Author: NBTC

Solana-based memecoin $ANSEM saw a dramatic 4.7-fold increase in trading volume in a single day, yet social media mentions remained nearly unchanged, according to on-chain analytics platform Santiment. This divergence highlights a growing disconnect between trading activity and public interest in the token. Volume Spike and Market Context Data from Santiment shows $ANSEM’s trading volume rose from approximately $9 million on August 16 to about $44 million on August 17. Despite this sharp jump, the volume still only reached about 43% of the token’s peak recorded on July 8. The surge in trading activity was not accompanied by a corresponding…

In brief A UK judge rejected Manpreet Kohli’s extradition challenge and sent the case to British ministers. Prosecutors allege Saitama executives used coordinated purchases and paid market makers to inflate the token’s activity. Kohli remains free on £200,000 bail and can appeal. He has not been convicted. A British judge has rejected former Saitama CEO Manpreet Kohli’s bid to avoid extradition to the United States, where he faces charges tied to an alleged crypto market-manipulation scheme. According to a report by Reuters, Judge Samuel Goozee rejected Kohli’s challenge on August 19 and sent the case to the U.K. government for…

Crypto payment gateway Finassets.io has switched on $USDC payment Solana support inside its Back Office, giving merchants a new way to accept dollar-pegged stablecoins through one of the fastest and cheapest blockchains in the industry. The move plugs $USDC ($SOL) into an already-crowded lineup of more than 70 supported cryptocurrencies, meaning businesses using Finassets don’t have to rebuild anything to start taking payments on the new network. Key takeaways Finassets.io now supports $USDC payments on the Solana network, joining 70+ other cryptocurrencies already available through its Back Office and API. Solana carries roughly $6.7 billion in circulating $USDC, the second-largest…

Today, Prividium revealed a new integrated platform designed for asset tokenization, providing essential tools such as audit trails and permissions. This initiative, highlighted in a tweet by @zksync, aims to address the growing demand for compliance and security in institutional digital asset management. As financial institutions increasingly seek robust solutions for asset tokenization, Prividium’s offering could play a pivotal role in accelerating adoption. Inside the Move The broader crypto market is currently displaying mixed signals, with various assets experiencing fluctuating momentum. In this context, Prividium’s announcement stands out, as it not only addresses the needs of institutions but also aligns…

I scanned the Bitcoin blockchain for images; what I found will shock you. Much has been said online about the arbitrary data and content that can be found on the Bitcoin blockchain. Not only has this possibility spawned a niche art scene, but it has also led to a movement against ‘non-monetary transactions’ on the Bitcoin network. Were you to hear from one of its proponents or detractors, you’d figure the blockchain is basically a wall filled with graffiti. Well, I decided to put the question to the test: are there actually images on the blockchain? And what does this…

Although mainstream media covered insiders’ massive unlock of 911.5 million SpaceX shares worth $101 billion on August 6, very few people realize that an additional unlock on that date failed because SpaceX’s stock price had crashed so badly. That second, bonus tranche of 455.8 million shares required SpaceX to close at or above $175.50 per share, i.e. 30% above the formal $135 IPO price, for at least five of 10 trading days leading into its August 4 earnings report. SpaceX held nowhere close to that threshold in Nasdaq trading. The condition failed. The market capitalization of SpaceX was only able…

Today, 19th August, 2026, Berachain renamed its HONEY stablecoin to Bera USD ($BUSD), essentially changing the token’s name and symbol but keeping the same token and contract address. This new change comes as on-chain activity on the Layer 1 drops to near record lows. New name, same token The Berachain Foundation announced the news on X, informing holders that HONEY, the network’s dollar-pegged stablecoin, will now officially be known as $BUSD. However, current user balances will not be affected because the token retained the same contract address. The news didn’t get much of a response either, gathering about 117 likes…

Robinhood’s push into decentralized finance just got a new front door. Aster, an on-chain trading platform built for self-custody wallets, has switched on support for $USDG deposits and withdrawals on Robinhood Chain, marking one of the clearest signs yet of how the Robinhood Chain $USDG integration is reshaping access to dollar-backed trading. The move lets users shuttle Paxos-issued stablecoins straight into perpetual futures and spot markets without ever touching a Know Your Customer form. Key takeaways Robinhood Chain launched its mainnet on July 1, 2026, built on Arbitrum’s technology stack. $USDG, issued by Paxos, is the first stablecoin natively minted…

Crypto argument against traditional finance has remained ideological, with banks acting as gatekeepers, centralized institutions restricting access, and money seen as something that should flow freely through open networks. That argument hits differently when you hear it from executives operating inside the regulated financial system. The OCC reported last year that nine of the largest U.S. banks had actively restricted services for certain perfectly legal businesses, with digital asset companies singled out. That creates a paradox where regulators urge crypto companies to act like traditional financial institutions with strict compliance, audit trails, and governance. Yet jumping through those hoops gave…

Strategy initiated open-market repurchases of STRC last week (July 20 through July 26, 2026), buying 288,930 shares for ~$25 million at an average price of $86.52. Notably, the company bought no Bitcoin and continued to grow its cash reserve. So what is going on here? Why is the largest Bitcoin treasury company buying back its credit? Context In June 2026, STRC fell far below the $100 stated amount. Check out these two articles for some in depth analysis about what exactly happened: Crash Post Mortem – What Happened to STRC in June 2026 The Sixth Lever Last week’s STRC buyback…