Author: NBTC

The tokenized gold market has entered a powerful new phase of growth. Investors have pushed total market capitalization beyond $6 billion, marking one of the strongest expansions in digital asset history this year. The sector added nearly $2 billion year to date, signaling accelerating demand for blockchain based exposure to real world commodities. This surge reflects more than short term speculation. The tokenized gold market now locks over 1.2 million ounces of physical gold inside vaults. Each token represents direct ownership of allocated bullion, blending traditional safe haven security with digital convenience. Investors no longer need to choose between physical…

Russian regulators intend to reconsider their currently conservative stance on fiat-pegged stablecoins and actually study the possibility of minting one this year. The statement, made by a top central bank executive, comes amid increasing pressure on a ruble-backed stablecoin issued in Kyrgyzstan and actively used by Russian entities to circumvent sanctions. Bank of Russia to make up its mind about stablecoins in 2026 The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) plans to conduct a study in the coming months to evaluate the feasibility of creating a Russian stablecoin. The announcement came from the monetary authority’s First Deputy Chairman, Vladimir Chistyukhin. Speaking…

A US appeals court has rejected crypto-focused Custodia Bank’s request to reopen its legal fight with the Federal Reserve over access to the US banking system. On March 13, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals voted 7–3 against rehearing the case. That means an earlier October ruling remains in place. The court had previously decided that Federal Reserve banks can choose whether to give an institution access to a key banking account. Those accounts are known as “master accounts.” They allow banks to connect directly to the Federal Reserve’s payment system. Without one, a bank must rely on another bank…

Ethereum trades at $2,168, down 1.58%, after the Fed’s hawkish tone at yesterday’s meeting knocked risk assets broadly. $ETH is now testing the ascending trendline on the 2-hour chart that has held since late February, with RSI at 34.67 approaching oversold territory. The $55.51M in ETF outflows on March 18 adds institutional weight to what is already a technically fragile session. Daily Chart: Supertrend Holds At $1,977 $ETH Daily Price Action (Source: TradingView) The daily chart shows $ETH still above the Supertrend at $1,977.75, which flipped bullish in early March and has not been tested since. Price is currently between…

Summary French Hill said the CLARITY Act could resolve issues left open by the GENIUS Act. Hill noted the House passed the CLARITY Act with bipartisan backing, including 78 Democratic votes. Lawmakers aim to ensure equal rules for bank and nonbank stablecoin issuers, Hill said. French Hill, chair of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, said the CLARITY Act could help address unresolved issues in the GENIUS Act. French Hill remarks on CLARITY and GENIUS Acts Hill discussed concerns raised by banks about how crypto firms may be regulated under the proposed framework, according to a Fox Business interview. The…

Ethereum price was poised above the $2,150 level. Bulls were showing resilience as a whale re-accumulated $111 million worth of $ETH. Another move above $2,000 could push prices towards the $2,500 resistance. A mysterious Ethereum whale has re-emerged after lying dormant for seven months, and just deployed over $111 million in $USDT to accumulate $ETH. The whale’s move came as the $ETH price hovered above $2,170 amid a broader slip for cryptocurrencies early Thursday. As Bitcoin revisited $70,000 support, Ethereum bounced off the crucial $2,150 level, with intraday volume up 39% at over $27 billion. Ethereum whale spends $111 million…

Germany is ramping up pressure on crypto investors to properly report their profits this year, with new European rules requiring exchanges to share user info with the state. What’s more, tax offices across the Federal Republic have been improving their expertise in the field and are now employing special tools to track down evaders and their assets. Germany implements latest EU regulations in crypto taxation The times when cryptocurrency holders could keep their operations secret and conceal income from the German government are coming to an end, the local press reported. This year’s tax season brings changes that should make…

Key Takeaways The Celtics’ offense has struggled since Jayson Tatum’s return, ranking sixteenth in offensive rating. The Celtics’ current offense lacks the seamless execution seen earlier in the season. There is a need for the Celtics to return to the strategies that made them effective offensively. The Celtics have a limited window of 12 games to address their offensive issues before the playoffs. Luka Doncic is on track for a historic scoring season, potentially joining an elite group of NBA scorers. Luka’s mood significantly influences his performance and the overall team vibe. Improvements in Luka Doncic’s decisiveness and speed have…

A “whale,” known as a major investor in the cryptocurrency market, has made a strong comeback after selling off his Ethereum assets approximately a year ago. According to information shared by the on-chain data analytics platform Lookonchain, an unnamed investor purchased 50,706 Ethereum on Wednesday, spending a total of 111.62 million $USDT. The purchases were reportedly made through two separate wallets at an average price of $2,201. This move by the investor marks the first transaction after a period of inactivity lasting approximately seven months. According to analyses, the whale made a significant profit a year ago by selling 28,683…

Figure Technology Solutions shares rose about 6% to $36.10 in early Friday trading after the company released preliminary fourth-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations. The firm projected revenue between $158 million and $162 million for the quarter, topping the $154 million consensus estimate. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range from $80 million to $83 million, broadly in line with forecasts. Consumer loan originations on its marketplace jumped 131% from a year earlier, highlighting strength in its core onchain credit platform, which generates the bulk of revenue. The update accompanied a prospectus for a secondary share offering allowing existing shareholders to…