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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.

DeFi

Regulated stablecoins in DeFi: bank-backed tokens and regulation

By NBTC15/10/2025

Regulated stablecoins are moving from bank custody into DeFi via partnerships between institutions and brokers, offering on‑chain fiat liquidity while raising custody and compliance questions. How will Bitpanda EURCV access and SG-Forge USDCV coinvertible affect DeFi? Are mica compliant stablecoins and retail broker europe stablecoins the new norm? Which protocols will adopt bank‑backed tokens — Morpho, Uniswap and DeFi lending borrowing? What does vision token vision chain mean for institutional investors? Why should traders and exchanges care about regulated stablecoins entering DeFi? Which regulatory questions remain unanswered? Where to watch next? How will Bitpanda EURCV access and SG-Forge USDCV coinvertible…

NFT

OhBaby Games NFT Mint Offers GameFi Bulls a Glimmer of Hope

By NBTC15/10/2025

The past few years have not been kind to crypto gaming and GameFi investors, with most tokens and NFTs struggling to take off and other companies shutting down. However, the sector is showing some signs of life. OhBaby Games’ flagship NFT collection, the OhBaby Pass, launched at 0.1 ETH ($410) on Oct. 8 before quickly surging as high as 0.5 ETH ($2000) shortly after the mint concluded. The collection currently changes hands at 0.42 ETH. OhBaby NFT - OpenSea GameFi projects have had a decidedly poor bull market, with the sector’s total market capitalization falling to just $12.5 billion after…

Regulation

Centrifuge Launches Tokenized S&P 500 Index Fund on Coinbase's Base Network

By NBTC15/10/2025

Real-world asset specialist Centrifuge has launched what it calls the first licensed S&P 500 index fund on blockchain rails, opening one of the world’s most recognized equity benchmarks to on-chain investors. The Janus Henderson Anemoy S&P 500 Fund, dubbed SPXA, went live on Thursday on Base, an Ethereum layer-2 network developed by crypto exchange Coinbase. The offering is the first tokenized index fund licensed by the S&P Dow Jones Indices. It allows the S&P 500, a wide basket of the largest publicly traded U.S. companies that covers roughly 80% of the U.S. equity market, to trade around the clock with…

Legal

Trump Pardon for CZ Could End Crypto Crackdown

By NBTC15/10/2025

As per reports, Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly in an intense debate surrounding a pardon with regards to the founder of Binance, CZ. If it’s put into place, it would clear him of any legal issues. And also be a he would be the first for the United States. its thoughts about the compacted crypto monopoly. It’s an incredible time. The crypto space just took one of the largest selloffs in years so it’s completely shaken the confidence of investors, rightfully so, and many are wondering if digital assets have any future in America. The announcement of the Trump Administration…

Exchanges

Binance Wallet Meme Platform Could Rival Pump.fun

By NBTC15/10/2025

When Binance co-founder He Yi wrote on X that “big things are coming,” she offered no timeline and no product name but just enough to keep BNB traders on the edge. 大的要来了。 New products are coming soon. — Yi He (@heyibinance) October 9, 2025 Within hours, analysts began linking the remark to a possible BNB wallet-exclusive meme-token platform developed with Four.Meme, a BNB Chain project that lets users create and trade memecoins on-chain. How the Platform Could Work Community briefings describe a tiered design: tokens start on an internal board, can “graduate” once they reach a fully diluted valuation of…

Blockchain

Freedom Factory Launches dGEN1, the Ethereum-Powered Smartphone

By NBTC15/10/2025

The race to bring Web3 to your pocket is heating up. Following the launch of Solana’s Seeker phone, Freedom Factory has officially begun shipping dGEN1, the world’s first Ethereum-native smartphone, built for a fully onchain lifestyle. — The $549 device runs on ethOS v4, a custom operating system purpose-built for Ethereum. Unlike traditional smartphones, the dGEN1 is less about calls and more about contracts — featuring a hardware wallet embedded directly in its chip and zero reliance on centralized app stores or intermediaries. “The dGEN1 isn’t meant to replace your iPhone — it’s meant to replace your dependency on centralized…

DeFi

Pi Network Rolls Out DeFi Testnet With DEX and AMM Features

By NBTC15/10/2025

Pi Network has officially launched its DeFi testnet. It is introducing DEX and AMM functionalities within the Pi Wallet. The update marks a major step in expanding the network’s ecosystem. It enables users known as Pioneers to experience DeFi tools firsthand in a safe, testnet environment. https://twitter.com/fen_leng/status/1977980200593109389 According to the Pi Network community post, this release represents a “structured, utility-focused, and Web3-aligned” phase in the project’s development. It allows users to explore decentralized exchanges and liquidity provision without real-world risks. While strengthening Pi’s technical base and community participation. Bringing DeFi to the Pi Ecosystem The new DeFi testnet gives Pi…

Regulation

Anchorage to expand stablecoin team ahead of USAT launch

By NBTC15/10/2025

Anchorage Digital Bank is ramping up hiring as it prepares to more than double its stablecoin unit. The federally chartered crypto-native bank plans to expand its current 20-person stablecoin team over the next 12 months as demand for crypto dollars explodes in the U.S., and as new federal legislation clears the way for larger stablecoin operations. Anchorage’s CEO, Nathan McCauley, confirmed the hiring in an interview, tying it directly to new regulations and Anchorage’s role in a major new stablecoin launch with Tether. Nathan said Anchorage’s license, granted by the federal government, allows it to issue large-scale stablecoins in the…

Legal

Will Donald Trump Pardon Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ)? Here Are the Latest Predictions

By NBTC15/10/2025

Rumors that Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) may be pardoned are growing stronger in Washington. Talks have accelerated within the Trump administration regarding a possible presidential pardon for Zhao. Zhao, considered one of the most influential figures in the cryptocurrency world, pleaded guilty to money laundering in 2023 as part of a plea deal with the US Department of Justice, and Binance agreed to pay a total of $4.3 billion in fines. Zhao personally paid a $50 million fine and resigned from his CEO position, before receiving a four-month prison sentence. Zhao began his sentence in April…

Exchanges

CZ Changes the Rules with “Meme Rush” — Here’s What Binance Is Really Building

By NBTC15/10/2025

Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) are pushing toward rewriting the meme coin playbook. Following days of cryptic posts and speculation, the world’s largest crypto exchange has unveiled “Meme Rush.” Meme Rush is a Binance Wallet-exclusive meme ecosystem designed to merge community speculation with structured market mechanics. It also offers early access to future Alpha listings. How CZ Is Turning Binance Wallet into a Meme Coin Powerhouse It began with a teaser from Binance Co-founder Yi He, who hinted at the new product, expected to be a big deal. 大的要来了。 New products are coming soon. — Yi He (@heyibinance) October…