Author: NBTC

Stablecoin flows have crossed from crypto liquidity into the market map central banks use to track dollar funding. The Bank for International Settlements, in its June 23 Annual Economic Report chapter on innovation beyond stablecoins, argued that private dollar tokens still fall short of the core tests of money. The same official-sector push now sits alongside a working paper estimate that a $3.5 billion, five-day stablecoin inflow can move three-month Treasury bill yields by about four basis points within 10 days. The consequence is practical. Stablecoins are becoming a measurable channel between on-chain dollar demand and the front end of…

The Internet Computer Protocol ($ICP) is a Layer-1 blockchain built by the DFINITY Foundation with one specific goal: let developers build and host entire web applications directly on a decentralized network, with no reliance on Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, or any other centralized cloud provider. Every part of an app, including the frontend, backend logic, and data storage, runs on-chain. That is what separates $ICP from nearly every other blockchain in use today. What Problem Is $ICP Actually Trying to Solve? Most blockchains today are only partially decentralized. A developer might write a smart contract on Ethereum or Solana,…

Cody Carbone, CEO of the cryptocurrency advocacy group The Digital Chamber, received a largely muted response to his testimony at a Senate Banking Committee hearing on affordability. In a Tuesday hearing titled The Affordability Agenda, Carbone said that the digital asset industry could help solve affordability problems in the United States, including through faster and cheaper transactions, putting “competitive pressure” on existing payment systems, and reducing barriers to “owning and transferring assets.” However, the majority of lawmakers present did not question Carbone directly or inquire about digital assets, with the exception of Indiana Senator Tim Banks and Louisiana Senator John…

Binance Alpha, the early-stage token listing platform under the Binance ecosystem, has announced the addition of Arcium ($ARX) to its trading roster. The listing, confirmed on [Date of announcement, e.g., October 26, 2023], provides traders with access to a project focused on encrypted data computation and decentralized data management. What is Arcium ($ARX)? Arcium is a blockchain-based protocol designed to enable secure, encrypted computation on data without revealing the underlying information. This technology, often referred to as confidential computing, has potential applications in industries such as healthcare, finance, and supply chain management, where data privacy is paramount. The $ARX token…

Russia plans to expand its restrictions on cryptocurrency mining under a draft proposal that would ban the activity in Moscow, the Moscow region and parts of the Kursk region from July 1, 2026. The Ministry of Energy said the proposed restrictions would remain in place through Dec. 31, 2032, as authorities seek to reduce pressure on regional electricity networks. The proposal follows recommendations from the government’s commission on electric power development. Deputy Energy Minister Yevgeny Grabchak previously said officials supported extending mining restrictions to several regions, including Moscow and parts of Kursk. The draft also covers Belovsky, Glushkovsky, Korenevsky, Rylsky,…

Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor brushed off concerns about a potential pivot even as bitcoin continues to tumble, affirming that the company remains focused on the crypto asset. Bitcoin price fell to a low of $58,000 on Thursday, the lowest price since October 2024, bringing its drawdown from last year’s all-time high of over $126,000 to about 52%. The largest cryptocurrency by market cap has held on to the $60,000 support level all year — first in February, where it rebounded, then again in the first two weeks of June, before recovering back to $67,000. At the time of writing, $BTC…

Bitcoin is the largest pool of value in crypto, but on its own, it cannot touch Ethereum’s world of lending, borrowing, and yield. Wrapped Bitcoin is the bridge. This guide explains how WBTC works, the mint-and-burn model behind it, the alternatives, and the custodial risks that set it apart from holding real BTC. Table of Contents Why Bitcoin needs wrapping How the mint-and-burn model works Who governs WBTC, and why it matters A worked example: putting Bitcoin to work WBTC versus native Bitcoin and the alternatives Risks and what to check before wrapping Frequently Asked Questions Wrapped Bitcoin, known by…

The numbers arriving out of the original report this week are blunt: more than 60 crypto protocols have already gone dark in 2026. The tally keeps climbing, and it reveals something uncomfortable about the venture model that powered the last cycle. Even deep-pocketed backing didn’t guarantee survival for many of the names that burned through millions in funding. Rootdata’s count spots ten fallen projects that each pulled in over $10 million in total funding. The top three by that measure were all led by Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm. Yupp, the consumer-focused protocol that raised $33 million, tops the grim list.…

Monad (MON) has introduced Unlink, a new privacy infrastructure designed to enable users to hold and transact funds on-chain while concealing transaction details and counterparties. The system, which integrates directly with Monad’s existing DeFi ecosystem, represents a notable step in addressing privacy challenges within blockchain networks. How Unlink Works Unlink allows users to deposit ERC-20 tokens into a dedicated smart contract. Once deposited, the user’s balance is stored as an encrypted proof rather than as a visible ledger entry. This cryptographic approach enables several operations — including deposits, transfers, withdrawals, and the execution of external smart contracts — without revealing…

CFTC Chair Michael Selig has defended crypto perpetual futures while stressing they are not suitable for agricultural markets, as regulated crypto perps continue expanding across U.S. venues. According to remarks delivered by Selig at the American Cotton Shippers Association Annual Convention on Tuesday, the CFTC recognizes that 24/7 trading and perpetual futures structures are not well suited to traditional agricultural markets that depend on physical delivery and operate during limited trading hours. I was pleased to address the men and women from @CottonShippers who provide our country and the world with clothes, textiles, and medical supplies from American grown cotton.…