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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.

Dubai has increased the number of investors into its real estate sector through its new tokenization initiative. According to Dr. Mahmoud AlBurai, Senior Director of Real Estate Policies and Innovation at Dubai Land Department, 68% of the 1,025 investors who participated in funding the five tokenized properties were first-time real estate buyers. This number reflects how tokenization of real estate assets can bring in new investors by democratizing the process and making it simpler, and more cost-effective to participate. Five Dubai tokenized properties sold fast AlBurai noted on LinkedIn discussing the recent funding of two new tokenized properties, “I am…

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Mind AI has announced a strategic collaboration with Omnia Protocol. Mind AI is a decentralized analytics platform powered by innovative AI agents, specialized to enable investors to make smart decisions. On the other hand, Omnia Protocol is a decentralized platform designed to provide secure, private, and stable access to different blockchain networks. By integrating Mind AI’s innovative AI capabilities with Omnia Protocol’s decentralized tech architecture, this alliance of the two firms seeks to advance the reliability of Web3. Mind AI 🤝 Omnia ProtocolWe’re joining forces with @omnia_protocol, the DePIN infrastructure for AI Agents and RPC Nodes.This partnership strengthens our commitment…

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After an early-week bounce toward $118,000, Bitcoin price is back under pressure as sellers reclaim control near the upper bounds of a multi-week range. Bitcoin price today is trading around $116,900, down by 0.5% on the day, struggling to hold higher within a visible descending channel on intraday charts. Traders are watching for signs of volatility expansion as price coils just above key demand. What’s Happening With Bitcoin’s Price? BTC price dynamics (Source: TradingView) BTC price continues to respect the bounds of a descending parallel channel visible on the 2-hour chart, with clear lower highs and lower lows since the…

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Ethereum has reached a TVL (Total Value Locked) of 84.053 billion dollars as of June 23, 2024, marking a jump of 17.05% in just one week and confirming itself as the undisputed leader of DeFi. What is TVL and why does Ethereum dominate DeFi? Why is the total DeFi TVL a historical market signal? The future of DeFi: evolution or new race? What is TVL and why does Ethereum dominate DeFi? The TVL, Total Value Locked, is the key indicator of the health of decentralized finance. It indicates the total capital locked in DeFi protocols on a blockchain.With Ethereum breaking…

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Ether’s recent price action may be fueled by more than just sentiment. According to Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matthew Hougan, the world’s second-largest crypto asset is undergoing what he calls a “demand shock,” driven by surging inflows into exchange-traded products and new corporate treasury strategies. In a thread posted Tuesday on X, Hougan broke down why he believes ether’s rally is only getting started. Since mid-May, he estimates that spot ETH exchange-traded products (ETPs) and corporate treasuries have acquired a combined 2.83 million ether — roughly $10 billion at current prices. That’s 32 times greater than the amount…

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Giants Protocol is gearing up to release its native token, G, on July 18 at 13:00 PM UTC. The token will be available for trading on Binance Alpha and Raydium. In a recent post, the DeFAI protocol dropped the news that its native altcoin G will go live on July 18 at 13:00 PM UTC. The token is claimed to have web3 and AI-powered functions as well as utilities in tokenized real-world assets. It will be available for trading on Binance Alpha and Raydium (RAY). “Not every bet changes your life… But some do and they change your entire bloodline.…

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Metamask supports the Solana blockchain natively and now allows users to purchase SOL directly within its wallet using Transak’s payment infrastructure. Direct SOL Purchases Go Live in Metamask Wallet Through Transak The integration with Transak, effective July 22, follows Metamask‘s first native support for a blockchain operating outside the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Users can buy solana ( SOL) using local fiat currency through credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and bank transfers facilitated by Transak. “This is a significant milestone for Metamask,” Lorenzo Santos, senior product manager at Metamask, remarked. He noted Solana’s prominence in Web3 and stated the…

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Aave’s USDT lending market experienced a sudden spike in interest rates, driven by activity from a small group of closely connected wallets, raising concerns about liquidity concentration and the fragility of decentralized finance (DeFi) systems. USDT Borrowing Rate on Aave On July 16 and 17, Aave’s USDT supply APY surged from typical low single digits to nearly double digits, with borrow rates briefly topping 11%, a level last seen since January 2025. Aave’s interest rates adjust automatically based on a lending pool’s utilization rate: when large wallets withdrew hundreds of millions of USDT, the pool’s utilization rate surged above 90%,…

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Ethereum price is trading near $3,705 on July 23, stabilizing after its powerful rally from sub-$2,200 levels earlier this month. The current structure shows ETH price consolidating below a key descending trendline near $3,780–$3,820. This setup suggests that Ethereum is nearing a volatility inflection point, with directional momentum likely to return soon. What’s Happening With Ethereum’s Price? ETH price dynamics (Source: TradingView) Ethereum has formed a high-compression symmetrical triangle on the 4-hour chart, with higher lows gradually pressing against a fixed horizontal resistance. Price action is currently wedged between $3,665 and $3,790, with buyers defending the rising trendline since July…

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The VeBetter platform of VeChain reported more than 20 million real-life activities through fitness, sustainability, and lifestyle applications. Apps like Mugshot and BYB reward daily users with reusable mugs or physical activity verified on-chain using smart devices. VeChain’s VeBetter platform has registered more than 20 million real-life engagements, marking a significant shift in blockchain applications beyond speculative markets. VeBetter enables developers and brands to introduce apps that reward specific behaviors, including reusing mugs, exercising, or purchasing healthy groceries. “Crypto never needed a “killer app.” It needed useful ones. Ones that make life a little better, a little healthier, a little…

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