Author: NBTC

The debate over Bitcoin’s OP_RETURN heats up, as developers of Bitcoin Core – the most popular node software – said they plan to scrap OP_RETURN entirely in the next release.The OP_RETURN limit is an 80-byte cap on the amount of arbitrary data that can be embedded in a Bitcoin transaction using a special, unspendable output field. “Large-data inscriptions are happening regardless and can be done in more or less abusive ways,” said Core contributor and Engineer at Blockstream Greg Sanders, known as ‘instagibbs,’ in a post on Github announcing the removal. “The cap merely channels them into more opaque forms…

Flamingo Finance has announced the latest changes to its platform, including a new method for minting its over-collaterialized stablecoin, FUSD, as well as FLM minting changes. USDT to FUSD Users can now directly mint FUSD with USDT on Neo N3, providing an alternative to minting by taking a loan with Flamingo Lend or exchanging for FUSD with Orderbook+ or Convert. The reverse operation is also possible. USDT to FUSD and FUSD to USDT is accessible via the Wrap & Unwrap interface under the Asset Actions tab on the web app. While minting from USDT is not subject to limits, unwrapping…

MetaLeX Labs founder Gabriel Shapiro has opined that Ripple acquiring Circle could result in a “crypto apocalypse.” However, if Ripple ends up securing the deal, it will likely fail to pass the antitrust muster. Regulators review deals for antitrust concerns, meaning that they will determine whether the deal could allow Ripple to gain too much control over the ecosystem. “Making Ripple the largest asset issuer on every blockchain would obviously be disastrous and anticompetitive,” Shapiro said. Shapiro has noted that the company previously used its influence in order to harm its competitors by spreading fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD). Back…

Notable XRP community commentator “J4b1” has boldly claimed that May 19 could mark the most important moment in XRP’s history. According to the analyst, a confluence of regulatory, legal, and institutional developments is aligning to create a powerful setup that could transform XRP’s market trajectory. XRP Futures ETFs Set to Launch The core of the prediction lies in the launch of XRP futures ETFs filed by CME Group, set to begin trading on May 19. Historically, both Bitcoin and Ethereum had futures ETFs before their spot counterparts. Those moments proved to be key turning points in their price action, particularly…

Bitcoin price started a downside correction below the $96,500 zone. BTC is now trading below $95,000 and struggling to start a fresh increase. Bitcoin started a fresh decline below the $95,500 zone. The price is trading below $95,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $94,750 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it clears the $95,750 zone. Bitcoin Price Faces Resistance Bitcoin price started a downside correction below the $97,200 support zone. BTC declined below the…

A tokenized version of a major private credit fund managed by Apollo will arrive on Solana’s SOL$164.84 decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, bringing traditional financial instruments closer to the fast-growing network.The launch, orchestrated by lending platform Kamino Finance with support from tokenization specialist Securitize and DeFi risk advisor Steakhouse Financial, aims to make the Apollo’s Diversified Credit Securitize Fund (ACRED) token the first of its kind to be available for on-chain borrowing and leverage on Solana. The token’s debut is pending on completing an audit, Kamino said. The ACRED token, launched in January, offers exposure to Apollo’s private credit strategies and…

eToro (NASDAQ: ETOR) filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday to register shares for its newly established employee share purchase plan, following its recent public listing earlier this month. At the same time, the fintech’s share price rebounded by 4.5% on Wall Street during yesterday’s session, closing at $66.14. It marked the largest single-day gain since last week’s IPO. The British Virgin Islands-incorporated eToro Group Ltd., which operates a social trading and investment platform, submitted an S-8 registration statement dated May 20 to register shares under three employee benefit plans, including its 2025…

A pundit has insisted on the minimum amount he believes XRP investors should hold, which now coincides with the requirement to enter the top 1% rich list. XRP’s price action over the past few months has been nothing short of extraordinary despite the recent range-bound movements. At current price around $2, which many have continued to lament, XRP is up 374% from its price at the start of November 2024. While this demonstrates the asset’s penchant for explosive growth, the sudden massive uptick has a way of pricing hesitant investors out. This has been the case for most XRP investors…

Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley took aim at Bitcoin during an event organized by Social Security Works, an American political advocacy group. The prominent politician, who recently ran for chair of the Democratic National Committee in 2025, suggested that Bitcoin might be a Ponzi scheme when advocating “It’s not a Ponzi scheme. Bitcoin might be, but not social security,” O’Malley said during the The comments made by O’Malley show that crypto remains largely a partisan issue in the US after many industry leaders chose to fully align themselves with the Republican Party. Democrats sour on stablecoin legislation Meanwhile, a bipartisan…

Sui blockchain has risen as a leading force in the DeFi market this year. The network’s DEX trading volume reached $48.4 billion by May 2025, as seen on Artemis. Its volume is greater than that of well-known blockchains such as Avalanche, Polygon, Optimism, and TON, indicating a significant change in the industry. Sui DEX Volume Outpaces Avalanche, Polygon, Optimism, and TON Sui tops the DEX volume rankings for 2025, recording a staggering $48.4 billion in activity compared to the others. The Avalanche C-Chain follows, reporting around $20 to $25 billion in trade volumes. The PoS chain on Polygon has approximately…