Author: NBTC

Jake Claver, CEO of Digital Ascension Group, has explained how wealthy investors use assets like $XRP not for sale, but as collateral to unlock liquidity while preserving long-term upside. In a recent post on X, Claver stated: “The wealthy don’t usually sell their assets; they borrow against them instead.” He argued that the same strategy commonly used with real estate and equities can also apply to digital assets such as Bitcoin and $XRP. Key Points Wealthy investors use $XRP as collateral to unlock cash without selling and losing future upside. Borrowing against crypto avoids taxes and keeps investors exposed to…

A new Bitcoin-based finance protocol called Hashi has been introduced on the Sui blockchain, with early participation commitments from crypto institutions including BitGo, Bullish and FalconX ahead of its planned launch later this year. According to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph, Hashi is designed to let Bitcoin holders earn yield on native Bitcoin ($BTC) through onchain lending and borrowing, targeting a segment that currently represents a small share of Bitcoin’s overall market. The protocol, developed primarily by Mysten Labs, the core contributor to the Sui blockchain, will initially focus on $BTC-backed lending, allowing users to borrow stablecoins against their holdings…

Tokenized real-world assets (RWA) have bucked the broader market downturn. The total on-chain distributed RWA value has nearly quadrupled over the past year. Despite growing competition from Solana (SOL), Ethereum (ETH) continues to dominate the sector, accounting for more than half the market share. RWA Growth Accelerates Despite Market Downturn According to data from RWA.xyz, the value of distributed RWAs reached an all-time high of $26.7 billion in March. At the time of writing, the figure stood slightly lower at $26.6 billion, up 309% from $6.5 billion a year ago. Distributed RWA Value. Source: RWA.xyz This sharp expansion is particularly…

A global survey commissioned by BVNK and conducted by YouGov found that 39% of crypto users and prospective users across 15 countries receive income in stablecoins, while 27% use them for everyday payments, citing lower fees and faster cross-border transfers as key drivers. The survey of 4,658 respondents, conducted online in September and October 2025 among adults who currently hold or plan to acquire cryptocurrency, found that stablecoin users hold an average of about $200 in their wallets globally, though holdings in high-income economies average around $1,000. It also found that 77% of respondents would open a stablecoin wallet with…

Decentralized finance has seen massive transformation in the last year with the emergence of Artificial Intelligence being more integrated and deeper into cross-chain liquidity. Recently, AlloX made an announcement regarding a partnership with SWFT Blockchain that will strengthen the AlloX Ecosystem by providing opportunities for new bridges connecting advanced AI-based asset management capabilities and the requirement for smooth multi-chain interconnectivity around the world. Integrating $SWFTC into AlloX’s user interface gives AlloX users enhanced efficiency in allocating capital among multiple digital asset classes. It does this by utilizing the latest information from current trends in both markets and technologies. Bridging the…

Ethereum has been trading sideways for weeks, unable to generate meaningful upside despite elevated network activity. Price action remains compressed, caught between stubborn resistance and fragile support. Beneath the surface, however, a striking divergence between usage and price performance reveals a more complex and concerning story for $ETH holders. Ethereum Reaches Highs But Fails To Retain It Ethereum’s network activity reached historic levels earlier this year. Active addresses peaked at 836,000 in early February, surpassing the previous record of 644,000 set during the 2021 bull market. This milestone confirmed that participation in the current cycle exceeded even the most euphoric…

Investment bank BTIG has once again turned heads in the crypto equity space. The firm reiterated its buy rating on Strategy and placed a bold $250 MSTR price target on the company. This move comes at a time when volatility still shapes the broader digital asset market. Yet BTIG appears unwavering in its conviction. The renewed optimism has sparked fresh debate about the Strategy stock outlook. Investors now want to understand whether this call reflects deeper confidence in the company’s long term positioning. Many see this as more than just a routine rating update. They view it as a signal…

YOM has announced that it is launching on TrustSwap Launchpad, giving the decentralized cloud gaming project a new platform to reach the market. The news was shared by YOM in a tweet that framed the partnership as an important step forward, and it is easy to see why the project is treating it as a big moment. TrustSwap has become known in the Web3 space as a launchpad that focuses on reliability, security, and quality. For projects looking to introduce a token or raise early attention, that kind of reputation matters. A launchpad is not just a place to go…

Ethereum price trades within a tight range as price approaches $2,127 resistance. Failure to break higher could trigger a rotation toward high-timeframe support near $1,580. Summary Key Resistance: Ethereum testing $2,127 value area high. Weak Momentum: Rally occurring on low volume near Fibonacci–VWAP confluence. Downside Target: Rejection could rotate price toward $1,580 support. Ethereum ($ETH) price is currently trading within a well-defined consolidation range as the market continues to rotate between key technical levels. Price action has remained largely contained between the value area high and value area low, indicating that the market is still searching for direction following previous…

Asia is rewriting its financial playbook at remarkable speed. Governments and financial giants now move with urgency as technology reshapes money. This Chinese New Year, China pushed Digital Yuan adoption by distributing digital currency gifts to citizens. Officials aim to boost spending and normalize central bank digital currency usage in daily life. At the same time, traditional finance firms in South Korea and Japan scramble to secure positions in crypto. They pursue Crypto exchange acquisition deals to capture growing retail demand. These moves reveal how Asian financial markets are evolving under digital pressure. The region no longer watches global trends,…