Author: NBTC

Ripple has received preliminary approval for a Crypto Asset Service Provider licence from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, opening the door to full-scale regulated payments services across all 30 countries of the European Economic Area. It is one of the most significant regulatory wins in the company’s history. And within hours, a familiar question was back on social media: what does any of this mean for $XRP holders? What Ripple Just Achieved The green light letter from Luxembourg’s CSSF, issued under the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets regulation, allows Ripple to offer its complete cryptoasset and stablecoin payments infrastructure to banks, fintechs…

In brief The EU’s MiCA transition period ends July 1, closing the window for crypto firms to operate under old national regimes without a bloc-wide license. Just 200 or so firms have secured full MiCA authorization, according to ESMA’s register—a small fraction of the pre-MiCA market. Binance is reportedly set to be denied an EU license, while Malta’s regulator is weighing how decentralized finance might fit within MiCA’s scope. Europe’s crypto industry is bracing for a shakeout. The transition period for the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, known as MiCA, ends July 1, closing the window in which firms…

Robinhood Chain is Robinhood’s (@RobinhoodApp) own Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain, and its public mainnet went live on July 1, 2026. It is built to move tokenized stocks, DeFi products and AI-driven trading onto a network that connects straight into Robinhood’s app and self-custody wallet. The company switched it on at a London keynote called “The World is Flat,” and HOOD stock climbed more than 8% after the event. The more interesting part is what is not new here. Under the branding, Robinhood Chain is a fairly standard Layer 2. The story is less about the technology and more about who…

As of June 26, 2026, Bitcoin price today hovers near $60,136 — a level shaped by distribution pressure and a market that has lost its structural bid. $BTC dominance above 55% confirms the weakness originates from the top. The daily chart makes the precariousness unmistakably clear. $BTC/USDT — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume. Key takeaways Bitcoin sits at $60,136 with price below all major daily moving averages, confirming a bearish regime. Daily RSI at 32.16 signals deep stress without capitulation, while the Fear & Greed Index at 13 reflects Extreme Fear. Critical levels to watch: $61,152 resistance and…

In a landmark development for the DeFi world, Ledger Capital, a global investment platform, has made a strategic investment in PayGo, an HTTP-native payment protocol. As per the announcement shared today, Ledger Capital’s strategic financial investment and guidance will play an essential role in spearheading PayGo’s growth in its development journey. Ledger Capital is a financial services and investment company that specializes in helping blockchain and digital asset platforms to enable a more efficient on-chain economy. The firm focuses on offering capital, expertise, and managed services to highly-performing teams, companies, and government-sponsored programs that are committed to solving challenges in…

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has reiterated his confidence in the long-term future of cryptocurrency, projecting that the industry will eventually grow into a $10 trillion market. In a viral clip on X, Hoskinson brushed aside concerns over the ongoing crypto market downturn, arguing that the sector is positioning itself for a much larger rally in the years ahead. Amateurs watch the 15-minute candles. Sovereigns watch the structural migration.” 🏛️⛓️ Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson just dropped a brutal reality check for anyone panicking over the local market drawdowns: 🔹 The Macro Expansion: Twelve years ago, the global crypto… pic.twitter.com/AMbQjEbmZ9 — Cheeky…

The CFTC and SEC have asked the public to comment on how U.S. rules define swaps, security-based swaps, and related derivatives products. The joint request focuses on Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act, the law that split parts of the swaps market between the two agencies. The request seeks input on swap exclusions, mixed swaps, jurisdictional questions, alternative compliance, and new products. The agencies said comments will remain open for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. The agencies said market structures and trading practices have changed since the original rules took shape. They asked whether current definitions still…

Base recently announced a significant update with the launch of new skills on its MCP platform. The update, which includes 13 new apps, aims to enhance functionality for onchain agents, enabling them to transact, trade, lend, mint, and buy directly on the platform. For more details, visit the official announcement here. The Key Development The broader crypto market is currently displaying mixed signals, but Base’s latest initiative is generating notable interest. The introduction of new capabilities for onchain agents could attract more users seeking enhanced functionalities. With 13 new apps now available, Base aims to bolster user engagement and streamline…

Bitcoin is holding near $58,000 as traders watch for either a rebound toward $62,500 or a confirmed breakdown below support. A short-term bounce could come first, but both charts still point to a deeper correction if buyers fail to regain control. Bitcoin Tests Head-and-Shoulders Neckline Near $58,000 Bitcoin is testing a major support area near $58,000 as analysts assess whether the chart is forming a large head-and-shoulders pattern. $BTC/USD 4-Day Chart. Source: @Morecryptoonl on X The chart shows a possible left shoulder near $110,000, a head around $125,000 and a lower right shoulder near $80,000. The rising neckline sits close…

Zodia Markets, the crypto subsidiary majority-owned by Standard Chartered, processed $3.4 billion in transactions involving Turkish lira stablecoins in 2025, enough to make the lira its second-most-used stablecoin currency behind the dollar, ahead of the euro and every other G10 currency. Dollar-pegged tokens, led by Tether and Circle’s USDC, still dwarfed everything at $110.5 billion, but euro-pegged stablecoins came in at only in the tens of millions, trailing a currency whose home economy is a fraction of the eurozone’s size. This doesn’t look good for Europe, where a consortium of banks is preparing to launch a regulated euro stablecoin under…