Author: NBTC

Crypto onboarding may have just become as simple as asking a question. MoonPay has become the first crypto onramp integrated into ChatGPT Apps, allowing users to connect a wallet and purchase digital assets—including Solana—using Apple Pay without ever leaving the chat. The launch marks one of the first major examples of crypto functionality being embedded directly into a mainstream AI platform. For the first time, users can move from conversation to crypto purchase within a single experience. No exchange hopping. No separate apps. No interrupted workflow. Why This Matters At first glance, buying crypto inside ChatGPT might seem like a…

Australia’s Project Acacia tested tokenized government bonds on the $XRP Ledger, using Ripple’s $RLUSD stablecoin for settlement. $XRP community member Eri highlighted details from the Reserve Bank of Australia’s final Project Acacia report. Remarkably, the report said an Australian government bond was fully tokenized on the $XRP Ledger. The settlement was completed using $RLUSD, Ripple’s stablecoin, while JPMorgan was involved in custody services. Key Points Australia’s Project Acacia tested tokenized government bonds on the $XRP Ledger using $RLUSD for settlement. The Reserve Bank of Australia said the trials explored faster settlement and lower operational risk in markets. Project Acacia included…

Bitcoin is moving toward a key support test as charts point to a possible liquidity sweep near $75K. A rebound still depends on whether $BTC can defend the $74,400 to $74,900 zone and break above $78,100. Bitcoin Price Eyes $75K Sweep Before Overhead Test Bitcoin traded near the $77,000 to $78,000 area as the 1 month liquidation heatmap showed a major liquidity pocket around $75,000. The chart, shared by SuperBro on X, suggests $BTC may first move lower to clear liquidity near $75K before attempting a move toward larger overhead liquidity later in the month. $BTC 1 Month Liquidation Heatmap.…

Chainlink now secures more than $110 billion in onchain value across cross chain tokens and DeFi markets, underlining how central the oracle network has become to the infrastructure of digital assets and tokenised finance. Chainlink ($LINK) has pushed past $110 billion in Total Value Secured (TVS), marking a new record for the oracle network and underscoring how much of crypto’s plumbing now runs through its rails. As of May 22, 2026, roughly $60 billion of that is tied to cross-chain tokens moving over Chainlink’s CCIP, while around $50 billion sits in DeFi data feeds that help price loans, derivatives, and…

Ethereum is back near a key support zone after a short term breakdown sent $ETH toward the $2,030 area. Buyers need to defend the $2,000 zone, while a move above $2,130 would give $ETH its first stronger recovery signal. Ethereum Price Holds Support as $ETH Tests Buy Order Block Ethereum is testing a buy order block on the 1 day chart after pulling back from the May resistance area. The chart shared by The Great Mattsby on X shows $ETH holding near the green support zone around the $2,000 to $2,070 area. The setup shows price moving between clear buy…

The Trump administration is moving to expand the role of cryptocurrency in the U.S. housing market after federal housing authorities opened the door for crypto-backed mortgages, a shift that comes as younger buyers continue to look to digital assets to secure real estate financing. The move follows a series of policy actions intended to ease crypto firms’ access to the broader financial system, including a recent executive order directing regulators to review restrictions tied to U.S. payment infrastructure. The current trend around crypto-backed home financing emerged after a $4.2 million home in Boca Raton, Florida, was purchased using Bitcoin in…

Uniswap, the leading decentralized exchange protocol, has introduced a new governance proposal to expand its fee-based $UNI token buyback and burn mechanism to three additional blockchain networks: $BNB Chain, Polygon ($POL), and Celo ($CELO). The move marks a significant step in the protocol’s cross-chain strategy and could reshape tokenomics for $UNI holders. Governance Streamlining via UNIfication The proposal will be processed under a newly adopted governance framework called “UNIfication,” which streamlines decision-making for fee-related updates. Under this expedited process, the proposal bypasses the standard Request for Comments (RFC) stage and moves directly to a five-day Snapshot vote. If approved by…

A French-Moroccan man convicted of organizing some of the recent daring kidnappings of crypto figures in France has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. The news comes amid a growing debate in French society over the massive number of data leaks in the country that are compromising personal security. Moroccan court sends crypto kidnapper to prison The Court of Appeal in the Moroccan city of Tangier gave Mohamed Hamid Bajou the harsh sentence on Thursday, May 21, local and French media reported. The 25-year-old man is the alleged mastermind of a gang that committed a series of brazen abductions…

Global cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has officially enabled trading for Axelar ($AXL) for customers residing in New York state. The move adds another digital asset to the platform’s limited but carefully curated selection available to New Yorkers, who operate under the state’s stringent BitLicense regulatory framework. Expanding Access in a Regulated Market New York remains one of the most tightly regulated cryptocurrency markets in the United States. Exchanges must obtain a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) to offer trading services to residents. Coinbase has held a BitLicense since 2017, allowing it to list a select…

UN Digital Finance Vision Puts Ripple & Stellar at the Core of a New Interoperable Global Payment System The resurfacing of a United Nations–linked webinar has renewed discussion across the crypto sector, after it appeared to position Ripple and Stellar within a broader vision for the future of global payments. Hosted by the United Nations Capital Development Fund and recently brought back into light by crypto researcher SMQKE, the presentation outlined what officials described as an open and regulated payment internetwork. Notably, the concept centers on connecting banks, fintechs, mobile money providers, card networks, and blockchain systems into a single…