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.

On August 19, 2025, BNB Chain has revealed integration with Tychi Wallet, a multi-chain crypto wallet that is aimed at streamlining the payment of gas fees. This addition will enable the users to migrate to having a single balance of their BNB on opBNB that can be used to pay the gas fees on as many chains as necessary. The integration eliminates the numerous steps required to use disparate native tokens to make transactions, creating less friction, reducing operational costs and less complexity in the use of the blockchain ecosystem by individuals. Global Gas Protocol and Multi-Chain Web Performance The…

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Meta is breaking up its AI Superintelligence Labs into four divisions focused on research, infrastructure, and product development, part of a broader effort to accelerate progress toward so-called superintelligence. Meta’s chief AI officer, Alexandr Wang, said in the memo that the Superintelligence Labs will be divided into smaller units focused on AI research, infrastructure, hardware, product integration, and the company’s long-term superintelligence goals. “Superintelligence is coming, and in order to take it seriously, we need to organize around the key areas that will be critical to reach it,” Wang wrote, according to an article on Bloomberg, which first reported the…

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Bitlayer, a bitcoin DeFi infrastructure project, has partnered with Kamino Finance and Orca to bring its bitcoin-backed token, YBTC, to the Solana ecosystem.This integration is intended to combine Bitlayer’s security with Solana’s speed and scalability, aligning with Bitlayer’s goal of expanding the Bitcoin DeFi sector. It will provide bitcoin holders with native BTC exposure and yield opportunities, said Charlie Hu, co-founder of Bitlayer. “By combining Bitlayer’s security roots with Solana’s performance frontier through YBTC, we’re delivering what BTC holders demand: native Bitcoin exposure with yield opportunities. Kamino and Orca provide the essential liquidity rails to make this vision operational at…

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After a long rally that took the Ethereum price from below $3,800 earlier this month to new multi-year highs, it is now holding steady above $4,750. The price is currently moving up in a well-defined channel, and during the day, it stays above both the VWAP and short-term EMA clusters. Bulls are now looking at the $4,870 resistance level, which is a key liquidity zone from past highs. What’s Happening With Ethereum’s Price? ETH price dynamics (Source: TradingView) On the 30-minute chart, ETH is following an upward-sloping channel. The lower bound is acting as dynamic support near $4,723, and the…

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Robinhood has rolled out its AI-driven Digests feature in the UK, marking the company’s latest attempt to merge fintech, artificial intelligence (AI), and investing. The launch comes at a critical time for Robinhood, amidst surging crypto volumes, intensifying competition from on-chain platforms, and heightened regulatory pressure from traditional finance (TradFi). Robinhood’s AI Market Insights Hit the UK — Is Crypto Next? Digests, powered by Robinhood Cortex, aims to give investors plain-English explanations for why a stock is moving. The tool synthesizes breaking news, analyst reports, technical signals, and Robinhood’s proprietary data to generate concise insights directly within the app. For…

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Para announced the launch of its new Stablecoin Infra Stack under the intense emphasis on the use of fintech. It provides compliance ready functionality and integrations across Ethereum, Solana and 100+ chains. White-label wallet infrastructure of Para enables fintechs to introduce user-friendly applications quickly. Aave Powers LiquidityLayer The Liquidity Layer provides access to 24/7 programmable stablecoin cash flows. Engineers have the opportunity to integrate Aave lending and borrowing streams, into the fintech applications. Such integration makes possible management tools such as competition automated vaults and treasury automation. The Aave DAO governs GHO, which guarantees transparency and community con trol. Stablecoin…

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Velo, a popular DeFi entity, has officially integrated with OKX Wallet, a leading non-custodial crypto wallet provider. The main purpose of the collaboration is to permit users to seamlessly access VeloFinance DEX via the BNB Chain, stressing the efficiency, ease of connectivity, as well as security. As Velo revealed in its official social media announcement, the move aims to enhance consumer experience while broadening the worldwide presence of the platform. Hence, the integration signifies a key milestone in increasing the adoption and accessibility to facilitate DeFi enthusiasts. Velo is pleased to announce a strategic integration with OKX @wallet , one…

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Ethereum is trading above $4,700, just 4% shy of its all-time high, as Bybit releases a report outlining its evolution and roadmap to 2035. The analysis predicts massive scaling, institutional adoption, and ETH’s rise as a benchmark yield asset. Ethereum’s Next Decade of Scaling and Institutional Adoption Projected by New Bybit Report Ethereum is closing in on record territory as institutional demand continues to accelerate. The rally coincides with the release of Bybit’s latest Crypto Insights Report, Ethereum at 10: A Decade of Disruption and the Road Ahead, which examines the network’s evolution and its vision through 2035. The report…

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Crypto quant firm Algoz has reached $100 million in assets under management from 50 professional clients. Summary Quant firm Algoz reached $100 million in assets under management in H1 The firm currently serves 50 professional clients with specialized accounts Algoz offers custodial solutions and an off-exchange settlement system Crypto is showing growing signs of institutional adoption. On Friday, August 8, crypto quant firm Algoz reported surpassing $100 million in assets under management in the first half of 2025. These funds are distributed across 50 self-managed accounts for professional clients. According to the firm, its order management and risk management expertise,…

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Ethereum role-playing game Pirate Nation is shutting down its “fully on-chain” operations, with the “best parts of the game” being broken down into smaller chunks to be played on an arcade app on the Abstract network instead. In a statement on X, Pirate Nation developer Proof of Play cited a lack of players as the primary reason for closing down the game. The studio explained that it simply wasn’t financially viable to continue to invest in and operate the game without significant interest.  “Shutting down Pirate Nation was one of the most difficult decisions I’ve ever been part of,” Adam…

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