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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.

Astonishing 46% Surge Fuels Reporting

South Korea is witnessing an extraordinary financial shift, particularly concerning its overseas financial assets. Recent reports indicate a dramatic surge in the total value of these assets, largely propelled by the booming cryptocurrency market. This trend highlights a growing engagement with digital finance among South Korean investors and signals a new era for financial reporting. What’s Driving the Phenomenal Surge in South Korea Overseas Crypto Assets? The latest data reveals a truly astonishing increase in overseas financial accounts reported to South Korean authorities. In 2025, the total value reached an impressive 94.5 trillion won, which is approximately $68.5 billion. This…

RegulationSep 14

Legendary Trader Peter Brandt Highlights Robinhood’s New Crypto Investment Feature, Here’s Catch

Old school trader Peter Brandt, who started his trading career in the mid-1970s, has given feedback on the new feature that has just been launched by the Robinhood investment app for crypto and stocks. However, his response to that is rather sarcastic than positive. Brandt believes that thanks to this new feature, investors and traders are likely to begin misleading their followers on X and YouTube. Robinhood rolls out new feature; Brandt comments Peter Brandt quoted Robinhood’s tweet, sarcastically spotlighting this new feature launched by the popular platform. The feature is called “Multiple accounts,” and Robinhood’s tweet stated that it…

ExchangesSep 14

Unlocking a Revolutionary Era for On-Chain Finance

Get ready for a game-changer in the world of finance! A groundbreaking collaboration is set to transform how institutional investments operate. Chainlink has joined forces with major U.S. brokerage UBS and institutional tokenized asset exchange DigiFT to automate Chainlink tokenized funds on-chain. This marks a significant step towards blending traditional finance with blockchain, opening new possibilities for investors and the broader market. What Are Chainlink Tokenized Funds and Why Do They Matter? At its core, tokenization involves converting real-world assets, like stocks or bonds, into digital tokens on a blockchain. These tokens represent ownership of the underlying asset. Chainlink tokenized…

BlockchainSep 14

Nasdaq Firm Unveils Bold $100M Investment Plan

The financial world is buzzing with significant news: Nasdaq-listed Propan Biopharma (PPCB) is making a bold and strategic move into the cryptocurrency space. The company recently announced ambitious plans to acquire a substantial $100 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) over the next 12 months. This groundbreaking decision by Propan Biopharma Ethereum is more than just a headline; it signals a powerful trend of traditional firms integrating digital assets into their core financial strategies. Why Is Propan Biopharma Embracing Ethereum? A Strategic Dive Propan Biopharma’s CEO, James Nathanielsz, articulated a clear and compelling vision behind this significant investment. He highlighted Ethereum’s…

EthereumSep 14

Monex Group’s Bold Move Reshaping Japan’s Crypto Future

Imagine a digital currency as stable as the Japanese yen, yet as agile and efficient as a cryptocurrency. This vision is rapidly becoming a reality, with exciting news from Japan. Monex Group, the esteemed parent company of online brokerage and crypto exchange Coincheck, is reportedly considering the issuance of a yen stablecoin. This potential move is not just a ripple; it is a significant wave set to reshape Japan’s digital finance landscape. Why is Monex Group Eyeing a Yen Stablecoin? Monex Group, a prominent financial services firm, consistently demonstrates its forward-thinking approach. Their exploration into a yen stablecoin comes at…

RegulationSep 14

XRP Trading Booms on Upbit in South Korea, Beats BTC & ETH

XRP is making waves in South Korea. On the country’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit, XRP has become the most traded coin in the past 24 hours. Surprisingly, it even surpassed Bitcoin and Ethereum in trading volume. It is showing strong interest from traders in the region. Upbit data shows XRP traded nearly 70 million tokens in just one day. This is equivalent to around $208 million USD. That’s more than Bitcoin’s $155 million and Ethereum’s $120 million over the same period. The token’s price moved between ₩4,092 and ₩4,153, ending around ₩4,139 ($1.09 USD). While the price change of 0.73%…

ExchangesSep 14

Latin American devs favor Ethereum and Polygon over new chains: Report

Latin America’s developer community is increasingly focused on building within established blockchain ecosystems like Ethereum and Polygon rather than launching new base-layer protocols, according to a report by consultancy firm Sherlock Communications. The study, which included qualitative inputs from 85 developers in Bolivia, Mexico, Brazil and Peru, showed that the region’s builders care about transparency, coordination and compliance. The devs favor intuitive tools, strong documentation and proven track records, making networks like Ethereum and Polygon a good fit. Luiz Eduardo Abreu Hadad, blockchain consultant and researcher at Sherlock Communications, told Cointelegraph that Latin American devs stand out because they show…

BlockchainSep 14

Yield-chasing ETH treasury firms are most at risk: Sharplink Gaming CEO

Companies that buy and hold Ether to try to squeeze the most yield out of their holdings will be significantly more at risk if the market declines, says Sharplink Gaming co-CEO Joseph Chalom. “There will be people just like in traditional finance who wanna get that last 100 basis points of yield, and think that it is riskless,” Chalom said in an interview with Bankless on Monday. He said that while there are ways to achieve double-digit yields on Ether (ETH), they come with significant risks. “It comes with credit risk, it comes with counterparty risk, it comes with duration…

EthereumSep 14

A Deep Dive into Share Purchase and BNB Holdings

The cryptocurrency and blockchain industry constantly sees significant developments, often driven by key figures. A recent notable event involves Nano Labs CEO, Jianping Kong, making a substantial personal investment in his own company. This move has garnered significant attention, especially given Nano Labs’ existing position in the crypto space. What Does the Nano Labs CEO’s Share Purchase Signify? Jianping Kong, the esteemed Nano Labs CEO and head of the Nasdaq-listed Chinese mining semiconductor manufacturer, recently purchased 480,000 shares of the company’s common stock. This significant acquisition is often seen as a strong vote of confidence from leadership. When a CEO…

RegulationSep 14

AI agents can now pay APIs with USDC in 200 ms as Coinbase activates x402 Bazaar

Coinbase has launched x402 Bazaar for AI agent-powered x402 micropayments. The catalog exposes a machine-readable index of services that accept pay-per-request USDC payments and is positioned as a discovery layer for agents and developers integrating the x402 protocol. Coinbase says Bazaar is in early development, and today, it indexes endpoints that settle through its hosted facilitator. x402 revives the HTTP 402 “Payment Required” status code and a repeat-request flow in which the client attaches a signed payment payload. Coinbase’s hosted facilitator verifies and settles the payment, so sellers do not need blockchain infrastructure, and the company states it charges no…

ExchangesSep 14