Author: NBTC

A crypto analyst has shared a new report from Etherealize, a leading crypto research firm, which projects how high the Ethereum price could reach if its market capitalization were to match that of gold. The expert believes that, beyond price action, the Ethereum network could also evolve into a global settlement layer, further solidifying its position in the crypto space. Taken together, these developments paint a strong bullish outlook for the cryptocurrency, even amid the recent volatility and price declines that have weighed on the market. Digital Oil, a pseudonymous analyst and investor, is making a bold long-term case, arguing…

Bitcoin hardware wallet maker Foundation has raised $6.4 million in new funding led by Fulgur Ventures as it pushes beyond self-custody into identity, authentication and AI agent authorization. Bitcoin (BTC) hardware wallet manufacturer Foundation has closed a $6.4 million funding round led by Fulgur Ventures, with participation from Arche Capital and other investors, as the company looks to expand from self-custody into broader digital security use cases including identity, multi-factor authentication and AI agent authorization. The company said the financing brings total funding to $16.5 million, though it did not disclose its valuation or the round structure. The raise lands…

$XRP and $RLUSD were described as serving separate $XRP Ledger roles, with $XRP routing trades and $RLUSD supporting dollar-based transactions. Evernorth’s Sagar Shah described $XRP as an intermediary asset that routes trades in the background, while stablecoins remain tied to issuer requirements and compliance obligations. Key Takeaways: Evernorth says $XRP supports routing across $XRP Ledger assets without direct counterparties. $RLUSD provides dollar stability, but issuer controls may limit universal routing use. Expanding on-chain finance may require both stablecoins and neutral bridge assets. $XRP Ledger Routing Structure Separates $XRP From $RLUSD As tokenized finance expands across blockchains, Evernorth argued that $XRP…

Hester Peirce, a two-term commissioner at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), head of the agency’s crypto task force and known to many as “Crypto Mom,” will join the Regent University School of Law as faculty. In a Tuesday notice from Regent University, the law school said that Peirce would join as an associate professor starting in November. Her term at the SEC officially expired in June 2025, but commissioners “may continue to serve up to approximately 18 months after terms expire if they are not replaced before then,” according to the agency. She joined the SEC in January…

Cardano Foundation has announced a new payment solution for users in Japan. According to a statement from the foundation, the “Cardano Card,” developed in partnership with EMURGO, SecondFi, and Slash, will soon be launched in Japan. This new card solution will allow users to spend their stablecoins on the country’s daily payment networks. EMURGO CEO Phillip Pon highlighted Cardano’s historical ties to Japan, stating that they have long aimed to enable Japanese ADA investors to do more than simply hold and stake tokens. Pon emphasized that Japan’s clear regulatory framework and advanced digital payment culture make it strategically important for…

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,110 zone. $ETH is now consolidating and might struggle to continue higher above the $2,150 resistance. Ethereum started a recovery wave above the $2,120 zone. The price is trading below $2,140 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $2,110 on the hourly chart of $ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,150 zone. Ethereum Price Eyes Recovery Ethereum price remained bid above the $2,065 support zone, like Bitcoin. $ETH price formed…

Global hedge fund Millennium Management has significantly reduced its exposure to spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to its latest 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing, which covers the first quarter of 2025, reveals a substantial pullback from two of the largest digital asset ETFs on the market. Details of the Reduction The filing shows that Millennium Management cut its holdings in BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) by 43.8%, dropping from 34.334 million shares at the end of December 2024 to 19.287 million shares by the end of March 2025. Simultaneously, the firm…

Digital asset infrastructure provider Copper has added Ripple’s U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, $RLUSD, to its Stablecoin Rewards Program. The integration allows Copper’s institutional clients to earn yield on $RLUSD while holding the asset within the firm’s custodial environment. By offering yield directly through its custody platform, Copper allows enterprise clients to generate returns without having to actively interact with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols or manage trading positions. $RLUSD, which is issued natively on both the XRP Ledger and the Ethereum network, is backed one-to-one by a combination of U.S. dollar deposits and cash equivalents. The token joins a growing roster of…

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has reintroduced the PARITY Act, a bill designed to modernize cryptocurrency taxation by directing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to study the impact of exempting small digital asset transactions from tax reporting. The legislation, first reported by CoinDesk, proposes a tax exemption threshold of $200 for minor crypto transactions, a move the crypto industry has long advocated for to facilitate everyday use of digital currencies. What the PARITY Act Proposes The bill, backed by members from both the Republican and Democratic parties, aims to address a long-standing friction point for cryptocurrency adoption: tax reporting…

Crypto payments are still in continuous evolution, as WalletConnect recently announced that it has integrated with TokenPocket. The partnership enables the TokenPocket users to make direct use of WalletConnect Pay in their Wallet. The update brings the QR code payment system, which is simplified and made for stablecoin transactions. NEW: @TokenPocket_TP now supports WalletConnect Pay.Stablecoin payments just got smoother with a simple QR code checkout straight in your wallet.Finally.Stablecoins are becoming truly usable. pic.twitter.com/eZIpENra9S — WalletConnect (@WalletConnect) May 18, 2026 In addition, WalletConnect announced the development via its social media feeds, emphasizing the need to make crypto payments easier. The…