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.

Major Split Within the Fed – Two Members Begin to Oppose Chair Jerome Powell, Here Are Their Statements

The Fed's decision to hold its benchmark interest rate steady for a fifth consecutive year was opposed by Board members Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman. The two members argued that the interest rate should be cut by 25 basis points, highlighting the weakening labor market. In statements released today, Waller and Bowman stated that the Fed's “wait-and-see” approach is overly cautious and could cause unnecessary harm to the labor market. Waller said, “I believe the current cautious stance is overly cautious. Failure to properly balance the risks to the economic outlook could lead to monetary policy becoming unresponsive to developments.”…

RegulationAug 8

Memecoin-tied trend of sex toys thrown at WNBA games sees 2 arrests

Two men have reportedly been arrested for allegedly throwing sex toys during Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) games, a controversial prank which a memecoin group has taken responsibility for. Five incidents of sex toys, mainly green in color, being thrown onto the court during WNBA matches have occurred in the past two weeks, the last of which occurred on Thursday in Chicago. Speaking to USA Today on Thursday, a spokesperson for the group behind the recently launched Green Dildo Coin (DILDO) memecoin, who goes by Daldo Raine on X, said he and other crypto enthusiasts were behind the stunts. The…

LegalAug 8

OKX Apple Pay Launches for US and Europe

OKX, a well-known crypto exchange, now lets folks in the U.S. and Europe buy crypto using Apple Pay. That means you can grab Bitcoin or other coins quickly and easily, straight from your phone. It might seem like a small update, but it’s actually a big deal—especially for people just starting out with crypto. It makes buying digital coins way simpler and less confusing. Why This Matters For a long time, buying crypto felt intimidating. You had to connect a wallet, use a credit card or do a bank transfer—sometimes even go through third-party apps. It was time-consuming, and for…

ExchangesAug 8

WLFI gears up to launch its USD1 stablecoin rewards program, here’s how to earn points

The WLFI project is preparing to launch a new loyalty program for USD1 stablecoin holders that will involve selected partners and a points system. Here’s how holders can earn points. Summary World Liberty Financial will launch a rewards program exclusively for USD1 stablecoin holders soon. Users can earn points by holding, trading, staking and using USD1 as well as other means. According to a recent post by World Liberty Financial, the program will launch with a selected group of partners that the project will team up with from the crypto exchange space. Although the project has yet to unveil the…

DeFiAug 8

The Light Client-Powered Future of Ethereum Scalability

Eth OS is becoming a trailblazer in Ethereum. It is intended as a fully on-chain stack operating system that brings Ethereum functions to mobile devices, so that storage in an external wallet, browser extension, or centralized app store is no longer necessary. EthOS will also be able to conquer network congestion, high gas fees, and scalability issues to provide an easy user experience to average people. Light Clients: The Hinge of Security A light client is a slimmed down Ethereum node that uses a chain with only block headers, rather than the chain itself. With Merkle proofs, it is able…

EthereumAug 8

Imagine if Figma’s IPO had Hyperliquid’s pre-launch perps

This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. The 13-year-old design software company Figma IPO’d on the NYSE yesterday. As I write this edition, Figma’s stock is trading at $115. That’s a ~250% pop from its $33 opening price — above Circle’s June IPO pop of 168%, and far above the average 17% day-one IPO pop of past decades. Great success! But according to the Crypto Twitter commentariat, that’s “legalized theft.” Specifically, theft by the investment bankers from the retail public. The general idea underlying this criticism is that: Investment banks deliberately underprice IPOs below…

RegulationAug 8

Central Bank’s Bold Stance on Digital Payments

The financial world is buzzing with news from Eastern Europe, as Ukraine’s central bank navigates the complex landscape of digital assets. A significant announcement recently came from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) governor, Andriy Pyshnyy, regarding Ukraine crypto legalization. While supporting the legal status of digital assets, he drew a firm “red line” against their use for payments, effectively implementing a crypto payment ban to protect monetary stability. This development marks a crucial moment for how digital currencies might integrate into the nation’s economy. What is Ukraine’s Stance on Crypto Legalization? Andriy Pyshnyy, the head of the National Bank…

LegalAug 8

Stability World AI Partners with SentrAI to Transform the Future of Tokenized AI Personas

Stability World AI is excited to announce its groundbreaking collaboration with SentrAI to reshape our interaction with artificial intelligence. This powerful integration is set to open new Web3 frontiers, bridging identity, creativity, and commerce with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). 🤝 Partnership Announcement: Stability World AI x SentrAI We’re thrilled to team up with @SentrAIofficial — the platform turning AI personas into programmable, tradable onchain assets. Together, we’re building the next wave of AI-powered identity & creativity in Web3 🔗🧠 👇🧵 pic.twitter.com/nES7PDWyx8 — Stability World AI (@StabilityW_AI) August 5, 2025 Stability World AI, the platform for creating AI tools…

BlockchainAug 8

Keyring Brings Zero-Knowledge ID Layer to DeFi Vaults on Avalanche

Zero-knowledge identity provider Keyring and DeFi lending protocol Euler Finance have joined forces to launch verified vaults on Avalanche in a bid to make decentralized finance more compliant. In a press release shared with The Defiant, the projects said the launch comes with $3 million in incentives tied to hitting specific capital targets and introduces a new way to control access to DeFi. The vaults integrate multiple DeFi components, including Euler’s lending protocol, Multipli’s xUSDC yield-bearing instrument, and price feeds from the Pyth Network. Depositor access is restricted through Keyring’s “zkVerification” layer, which uses advanced cryptography to verify users’ identities…

DeFiAug 8

Ethereum (ETH) Slips Again, Are the Bears Back in Full Control?

Ethereum is trading around the $3.6K level. The market witnessed $231.63 million in ETH liquidations. The 3.29% slip in the crypto space has pulled the market cap down to $3.76 trillion. The neutral sentiment lingers in the market, with the Fear and Greed Index value holding at 57. All the major assets are charted in red, falling to their recent lows. Meanwhile, the largest altcoin, Ethereum (ETH), has dropped by over 4.18%. The altcoin opened the day trading at its high range of $3,836. After the bears came into command, the ETH price has plunged toward the $3,590 mark. As…

EthereumAug 8