Author: NBTC

The Inter Milan fan token (INTER) experienced a 20% price surge to $1.24 after Inter Milan clinched a spot in the UEFA Champions League final, beating FC Barcelona by 7-6 on aggregate in the semi-final tie. Although the coin’s price corrected to $1.15, it is still up 2.37% intraday, according to Coingecko data. INTER has gone up by over 32% in the last seven days, owing to the belief from fans that the Nerazzurri would head to the final for the second time in three seasons. Inter lost to Manchester City in the 22/23 European season by 1-0. Rodrigo scored…

The legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was one of the longest and most talked-about crypto cases in recent years. In April 2024, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the SEC had agreed to drop the case — just like it had done with other crypto companies. However, unlike those other cases, the SEC has not officially confirmed that it is ending the Ripple lawsuit. Even so, many in the XRP community are already celebrating, thinking the case is over. But a pro-XRP lawyer warned that it’s not finished yet. He explained that some legal…

Boop.fun was all the rage in the past week, attempting to take the crown of Pump.fun as the next big Solana meme launchpad. Within days, the creation of tokens slowed down significantly, despite the heavy promotion. Boop.fun launched with flying colors and big promises as the second meme launchpad on Solana. The platform offered additional perks missing on Pump.fun, such as profit-sharing. On the first day after its launch, Boop.fun created 10,877 tokens, of which 154 graduated to DEX. This activity level resembled Pump.fun on one of its weaker days, but has been the best day for Boop.fun so far.…

Bitcoin (BTC) is fast closing on the $100,000 mark as U.S. President Donald Trump teased a major trade deal, with reports suggesting it could be with the U.K. The upswing in prices is consistent with the cryptocurrency’s broader bullish technical setup and buoyant risk sentiment in traditional markets. As of this writing, the Asian stocks traded higher, with the futures tied to the S&P 500 up by 0.6%. Still, a couple of factors suggest the $100,000 breakout may not be a smooth ride. WSJ pours cold water over optimism Firstly, as per the Wall Street Journal, the big trade deal…

Ethereum is currently consolidating below a major resistance area after rejecting at the $1,850 zone. While the price is holding relatively stable, the momentum is weakening. Open interest and funding data point to cautious optimism, but upside continuation depends on the buyers defending key short-term levels. Technical Analysis The Daily Chart Following the aforementioned rejection at the supply zone, ETH has stalled in a consolidation area with diminishing momentum. The price is still trapped below both the 100-day and 200-day moving averages, which continue to slope downward, signaling bearish macro structure. The recent rally from $1,500 was strong but lacked…

A significant development is stirring in the South Korean political landscape, directly impacting the future of its digital economy. Lee Jae-myung, a prominent figure and the presidential candidate from the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), has put forward a compelling proposal: the swift adoption of a market based on the Korean won stablecoin. This isn’t just a technical suggestion; it’s a strategic move aimed at positioning South Korea at the forefront of global financial trends and, crucially, to prevent capital outflows. Speaking during a live talk show on May 8 with influential economy-focused YouTubers, Lee underscored the urgency and importance…

Shiba Inu’s Bury 2.0 upgrade transforms staking from a passive activity into an interactive experience, enabling users to influence the ecosystem’s direction and utility. It introduces veTokens, voting escrow tokens that enhance staking rewards while serving as governance tools. The Shiba Inu team is keen to announce the launch of Bury 2.0, which is a major upgrade to their staking platform. It introduces governance capabilities, DeFi integration, and an incentive-based experience for the SHIB, LEASH, BONE, and TREAT holders. Through this overhaul, staking is transformed from a passive affair into an interactive mechanism that gives users influence and utility across…

The criminal trial of former SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony started at a sprint today, moving swiftly from opening statements and testimony from a victim who lost $20,000, to a surprisingly early appearance from the prosecution’s star witness, Thomas “Papa” Smith. Papa, former CTO of SafeMoon, has pleaded guilty to the same money laundering, securities fraud, and wire fraud charges that Karony faces, and testified against his former gaming buddy in hopes of reducing his eventual sentence. Both the highs and lows of the day belonged to Nicholas Smith (no relation to Thomas), Karony’s relentless and combative defense attorney. Karony…

Kuwaiti authorities have ramped up their crackdown on illegal crypto mining, launching investigations into 31 cases and questioning 116. According to reports in local media, the investigations involve the illegal use of electricity for crypto mining across 59 residential properties, which authorities claim have strained the national power grid and caused widespread blackouts. Quoted in local news outlet Kuwait Times, the public prosecutor vowed to take “strict legal action” against those found to have violated the law. The crackdown comes two weeks after Kuwait’s Ministry of the Interior issued a warning citing the discovery of over 1,000 illegal crypto mining…

Bitcoin (BTC) faces a critical weekend as high-level trade talks between the US and China unfold in Switzerland. These talks are clouded by mistrust, dueling narratives, and zero compromise on tariffs. For crypto markets already enduring macro headwinds and thinning liquidity, the outcome or breakdown of these talks may trigger sharp price swings heading into Monday. US-China Trade Talks Signal Volatility for Bitcoin This Weekend With low trading volumes characteristic of weekends, Bitcoin could witness significant volatility between May 10 and 11. The US Treasury Secretary recently indicated plans to meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Switzerland for…