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.

Today, on July 26, 2025, the Bitcoin (BTC) network registered its another difficulty adjustment. While the procedure itself is a by-weekly routine — and the adjustment rate itself is mediocre today — this time the oldest blockchain smashed through three records simultaneously. Bitcoin (BTC) hashrate hits historical milestone: 1 Zettahash per second Bitcoin (BTC), the biggest cryptocurrency by market cap, witnessed a regular mining difficulty adjustment today. As per Clover (formerly BTC.com), on the block 907,200, Bitcoin’s (BTC) difficulty was raised by 1.07% to 127.62 T. While this is the smallest surge in more than half a year, it unlocked…

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Michael Saylor, a Bitcoin permabull and the executive chairman of the Bitcoin-focused company Strategy, has taken to his account on the social media network X (formerly known as Twitter) to reveal a big “Bitcoin secret.” He also shared an infographic showing the staggering success of his company’s stock, MSTR, over other major market indexes and assets. Currently, Strategy remains a Bitcoin treasury company with the largest BTC holdings. “Better than Bitcoin” Saylor’s infographic shows that over the past five years, MSTR has demonstrated an astounding 3,558% surge, outperforming other major indexes and assets on financial markets. Second after MSTR comes…

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Reports confusing the difference between seized and forfeited assets have led pro-crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis to panic that the US has committed a “total strategic blunder” by selling off 179,000 bitcoin (BTC). Numerous Bitcoiners and crypto news outlets reported that the US sold 85% of its BTC holdings ($21 billion) after a freedom of information request revealed that the US Marshals Service only holds 28,988 in forfeited BTC. They believed that the US held almost 200,000 BTC (worth $23 billion) based on data from crypto trackers such as Arkham and Bitcoin Treasuries, and that it must have sold off most…

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Valor Quest, an MMORPG game, has announced a strategic collaboration with Cwallet, a virtual currency wallet. This alliance marks a further move by Valor Quest to advance the decentralized gaming experience. This partnership seeks to provide Valor Quest gamers with a smooth approach to managing their in-game tokens using Cwallet’s DeFi network. 🚀 Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with @CwalletOfficial ! 🔗With Cwallet’s all-in-one crypto platform, you can now enjoy a seamless experience in managing your digital assets, from secure wallet services to effortless transactions across 60+… pic.twitter.com/yZlCieYNC4 — Valor Quest (@valorquestgame) July 25, 2025 Valor Quest…

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Cryptocurrency analyst Ilya Sleptsov made noteworthy assessments ahead of the upcoming TRUMP memecoin unlock. According to Sleptsov, a total of $830 million in tokens will be released at the launch on July 17. Additionally, a daily linear distribution of $6.4 million will begin on the same day. The analyst noted that prior to this development, 18 days ago, the Trump team withdrew $20 million worth of TRUMP from the Meteora platform and sold it on exchanges, a development that wasn’t unprecedented. Sleptsov also noted that crypto billionaire Justin Sun had promised to buy $100 million worth of TRUMP and had…

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Much of Bitcoin’s recent rally has been fueled by institutional demand, but new data shows retail investors are finally stepping back in after a long lull. According to a July 17 Glassnode report, the supply held by first-time Bitcoin (BTC) buyers has jumped by 2.86% over the past two weeks, going from 4.77 million BTC to 4.91 million. This marks about 140,000 BTC added by new holders, a strong sign that fresh capital is flowing into the market. Over the past two weeks, the supply held by first-time $BTC buyers rose by +2.86%, climbing from 4.77M to 4.91M #BTC. Fresh…

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Are you tired of invisible forces silently siphoning profits from your decentralized trades? In the fast-paced world of DeFi, a hidden phenomenon known as Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) has long led to less favorable execution prices and unexpected losses for traders. But what if there was a solution, a new frontier where fairness takes precedence? The Uniswap Foundation, a leading force in decentralized finance, has just unveiled Angstrom, a groundbreaking decentralized exchange (DEX) designed with robust MEV protection features. This isn’t just another DEX; it’s a significant stride towards creating a more equitable and transparent trading environment for everyone. Understanding…

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XRP surged over 6% today after the US House of Representatives voted to advance the GENIUS Act stablecoin bill and CLARITY Act. The rally pushed XRP within 9% of its all-time high, as the altcoin continues its strongest moves in months. Ripple’s ecosystem stands to benefit directly from the bill’s passage. The company has positioned its RLUSD stablecoin to comply with the GENIUS Act’s proposed rules. GENIUS Act Aligns With Ripple’s RLUSD Roadmap The GENIUS Act creates a federal framework for stablecoins. It requires full reserve backing, regular audits, and issuer licensing through US regulators. Ripple has already taken steps…

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Bitcoin hit a new all-time high at $123,218, on Monday, July 14. The largest cryptocurrency wiped out its gains and hovers above the $118,000 level at the time of writing. Bitcoin’s recent activity has motivated BTC holders from the Satoshi era to move their BTC to OTC desks and likely take profits. Bitcoin (BTC) could rally towards its target above $150K if BTC continues to extend its gains and upward momentum is sustained. Table of Contents Bitcoin hits new all-time high BTC eyes rally to $150K Trump’s crypto week On-chain analysis Expert commentary Bitcoin hits new all-time high Bitcoin hit…

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Hemi Network, a Layer-2 scaling solution for Bitcoin, announced a strategic partnership with SQD AI, an AI agent, to enhance the capability of Bitcoin applications in the DeFi landscape. SQD AI is an open data network of AI agents, providing Web3 applications with efficient access to secure, reliable, and streamlined data. This collaboration involves Hemi integrating SQD AI capabilities into its innovative Layer-2 protocol. The alliance marks a substantial milestone in Hemi’s commitment to enhancing Bitcoin’s trading applications in the DeFi landscape. Hemi is integrating with @helloSQD to bring decentralized, high-speed data access to Bitcoin-enabled DeFi. With support for 200+…

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