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.

Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, might be on the verge of an explosive move as market metrics suggest fresh trader positioning. According to Glassnode, Ethereum stands out as the only top 10 nonstablecoin asset with increased futures volume over the last 24 hours, representing a 27% increase. Open interest is also up 6%, while funding remains neutral at 0.0047%, indicating fresh positioning but no signs of excessive leverage. #Ethereum stands out as the only top-10 non-stablecoin asset with rising futures volume over the past 24h (+27%). Open Interest is also up (+6%), while funding remains neutral at 0.0047% -…

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A dire warning signals investors should be “very concerned” as Linqto’s bankruptcy exposes collapsed legal structures, pooled customer assets, and looming reclassification as unsecured creditors. Linqto Collapse Is a ‘Brutal Wake-up Call’—Why Customers Should Be Very Concerned A cascade of structural failures in Linqto’s investment model now threatens to leave thousands of users with little recourse as bankruptcy proceedings unfold, putting them at the back of the payout line. Distressed asset expert Thomas Braziel shared on social media platform X on July 12 that Linqto’s Chapter 11 filing contains alarming details about how customer investments were handled. Braziel underscored the…

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Bitcoin recently displayed a mini-golden cross between the 50-day and 100-day exponential moving averages (EMAs), which is a positive technical signal. This crossover is a powerful momentum indicator, particularly given the current bullish structure of Bitcoin, even though it is not as widely observed as the classic 50/200 EMA golden cross. A clear move above the 100 EMA (orange) by the 50 EMA points to a short to midterm trend reversal confirmation. This crossover is taking place as Bitcoin continues to rise above $110,000, consolidating close to local highs after successfully breaching significant resistance levels – most notably the previous…

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Kamino, a major decentralized finance protocol, announced the integration of xStocks into its lending infrastructure. Users can now borrow stablecoins by using tokenized equities as collateral—all onchain and permissionless. Powered by Chainlink’s Data Streams, the integration introduces a new xStocks market on Kamino Lend, starting with AAPLx, a tokenized version of Apple Inc. stock. This reportedly makes Kamino the first major DeFi borrow/lend protocol to accept tokenized equities as collateral. Image: Chainlink Unlocking Onchain Credit Traditionally, accessing credit against real-world assets involves paperwork, banks, and regulatory bottlenecks. With Kamino’s integration of xStocks, the process is reduced to smart contracts, wallet…

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A growing number of publicly traded companies are stockpiling digital assets in their corporate treasuries—a sign of growing interest in crypto as prices soar.  But as more firms imitate software firm Strategy’s token-HODLing playbook, things have become weird.  Several publicly traded companies with unorthodox operating businesses are beginning to add Bitcoin and other virtual currencies to their balance sheets. Noodle giants, love hotel operators, and telemedicine cannabis prescribers are among the mix.  What’s inspired them to embrace Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? Some may be hopeful that they can turn to tokens to rescue their struggling businesses, while others may simply…

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Sei Network integrates Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol to enable secure on-chain interaction through Claude, Windsurf, and Cursor. AI agents can now read blockchain data and execute transactions directly using standard interfaces on Sei Network. Sei Network has integrated the Model Context Protocol (MCP) into its network. MCP is not just a new feature, but a super-fast way to connect AI systems like Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf directly to on-chain data and transactions on the Sei Network. No more complicated connectors or custom integrations—AI can pull wallet data, read smart contracts, and even execute DeFi transactions using just one open standard.…

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Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal has denied the allegations that the exchange contributed to the Bloomberg story about World Liberty Financial and Binance. In a post on X, Grewal described the allegation as misinformation. According to him, Coinbase was not a source for the story as the exchange does not attack competitors. Thus, he advised that the search for the actual source should continue. Grewal said: “We absolutely did not contribute to this story. We don’t attack competitors, and we welcome any businesses that share our goal of growing the crypto pie.” Grewal responded to a post by crypto…

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Zypher Network is excited to announce its groundbreaking partnership with HeLa Labs to revolutionize AI-native decentralized technology. This collaboration seeks to create a scalable and secure environment necessary for operating tokenized AI agents across multiple landscapes. These sectors include DeFi, real-world applications, and gaming. 🤝Zypher Network x HeLa Labs!We’re excited to announce a new partnership with @Hela_Network , is an intelligent, modular Layer-1 blockchain co-developed with Singapore’s reputable institutes called A*STAR IHPC.Designed specifically for tokenized AI agents, HeLa enables… pic.twitter.com/GHnC5k9Qvt — Zypher Network (Hiring) (@Zypher_Network) July 14, 2025 Zypher Network, a decentralized protocol for zkAI mining, has announced the news…

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Leading coin Bitcoin extended its rally yesterday, reaching a new all-time high of $111,968. The price performance triggered a wave of investor enthusiasm, driving more than $900 million in capital inflow into spot Bitcoin ETFs. This marked the largest single-day inflow since April 22. $934 Million Flood into Bitcoin ETFs in a Day Yesterday, inflows into BTC-backed funds totaled $934.74 million, its highest single-day inflow since April 22. According to SosoValue, it also marked the seventh consecutive day of positive inflows, signaling a strong resurgence in institutional confidence this week. Total Bitcoin Spot ETF Net Inflow. Source: SosoValue BTC’s positive…

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For the first time, Solana users can grow their Bitcoin holdings without bridging or trading. Zeus Network’s btcSOL turns staked SOL into a passive Bitcoin minting machine, without middlemen or complex steps. According to a press release shared with crypto.news on July 15, Zeus Network will launch btcSOL on July 17, allowing Solana (SOL) stakers to earn Bitcoin rewards in the form of zBTC, a Solana-native, non-custodial version of BTC pegged 1:1 to the original. Yield can be earned by locking up SOL or liquid staking tokens. The move signals a deeper shift in how Bitcoin integrates with high-speed blockchains…

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