Author: NBTC

Between the stance of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) during President Biden’s term and President Donald Trump’s campaign promises, it is not difficult to see why many investors chose to turn bullish on Bitcoin ($BTC) and other cryptocurrencies in November 2024. Still, despite the optimism and a significant rally that followed the presidential race, the Republican billionaire’s second term has not been the flawless triumph for digital assets that many expected it to be. Indeed, on November 4, election day, Bitcoin was changing hands at $67,811 while, at press time, the world’s premier cryptocurrency is at $80,509. Thus, a…

A notable transaction in the cryptocurrency market has come to light with the opening of a large short position in the $TON market. According to on-chain data, a newly created wallet withdrew 8 million USDC from Binance, transferred it to the Hyperliquid platform, and then began aggressively shorting Toncoin ($TON). It was stated that the investor in question has so far opened a short position of approximately 1.54 million tons, worth approximately $3.8 million, and that an additional sell order of 7 million tons has been placed. The total value of these additional positions is said to be approximately $18.2…

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has appointed Dr. Patrick J. Schorno as its new chief economist, Chairman Michael Selig announced. In the role, Schorno will serve as an economic adviser to the Commission, focusing on regulatory cost-benefit analysis, rigorous economic research, and support for the agency’s mission of strengthening US derivatives markets. Schorno joins from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and previously worked as an executive director at Ally Financial and as a financial economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The CFTC’s 2026 pivot toward crypto oversight On April 10, 2026, Chairman Michael Selig announced the…

Solo bitcoin miners running desktop-sized hardware are still finding full blocks in 2026, and the data from several active solo mining pools makes clear this is no longer a fluke. Key Takeaways: CKPool Solo has facilitated at least 40 verified bitcoin block wins since mid-2023, including three in early 2026. Public Pool on Umbrel confirmed seven solo bitcoin block wins, with the most recent at block height 948146 on May 6, 2026. Futurebit Apollo miners logged three solo block wins since October 2024, each paying out 3.125 $BTC plus fees. A Recent Solo Win Puts the Spotlight Back on Home…

Quant Network’s Overledger and Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) are the two most closely watched interoperability solutions in institutional blockchain today. They solve the same core problem — getting different blockchains to talk to each other, but they take structurally different routes to get there. Understanding those differences matters if you’re assessing which infrastructure is more likely to underpin the next wave of regulated digital finance. What Is Blockchain Interoperability, and Why Does It Matter to Institutions? Interoperability, in the blockchain context, refers to the ability of separate blockchain networks to exchange data and value without manual workarounds. For institutions,…

DDC Enterprise, a New York Stock Exchange-listed e-commerce company, has expanded its corporate Bitcoin treasury with the purchase of an additional 200 $BTC. The acquisition brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 2,583 $BTC, reinforcing its position among publicly traded companies with significant cryptocurrency allocations. Corporate Bitcoin Accumulation Continues The latest purchase by DDC Enterprise follows a broader trend of publicly traded companies diversifying their corporate treasuries with Bitcoin. While MicroStrategy remains the largest corporate holder, a growing number of smaller and mid-cap firms are following a similar playbook, viewing Bitcoin as a store of value and a hedge against…

The total value lost to exploits in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols fell to $680.3 million in 2025, marking a 74% decline from the $2.62 billion recorded in 2022, according to a new report from Web3 security firm Immunefi. The data, cited by The Block, indicates that despite widespread industry concern about security risks tied to artificial intelligence, the DeFi ecosystem is becoming measurably safer. Steep decline in both total losses and average incident cost The report highlights a parallel drop in the average loss per exploit, which fell 75% from $6 million in 2022 to $1.5 million in 2025. This…

Ledger has put its Ledger IPO plans on hold, citing difficult market conditions and weak investor appetite for crypto listings. Ledger, the French crypto hardware wallet maker, has paused its plans for a US initial public offering, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. The company had explored a New York listing at a valuation of roughly $4 billion and has not filed a draft S-1 registration statement with the SEC, the standard first formal step toward a US listing. Ledger had hired Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and Barclays earlier this year to advise on the offering. A Ledger…

Swiss crypto bank Amina has added custody and trading support for Canton Coin, becoming the first regulated bank to offer services for the token tied to the Canton Network, an institutional-focused network. In a Wednesday announcement, Amina said clients will gain regulated access to the Canton Network, a public blockchain designed for capital markets and tokenized finance. The network was developed by Digital Asset and is backed by the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, Visa, BitGo, Goldman Sachs and Citadel. The move allows institutional clients to hold and trade Canton Coin through a banking platform regulated by the Swiss Financial…

Starting July 10, 2027, paying for anything above €10,000 in cash across the European Union will be illegal for commercial transactions. Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 sets a bloc-wide ceiling that forces businesses and their customers toward traceable payment methods like bank transfers and cards. The European Central Bank is simultaneously preparing a digital euro pilot for the second half of 2027. What the regulation actually does The €10,000 limit applies specifically to professional and commercial transactions. Person-to-person private payments remain untouched. The regulation is part of a broader anti-money laundering package. By capping cash at €10,000, the EU creates a paper…