Author: NBTC

In the last Mempool article, I went over the different kinds of relay policy filters, why they exist, and the incentives that ultimately decide how effective each class of filter is at preventing the confirmation of different classes of transactions. In this piece I’ll be looking at the dynamics of the relay network when some nodes on the network are running different relay policies compared to other nodes. All else being equal, when nodes on the network are running homogenous relay policies in their mempools, all transactions should propagate across the entire network given that they pay the minimum feerate…

Skyline, a blockchain development company focused on interoperability, will launch a wrapped token cAP3X on the Cardano blockchain. The token is created in partnership with Apex Fusion Foundation, which connects different blockchain types to support asset transfers and application development. The cAP3X token will work as a wrapped version of AP3X and will be used to connect the Cardano and Apex Fusion networks. It will be compatible with Cardano wallets and DeFi platforms. A trading pair between ADA and cAP3X will also be introduced to support token exchange. Starting in July, users will be able to move cAP3X from Cardano…

Donald Trump has used harsh language towards Russia in his statements. He announced that if an agreement cannot be reached with the Moscow administration, 100% “secondary tariffs” will be imposed on Russia within 50 days. Trump stated that these tariffs could be implemented without requiring Congressional approval, saying, “Secondary tariffs are very powerful. We can implement them without Senate approval.” He also added that Republican senators are preparing to take strong action on the issue. Trump said that the United States will undertake the production of weapons for NATO countries and that NATO members will cover the cost of this…

Solana maintained its top spot in terms of revenue from decentralized applications (DApps) in the second quarter of 2025. According to DefiLlama data, DApps on Solana generated over $570 million in revenue, surpassing all other chains combined. This marks the fifth consecutive quarter that Solana has outperformed all of its competitors in DApp revenue. According to the data, Solana had a 46.3% share of DApp revenue in Q2 2025, almost three times the 17.3% share of second-place Ethereum. Ethereum generated $213 million in app revenue this quarter, followed by Tron with $165 million and BNB with $150 million. However, the…

Lawyers for Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon have asked the court for a two-week extension to file pretrial motions in his US case. In the petition dated today, it was stated that the ongoing “productive negotiations” between the defense and the prosecution made the extension necessary. In the petition addressed to the Southern District Court of New York, it was stated that the defense was forced to submit this request at the last minute because the current deadline was set to expire on July 15. The defense emphasized that this postponement would not affect other case schedules, and the prosecution…

A recent analysis by the Head of Product at CF Benchmarks (Kraken), Thomas Erdösi, reveals that the current Bitcoin (BTC) price rally might still have room for growth. The thing might appear anomalous, given that the current price levels are already the highest in the entire history of BTC, but there is a clear signal that the growth potential of this bull rally might not yet be exhausted. The CF Bitcoin Volatility Index Kraken: the analysis of BTC price The Erdösi hypothesis on the price of BTC The Bitcoin market The CF Bitcoin Volatility Index Erdösi highlights how the volatility…

Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Arcadia Finance has been hit with a nearly $3.5 million attack on the Ethereum Layer-2 network called Base, according to blockchain security firm Certik. The attack occurred on the Ethereum Layer-2 network. Arcadia Finance Suffers $3.5 Million DeFi Attack on Base Network Certik first drew attention to the attack in his statement today: We detected multiple suspicious transactions on Base. The attacker stole approximately $1.6 million from Arcadia Finance. This is believed to have been done through arbitrary use of swapdata via the Rebalancer contract. A few hours later, Certik announced that the attack was continuing…

Crypto detective ZachXBT is calling out Circle again, this time amid the company’s insane Wall Street debut. On X, Zach said: “Circle leadership does not actually care about the industry.” Circle’s IPO launched with below $40 price per share and exploded past $300 in just over a month. At its peak, the company was valued at nearly $80 billion. This isn’t Zach’s first fight with Circle or its CEO, Jeremy Allaire. He’s been on them for years, and the IPO only made him madder. Coinbase and Ripple were rumored to be eyeing an acquisition of Circle earlier in April, but…

On July 6, Max Crown, CEO of the TON Foundation, announced on X a groundbreaking initiative offering Toncoin holders the exclusive chance to secure a 10-year UAE Golden Visa. The program requires applicants to stake $100,000 worth of toncoin for three years and pay a one-time processing fee of $35,000. After the three-year lock-up period, staked funds can be unlocked, and during this time, applicants earn an estimated 3–4% annual percentage yield (APY) on their staked tokens. The TON Foundation’s website highlights several key benefits: fast approval within seven weeks from document submission, a simple process without the need to…

Corrupt politicians in Nigeria are using cryptocurrencies to hide and obscure illegitimate wealth, according to Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Speaking at an event marking this year’s African Union Anti-Corruption Day, Olukoyede warned about the risks posed by the growing use of crypto, with a particular focus on investment fraud. Yet he also turned his attention to “rogue politicians,” who according to the EFCC are “linked” to the rise of cryptocurrency fraud in Nigeria. “Our findings showed that fraudulent politicians are already perfecting schemes and hiding their loot in cryptocurrencies to beat the investigative…