Author: NBTC

Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm a16z said blockchains could steer artificial intelligence toward user ownership and open standards, according to a June 11 report. The paper argued that core context and “agent passports” should reside in self-custodial wallets, providing any large-language-model interface with instant access to preferences without requiring repeated training. A chain-based identity layer would allow agents to carry verifiable records of owners, capabilities, and payment details across email, Slack, and other platforms. Meanwhile, proof-of-personhood systems such as World Chain’s World ID could help screen bots as generative models proliferated. Computation and payment rails For computing, the report promoted decentralized…

Whale moves $70M in staked ETH, ETH, and USDC, signaling major DeFi liquidity shifts. Large STETH transfers from minting address indicate active staking and unstaking operations. Coordinated USDC and AETHUS flows suggest cross-protocol asset management strategies. According to recent blockchain data, a large Ethereum whale has transferred more than $70 million worth of staking-related tokens and stablecoins, highlighting big liquidity movements in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. The activity, recorded within the last 24 hours, involves inflows of staked Ether (STETH), Ethereum (ETH), USDC stablecoins, and the relatively new AETHUS token to centralized wallets and DeFi protocols. BREAKING 🚨 A…

Artist Matt Furie, the creator of the Pepe the Frog meme, launched another NFT collection on June 17. However, the contract was exploited on Thursday, allowing the attacker to mint and sell thousands of NFTs, destroying the collection’s floor price. The ‘Replicandy’ collection traded as high as 0.08 ETH ($210) until someone minted an additional 6,000 NFTs at $2 per token. These new mints were immediately up more than 100x, and the fresh supply was unloaded into liquid bids on NFT platforms. The exploit resulted in the Replicandy floor price cratering 97% from 0.08 ETH to 0.0025 ETH in just…

As Bitcoin reclaimed the $110K threshold last night, Ethereum (ETH) followed with a major comeback, pushing its price above $2,800. Notably, ETH was last seen at the $2,800 level in February, after which its price dipped to $1,380 during that period. At press time, Ethereum is trading at $2,787, having retraced slightly but still boasting a 5% daily gain. With a market cap of $336.57 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $34.43 billion, Ethereum’s momentum is catching the attention of market watchers. They are now speculating on how it could impact the broader altcoin market. What’s Driving Ethereum? Ethereum’s…

XBTO, a global institutional digital asset manager, has received Financial Services Permission (FSP) under the 3A license category from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) in the UAE, allowing it to offer digital asset custody, investment, and dealing services. According to Philippe Bekhazi, CEO and Founder of XBTO Group, the license will enable XBTO to be a positive digital movement in the region and reinforce their commitment to institutional integrity, regulatory transparency and financial innovation in the UAE. He added, “ADGM has built one of the most respected regulatory frameworks in the digital asset…

Keeta price rose more than 14% in 24 hours, breaking above $1 as it reached a new all-time high of $1.14. Keeta (KTA), the native token of the layer-1 blockchain Keeta Network, had traded below $0.08 in early April. However, following a series of positive catalysts over the past month, the token’s price has surged more than 1,173%. On June 3, 2025, Keeta soared over 14% to a high of $1.14, pushing its market cap close to $450 million. While KTA price is up a modest 36% over the past week, its gains over the last 30 days stand at…

An Australian financial adviser has been banned for ten years after allegedly stealing $9.6 million from clients to invest in a crypto scam. Glenda Maree Rogan allegedly transferred client funds to a crypto-based investment scam between March 2022 and June 2023, according to a statement released by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission on Wednesday. While working as an authorised representative of Private Wealth Pty Ltd and the Fincare group of companies, Rogan “made false statements to clients, and engaged in conduct that misled clients, about the nature, risks and liquidity of the investment,” ASIC said. The ten-year ban, which…

Nillion Network has officially unveiled a Petnet Node in partnership with CloudicianTech. This project will be one of the milestones in the growth of the Nillion Network’s privacy-first infrastructure. Petnet works based on Multi-Party Computation (MPC), unlike traditional blockchain systems, which allows the computation of data without revealing the original content. We’re excited to support the growth of blind computation by operating a Petnet Node on the @nillionnetwork with @CloudicianTech.Unlike blockchain networks, the Petnet is powered by Multi-Party Computation (MPC), enabling data to be processed without ever exposing the underlying… pic.twitter.com/QBNl9XBOTM — Alibaba Cloud (@alibaba_cloud) June 12, 2025 The Petnet…

Bitcoin price movements are at a critical level this June. With mixed technical signals, on-chain data, and heavy exchange inflows, the question arises—will Bitcoin price fall below $100K or push beyond $110K? Recent whale activity, resistance zones, and key historical patterns indicate a tense period ahead for crypto traders and investors. Bitcoin Whale Deposits Raise Market Concerns The Tether Lending Collateral Custody wallet transferred 200 BTC to Binance on June 7, 2025. The amount, worth around $20.88 million, adds to the total of 1,650 BTC this wallet has deposited since May 9. That date marked the return of Bitcoin price…

The NFT market has experienced a sharp drop, with sales volume falling by 18.43% to $116.9 million. According to data from CryptoSlam, this marks a reversal from the previous week’s strong performance. Bitcoin (BTC) price has dropped to $103,000. At the same time, Ethereum (ETH) has dropped 4% in the last seven days. The global crypto market cap is now $3.21 trillion, down from last week’s $3.29 trillion. Despite the sales decline, market participation metrics show mixed results. NFT buyers remain flat at 1,061,348 (50.56% growth maintained), and NFT sellers rise by 8.09% to 38,494. NFT transactions have decreased slightly…