Author: NBTC

Ripple has taken another significant step in expanding the utility of the RLUSD stablecoin by partnering with OpenPayd, a provider of financial infrastructure, to increase access to effective cross-border payments. OpenPayd, a London-based banking-as-a-service platform that provides financial services to businesses through a single API, has entered into a strategic partnership with Ripple to offer compliant and scalable payment solutions to enterprise clients. Ripple and @OpenPayd are expanding access to fast, compliant cross-border payments. https://t.co/I61X1yC7H3With Ripple Payments now supported by OpenPayd’s real-time EUR and GBP rails, and direct RLUSD minting and burning, enterprises can seamlessly move between fiat and… —…

Bitcoin surged past $110,000 on Wednesday evening, setting a new all-time high as crypto rallied hard. The previous peak for Bitcoin (BTC), reached during President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January, was surpassed in late morning trading, according to crypto.news data. The buying momentum sustained after U.S. equity markets closed with the largest cryptocurrency by market cap pushing above $110,000. Bitcoin has gained more than 4.5% in the past 24 hours and over 23% in the last month, reflecting a sharp reversal from April’s downturn. You might also like: The Graph enables cross-chain transfer of GRT with Chainlink’s CCIP U.S. equities…

Transak has officially listed Tether Gold (XAU₮), a gold-backed stablecoin issued by Tether, on its global stablecoin onboarding platform, as per the reports shared with Finbold on Monday, July 7, The listing allows users worldwide to purchase, transfer, and settle in gold-backed tokens without traditional intermediaries or physical storage requirements. Each XAU₮ token represents one troy ounce of physical gold stored in Swiss vaults. Users in regions experiencing inflation or economic volatility can now buy real gold-backed tokens using local payment methods, including PIX and SEPA, directly from their wallets. “At Transak, we’ve built the world’s most robust infrastructure for…

Injective is launching its native EVM testnet, allowing developers to run Ethereum-compatible apps directly on its blockchain. On July 2, Injective (INJ) announced that its native Ethereum Virtual Machine testnet will go live tomorrow, allowing developers to run Ethereum-compatible decentralized applications directly on its Layer 1 blockchain. The launch follows the company’s January announcement about integrating a native EVM to expand its smart contract capabilities and improve interoperability with the Ethereum (ETH) ecosystem. The native EVM is fully integrated into Injective’s core architecture, enabling seamless execution of Ethereum smart contracts without relying on external interoperability layers. “Unlike rollups or external…

The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with the latest development from South Korea’s PiLab Technology, the innovative firm behind the L1 cross-chain Bifrost Network. In a move that signals significant strategic intent, PiLab has officially filed trademark applications for a trio of new stablecoins: MJPY, MKRW, and MUSD. This isn’t just a bureaucratic formality; it’s a powerful statement about Bifrost’s expanding ambitions in the global digital asset landscape and its commitment to fostering a more interconnected blockchain ecosystem. Bifrost Network’s Bold Move: What’s Happening? At its core, Bifrost Network is designed to be a universal hub for decentralized applications, aiming to…

OpSci has archived over 500 TB of neuroimaging datasets using Filecoin, securing access to OpenNeuro, ABIDE, and NeuroVault permanently. Filecoin Plus enables researchers to store scientific data for free, as long as it meets open access and reproducibility standards. When it comes to scientific research data, especially in the field of neuroimaging, one of the most troublesome things is long-term storage. Well, Filecoin and Open Science (OpSci) seem to understand that very well. Since last year, they have started storing various human brain datasets into Filecoin’s decentralized storage network. The result? More than 500 terabytes (TB) of data have been…

Neurolov, a prominent platform offering services concerning decentralized GPU computing, has announced new partnership with Deepbook AI, the rapidly advancing crypto browsing for seamless and secure DeFi exploration. The main purpose of this collaboration is to redefine DeFi browsing by leveraging the decentralized GPU solutions. The platform took to its official X account to provide the details of this development. 🤝 Partnership Announcement When decentralized GPU power meets the fastest crypto browser, the future gets rewritten.@neurolov @deepbook_ai Unleashing secure DeFi browsing powered by community compute.🌐 https://t.co/187daxDjcX | https://t.co/89DQhtF0CR#neurolov… pic.twitter.com/P9LK8OiAup — Neurolov (@neurolov) July 17, 2025 Neurolov Joins Deepbook AI to…

Key Takeaways MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings have reached a value of over $63 billion, reflecting over $23 billion in unrealized gains. Bitcoin’s recent price surge was influenced by many factors, including growing corporate adoption. Michael Saylor’s Strategy is sitting on over $23 billion in paper profits as Bitcoin surged past $110,000 for the first time on record, boosting the company’s holdings to $63 billion. Strategy has amassed 576,230 BTC at an average cost of $69,749 per coin, giving the firm control of nearly 2.8% of all Bitcoin in existence, Bitcoin Treasuries data shows. Strategy’s unrealized gains have soared as Bitcoin hit…

I’ve got some good news for you: Venture capital fundraising seems to be bouncing back after a slow May. According to Blockworks Research data, there was roughly $2.8 billion raised last month. Source: Blockworks Research If you remember from the last time we took a look at this data, VC funding topped off around $594 million in May. A dip from April, and quite a decline from March (which saw $2.9 billion in funding). As you can see in the chart above, even last month’s impressive numbers don’t top March, but they did come pretty close. The biggest rounds last…

Andrew Tate’s cryptocurrency meme coin, Daddy Tate (DADDY), crashed to a new all-time low on July 1, hitting $0.0288, the lowest price for the Solana-based token since its launch. Despite the steep drop, 24-hour trading volume surged to $1 million, marking a 16.86% increase, suggesting that volatility is drawing in short-term traders even as long-term holders continue to bleed. DADDY is currently trading at $0.0296, down 87.47% from its all-time high according to CoinMarketCap. The token has seen a modest recovery from its lowest intraday price, but market sentiment remains weak. At its peak, DADDY token reached a market capitalization…