Author: NBTC
Blockchain technology is powerful but has a fundamental limitation: it cannot access real-world data on its own. Smart contracts, essential to many blockchains and decentralized finance applications, rely on external data to function. This is where “oracle networks” like Chainlink come in. Oracles enable smart contracts to securely pull data from a wide range of information sources, instead of relying on a single provider. Over 14 blockchain ecosystems are compatible with Chainlink, including Ethereum, Avalanche, Polygon, and BNB Chain. Through these integrations, over 1,600 projects are using Chainlink’s technology as of 2025. Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov has been outspoken about…
Iris Ramaya Au, the ex-girlfriend of crypto entrepreneur Adam Iza, who went by the alias “The Godfather,” has agreed to plead guilty to federal tax charges. In a plea filed Tuesday, Au, 35, admitted to failing to report over $2.6 million in “ill-gotten gains” derived from her ex-boyfriend’s sprawling criminal operations. Au now faces up to three years in federal prison for her role in facilitating Iza’s fraudulent activities, as per the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Central District of California’s statement. From 2020 to 2023, Au used shell companies and illicitly obtained funds to finance a lavish lifestyle alongside Iza,…
Crypto traders are buying bitcoin (BTC) on Kraken, one of the 10 biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, as the price slides to a three-month low, Alexia Theodorou, head of derivatives told CoinDesk. BTC dropped under $88,000 shortly before publication as Nasdaq futures pointed to continued risk aversion on Wall Street and the yen, a haven during times of turmoil, held strong against the U.S. dollar and growth-sensitive commodity currencies like the Australian dollar. The BTC decline follows a $1 billion increase in open futures position on Binance late Monday, most likely due to traders taking shorts in anticipation of a deeper price…
President Donald Trump is set to announce a significant shift in crypto policy, including plans for a crypto strategic reserve, at Friday’s White House crypto summit, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick reportedly said. While bitcoin (BTC) is expected to receive special status, Lutnick mentioned that other coins will also be positively regarded. However, the market appears to be pricing in minimal expectations for altcoins, as evidenced by the lackluster price movements of XRP, SOL, and ADA—the coins Trump identified on Sunday as part of the reserve. BTC has bounced to $91,000 to trade 4.5% short of Sunday’s high of…
Cryptocurrency analysis company Santiment shared the current status of the list of altcoins that crypto developers focus on the most in its latest assessment. The altcoin world continues to be very active and there have been many important developments in the last month. With Donald Trump taking office as the President of the United States, the SEC administration, which has become a cryptocurrency ally, has faced many altcoin spot ETF applications. Along with the developments, there have been significant changes in the rankings of the altcoins that developers focus on. Santiment created the list by examining the code changes on…
A market pundit has proposed a new theory for why the new SEC leadership has not yet dismissed the Ripple lawsuit despite it being the oldest crypto case on their desk. Notably, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) sustenance of the Ripple lawsuit has left many confused, especially as the new pro-crypto leadership terminates legal actions against other prominent firms. As a result, several theories on the possible reason behind this decision have surfaced. In the most recent instance, market commentator Vincent Van Code shared an idea surrounding the injunction barring certain sales of XRP tokens by Ripple. Ripple…
Nyan Heroes, the cat-themed hero shooter game built on Solana, announced its largest token airdrop to date on Thursday, with 6.7 million NYAN tokens (nearly $200,000) to be distributed during its upcoming Playtest 4 event. The airdrop, running from March 26 to April 13, represents a 34% increase from the previous distribution, and allocates 250,000 tokens to the top-ranked player. The reward structure, designed by former EVE Online economy director Asimakis Reppas, features three tiers: Challenger, Leaderboard, and Genesis NFT. Players can earn points by completing in-game missions and challenges, with additional opportunities through web missions like connecting accounts and…
Mantra (OM) was the key driver of the recent RWA token expansion trend. Despite the slow movements of other altcoins, OM is on fire, becoming one of the biggest gainers among altcoins. Mantra (OM) is the biggest gainer of the RWA sector, as well as one of the top performers of the 2025 bull cycle. OM is rallying, despite the corrections of other blue-chip assets. The RWA narrative partially explains the attention for OM, but the token has achieved cult status, behaving more like a meme token. OM rallied in 2025, after practically missing the 2021 bull cycle with extremely…
Russia’s Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank are reportedly working on a controlled crypto trading framework for select high-net-worth investors. On March 5, local media outlet Interfax reported that officials were exploring an experimental project allowing specific entities to engage in digital asset trading under a structured legal environment. Aleksey Yakovlev, head of the Ministry of Finance’s financial policy department, stated that the initiative targets “super-qualified” investors. This category includes corporations and individuals with assets exceeding 24 million rubles ($250,000). Although the plan is still in development, authorities aim to introduce regulations that ensure secure crypto trading within the…
Bitcoin (BTC) has broken out of its recent trading range, dropping below $90,000 for the first time in a month, according to a market update from QCP Capital. Bitcoin Drops Below $90K Amid Market Uncertainty, QCP Warns of Cautious Outlook The flagship cryptocurrency is currently trading just below this level, with market sentiment remaining subdued by broader macroeconomic factors. Trump Tariffs and Corporate Demand Concerns QCP Capital attributes some of Bitcoin’s recent weakness to US President Donald Trump’s new trade policies: Customs duties to Canada and Mexico Restrictions on Chinese investments in the US These measures have increased economic uncertainty,…