Author: NBTC

Around half of Russian citizens have no interest in trying the digital ruble, according to a survey which also found that some 40% see no advantages in the latest incarnation of the national fiat. The results were published after lawmakers in Moscow approved a new timetable for the introduction of the state-issued coin. It should start about a year from now in accordance with Bank of Russia’s latest proposal that followed Putin’s recent call for wide adoption. Russians largely unaware of digital ruble Despite recently increased media coverage surrounding the updated deadlines for the gradual launch of the digital twin…

XRP, the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, skyrocketed nearly 20% in the past 24 hours, reaching its highest level in over six years at $3.66 (on Coinbase). The XRP price surge has ignited a fresh discussion about XRP’s true all-time high (ATH), a topic that has long divided traders, analysts and holders. The discussion gained traction on X after a user claimed that XRP is now in price discovery, implying that the token had surpassed its historical peak. Another user pushed back, stating that XRP “will be in price discovery once it breaks $3.84,” citing Jan. 4, 2018, as when…

Zypher Network has formed a new collaboration with Nebulai, a decentralized AI Agent marketplace and compute infrastructure provider. The collaboration will involve incorporating Zypher trust technologies into the Nebulai platform to offer a verifiable and privacy-preserved environment for developing and deploying AI agents. 🤝Zypher Network × NEBULAI!We’re excited to announce new partnership with @NebulaiHQ , a decentralized AI Agent marketplace and open compute network that empowers users and developers to collaborate, deploy, and scale intelligent agents with real-world utility.#OpenCompute is… pic.twitter.com/LkcN0cgBd8 — Zypher Network (Hiring) (@Zypher_Network) July 22, 2025 Nebulai provides an OpenCompute permissionless compute infrastructure. This Web-based platform grants…

A legendary Bitcoin (BTC) wallet that has been dormant for over a decade is now selling BTC in alarming numbers. According to Lookonchain, a crypto whale that originally bought 5,000 BTC for only $1.66 million in 2012 has started to distribute the stash in large amounts. The latest move occurred just three hours ago: 250 BTC, worth about $29.68 million, was deposited to the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance. This same wallet first appeared 12 years ago when Bitcoin was trading at only $332. At today’s price near $118,248, the initial cost basis translates to a jaw-dropping 34,900% return -…

ArtGis Finance, a prominent platform driving DeFi innovation, has commenced a new partnership with Infinaeon, a cutting-edge Ethereum-built L2 network. The main purpose of the collaboration is to unlock exclusive opportunities concerning DeFi liquidity, cross-chain value development, and scalability. The platform shared the details of this joint effort in a recent social media post. 🚨New Partnership🚨ArtGis Finance 🤝 @Infinaeon💡Infinaeon is a next-gen Layer 2 built on Ethereum. With every transaction fueling its native and liquidity tokens, they are building an ecosystem where value flows and grows. 🔥Let’s shape the future of finance together! pic.twitter.com/mytroXxs67 — Artgis Finance (@ArtgisFinance) July 21,…

U.S. stocks opened mostly flat on Thursday as investors balanced upbeat sentiment with caution around tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 140 points, while the S&P 500 remained flat as Wall Street assessed a series of earnings reports from major banks and tech giants. The Nasdaq Composite was also little changed, up 0.12% with the muted trading coming on the back of the index hitting a new all-time high amid bullish Nvidia news and earnings. While key inflation data this week had buoyed investor sentiment, uncertainty lingers as President Donald Trump increases pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut…

Pump.fun managed to close as the third-biggest token sale in history. However, the token price started to slide soon after the launch, based on selling from whale buyers and even the developer wallet. The Pump.fun ICO became the third largest in history, after raising $500M for a $6B valuation for the meme platform. Pump.fun lines up behind TON and EOS, who raised billions. Now, the meme platform is facing skepticism that its high-profile event would not lead to growth. Based on Chainalysis data, Pump.fun still managed to hold an event outperforming some of the top projects from the 2017 ICO…

Galaxy Digital (GLXY) is well positioned to capture upside from the favorable regulatory backdrop for cryptocurrency, Jefferies said in a new research report. Jefferies has initiated coverage of the crypto investment bank with a buy rating, citing the passage of the GENIUS Act in the U.S. as “providing favorable market structure,” for Galaxy’s business. The research on Tuesday also highlighted Galaxy’s potential for profiting from the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. Jefferies referred to Galaxy’s lease of CoreWeave’s 393 MW site at Helios, West Texas as “a transformational deal.” Jefferies assigned Galaxy a buy rating and a…

Freename is building the world’s first Unified Internet, where a domain name functions as the universal access key across Web2 and Web3 utilities. Zurich, Switzerland – July 23, 2025 – Freename, a leading domain registrar bridging DNS and Blockchain technologies, today announced the closing of a $6.5 million Series A funding round. The new capital will drive product innovation, expand Freename’s global footprint, further unify Web2 and Web3 digital identity ecosystems and enable not just traditional IP addresses but also wallet addresses in a regulated manner. The round was led by Entrée Capital with participation from Polymorphic Capital, as well…

Bitcoin institutional adoption keeps rising with companies of all sizes now adding the asset to their balance sheets. The latest is UK-listed firm Vaultz Capital, which just bought more Bitcoin and launched its first mining operation. The UK-listed digital asset firm listed on the AQSE exchange, Vaultz Capital, has announced the purchase of 20 additional Bitcoin tokens at an average price of £88,981 ($119,380) each. This £1.78 million acquisition increases the company’s total BTC holdings to 70, worth approximately £5.79 million. The average purchase price across all holdings is £82,653 per coin, or approximately $110,766. Bitcoin Mining Operations Begin In…