Author: NBTC
As Bitcoin consolidates between $107K and $110K during the 2025 Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas, the spotlight is shifting from price action to the future utility of Bitcoin. With spot BTC ETFs recording nine straight days of inflows and political support mounting for long-term Bitcoin accumulation, institutional players are no longer just buying—they’re preparing to put BTC to work. —Amid this backdrop, Alexei Zamyatin, Co-Founder of BOB (Build on Bitcoin), shared timely commentary from the conference floor. BOB is a hybrid Layer-2 network that brings together Bitcoin’s security and Ethereum’s DeFi capabilities, making it possible for users to earn yield…
SaturnX, the infrastructure provider for stablecoin-based cross-border payments with headquarters in Dubai, UAE, has closed a $3 million seed round. The round was led by White Star Capital, with participation from strategic institutional investors. According to the press release the capital will be used to accelerate SaturnX’s expansion into new payment corridors in South East Asia, such as the Philippines, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan, to strengthen regulatory infrastructure and build end to end API platforms for enterprise grade stablecoin payments. The Founder of SaturnX, Mirnas Brescic has experience in Rain crypto exchange, Bitpanda exchange, and the IAED. SaturnX processes $250 million…
The partnership kicks off with Koloc’s participation in the Taklimakan Rally in China. Koloc will play a key role in promoting the project’s core mission of democratizing fine art investment through tokenized assets. After the rally, Koloc will publicly announce her acquisition of RAPH tokens. Raphael Coin (RAPH), a blockchain initiative aimed at enabling fractional ownership of fine art, has named international race car driver Aliyyah Koloc as its official brand ambassador. Known for her achievements in motorsport and her philanthropic work, Koloc will lend her profile to Raphael Coin’s efforts to expand access to high-value artworks and preserve cultural…
Layer 2 blockchain Polygon is set for an upgrade this week, and crypto exchange Binance is taking steps to support this process. According to an official June 30 notice, Binance will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals for the Polygon network on July 1 as part of preparations for the scheduled network upgrade and hard fork. The suspension will begin at 16:10 ET, with the upgrade expected to occur an hour later at block height 73,440,256. During this time, however, trading of Polygon tokens on Binance will continue without interruption Binance added that it will handle all technical requirements on behalf…
Chamath Palihapitiya argues the Fed isn’t cutting rates due to politics, not the economy, despite $600B in potential fiscal benefits. Rate cuts may hinge on the 2-year Treasury yield; experts say a drop would give the Fed room to ease without stoking inflation fears. As the U.S. Federal Reserve gears up for its much-anticipated June meeting, billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya shared a bold take on why interest rate cuts may not be coming anytime soon, blaming politics, not the economy. Rate Cuts Look Unlikely… For Now https://t.co/lgG5fx58Hd — The All-In Podcast (@theallinpod) June 17, 2025 According to prediction market Polymarket,…
The Graph price rose nearly 10% as the market warmed up to Bitcoin’s spike to a new all-time high. With BTC above $111k, The Graph’s GRT surged to $0.12. Integration with Chainlink looks to have aided the bullish momentum for The Graph. The Graph (GRT) emerged as one of the top-performing altcoins in the past 24 hours, climbing nearly 10% to reach $0.12. GRT gained as Bitcoin’s surge to a new all-time high above $111k looks to have injected fresh optimism across the crypto market. Also contributing to the token’s recent momentum is a new integration with Chainlink, as indexing…
Bangkok, Thailand — KuCoin, a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange with a user base exceeding 41 million across over 200 countries, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Finansia Syrus Securities Public Company Limited (FSS), one of Thailand’s leading financial services firms.—This collaboration represents a significant step forward in the development of Thailand’s digital asset ecosystem. By leveraging Finansia Syrus’s extensive financial expertise alongside KuCoin Thailand’s innovative and fully regulated trading platform—operating under the supervision of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand—this partnership highlights KuCoin’s dedication to broadening access to digital assets globally.A Partnership for Digital Asset GrowthThe digital asset market…
In the evolving landscape of digital assets, companies are increasingly exploring the potential of adding cryptocurrencies to their corporate treasuries. While the adoption curve continues its upward trajectory, a recent warning from a prominent figure in the Bitcoin financial services space serves as a critical reminder: not all cryptocurrencies are created equal, especially when it comes to long-term corporate asset holdings. Greg Cipolaro, the global head of research at NYDIG, a leading Bitcoin-focused firm, has voiced concerns about companies managing cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin as core corporate assets, urging a cautious approach. This perspective underscores a fundamental debate in the…
Jay Ha (Kiki no Kokoro) and Shytoshi Kusama started as allies, a visionary duo poised to bridge ecosystems and reshape crypto’s cultural edge. One is a refined entrepreneur with global ambitions; the other is a masked figurehead of one of crypto’s most beloved meme coin communities. Together, they dreamed up KIKI, a project that would channel the spirit of Shiba Inu into the high-speed world of the Solana blockchain. What followed, though, was less partnership and more plot twists. Jay Ha (Kiki no Kokoro) and Shytoshi Kusama during better days, a picture now etched in crypto lore. KIKI’s ambitious vision…
Germany’s largest banking group, Sparkassen, is entering the crypto market. The group is moving to allow millions of customers to trade Bitcoin and other digital assets directly through their banking app, according to a local report. Notably, the decision marks a major shift in strategy by the German Savings Banks Association (DSGV), which had previously ruled out offering crypto services in 2021. The new crypto trading service will be provided by DekaBank, the central fund manager owned by around 350 savings banks. Access will be integrated into the Sparkasse app, with a launch expected within the next 12 months. MiCAR…