Author: NBTC

The world of cryptocurrency trading is often described as a wild ocean, with massive movements driven by powerful entities. Recently, the crypto community has been abuzz with news of a colossal shift by a prominent Hyperliquid whale, known as “AguilaTrades.” This isn’t just another trade; it’s a strategic maneuver involving a staggering $475 million Bitcoin position, moving from a bearish short stance to a bullish long, and it’s sending ripples across the entire market. This single event offers a fascinating glimpse into the high-stakes world of institutional-level crypto trading and the profound impact a single entity can have on market…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Everybody knows blockchain bridges are broken. They’re widely recognized as one of the major risks of dealing in DeFi, exemplified by the Qubit, Ronin, and Wormhole exploits that stole hundreds of millions of dollars of investors’ money. Summary Blockchain bridges are inherently insecure, riddled with vulnerabilities that have led to massive exploits, exposing critical flaws in cross-chain infrastructure. Despite the risks, bridges remain central to web3 due to the fragmented nature of blockchain ecosystems and the growing…

Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company has agreed to merge with Cantor Equity Partners I (CEPO) in a SPAC transaction that will take the Bitcoin-focused treasury vehicle public on Nasdaq under the ticker BSTR once the deal is closed. The parties signed the Business Combination Agreement dated July 16 and released the announcement today. BSTR plans to launch with 30,021 Bitcoin (BTC) and up to $1.5 billion in fiat PIPE financing, with the CEPO trust contributing up to roughly $200 million, subject to redemptions. The financing stack includes $400 million of common equity committed at $10 per share, up to $750 million…

Ripple’s chief technology officer David Schwartz confessed that he once faked fan questions for Black Sabbath and filtered the responses of recently deceased rock legend Ozzy Osbourne during what was meant to be an authentic Q&A with fans — an experience he now regrets. “I cheated,” Swartz said in an X post on Thursday. “To me personally, it was a failure, but to everyone else it was a success,” recalling his time at WebMaster when, as an employee, he was assigned to type out responses to fan questions for Osbourne — who passed away on Tuesday at the age of…

In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency and blockchain, strategic leadership is paramount. Major appointments can signal a pivotal shift, propelling organizations toward new heights of adoption and innovation. That’s precisely the sentiment surrounding the recent announcements from the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the growth and development of the Stellar network. The foundation has just made two groundbreaking hires that are set to redefine its strategic direction and accelerate its mission. A New Era for the Stellar Development Foundation: What These Hires Mean The Stellar Development Foundation stands at a critical juncture in its journey.…

Maestro, a Bitcoin DeFi infrastructure company, is building a native indexer for Ordinals and Runes on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP). The project is supported by a grant from the DFINITY Foundation and will run as a canister within ICP’s blockchain network. The indexer will provide real-time Bitcoin asset data to support applications built on ICP. ICP has become a leading platform for Bitcoin smart contracts through its Chain Fusion technology, which allows direct interaction with Bitcoin without intermediaries. The new indexer from Maestro will improve support for Ordinals and Runes applications on ICP by offering fast and reliable data…

The latest report issued by the IMF on the compliance of El Salvador’s actions with the guidelines established in the $1.4 billion credit facility deal approved in February revealed that Chivo Wallet led the nation to miss the bitcoin non-accumulation quotas. Bitcoin Non-Accumulation Compliance Goals Missed: IMF Fingers Chivo Wallet El Salvador is facing one of the first issues regarding compliance with the voluntary non-accumulation bitcoin agreement that enabled a $1.4 billion credit facility deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The latest IMF review on El Salvador’s performance regarding the measures recommended states that the Chivo Wallet, the official…

Following Bitcoin and Ethereum, a number of altcoin ETFs are expected to be approved in the US, including the XRP and Solana ETFs. However, the SEC has so far not issued a positive decision and has postponed its decisions. These postponements have caused disappointment in the market, with SEC member Caroline A. Crenshaw speaking out against the postponement of XRP and altcoin ETFs. While many investors have expressed frustration at the SEC’s repeated delays of spot ETFs for altcoins like XRP, the SEC member stated that the delay shouldn’t be interpreted too much. In a recent interview, Caroline Crenshaw explained…

NOTAI, the AI-powered platform that connects Web2 and Web3, has partnered with Zoro Technology. Zoro is on the BNB Chain protocol to tokenize AI services. NOTAI and Zoro Technology will release new tools that facilitate the development of decentralized AI applications, enable earning money, and support developer and community ecosystems. NOTAI x Zoro PartnershipExcited to team up with @zorotechnology — pioneers in monetizing digital & physical AI via blockchain. From real-time model deployment to on-chain revenue, this collab brings powerful tools to devs & communities.#NOTAI #ZORO pic.twitter.com/tEPUthk2j2 — NOTAI (@theNOTAI) July 24, 2025 On-chain Revenue The Zoro tokenization model transforms…

Bitcoin has reclaimed the $120,000 mark following a brief pullback earlier this week as renewed institutional flows continued to be buoyed by clearer U.S. crypto policy.  Its return comes after profit-taking briefly capped the alpha asset’s momentum, stalling a seven-day rally that had pushed it to new highs. Last week’s rally found a local bottom near $114,000, QCP Capital said in its Thursday Asia Colour note, adding that Bitcoin has since hovered in a tight range as traders assess whether that would hold or give way to a deeper retracement. U.S. equities, which have been closely tracking Bitcoin’s rise this…