Author: NBTC

A cybersecurity expert has warned that Bitcoin’s (BTC) underlying security could be compromised in the coming years by quantum computers, amid ongoing advancements in the sector. According to David Carvalho, CEO and Chief Scientist at Naoris Protocol, Bitcoin is vulnerable due to its reliance on elliptic-curve cryptography. To this end, he projected that it could take just three to five years for quantum computers to crack this security, he said in an interview with Crypto News. He explained that emerging quantum algorithms, especially Shor’s algorithm, will be able to break Bitcoin’s cryptographic protections in seconds once sufficiently powerful quantum computers…

ETH, the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum ecosystem, bounced over 9% during Wednesday’s U.S. market hours to trade at $3,425. The buying pressure followed regulatory development in the U.S. House of Representatives as lawmakers voted in favor of advancing two pivotal crypto bills into final voting. The top altcoin gained further momentum as Ethereum’s name is echoing loud across social media platforms and the network records a record high in non-empty wallets, signaling the potential for the next breakout. Is $4,000 close? ETH Rally Fueled by U.S. Crypto Bills and Record 152M+ Wallets From a low of $2,115 on July…

In the dynamic world of finance and technology, a significant development has captured the attention of investors and market watchers alike: global asset manager BlackRock has acquired a substantial 5.6% stake in KULR Technology. This pivotal BlackRock investment, announced by KULR Technology CEO Michael Mo on X, is not just another headline; it’s a powerful signal of institutional confidence and a potential harbinger of future trends. For those tracking the pulse of major financial players, especially as they navigate both traditional and emerging markets like cryptocurrency, this move by an industry titan like BlackRock is particularly compelling. BlackRock Investment: What…

It might be to dismiss meme coins as just another fad—a market full of traps and scams that arguably encourages the worst aspects of the cryptocurrency industry. But the Solana token launchpad Pump.fun has proven meme coins are big business, and the business it’s already generated is no joke. Now, amid slowing revenue and growing competition from rival launchpads, the question becomes: Is it a business that’s sustainable? Pump.fun recently raised $600 million in a massive sale of its PUMP token, an ICO reminiscent of the 2017 craze. The company is responsible for the launch of almost 12 million tokens—individual…

The United States Department of Justice has formalized 22 serious charges against Iurii Gugnin, highlighting an international network that exploited the stablecoin USDT (Tether) to facilitate the evasion of USA sanctions and the large-scale movement of illicit capital. Gugnin and the crypto companies: an international network to bypass sanctions and controls Tactics of concealment and falsification of compliance documents Stablecoin, US banks and sanctioned Russian banks Illicit acquisition of strategic USA technologies Lack of anti-money laundering controls: between Bank Secrecy Act and SAR reports Gugnin’s awareness of the risks: investigations by the authorities and digital evidence Charges and legal risks…

GaFin, a popular open-source gaming forum, has announced its exclusive collaboration with Play Off The Grid, a cyberpunk-themed, free-to-play third-person extraction shooter and battle royale. The partnership focuses on the provision of an attention-grabbing live streaming experience of Play Off The Grid via Streamify, an e-commerce and live-streaming platform. The platform took to social media to reveal this development. In this electrifying Streamify collab, @GaFin_io joined forces with @playoffthegrid to dive into a cyberpunk battlefield full of betrayal, stealth, and split-second decisions. ⚔️Hunter went full operative mode — from rooftop takedowns to neon-lit ambushes, this stream was… pic.twitter.com/8jSKd3gXqW — GaFin…

Brian Armstrong has finally put an end to the speculation surrounding Coinbase’s future strategy – and he could not have been clearer. In response to the suggestion that Coinbase is the “Amazon of crypto,” the CEO confirmed that the exchange intends to offer all major crypto services and is already well on its way to doing so. Coinbase already offers all the major crypto services under one roof, including custody and trading, staking, stablecoins, lending and payments. Armstrong also provided a sneak preview of what’s to come, including tokenization tools, infrastructure for capital formation and additional entry points for businesses…

Laos and Bitcoin: The Big Struggles of a Small Nation A few weeks ago, a notification on Nostr caught my attention, thanks to a small Laos flag emoji in the poster’s username. Intrigued, I followed him back, and soon we exchanged Signal IDs. Not long after, I met him in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It was an unexpected encounter with Ted, the first Laotian Bitcoiner I’d ever come across. That moment felt special, sparking my curiosity about how Bitcoin is taking root in a place like Laos. Laos, striving to become the “battery” of the region, sits landlocked in the heart…

Wintermute has virtually no available ETH in its OTC desk, after silent whale accumulation. The fund’s founder Evgeny Gaevoy sounded the alarm on a wave of ETH scarcity. Evgeny Gaevoy, the founder of Wintermute, announced the market maker had ran out of ETH for its OTC desk. there is (clearly) almost no #ETH available for sale on Wintermute OTC desk — wishful_cynic (@EvgenyGaevoy) July 16, 2025 Wintermute follows the general trend of depleted OTC desks, after weeks of silent whale accumulation. Gaevoy’s announcement arrived just as ETH conquered another price level, expanding to $3,446.15. The depleted OTC desk reflects the…

Brandon Lutnick is trying to build his own lane in crypto, not ride on his father’s legacy. The 27-year-old son of billionaire U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick flew into Las Vegas in late May with Cantor Fitzgerald bankers to push deeper into crypto during the Bitcoin 2025 conference. Brandon showed up with a new company called Twenty One Capital, backed by Tether Holdings, SoftBank, and the family firm. The goal was direct—buy Bitcoin in bulk and figure out how to build Cantor’s future around it. According to Bloomberg, investors didn’t waste time. Dozens pitched Cantor teams at the Venetian hotel,…