Author: NBTC

There are 17 critical metals that comprise Rare Earth Elements (REEs). Neodymium and dysprosium prevail in the manufacture of magnets. EVs, wind turbines, and smartphones are powered by NdFeB magnets. They also take care of military technologies. China dominates 60-70 percent of the world in the production of rare earths. It provides 85-90% refined output. This offers significant geopolitical power to China. China has tightened the controls over exports, since April 2025. These include seven REES and important magnets. Analysts associate actions with U.S tariffs and technology bans. The pressure can be experienced instantly in the global supply chains. 💥BREAKING:🇨🇳…

Canada’s government managed to pass its federal budget in parliament that would — among many other things — institute a stablecoin policy. Parliament narrowly passed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first budget on Monday evening. Deep in the lengthy document is a section that would govern the issuance of stablecoins, overseen by the Bank of Canada. There remain other procedural hurdles for the budget’s specific provisions, but this marked a major win for the new government. In an echo of many of the points from the recent U.S. law regulating issuers of U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins, issuers in Canada must maintain one-to-one…

Cboe Global Markets is ushering in a new era for US crypto derivatives. The exchange operator announced today that its Cboe Futures Exchange (CFE) will begin offering Continuous Futures for Bitcoin (PBT) and Ether (PET) on December 15, 2025, pending final regulatory review. This marks the first time that US-regulated markets will host perpetual-style crypto exposure, which has traditionally been offered only on offshore exchanges. Cboe Brings Perpetual-Style Crypto Futures Into the US Regulatory Fold The new products are designed to provide professional investors with long-term, capital-efficient exposure to the two largest digital assets. It eliminates the operational friction of…

In a surprising strategic move that’s shaking up the cryptocurrency investment landscape, FG Nexus has executed a massive ETH share buyback by selling 10,922 Ethereum tokens. This bold decision reveals crucial insights about institutional crypto strategies and market positioning that every investor should understand. What Does This ETH Share Buyback Mean for Investors? The recent ETH share buyback by FG Nexus represents a significant shift in corporate cryptocurrency strategy. By converting 10,922 ETH into traditional share repurchases, the company demonstrates a sophisticated approach to balancing digital and traditional asset management. This move highlights several key considerations: Capital allocation optimization between…

France’s financial regulator approved operating rules for what will become the country’s first stock exchange built entirely on blockchain technology, clearing the path for small and mid-sized companies to list tokenized shares for direct retail investor trading. The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) signed off on LISE SA’s 72-page rulebook on October 13. The approval allows LISE to operate as both a multilateral trading facility and settlement system using distributed ledger technology once it receives final authorization from French banking regulators. LISE will function under the European Union’s Pilot Regime, an experimental regulatory sandbox launched in 2022 that lets market…

“Hawk Tuah” influencer Haliey Welch is set to be named as a defendant in an amended lawsuit that will accuse her of making more than $325,000 from the allegedly fraudulent launch of the $HAWK memecoin. Crypto legal firm Burwick Law told Protos that it has filed a motion for leave so that it can submit an amended complaint in the Eastern District of New York. Welch’s manager, Johnnie Forster, who also owns management firm 16 Minutes LLC, is another new addition to the amended lawsuit. Forster allegedly set up Welch with various crypto promoters in an effort to capitalize on…

Grab and StraitsX confirmed a deal to explore developing Web3-enabled payment infrastructure across Asia, the companies announced Tuesday. Summary Grab and StraitsX signed an MOU to develop Web3-enabled payment infrastructure in Southeast Asia, integrating digital asset wallets and stablecoin settlements for consumer transactions through the Grab app. The initiative aims to enable GrabPay merchants to accept stablecoin payments across multiple markets, with potential for users to hold and transact with stablecoins like XSGD and XUSD, pending regulatory approval. The collaboration aims to reduce cross-border settlement fees, improve transaction transparency, and enhance interoperability with existing Web2 payment rails. The proposed collaboration…

Fidelity Digital Assets said the Ethereum blockchain’s Fusaka upgrade marks a decisive shift toward a more strategically aligned and economically coherent roadmap. Fusaka, a blend of the names Fulu and Osaka, comprises two simultaneous changes to Ethereum’s consensus and execution layers, and is expected to happen in December. For years, Ethereum’s development path has been shaped by a wide, and sometimes competing, set of stakeholder priorities, Fidelity Digital Assets said in the Thursday report. Fusaka represents a break from that pattern, analyst Max Wadington wrote, consolidating around a narrower set of goals that more directly reinforce scalability, usability and, increasingly,…

CryptoQuant had an inflow of a stablecoin of 3.2 billion. The majority of this was received by Binance. The inflow preceded the release of the U.S CPI. The traders were ready to take potential giant market moves. This inflow is the highest liquidity accumulation in a long time of more than a month. The recent previous weeks had inflows of an average of $1.5B -2B each day. Stablecoin flows tend to point out temporary BTC volatility. Analysts observe that this upsurge indicates the ever increasing confidence of the traders. The inflow can be a precursor to institutional accumulation prior to…

Argentina’s Congressional Commission investigating the cryptocurrency LIBRA will present its long-awaited final report today at 4 PM local time (2 PM EST), just as millions of dollars in wallet movements trigger fresh scrutiny. The timing and the scale have raised urgent questions about political responsibility, judicial oversight, and the fate of funds tied to one of Argentina’s most contentious crypto investigations. Final Libra Report to Land Amid New Evidence and Judicial Actions Maxi Ferraro, President of the LIBRA Investigative Commission, confirmed that the final report is the culmination of months of testimony, documents, technical analysis, and judicial coordination. “Look at…