Author: NBTC

Stablecoin balances in South Korea have fallen sharply since July even as stock inflows rise, underscoring a shift in where money is flowing. The total amount of these so-called tokenized versions of fiat currencies held in wallets tied to South Korea’s five largest crypto exchanges have plunged 55%, with on-chain data pointing to a sharp wave of outflows triggered by the won’s break past 1,500 per dollar in mid-March. Data from Allium Labs, tracking Ethereum and Tron wallets across Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and GOPAX, shows that combined stablecoin holdings dropped from $575 million in July 2025 to roughly $188…

On-chain data shows the market for tokenized commodities surpassed $6 billion this week, driven by a surge in demand for gold-backed tokens. At the time of publication, the market cap of tokenized commodities is $6.126 billion. The market cap of all tokenized assets as of February 9 is $328.156 billion. It means that the market cap of tokenized commodities accounts for roughly 1.87% of all tokenized assets. Tether and Paxos account for most tokenized commodities BREAKING: The market cap of tokenized commodities surpassed $6 billion. Leading issuers: @tether & @Paxos pic.twitter.com/3BVjGCMbAP — Token Terminal 📊 (@tokenterminal) February 11, 2026 The…

Economist Peter Schiff, known for his critical views on cryptocurrency markets, made noteworthy assessments regarding the power balance between the financial sector and the crypto industry in the US. According to Schiff, the lobbying power of the traditional banking sector is still more influential than that of the crypto sector. Schiff argued that this effect could be particularly decisive in stablecoin regulation, suggesting that in the US, stablecoin issuers could be legally prevented from paying interest to their users. Schiff stated that under such an arrangement, issuers would retain the interest income earned, but the ability to pay interest would…

South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, announced that they have added the Resolv (RESOLV) token to their delisting watchlist. The announcement indicates increasing uncertainty regarding the future of the asset on the exchanges. According to information shared by exchanges, placing a cryptocurrency on a watchlist means re-evaluating criteria such as project development, liquidity, transparency, technical infrastructure, and investor protection. It was stated that a detailed review of the RESOLV token will be conducted during this process, and a final decision will be made based on the results. Experts emphasize that being placed on a watchlist does not directly…

Dormant Ethereum OG moves 15,002 $ETH to Coinbase, raising sell-off fears amid weak market sentiment. Early investor accumulated 172,700 $ETH in 2016, turning $2.2 million into $356 million holdings today. Top Analyst says that rising triangle pattern suggests $ETH may retest $1,800 before possible breakout toward $4,900 resistance. An early Ethereum investor has moved 15,002 $ETH worth about $31 million to Coinbase after years of inactivity. The transfer comes as Ethereum trades near $2,000, down 3.5% in 24 hours, sparking concerns that a long-term holder may be preparing to take profits. Meanwhile, well-known chart analyst Ali Chart predicts the Ethereum…

South Korea is among the beneficiaries of the growing demand for semiconductors as AI continues to take shape globally. The country has set new records, with exports surging by more than 40% in early February. South Korea’s exports soared to new heights in early February following the unprecedented surge in semiconductor demand worldwide. Data from the Korea Customs Service shows that the Asian country’s exports surged by 44.4% year-over-year in early February (the first 10 days of the month) to reach $21.4 billion. These figures represent the highest performance ever recorded in that period. During this period, the number of…

Renowned investor and Morgan Creek Capital Management CEO Mark Yusko was a guest on Scott Melker’s “The Wolf Of All Streets” program. The two discussed the US House of Representatives Financial Services Committee’s meetings on asset tokenization and the proposed cryptocurrency legislation. Yusko argued that legislation like the “Clarity Act” and the “Genius Act,” currently under debate in the US, serve a purpose contrary to their names. Describing this as “regulatory enslavement,” Yusko stated that these laws are designed to protect the interests of existing financial giants (banks) rather than democratize crypto technology. “This has nothing to do with clarity,”…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong pushed a simple idea, a low-cost Android phone with internet can unlock financial access for billions, advocating for easy access to crypto services for users. As per the crypto entrepreneur, users can lend, trade, and use stablecoins without banks through Coinbase and similar platforms. Armstrong claimed crypto as a direct alternative to traditional finance, and supporters backed it as a step toward financial inclusion. The comments come as Coinbase continues expanding beyond trading into a broader financial app. However, the pitch quickly drew mixed reactions from users. Coinbase Betting Alerts Trigger Complaints Users flagged a different…

Ethereum price rose to above $2,170 after Trump delayed US strikes on Iran. An Ethereum OG whale sold 15,002 $ETH for about $30.97 million via Coinbase. Ethereum price hovers in the $2,000-$2,200 range. Ethereum price pumped more than 4% in a sharp U-turn as downside pressure quickly gave way to upside movement amid market reaction to a fresh announcement by President Donald Trump. However, the altcoin’s price remained near the critical $2,000 level amid notable whale offloading in the hours prior to Trump’s post on Monday. Ethereum bounces sharply amid Trump announcement Ethereum traded higher in early US trading hours,…

Crypto analyst Nico Cabrera published a viral open letter on X (Twitter) addressed to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, listing 144 real-world blockchain use cases and urging him to stop blocking the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act). The post gained traction across crypto communities just as Coinbase reportedly rejected the latest Senate stablecoin yield compromise for the second time. 144 Use Cases, 1 Question Cabrera organized the list across 14 categories, from finance and supply chain to healthcare, education, and government. The thread covers remittances, tokenized bonds, decentralized insurance, digital identity, carbon credits, medical records, and dozens more. “Dear…