Author: NBTC

NBTC is the editorial account for NBTC News, covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, blockchain infrastructure, exchanges, mining, regulation and digital asset markets. The editorial team focuses on clear sourcing, timely updates and practical context for crypto readers.

The Federal Reserve just weighed in on one of crypto’s fastest-growing sectors, tokenization, and the message was measured but clear. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook delivered a landmark speech at the Central Bank of West African States Conference in Dakar, Senegal, on May 8, 2026. 美联储理事 Lisa Cook 表示,美国代币化资产规模过去一年已翻倍至约 250 亿美元,代币化可提升跨境支付、抵押品管理与流动性效率,并通过智能合约实现自动化结算与更灵活的金融交易结构。Cook… — 吴说区块链 (@wublockchain12) May 8, 2026 She confirmed that tokenized assets in the U.S. have more than doubled in market capitalization over the past year. It is reaching approximately $25 billion. Federal Reserve news today carries real weight for the RWA tokenization sector, and Cook did not hold back…

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Solana RWA growth has taken center stage in the crypto market this year. The network has pushed its real world asset ecosystem to a new all-time high of nearly $2.50 billion. This milestone marks a massive leap from just $215 million recorded one year ago. Such rapid expansion highlights growing confidence in blockchain-based financial infrastructure. Investors now see real world assets crypto as more than just a trend. Institutions and retail users continue to explore tokenization as a way to unlock liquidity and transparency. Solana’s high-speed and low-cost environment gives it a strong edge. This advantage allows projects to scale…

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Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy Digital, has lowered his estimate for the chances of the CLARITY Act passing in 2026 from 75% to 60%, highlighting growing concerns over the Senate’s crowded schedule and unresolved policy issues. Senate Calendar Becomes a Major Roadblock Thorn said the biggest challenge facing the crypto market structure bill is no longer political support but time. According to him, next week’s Senate agenda is expected to be dominated by FISA-related matters after a failed reauthorization vote. The Senate has already lost valuable time dealing with other legislative priorities, leaving less room for crypto legislation.…

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xMoney marks a key milestone in the evolution of digital payments, becoming the world’s first Mastercard issuer to launch the creation and enrollment of the Payment Passkey directly through its own mobile banking application. The announcement, made in Bucharest on June 11, 2026, positions xMoney as a pioneer in offering a solution that promises to redefine the security, simplicity, and speed of online transactions. What is the Mastercard Payment Passkey The Mastercard Payment Passkey represents a new frontier in the authentication of digital payments. It is a solution that allows users to create a payment passkey within the issuer’s banking…

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Bitcoin fell below $78,000 (hitting a session low of $77,614), a drop that erased its monthly gains and shaved over $40 billion off its market cap. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin fell below $78,000 as rumours of potential U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran intensified. The sudden crypto market crash wiped out $666 million in long positions. Investors look ahead as the Israel Defense Forces prepare assets for a conflict that could last for weeks. Bitcoin Slips Below $78,000 as Geopolitical Tensions Rise Bitcoin dipped below $78,000 Saturday morning amid fears that the U.S. and Israel are about to resume bombing…

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When the market shifts into a risk-off phase, what gives investors enough conviction to HODL? Historically, periods of extreme fear have often attracted dip buyers with deep pockets. Their accumulation helps keep the FOMO narrative alive and reinforces a HODLing mindset around the asset. In Ethereum’s case, however, weakening technicals are now starting to spill into the on-chain data, making fresh demand from large holders increasingly important. As the chart below shows, the share of Ethereum supply sitting at more than 3x profit has dropped to just 11%, its lowest level since February 2017. Put simply, far fewer $ETH holders…

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Hashed Open Finance, a fintech subsidiary of global Web3 investment firm Hashed, launched the public testnet of Maroo — a sovereign Layer 1 blockchain designed for Korea’s KRW stablecoin ecosystem. The project is aimed at banks, fintech companies, and AI developers working with won-denominated digital assets. Maroo is positioned as one of the first public blockchains built around a national currency instead of the U.S. dollar. The infrastructure behind the network already powers BDAN Pocket, a digital wallet connected to the Busan Digital Asset Exchange and used by around 4 million residents in Busan. The testnet is now available to…

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently responded with “lock in,” as OKX teased the $XRP community with a Las Vegas Sphere graphic. Garlinghouse’s “lock in” response follows a pattern, as he has typically used the phrase at important $XRP moments to confirm bullish developments. Key Points OKX posted an $XRP Las Vegas Sphere teaser on X, captioned “probably nothing.” Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse responded with “lock in,” a phrase he reserves for major $XRP developments. $XRP billboards have taken over Las Vegas, with ads outside Treasure Island and near the Wynn building. The $XRP Las Vegas 2026 event is expected to…

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Paul Brigner, chief policy and regulatory officer at the Zcash Open Development Lab (ZODL), has publicly refuted claims that Zcash ($ZEC) is banned in the European Union. In a statement on X, Brigner clarified that EU regulations do not prohibit the Zcash protocol itself, but rather impose restrictions on regulated crypto service providers handling accounts with unverifiable transaction histories. Understanding the Regulatory Framework Brigner explained that the EU’s regulatory framework, particularly under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation and related Anti-Money Laundering directives, targets service providers rather than underlying protocols. Regulated entities—such as exchanges and custodial wallet providers—are required to…

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A Swiss investor said KuCoin has yet to pay a Seychelles Supreme Court award of more than $2 million after the exchange declared his tokens “abandoned.” In a Dec. 11, 2025, ruling, the Supreme Court of Seychelles declared that Didier Rabl is the “sole proprietor and owner” of approximately 21 million CoinPoker (CHP) tokens previously held for him on KuCoin. The court also ordered three Seychelles-incorporated KuCoin entities to pay him over 2 million USDt (USDT) plus $10,000 in moral damages, according to documents reviewed by Cointelegraph. The ruling could have implications for how cryptocurrency exchanges handle delisted assets, with…

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