Author: NBTC

Solana’s co-founder questions the future security of blockchains: according to Anatoly Yakovenko, artificial intelligence (AI) could discover flaws in post-quantum systems even before quantum computers become a reality. This position completely shifts the focus of the debate. In recent years, the sector has in fact focused on so-called “post-quantum cryptography”, that is, algorithms designed to withstand future quantum attacks.However, Yakovenko suggests that the problem could emerge much earlier, through tools that are already available today. The paradox of post-quantum security and its link with AI As we know, blockchains are preparing for the fact that quantum computers could render current…

Visa has invested in Replit as the companies work to bring secure payment tools into AI-built applications and software agents. The partnership comes as Replit expands its enterprise business with self-serve access and a new partner program. Key Takeaways: Visa invested in Replit to bring secure payments into AI-built apps and agents. Over 1,000 Visa employees use Replit, signaling growing enterprise AI adoption. Replit plans Visa Trusted Agent integration, enabling autonomous software payments. Replit Expands Enterprise Sales as Visa Joins AI Commerce Initiative Visa has made a strategic investment in Replit, the AI software creation platform, as the payments giant…

ENI, a next-gen modular L1 chain, has partnered with Manadia, a cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure platform. The collaboration aims to bolster secure settlements, transparent data settlements, and AI-led coordination. As per ENI’s official social media announcement, the move highlights a shared vision to increase the trustworthiness, efficiency, and security across industries. Hence, the development is set to unlock unique opportunities concerning real-world blockchain expansion, interoperability, and dependable infrastructure. 🤝 ENI × Manadia@ENI__Official is excited to collaborate with @paywithmana, a next-generation infrastructure layer powering verifiable data settlement, secure transactions, and AI-driven coordination.With a mission to make every digital collaboration secure, verifiable, and……

Bitcoin whale positioning has hit a yearly high while retail demand sits at its most bearish level of 2026. Entities holding 1,000+ $BTC reached 1,282 on May 22, matching the year’s peak set on May 3. The Whale vs Retail Delta divergence is the strongest since November 2024, hinting at a proactive accumulation setup. Retail Demand Hits 5-Month Bearish Low as Whales Quietly Accumulate Bitcoin’s apparent demand has reached its most bearish level of 2026. But the Whale vs Retail Delta has flipped to its strongest positive divergence in 18 months. Both findings paint an optimistic picture for the Bitcoin…

Ethereum [$ETH] has traded within a descending channel since its rejection near $2,300 weeks ago. As a result, the altcoin lost the key $2,000 support level and fell to a local low of $1,954. With $ETH trading below $2,000, large holders appeared increasingly defensive as market weakness persisted. Why are whales selling Ethereum? Ethereum’s [$ETH] struggle below $2,000 coincided with a rise in large sell-side transactions. According to Lookonchain, one investor deposited 5,000 $ETH worth $9.8 million into Kraken. The move appeared aimed at limiting further losses. The wallet accumulated 5,003 $ETH two months ago at an average price of…

As hacking incidents continue to increase in the cryptocurrency market, the stolen funds have reached billions of dollars. At this point, Binance Research analysts reported in their latest report that the volume of illicit funds on the blockchain has exceeded $75 billion. Although the volume of illicit cryptocurrency transactions accounts for less than 1% of the total volume, the amount of dirty, illicit funds accumulated on the blockchain has exceeded $75 billion. According to Binance Research, these funds have increased annually since 2016 and are projected to grow by 28% year-on-year in 2025. Binance analysts stated that the tainted funds…

What Is Kaito AI? Kaito is an AI-powered crypto intelligence platform founded in 2022 by ex-Citadel hedge fund manager Yu Hu. The core product is a Web3 meta-search engine that indexes thousands of sources at once: social media, governance forums, Discord servers, podcasts, research reports. It turns that raw noise into structured, searchable signals. Think of it as Perplexity for crypto, with a heavier focus on real-time social sentiment rather than static knowledge. The platform serves both retail users and institutional clients who subscribe to Kaito Pro, its premium search suite. What separated Kaito from other analytics tools was the…

Cross-border payments still frustrate businesses and consumers despite advances in digital finance. Traditional transfers often move through several intermediary banks before reaching the recipient. Consequently, the process increases delays and raises transaction costs. Ripple developed its On-Demand Liquidity service to solve these long-standing issues. The system uses $XRP as a bridge asset between currencies, allowing institutions to move funds within seconds instead of days. Moreover, the model removes the need for banks to maintain expensive foreign currency reserves across multiple countries. How Ripple’s ODL Changes International Payments Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity, commonly called ODL, operates through RippleNet, the company’s global payment…

BANA Protocol, a Web3 infrastructure entity for scalability, security, and intelligent decentralized networks, has disclosed its strategic collaboration with OMOI, an artificial intelligence (AI-Powered) communication layer for smarter digital communication. The primary purpose of this partnership is to join AI-powered communication with Web3 innovation for the creation of smarter and natural digital experiences. BANA Protocol has released this news through its official social media X account. Strategic PartnershipBANA Protocol × @OMOI_HQ OMOI is building an AI-powered communication layer designed to make digital interactions smarter, more natural, and more meaningful.Together, we aim to explore new opportunities at the intersection of AI,…

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company, is alleged to have sold approximately $1 billion worth of Bitcoin last week. According to data shared by the on-chain analytics platform Arkham, the company transferred approximately $1.01 billion worth of BTC to Coinbase Prime addresses. These movements have sparked new debates regarding the positions of institutional investors in the cryptocurrency market. According to Arkham’s analysis, BlackRock made regular Bitcoin transfers every day throughout the past week. It is noteworthy that all of these transfers were routed to Coinbase Prime. Market experts note that the transactions may not directly represent selling on the…