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.

OKX Wallet, the native crypto wallet of the popular crypto exchange OKX, has recently announced a new integration. Project Merlin, a popular Web3 platform and a multi-chain DAO network, has exclusively integrated OKX Wallet. The partnership unlocks streamlined crowdfunding on-chain for blockchain-based projects. OKX Wallet’s social media announcement presents this development as a notable step to simplify the way consumers back innovative DeFi initiatives. In addition to this, the respective endeavor is going to strengthen the connection between creators as well as contributors. We’re glad to announce that @ProjectMerlinio has integrated #Wallet!You can now use our Wallet to crowdfund onchain…

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SharpLink Gaming (SBET), the Nasdaq-listed crypto treasury firm that has recently emerged as one of the largest corporate holders of ether (ETH), said on Friday it has appointed former BlackRock executive Joseph Chalom as co-CEO of the firm. Chalom, who spent two decades at BlackRock in different roles, spearheaded the asset management giant’s foray into digital assets and blockchain initiatives including launching the a spot ETH ETF, the press release said. He also was a board member at tokenization firm Securitize, which issues the largest tokenized U.S. Treasury fund with BlackRock. “Few executives in the world have had the kind…

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Popular Solana-based token launch platform PumpFun may have conducted the first buyback for its token PUMP, according to onchain data. According to data from the Dumpster DAO, the project completed a buyback of approximately $2.3 million in tokens in just 20 minutes. This transaction was funded from Pump.fun’s wallet, which consists of transaction fees. Launched yesterday, the PUMP token quickly gained popularity after a $600 million initial offering (ICO) held over the weekend, which sold out in just 12 minutes. After launching, the token quickly rose into the top 65 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization and currently ranks 63rd with a…

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Meme coin launchpad Pump.fun and its founders are back in the spotlight, and once again, it’s for all the wrong reasons. Summary A new federal lawsuit alleges Pump.fun and its partners ran a meme coin operation designed to defraud users. Over 98% of Pump.fun tokens failed within 24 hours, according to court filing. Controversy around Pump.fun has been heating up lately. A recently amended class action lawsuit is turning up the pressure on Pump.fun, accusing the Solana-based platform of operating an illegal scheme that systematically drained retail traders through rigged token launches and insider-driven trades. Pumpdotfun Litigation UpdateBurwick Law, on…

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Nubila Network, the earliest weather oracle on-chain, has announced its new partnership with UXLINK, a well-known Web3 social forum. The main objective of this collaboration is to transform the WeatherFi ecosystem within the Asia-based Web3 landscape. The platform’s social media announcement reveals that this development aims to unveil unique WeatherFi opportunities. WeatherFi is an exclusive sector that leverages weather data to drive decentralized finance, optimization of supply chain, and risk management. The world’s first on-chain weather oracle meets the largest Web3 social layer 🌍We’re thrilled to partner with @UXLINKofficial – where real-world trust meets on-chain value.With UXLINK’s deep traction in…

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Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Kevin Svenson believes Bitcoin (BTC) is now poised to ignite steep rallies with shallow pullbacks. In a new strategy session, Svenson tells his 83,500 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin will likely print new all-time high prices as it launches the final phase of its parabolic advance. While Svenson believes that rallies are in sight for BTC, he cautions that a sharp correction may follow the next leg up. “We are now entering the vertical stage, where most likely the price is going to be sending up toward levels like $140,000 – $150,000 is my estimated range for…

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Sharplink, a major public company with significant Ether holdings, has hired a veteran BlackRock executive as the corporate Ether treasury race heats up. Former BlackRock senior executive Joseph Chalom has joined Sharplink as its new co-CEO, effective July 24, the company announced on Friday. In his new role at Sharplink, Chalom will be responsible for shaping and executing SharpLink’s global strategy in public markets and Ethereum-based digital infrastructure, his LinkedIn page reads. Chalom’s arrival at Sharplink comes amid BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) becoming the third fastest exchange-traded fund (ETF) in history to break $10 billion in assets. BlackRock is…

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Tokenized real-world asset (RWA) growth on Solana is outpacing growth on Ethereum this year, with the Solana RWA value increasing by more than 200% year-to-date, per RWAxyz data. RWAs are one of this market cycle’s breakout sectors, with the total value of on-chain RWAs surging by 196% since January 2024, from $8.6 billion to $25.5 billion today. In terms of distribution by network, Ethereum commands a lion’s share of the market, with over $7.7 billion of the $13.5 billion in tokenized RWAs that exist on public networks. At $553.8 million, the value of Solana RWAs is much smaller than total…

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Hong Kong will start enforcing its Stablecoin Ordinance on Aug. 1, making it illegal to offer or promote unlicensed fiat-referenced stablecoins (FRS) to retail investors. The new law introduces criminal penalties of up to a level five fine of 50,000 Hong Kong dollars (about $6,300) and a maximum sentence of six months imprisonment. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the special administrative region’s central bank, issued a public warning on Wednesday, urging investors to steer clear of unlicensed offerings to avoid inadvertently breaking the law. HKMA Chief Executive Eddie Yue said in the warning that the upcoming regulation aims to…

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Inferium has teamed up with Terminus, one of the world’s first payment associations that facilitates connections between cryptocurrencies and real-world transactions. Inferium is a premier AI analytics infrastructure for verifiable agents and inference. We’re excited to partner with @terminus_pos, a pioneering Payment Association bridging crypto & real-world transactions.Through this partnership, Inferium’s agent infrastructure support AI-powered interactions within the payment layer, bringing on-chain transparency,… pic.twitter.com/SxRcXyVIfG — Inferium (@InferiumAI) July 25, 2025 Terminus will be giving new paying options and Inferium will be giving its AI technology so that the entire process will be transparent, reliable and frictionless. AI Payment Layers With…

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