Author: NBTC

NBTC is the editorial account for NBTC News, covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, blockchain infrastructure, exchanges, mining, regulation and digital asset markets. The editorial team focuses on clear sourcing, timely updates and practical context for crypto readers.

Blazpay, a well-known Web3 payment platform, has collaborated with Gmatrix, an on-chain game publisher. The partnership focuses on combining the AI-driven DeFi solutions and omni-chain game publishing infrastructure to redefine the Web3 landscape. As the platform disclosed in its official X announcement, the collaboration seeks to expedite the integration of DeFi, immersive gameplay, and NFTs across diverse chains. Keeping this in view, the development denotes a key step to bridge gaming and financial technologies within the Web3 ecosystem. We’re excited to announce our partnership with@Gmatrixs1 — the first omni-chain publishing platform transforming traditional gaming with blockchain integration, NFT marketplaces, and…

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Blue-chip non-fungible token (NFT) collections had steep weekly declines as Ether pulled back from all-time highs. Data from decentralized finance aggregator DefiLlama showed that top projects saw their floor prices sink by double digits in the last seven days. Blue-chip NFT collections like Pudgy Penguins, Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and Doodles were among the hardest hit. Pudgy Penguins, the top NFT collection by 24-hour and 7-day volume, saw a 17.3% drop to a 10.32 Ether (ETH) floor price. BAYC shed 14.7% to 9.59 ETH, while Doodles recorded one of the sharpest corrections, dropping 18.9% to 0.73 ETH. Other major…

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Ethereum hits a new all-time high of $4,885, surging over 15% in a day Peter Brandt calls ETH’s breakout “Powerful,” despite usually being critical of ETH ETH ETFs see $600M in inflows after four days of outflows Ethereum stole the spotlight yesterday, soaring to a record all-time high. The surge follows Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s hint at a potential rate cut next month, a move that was widely anticipated by markets and investors. Let’s take a closer look at what drove this rally and how the experts reacted. Peter Brandt Reacts To ETH’s Record High Ethereum soared over 15% in…

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the overall crypto market remained calm ahead of a speech by US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in Jackson Hole. Bitcoin Holds at $113,000 Ahead of Jackson Hole Bitcoin fell 0.74 percent in the last 24 hours to $112,018, while Ethereum fell 0.1 percent to $4,204. Vincent Liu, Investment Director at Kronos Research, stated that the market expects a “hawkish” message from Powell. “A dovish surprise could trigger a market rally, but hawkish rhetoric could increase selling pressure,” Liu said. He believes that if Powell doesn’t offer any guidance on interest rates, the market will enter a…

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Hive Intelligence, a blockchain infrastructure platform that provides AI agents with integrated access to real-time on-chain data, today announced a strategic collaboration with KAJ Labs, a decentralized research company designed to advance AI and blockchain technology. With partnership, KAJ Labs is well-positioned to advance its vision of developing the Web3 world, where blockchain and artificial intelligence efficiently combine to power innovative enterprise tools. Hive Intelligence is a blockchain infrastructure network with expertise in enabling AI agents to interact with real-time, cross-chain blockchain data via an integrated API. On the other hand, KAJ Labs is an innovative research firm specializing in…

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Cap Labs’ new stablecoin cUSD has seen rapid adoption since launch, climbing to $67.85 million in circulation over the past week, according to DefiLlama. Etherscan shows 2,735 holders of the token to date. The jump signals strong demand for Cap’s yield-layered digital dollar model, which combines regulated reserve assets with EigenLayer-powered credit underwriting. Built atop the newly launched Cap Stablecoin Network (CSN), cUSD is designed as a 1:1 redeemable stablecoin backed by assets like PayPal’s PYUSD, BlackRock-managed BUIDL, and Franklin Templeton’s BENJI. The yield-bearing version stcUSD — minted by staking cUSD — is enabled by a three-party system of lenders,…

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-18% on the floor of blue-chip collections in the last week, withPudgy Penguins andBored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) among the most affected. Despite the sell-off ofEther, volumes remain sustained: Pudgy Penguins leads with over 2,100 ETH traded, as reported byNFT Price Floor and supplemented by data fromDefiLlama, with partial confirmations in the Web3 report byChainalysis and updated market data onCoinGecko. Update: analysis updated to August 26, 2025. The numbers reported refer to the week closed on August 26, 2023, unless otherwise indicated. In the weekly cross-monitoring between on-chain sources and market aggregators, we have verified consistent patterns of redistribution: list…

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In the fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency, maintaining the core principles of decentralization is absolutely vital. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently shared his insightful thoughts on safeguarding Ethereum base layer neutrality. He warned against the dangers of excessive centralization in block production, a topic crucial for the network’s future. Buterin’s vision emphasizes a robust defense strategy to keep Ethereum’s foundation fair and open for everyone. This isn’t just about preventing bad actors; it’s about building a system that can withstand future challenges and ensure true decentralization. Why is Ethereum Base Layer Neutrality So Important? The base layer of any blockchain is…

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London’s once-prized IPO market has slumped to its weakest level in three decades, even as the US enjoys a resurgence powered by crypto and AI listings. The contrast reflects a structural realignment in global capital flows, with new-economy sectors choosing New York over London as their preferred launch pad. London IPO Market Stumbles to a Historic Low According to data reported by Barchart, London IPO fundraising in the first half (H1) of 2025 plunged to just £160 million (around $215 million) across five deals, marking the lowest since 1995. London Has Fallen London’s IPO market plunges to its worst level…

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ULTILAND, a popular Web3 firm for creative and art-related real-world assets (RWAs), is excited to announce its groundbreaking partnership with Fableration, an AI-powered publishing platform. This partnership aims to give fair rewards to writers for their engaging work for readers. This partnership also generates a new pathway for publishing creative art in RWAs. We’re excited to announce our partnership with @Fableration —Fableration is a Solana-backed, AI-powered publishing platform that ensures fair rewards for writers and affordable, engaging content for readers.🌟Together with ULTILAND’s cultural RWA ecosystem and Fableration’s… pic.twitter.com/omB1hQgQP4 — ULTILAND (@ULTILAND) August 23, 2025 With the core of this partnership,…

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