Author: NBTC

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.

Tourism becomes Thailand’s staging ground for controlled crypto integration

Can Thailand’s $60 billion tourism industry become the proving ground for crypto payments, turning digital assets from speculative tools into something travelers actually use? Summary Thailand introduced TouristDigiPay on Aug. 18, 2025, allowing foreign visitors to convert crypto into baht and spend through the national QR PromptPay system. Tourism contributed nearly 20% of GDP pre-pandemic. Arrivals fell sharply in 2020 and remain below 2019 levels, with Chinese visitors still 34% lower than before. The program aims to cut card fees, speed settlement, and attract new traveler groups. Analysts estimate even limited use could drive billions in annual transactions, setting Thailand…

RegulationAug 31

Kraken Announces Selection by U.S. Commerce Department to Publish Economic Data on Blockchain

The U.S. Department of Commerce has turned to cryptocurrency exchange Kraken to support a new initiative that will put gross domestic product (GDP) data directly onto public blockchains. Announced by President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the plan marks the first time a G7 country will use blockchain to distribute official economic statistics. Blockchain Meets GDP Data Under the project, GDP information will reportedly be recorded on nine major blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, Stellar, Polygon, and Tron. The approach is designed to make the data verifiable, tamper-resistant, and globally accessible. NEW: 🇺🇸 Howard Lutnick says "the…

BlockchainAug 31

Wall Street Still Steers Away from Bitcoin (BTC) and Cryptocurrencies!

While the current Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency cycle is driven by institutional investors, unlike other cycles, a new survey has yielded surprising results. A recent survey by Bank of America (BofA), one of the largest banks in the US, revealed that 97% of institutional investors are staying away from cryptocurrencies. According to data shared by ETF Store founder Nate Geraci, the vast majority of global fund managers still operate with zero exposure to cryptocurrencies. A significant portion of institutional investors participating in the BoF survey stated that they do not hold any cryptocurrencies in their portfolios. In contrast, while a…

RegulationAug 31

Spheron Network and Datagram Partner to Redefine Real-Time Apps and DePIN Deployment

Spheron Network is excited to announce its groundbreaking collaboration with Datagram to reshape the decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) and real time applications. This partnership aims to empower both builders and users by driving innovation. By doing this, this alliance is set to provide a performance-based and cost-effective backbone for infrastructure. Partnership Alert 👇 Say hello to @DGramNetwork Datagram is building a Hyper Fabric Network for real-time apps & DePIN deployments, and now, they’re tapping into @SpheronFDN’s decentralized GPU power to scale faster, smarter, and cheaper. 🟢 4x cheaper decentralized GPU compute… https://t.co/JTcc6lXlRh pic.twitter.com/s94XvKigij — Spheron Network (@SpheronFDN) August 28,…

BlockchainAug 31

Bitcoin Slip Triggers $300 Million in Liquidations—What’s Next?

Bitcoin has lost 2.6% in the past day, after a rally to new all-time highs last week on the expectations of a U.S. federal interest rate cut. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is changing hands at $115,192 after having jumped as high as $122,882 only days ago. Analysts said derivatives data shows a wave of profit-taking driving the top crypto’s weekend decline. More than $300 million worth of positions were liquidated due to the minor dip in Bitcoin’s price, according to CoinGlass. An uptick in put-buying activity noted over the last two weeks and near-zero median return for Bitcoin…

RegulationAug 31

Volkswagen Group Singapore Adds Digital Currency Payments Through Partnership with FOMO Pay

Volkswagen Group Singapore (VGS) has partnered with Singapore-based payment provider FOMO Pay to allow customers to make payments using digital currencies. The new service covers vehicle purchases and aftersales services, with accepted options including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins such as USDT and USDC. As the authorised distributor for Volkswagen, Škoda, and CUPRA, VGS said the move reflects the growing use of digital currencies in Singapore. Recent surveys show that more than a quarter of residents in the country hold digital assets. The option is aimed at providing faster settlement, lower transaction costs, and wider interoperability compared to traditional payment methods.…

RegulationAug 31

The Biggest Games Releasing in September 2025

Fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new entry in their favorite franchise for years, and it's finally here. With Grand Theft Auto delayed into next year, that can only mean one thing: Hollow Knight: Silksong is coming, and it's coming in just a few days. For those who have been patient, this news is almost unbelievable. Developer Team Cherry has been nearly silent since the game's announcement, to the point where entire communities of memes have emerged, with some focusing on trolling each other. This month also marks the long-awaited return of Silent Hill. That is to…

GameFiAug 31

Fedrok AG Pilots In Ghana’s Cocoa Supply Chain

Ten-year-olds still swing machetes on Ghanaian cocoa farms that feed global chocolate giants. After decades of industry promises, over 1.5 million children work in conditions that would be illegal anywhere else. Swiss blockchain firm Fedrok AG and Ghanaian agribusiness FarmRight Ghana have launched a pilot designed to help prevent child labor from cocoa and palm oil supply chains. The initiative marries Fedrok’s “Proof-of-Green” blockchain with FarmRight’s deep-rooted credibility among Ghanaian farmers, creating a system that aims to be transparent, tamper-proof, and, most importantly, scalable. The initiative targets a problem that has persisted despite years of industry commitments. Ghana produces approximately…

BlockchainAug 31

Tokenized assets near $300 billion as Wall Street quietly floods on chain

Tokenized assets recorded on public blockchains have reached approximately $293 billion, according to data from RWA.xyz. The figure, which includes stablecoins valued at about $266.7 billion, places tokenization near the $300 billion threshold, emphasizing its role as a structural layer in on-chain financial markets. Excluding stablecoins, tokenized real-world assets account for around $26.3 billion. The growth of tokenized U.S. Treasuries has emerged as a defining feature of this market. The segment surpassed $5 billion in March and now measures close to $7.3 billion in outstanding value. BlackRock’s BUIDL fund represents the largest share, with roughly $2.4 billion, followed by Franklin…

RegulationAug 31

A New Framework For Fintech Security?

In the financial industry, security has always been about staying one step ahead of attackers. For years, firms relied on perimeter defenses: firewalls, intrusion detection, layered passwords. But as the industry has discovered, most breaches do not come from the outside, they come from the inside. Insider threats, compromised credentials, and lateral movement within networks continue to be among the most challenging risks to manage. That is why zero-trust security has become a standard in digital infrastructure. Instead of assuming that anyone inside a network is trustworthy, zero-trust architectures require continuous verification of each user, device, and action. This requires…

BlockchainAug 31