Author: NBTC

The internet is being flooded by autonomous AI agents that cannot be trusted by default. As machines begin transacting, creating content, and making decisions on behalf of humans, the existing infrastructure for verification is stretched to breaking point. The fix, according to a growing cohort of crypto builders, is not more moderation or better labeling. It is math—specifically, zero-knowledge proofs. In the original report, Brian Trunzo, chief growth officer at Succinct Labs, argues that the rise of autonomous AI agents makes zero-knowledge proofs indispensable. Succinct Labs builds ZK infrastructure, so the company has a commercial stake in that narrative. Yet…

Bitcoin is pushing into a major resistance zone, but analysts warn the move may be a relief rally rather than a real bottom. If $BTC fails near $62,000-$64,000, the rebound could turn into a bull trap before another slide toward the low $50,000s. Bitcoin Faces Pullback Risk as $64K Stays Key Resistance Bitcoin may be nearing a short-term pullback after pushing into a cluster of resistance levels on the 4-hour chart. One analyst said the market still looks range-bound overall, with a few strong days and a few weak ones, and sees the $64,000 area as the main level to…

Stablecoin liquidity on the $XRP Ledger (XRPL) has nearly doubled over the past month, putting the network within reach of a $1 billion supply milestone as Ripple tries to position its blockchain for automated payments. The surge gives Ripple a stronger base for one of its most ambitious pitches yet: that artificial intelligence agents will need dollar-denominated payment rails that can settle transactions in seconds, enforce spending rules, and operate without manual approval at every step. Data from DeFiLlama shows stablecoin supply on the XRPL at about $770 million, up roughly 97% over the past 30 days. XRPL Stablecoin Supply…

Bernstein just rewrote its thesis on Robinhood — and the story it’s telling has very little to do with crypto trading. The research firm lifted its price target on Robinhood Markets from $130 to $160 per share while maintaining an Outperform rating, but the more telling detail is why: analysts believe the platform’s next growth chapter will be driven by Robinhood tokenization strategies and prediction markets, not the volatile crypto volumes that powered earlier gains. Key takeaways Bernstein raised Robinhood’s price target from $130 to $160 per share, maintaining an Outperform rating. Prediction markets are forecast to generate $1.7 billion…

Bitcoin price traded near $61,700 on July 3, according to crypto.news price data, after recovering from the sub-$60,000 area. The move came as U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs returned to net inflows for the first time since June 16. U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $221.7 million in net inflows on July 2, according to SoSoValue data. Fidelity’s FBTC led with about $166 million in inflows, while Ark Invest and 21Shares’ ARKB added $91.8 million. VanEck’s HODL saw $4.4 million in inflows. The rebound ended a 10-day negative streak that removed more than $2.7 billion from the products. June was also the…

Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corp. for approximately $6.8 billion in cash, marking the first major acquisition under CEO Greg Abel. The deal, expected to close in the second half of this year, is Berkshire’s largest acquisition since its purchase of Occidental Petroleum’s petrochemical business earlier this year. It is also the first major strategic transaction completed since Abel succeeded Warren Buffett as CEO. Abel said the transaction supports Berkshire’s long-term vision for housing and will eventually allow the company to bring together its site-built homebuilding operations into a larger, more coordinated platform focused on expanding…

As speculation mounts that a potential initial public offering (IPO) by SpaceX could draw significant liquidity away from the cryptocurrency market, Neo (NEO) co-founder Da Hongfei has offered a counterpoint: capital flows are a two-way street, and traditional money will eventually find its way on-chain. Capital Flow Dynamics in a Maturing Market In a recent post on X, Da Hongfei acknowledged that infrastructure sectors such as artificial intelligence, computing, and decentralized storage are currently attracting outsized attention from investors. However, he argued that this is a natural phase of market development. Once the necessary pathways are established between traditional finance…

Sui, the Layer-1 blockchain designed for high-throughput decentralized applications, has surpassed 4.5 billion cumulative transactions, according to data from blockchain analytics platform Chainspect. The milestone reflects sustained network activity and growing adoption since the mainnet launch. Network growth and transaction volume Reaching 4.5 billion transactions places Sui among the more active blockchain networks in terms of on-chain activity. The figure includes all transactions processed since the network’s genesis, covering transfers, smart contract interactions, and decentralized application usage. Chainspect’s data confirms the tally as of today, marking a steady increase from previous milestones. The network has consistently added hundreds of millions…

In brief Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said he’s down millions of dollars on Bitcoin as the top coin falls. Portnoy admitted he’s never gotten anything “more wrong” than the leading cryptocurrency. In 2021 he famously “paperhanded,” or panic sold, some of his Bitcoin after a price drop. Barstool Sports founder and media personality Dave Portnoy knows he’s not an expert crypto trader—but that’s never stopped him from trying over and over again for several years now. This week, Portnoy told Fox Business host Stuart Varney that he’s down millions on Bitcoin, the top crypto asset by market cap, as…

OpenPayd, a financial technology company building the infrastructure layer for the digital economy, will become a publicly traded company on Nasdaq under the ticker “OP” after entering into a definitive business combination agreement with Titan Acquisition Corp., a SPAC focused on high-growth fintech companies. The deal values OpenPayd at approximately $1.1 billion. Iana Dimitrova, CEO of OpenPayd, called the transaction “a significant milestone” that reflects the company’s platform scale, regulatory strength and ability to deliver profitable growth. “As global financial infrastructure undergoes rapid transformation, OpenPayd has become a trusted partner for modern money movement and we look forward to continuing…