Author: NBTC
Story, the IP blockchain platform, and OKX Ventures have unveiled a $10 million fund aimed at fostering the growth of startups at the intersection of intellectual property (IP) and artificial intelligence (AI). This initiative is designed to provide early-stage projects with essential capital, distribution channels, and technical expertise._As AI continues to evolve, the need to protect intellectual property has never been more pressing. Current AI models often utilize a wide array of creative works, from fan fiction to chart-topping albums, without proper acknowledgment or consent, leaving creators vulnerable. At the same time, generative AI companies face challenges in sourcing specialized…
The SHIB community relentlessly continues to diminish the circulating Shiba Inu supply. Over the past week, the amount of scorched meme coins has surpassed one hundred million SHIB, according to the Shibburn tracking platform. Meanwhile, the mysterious SHIB lead Shytoshi Kusama is back on the X platform with a major SHIB AI update after a more than two-week silence. 143,545,520 SHIB made nonreturnable A recent tweet published by the above-mentioned data tracker, over the past week, the SHIB army has managed to dispose of an astounding meme coin chunk — 143,545,520 SHIB in total. Thus, the weekly burn rate is…
HTX, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a partnership with BitGo Singapore to offer off-exchange settlement through the Go Network. The integration allows HTX clients to trade without transferring assets onto the exchange. Instead, assets remain in custody with BitGo Singapore. The move comes as HTX expands its services for institutional users. In the first half of 2024, HTX Ventures made 23 investments. These included projects in DeFi, infrastructure, Bitcoin, AI, and newer areas such as DePIN and SocialFi. The Go Network is designed to reduce counterparty and operational risks. Assets are held in cold storage and remain under the…
Earned Network partners with Optimism to deliver automated smart yield strategies across interconnected OP Stack networks. Interchain yield access becomes seamless as Superchain supports tokens like ASTR across Optimism-based chains. Earned Network has partnered with Optimism to bring a smarter and simpler automated yield system to the Superchain environment. This collaboration is not just about putting assets and waiting for results. There is technology that allows users to maximize the potential of their assets—without having to go back and forth between applications or change networks. The solution that Earned brings through their automation platform, called Earned Automation, is designed to…
The debate over the U.S. budget deficit surpassing $2.5 trillion is not dying down. For the third consecutive day, the issue has dominated markets, media and social channels. The administration’s so-called “big beautiful bill” is under fire not only from politicians but also from figures like Elon Musk and MrBeast. At the core of the criticism is the historic deficit and its implications for the dollar and, more importantly, Bitcoin. This week, billionaire investor Mike Novogratz became one of the loudest voices in the room. Pointing to the current $36 trillion national debt, he warned that the total could easily…
BlackRock (NYSE: BLK), the world’s largest asset manager, has sold a significant amount of Ethereum (ETH), marking a notable change from its recent pattern of steady buying. Specifically, on June 20, BlackRock’s spot Ethereum ETF (ETHA) saw an outflow of $19.7 million, the first after 30 days of continuous inflows. This was also the biggest single-day outflow among all Ethereum ETFs, leading to a net market outflow of $11.3 million. Grayscale helped to balance this with an inflow of $6.6 million. Looking ahead, crypto trading analyst RLinda pointed out in a June 21 post on X that Ethereum closed Friday’s…
TL;DR A recent CoinShares survey reveals that 82% of wealthy investors are more inclined to work with advisors who offer crypto investment support, yet nearly a third are concerned about advisors’ limited experience and risk awareness. Investor interest in digital assets remains strong, with 89% planning to increase crypto exposure in 2025. Regulated products like ETFs are now more popular than centralized exchanges for entering the crypto space safely and strategically. The latest investor sentiment report from CoinShares highlights a pressing challenge for traditional financial advisors: keeping pace with client demand for crypto expertise. Among the 500 surveyed investors—ranging from…
SparkChain AI is likely set to hold its TGE this month, with Spark Points determining airdrop allocations. On May 30, SparkChain AI, a DePin project that lets users share their unused internet bandwidth for rewards, teased a major upcoming event. Although they didn’t disclose the specifics, several indicators suggest that the event is likely the TGE for the SPARK token. First, the project’s official roadmap clearly states that the TGE is scheduled for Q2 this year, which concludes at the end of June. Second, Epoch 3 ends tomorrow, signaling a potential cutoff point for activity-based rewards and possibly marking the…
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that it will list Newton Protocol (NEWT) on June 24, 2025 at 17:00 (UTC+3). NEWT to be Listed on Five Different Trading Pairs Trading will be launched for NEWT on USDT, USDC, BNB, FDUSD and TRY trading pairs. All trading pairs will carry the “Seed Tag” label according to Binance’s risk assessment system. Newton Protocol has been selected as the 24th project in Binance’s HODLer Airdrop program. NEWT will also be listed on Binance Alpha as of June 24, but will not be viewable on Alpha once spot trading begins. According to Binance’s statement, users…
Cartesi, a modular blockchain protocol pioneering application-specific rollups, has just introduced an upgraded version of its Honeypot dApp, elevating standards for rollup security. With a new milestone accomplished, the protocol is likely to be listed on L2Beat among Stage 2 rollups. Cartesi L2 activates crucial update for security According to the official statement by the project, Cartesi, a new-generation rollup network on EVM, has shipped a massive upgrade to its Honeypot dApp. Largely, it contributes to the security of Cartesi’s smart contracts and its overall tech architecture. Meet the Cartesi PRT Honeypot 🍯🐝🐧Our first rollup application equipped with the PRT…