Author: NBTC

In 2025, Coinbase expanded its presence in the international financial market through regulatory actions, the introduction of new product offerings, and a series of acquisitions, which broadened the company’s operating range. During the same year, Coinbase became the first crypto-native company added to the S&P 500, a move that placed the firm within mainstream equity portfolios and formalized its inclusion in traditional market benchmarks. Regulatory progress and market access One of the key changes in 2025 was on the regulatory front. The dispute between Coinbase and the Securities and Exchange Commission was permanently terminated when the latter dropped its suit…

AGI Open Network, a Web3-focused artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure network, has disclosed its strategic partnership with HPX, a next-generation crypto financial gateway that brings digital assets into daily life. The main purpose of this groundbreaking collaboration is to connect intelligent AI-agents for a better on-chain and utility-driven crypto experience. 🥳 We’re excited to announce our partnership with @Hpx_Official!🎯 HPX is a next-generation crypto financial gateway that brings digital assets into everyday life — from storage and yield to payments and global spending, all in one secure ecosystem.🤝 Partnership Highlights:… pic.twitter.com/6Esx8Tto5A — AGI Open Network (@AGIOpenNetwork) January 9, 2026 AGI Open…

ANT.FUN, a DEX trading platform that provides users with greater management of assets, today announced a strategic partnership with the HPX Wallet, a decentralized wallet that enables people to simplify their digital asset management and seamlessly buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies. This collaboration facilitated the integration of the HPX Wallet with ANT.FUN’s on-chain decentralized exchange (DEX) trading platform, a move that aims to allow wallet users to access advanced applications across various DeFi platforms. HPX Wallet, formerly HyperPay Wallet, is a secure, multi-crypto, and user-friendly wallet that enables people to purchase, store, sell, and transfer cryptocurrencies. Since its establishment in…

According to CryptoSlam data, NFT sales volume has plunged by 27.65% to $62.58 million, down from last week’s $88.29 million. Summary NFT volume fell nearly 28% as buyer and seller counts dropped more than 75% week over week. Ethereum held top chain spot while Bitcoin NFT sales crashed over 65% in the past week. CryptoPunks led collections even as overall NFT activity hit multi-week lows. Market participation has crashed, with NFT buyers plummeting by 82.75% to 60,985 and sellers collapsing by 77.69% to 56,228. NFT transactions fell by 23.64% to 690,550. This bearish performance is happening as Bitcoin (BTC) price…

E-Estate Group Inc., a real estate technology company, is upping the ante in its global real estate tokenization expansion, setting its sights on more mainstream financial markets. A notable effort has been the recent launch of the Association of Real Digital Realtors, organised by CEO Brandon Stephenson as an educational initiative aimed at professionals working in tokenized real estate. More specifically, the program is intended to promote standardized training and responsible practices in the maturing sector in order “to support realtors at every stage of their careers.” The strategy relies heavily on certified agents, who receive access to tokenized property…

The U.S. is entering what may be the most favorable policy environment for crypto since the industry emerged, as President Donald Trump’s second term accelerates deregulation across financial markets and pulls digital assets closer to the center of the U.S. financial system, according to a new outlook from TD Cowen’s Washington Research Group. The report, shared with Bitcoin Magazine, characterizes 2026 as a rare convergence of aligned regulators, political will, and market momentum, creating a short window in which crypto firms could secure lasting policy gains. Those gains, however, are not guaranteed to endure. TD Cowen repeatedly warned in its…

CyberCharge, a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) Web3 charging ecosystem, has announced its landmark collaboration with Cache Wallet, a smart wallet solution with advanced features. This partnership is aimed at enhancing the security structure for seamless crypto management in the Web3 ecosystem. 🤝 [STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT]CyberCharge is excited to partner with @CacheWallet, a smart wallet solution enabling asset recovery and secure crypto management with advanced features like automated payments, escrow, and a deadman’s switch.By combining CyberCharge’s… pic.twitter.com/XizSNUCYDS — CyberCharge (@CyberChargeWeb3) January 6, 2026 CyberCharge is providing lots of innovative opportunities for earning, along with advanced features. CyberCharge allows users to…

OpenLedger has formed a strategic partnership with 4EVERLAND to work on the foundation of the decentralized artificial intelligence and web3 applications. The partnership will unify the AI-oriented blockchain OpenLedger with the cloud infrastructure developed by 4EVERLAND based on Web3, which will streamline the process of deploying, scaling, and commercializing AI-based decentralized applications. OpenLedger continues to build the foundation for decentralized AI.By partnering with @4everland_org, we’re supporting on-chain AI systems with Web3 cloud infrastructure, enabling builders to deploy and scale AI-powered decentralized applications more easily. pic.twitter.com/UvcyvIJUtD — OpenLedger (@OpenledgerHQ) January 9, 2026 The partnership indicates an increasing trend of industry-wide desire…

DAWN, a decentralized protocol designed to deliver a multigigabit broadband service owned and operated by users, said it raised $13 million in a Series B funding round led by Polychain Capital. The money will be used to expand the Solana-based protocol’s network coverage across the U.S. and roll out international deployments, according to an announcement shared with CoinDesk on Thursday. The New York-based project allows individuals and organizations to act as network hosts, deploying wireless nodes that provide internet access. The hosts earn rewards based on coverage quality and demand. The model aims to sidestep the centralized ownership structures that…

Key Highlights According to Eleanor Terrett, the CLARITY ACT is likely to be signed into law by March at the earliest Under U.S. President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto administration, the cryptocurrency sector is finally getting regulatory clarity If passed, the CLARITY Act could bring stability to a market that handles trillions of dollars in volume With every passing day, the United States is moving towards the approval of one of the major laws for cryptocurrency. Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, also known as the CLARITY Act, is expected to go for a markup session in the next week. But here’s a…