Author: NBTC

Diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States showed early signs of progress after senior officials from both countries held talks in Switzerland. Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan said the discussions were constructive, as both sides agreed to a 60-day timeline to secure a final deal. Further technical meetings are scheduled to take place at the Burgenstock resort later this week. The optimism surrounding the talks briefly pushed Bitcoin ($BTC) above $64,000, although the asset later gave back some gains and fell below the level. However, tensions between the two countries still linger as the deal was not signed by…

Bitmine Immersion Technologies said Monday it holds 5.79 million Ether, or about 4.8% of the cryptocurrency’s total supply, after purchasing nearly 10,000 $ETH over the past week. Bitmine disclosed that about 4.9 million $ETH ($ETH), or roughly 85% of its holdings, are staked through its validator operations. The company projected annualized staking rewards of about $299 million once all of its Ether is deployed across its staking infrastructure and partner validators. The company’s crypto holdings, cash and marketable securities total $11.8 billion as of July 26. The latest purchases come as Ether has outperformed Bitcoin ($BTC) over the past week.…

The Fed also left interest rates unchanged in June, keeping them stable at 5.25-5.50 percent. Following the June decision, markets this week turned their attention to the July interest rate decision. When Will the FED’s July Interest Rate Decision Be Announced? The Federal Reserve’s July interest rate decision is expected to impact gold, the dollar, oil, Bitcoin, and cryptocurrencies. The Fed will announce its July decision on Wednesday, July 29th, at 9:00 PM Turkish time. Following the decision, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh will make a statement at 9:30 PM. In Which Direction Are Expectations Focusing? Bitcoin and global markets started…

Cardano has suffered one of the most significant setbacks in its history, falling out of the top 15 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization after weeks of intense selling pressure. The latest drop occurred after both Monero and Canton surpassed Cardano’s market valuation, pushing $ADA to 16th place in the global cryptocurrency rankings. The development reflects not only the token’s recent price collapse but also growing concerns surrounding the broader health of the Cardano ecosystem. Key Points Cardano has dropped out of the top 15 cryptocurrencies by market cap following weeks of intense selling pressure and ecosystem uncertainty. Cardano now ranks as…

Vietnam has issued a decree establishing administrative penalties for violations involving crypto assets and the country’s digital asset market as authorities move to strengthen regulatory oversight. Under Decree No. 284/2026/ND-CP, which was signed on July 16, 2026, by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang, investors using crypto exchanges or service providers not licensed by the Ministry of Finance risk fines of VND 30 million to VND 50 million ($1,140–$1,900), pursuant to Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP. Meanwhile, domestic investors involved in the trading of crypto assets offered or issued to foreign investors could be fined up to VND 100 million ($3,800). Foreign…

South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service has begun a formal sanctions process against Dunamu, the operator of crypto exchange Upbit, over the major wallet breach reported in November 2025. The action follows a months-long inspection into whether the exchange met its duties under the country’s Virtual Asset User Protection Act. According to an SBS report citing financial authorities, the FSS recently sent Dunamu an inspection opinion letter. The document gives the company a chance to respond before regulators decide what penalties, if any, should follow. The process then moves through several formal regulatory review stages. FSS reviews Upbit’s response to the…

The $XRP Ledger added about $2.6 billion in tokenized real-world asset value during the past six months, excluding stablecoins, according to data from RWA.xyz. That placed XRPL second among tracked blockchain networks for net RWA inflows during the period. BNB Chain ranked first with about $3 billion, while Stellar followed XRPL with roughly $2.1 billion. The increase lifted XRPL’s combined distributed and represented RWA value to about $4.38 billion on July 26. The RWA.xyz dashboard listed $323.21 million in distributed assets and $4.06 billion in represented assets. The network also held $995.12 million in stablecoins, taking its broader total above…

A New York attorney has asked a state judge to unmask an anonymous claimant who wants to take legal ownership of roughly 3.8 million $BTC, including Satoshi Nakamoto’s holdings. The request landed in the New York State Courts Electronic Filing system a few weeks before an in-person hearing on July 14. Soon, a judge will have the ability to decide whether one of the boldest property claimants in crypto history — seeking ownership of near a quarter trillion dollars worth of $BTC — may keep its mask on. The claimant calls itself “Noah Doe,” an obvious play on the John…

syrupUSDC has reported substantial inflows, attracting $378 million in deposits throughout May. This surge brought its assets under management (AUM) to $2.9 billion, showcasing the growing interest in overcollateralized stablecoins. The news, highlighted by the CryptoTwitter commentator @maplefinance, underscores the market’s positive sentiment toward transparent yield products backed by institutional credit. The Latest Traders scanning the order books got a surprise when syrupUSDC announced its impressive inflows for May. The total deposits of $378 million indicate a robust demand for secure and transparent stablecoins, especially in a market characterized by mixed signals. The increase in AUM to $2.9 billion reflects…

Conversation around Ethereum [$ETH] likely entering an uptrend phase has grown louder, especially as market sentiment continues to flash positive signals. The total crypto market capitalization has absorbed roughly $57.39 billion in inflows since the low on the 24th of July, and that liquidity has helped power Ethereum’s recent outperformance. Structural patterns and market correlations point to fractal setups, which have often preceded a rally, suggesting more upside could follow. Ethereum-Bitcoin correlation points higher The $ETH/$BTC pair has printed its highest weekly close in 12 weeks—roughly three months—settling at 0.0289. The ratio has continued to climb, and the move looks…