Author: NBTC

Tensions in the Middle East are rising rapidly. The Iranian Parliament has approved a bill to close the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The decision will need approval from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council to be fully implemented. A member of the National Security Committee of the Iranian Parliament said the Revolutionary Guards are ready to close the strait if necessary. On the other hand, there have been notable statements and moves from the US and Israel. Israeli President Isaac Herzog stated on CNN’s State of the Union program that Iran’s nuclear program had not been completely eliminated, but had…

For years, Litecoin’s narrative as the digital silver to Bitcoin’s gold has appeared to be on the wane, with its price down some 76% from its all-time high set more than four years ago. But that doesn’t mean Litecoin has been forgotten. On the occasion of the Litecoin Summit, BitcoinOS has revealed that it’s pioneering a trustless ZK rollup for Litecoin. “Litecoin is one of the biggest chains out there with a massive audience,” Edan Yago, co-founder and core contributor to BitcoinOS, told Decrypt. “I think we’re about to see a renaissance.” Their latest work with Litecoin, through LitVM, a…

Craig Wright still hasn’t paid a $143 million judgment almost two years after it was ordered, and lawyers tasked with getting it back have made no attempt to “enforce sanctions,” according to the brother of Wright’s late friend and associate Dave Kleiman. In a court filing submitted last month, Ira Kleiman claimed that a “stay” issued by W&K Info Defence Research attorneys on June 5, 2024, which paused the deadline for Wright to pay back the fee, is being used to delay the retrieval of millions of dollars in funds. The stay would be lifted if Wright found new counsel…

A report by CoinGecko compared major exchanges on the liquidity they offer to traders across several major crypto assets. Binance continues to dominate among crypto exchanges, especially when it comes to Bitcoin (BTC) trading. However, a report by CoinGecko, published on June 25, suggests that smaller exchanges can compete with Binance in the altcoin market. Specifically, Bitget (BGB) exchange leads in the key mid-spread band for altcoins, which is where most real trading occurs. CoinGecko’s report shows that Binance remains unchallenged in terms of Bitcoin liquidity. Binance controlled around 32% of all Bitcoin liquidity on exchanges, with deeper liquidity across…

GG3 is gearing up to launch its Intelligent Engagement Layer on Decubate, the first swarm-driven artificial intelligence infrastructure to support the Web3 community. The new system will automate the essential features of digital community management including real-time content development, moderation, and user interactions. 🚨 GG3 is soon launching on @Decubate, marking the beginning of its Intelligent Engagement Layer: an ambitious AI infrastructure built for Web3 communities.This is a swarm-based AI system designed to automate how digital communities operate. In simple terms, it enables… pic.twitter.com/sSKNI01AxW — Decubate (@decubate) June 26, 2025 Its infrastructure is constructed using autonomous AI Agents trained on…

U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell multiple times over the past few months for not cutting interest rates. BTC Treads Water as Trump Demands Rate Cut The U.S. Federal Reserve maintained its target range for the federal funds rate between 4.25% and 4.5% last month, explaining that “inflation remains somewhat elevated” in its official statement. And now, with the central bank’s June 17-18 meeting fast approaching, President Donald Trump isn’t mincing his words. “ADP NUMBER OUT!!! ‘Too Late’ Powell must now LOWER THE RATE,” the president posted on Truth Social. “He is unbelievable!!! Europe has…

Iran’s politicians leaned in favor of blocking the strategically important Strait of Hormuz on Sunday in response to the US military strikes on the Iranian nuclear facilities, according to Saeed Azimi, Tehran correspondent for France 24. “The MPs have unanimously reached this conclusion merely in a consultation capacity. The decision lies with the Supreme National Security Council,” Azimi said on X, responding to several media reports, including Al Arabia, that the Parliament has approved the closure. The Strait, a key global oil shipping route, accounts for one-fifth of the world’s oil trade. Thus, the closure of the route is likely…

BERA.TV launches as an AI-driven streaming platform with its first live show, fully scripted by machine intelligence. Tied to Berachain, BERA.TV expands blockchain use into immersive digital entertainment with real-time interactivity. BERA.TV is now officially open to the public and has immediately attracted attention. Not because of its eccentric appearance or its jargon that sounds like a quote from a science fiction film, but because of one bold claim: this is the home of the first interdimensional television show created by artificial intelligence (AI). If previously the entertainment world had only played around with AI as a production tool, BERA.TV…

The Senate Banking Committee released a seven-point framework for digital asset market structure and heard testimony urging Congress to translate those principles into statute without delay on June 23. Committee Chair Tim Scott and Senators Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and Bill Hagerty set out a plan that draws a statutory line between digital asset securities and commodities. However, there is no draft of a bill as of press time. Furthermore, the plan allocates jurisdiction to existing regulators instead of creating a single crypto agency while updating registration paths so compliant issuers can raise capital under an exemption tailored to distributed-ledger…

Broken Bound, an onchain RPG for dark fantasy, is excited to announce its groundbreaking collaboration with Adventure Layer. This partnership aims to redefine the landscape of decentralized gaming. Through this strategic collaboration, Broken Bound’s immersive and dark-fantasy universe comes close to Adventure Layer’s powerful and AI-native infrastructure, AGLD DAO. This advanced step strives to set the stage for a new era of storytelling powered by community. 🧵 Broken Bound × Adventure LayerUniting to Pioneer AI-Native Onchain GameplayWe’re thrilled to announce a community-powered partnership between Broken Bound and @AdventureLayer, builders of Adventure Layer, the first gaming L2 on @Berachain! 🌋🎮🚀 Why…