging nonpublic information about regulated products, public companies and potential legal violations. The MOU allows the Securities and Exchange Commission to use information obtained from the Food and Drug Administration during company filing reviews, enforcement investigations, administrative proceedings and civil actions. The agreement takes effect immediately. It does not announce an investigation, new disclosure rule or enforcement case against any company. It instead creates procedures that could help the agencies compare corporate statements with information held by the FDA. The MOU…

AerodromeFi has announced its upcoming Metaswaps feature, promising a seamless experience for token swaps across different blockchain networks. This innovation, highlighted in a tweet from Aerodrome, aims to eliminate the need for bridging or wrapping tokens, thereby enhancing user accessibility. The anticipated launch could significantly impact how users engage with cross-chain transactions, making it easier and more efficient to swap tokens. Breaking It Down The broader crypto market is currently showing mixed signals, with varying momentum across major assets. AerodromeFi’s announcement of Metaswaps comes at a time when users are increasingly looking for solutions that simplify their trading experience. The…

World Liberty Financial, the crypto firm with links to the Trump family, has announced the hiring of Ryan Ballantyne as chief business officer. The new man is an experienced Wall Street executive and recently served as an executive at Coinbase. The announcement comes as the crypto venture seeks to go into tokenized real estate and apply for a banking license. A Wall Street OG comes into Trump’s crypto firm The announcement was made in an X post and described Ballantyne as an experienced head with a career that cuts across asset management, derivatives, capital markets, and digital assets over the…

Judge Colleen McMahon has dismissed Burwick Law’s claims against Solana Labs, Solana Foundation, and its execs as part of the ongoing Pump Fun lawsuit. Yesterday’s court filing revealed McMahon’s orders that either denied or approved Pump Fun’s various motions to dismiss allegations put forward by Burwick Law. Racketeering (RICO) allegations that accuse Pump Fun’s parent company, Baton Corporation, and its executives, Noah Bernhard Hugo Tweedale, Alon Cohen, and Dylan Kerler, of wire fraud, illegal gambling, and unlicensed money transmission were upheld. These two allegations were submitted by plaintiffs Carnahan and Okafor, but RICO claims put forward by the plaintiff Aguilar…

Coinbase has filed two SEC notice registrations dated Sept. 1 as it works to bring single-stock perpetual contracts to the United States through its regulated derivatives exchange and brokerage. Coinbase said in a Sep. 3 post on X that it is working to offer single-stock perpetual contracts in the United States after submitting SEC notice registrations for two of its regulated derivatives businesses. “We’re working to bring single stock perps to the US,” the company said. The attached documents show that Coinbase Derivatives, LLC filed Form 1-N, while Coinbase Financial Markets, Inc. submitted Form BD-N. Both notices carry a Sept.…