Author: NBTC
Amravati, a city in India, is using the blockchain to record land titles, property and tax data on-chain in partnership with Polygon, part of India’s wider state pilots to improve transparency and deter land fraud. What will Amravati’s partnership with Polygon provide to the government records on-chain? Which records will be digitized? How will Polygon support government records in India? How will this affect Maharashtra digital land records? What should India residents expect thanks to the blockchain? India blockchain governance with Polygon What will Amravati’s partnership with Polygon provide to the government records on-chain? The city has agreed to digitize…
Ethereum (ETH) continues to trade sideways after multiple failed attempts to break above the $4,000 mark. The lack of investor support has stalled its recovery momentum, keeping the second-largest cryptocurrency under pressure. Market uncertainty is worsening as long-term holders (LTHs) appear to be moving toward selling their positions. Ethereum Holders Move To Sell On-chain data shows a sharp spike in Ethereum’s Coin Days Destroyed (CDD) metric over the last 24 hours. This indicates that long-term holders, or LTHs, have started to liquidate their holdings. The recent surge marks the largest increase in over two months, reflecting a decisive shift in…
Some members of Solana’s Chinese community have reportedly expressed concerns that attendees were denied entry to a blockchain event as the country continues its crackdown on digital assets. According to a Wednesday report from the South China Morning Post, the Solana Accelerate APAC series event being held in Shenzhen on Tuesday was cut short amid claims of overcrowding, “leading the local police to conduct an inquiry on site.” Event organizers confirmed the venue had exceeded capacity and canceled the final hackathon “for public safety,” per the report. The police presence, however, reignited concerns on social media, with attendees reportedly expressing…
Most attendees at a crypto conference in South Florida on Wednesday were eager to talk about the industry—between Labubu-fueled marketing tactics and the local party scene—but Bitcoin’s recent fall to $100,000 wasn’t top of mind for many. At the Seminole Hardrock in Davie, several conferencegoers told Decrypt that they weren’t checking charts as Bitcoin’s price hovered near a five-month low. They soaked up the sun and commiserated with colleagues amid the palm trees while they could. The two-day event, dubbed Blockchain Futurist Conference, was set to feature high-profile names including Eric Trump, the U.S. president’s son, but it also drew…
The sudden deletion of a market maker’s post accusing Binance of trading malfunctions during the October 10 crash has ignited widespread scrutiny and debate across the crypto industry. The removal has put Binance under the microscope, as users question whether the exchange sought to suppress criticism or influence the narrative. Deleted Binance Criticism Sparks Cover-Up Fears For context, following President Trump’s tariff escalation, the crypto market plunged, wiping out billions in value. Amid this, Binance, the world’s largest exchange, faced widespread outrage. Users reported serious platform failures — including frozen accounts, halted stop-losses, and more. The exchange attributed the disruption…
Ethereum developers are moving ahead with a Dec. 3 mainnet fork for the long-awaited Fusaka upgrade, following strong client team support during Thursday’s All Core Devs (ACD) call. The timeline remains technically conditional on Hoodie testnet finalization next week, but with no major issues reported on the first two testnets and all client teams signaling approval, the dates are effectively locked in. Release candidates for mainnet clients are expected Nov. 3, giving node operators one month to make the switch. The progression to Blob Parameter Override (BPO), will get a schedule tweak, however. “BPO one and two on December 9…
Key Takeaways Strive Asset Management’s stock jumped 49% after Mike Alfred purchased over one million shares. Strive’s acquisition of Semler Scientific aims to boost its Bitcoin holdings and position in corporate crypto acquisitions. Shares of Strive Asset Management (ASST) rallied 49% on Monday after hedge fund manager Mike Alfred said he purchased over one million shares of the Bitcoin-focused company, which recently struck a deal to buy Semler Scientific. “Strive is one of the most promising BTC Treasury companies globally trading at an attractive level. You simply do not bet against a generational talent like [Ben Werkman], [James Lavish],” Alfred…
Sam Bankman-Fried’s mother, Barbara Fried (a former Stanford Law professor and an accomplice in her son’s crime), published a 64-page document defending her son’s actions and framing FTX’s collapse as a liquidity crisis rather than outright fraud. The document is widely viewed by many as part of a larger, coordinated PR and legal campaign by the Bankman-Fried family aimed at managing the public story and building support before the upcoming appeals in his legal case. Fried’s article also attacks the trial judge, the Justice Department, and the bankruptcy team, claiming they are biased and have misrepresented the facts of the…
Kadena’s KDA token is being removed from prominent crypto exchanges after the company behind the blockchain announced Tuesday that it is shutting down—and will no longer support the long-running network. Bybit and OKX both said Wednesday that KDA trading services are starting to be removed from their respective exchanges. OKX already suspended deposits on KDA and plans to suspend spot trading services on October 26, ahead of removing the trading pairs on October 29. Customer withdrawals for KDA will be disabled on January 22, 2026. Bybit, meanwhile, has ended all lending and borrowing services around KDA and will end perpetual…
Avalanche is emerging as the foundation for South Korea’s digital economy. From fan platforms to bank-backed stablecoins and tokenized funds, the country’s leading entertainment companies, payment providers, and financial institutions are building on Avalanche to move products from pilot to production. South Korea is mobile-first, quality-obsessed, and policy-led. Super-apps already reach tens of millions, and regulators are preparing frameworks for digital KRW and tokenized finance. In this environment, platforms must deliver speed, compliance, and invisible user experiences. Institutions Lead the Way: Mirae Asset Global Investments Mirae Asset Global Investments (“Mirae”), South Korea’s largest multinational asset manager with $316B AUM, recently…