Author: NBTC

Introduction A large majority of people in the cryptocurrency market use centralized exchanges to buy and sell coins or to perform trades. On these exchanges, transactions follow the order books and exchanges charge fees when the orders are filled. This is not the case on decentralized exchanges like Uniswap, PancakeSwap, etc. There is no concept of order books on these exchanges. Buying and selling occurs through Automated Market Makers (AMMs). Transactions are charged for a fixed amount, which is called the gas fee. What is Gas Fee? Gas fee is the amount of cryptocurrency you pay to a blockchain network…

The cryptocurrency world is abuzz with recent large-scale movements from a wallet believed to belong to HashKey Capital. Just hours ago, a significant Ethereum transfer caught the attention of market observers. This particular wallet moved 7,300 ETH, valued at a staggering $33.86 million, directly to Binance. Such substantial ETH movement often signals potential shifts in market dynamics, prompting many to wonder about the underlying intentions behind these transactions. What Triggered This Significant HashKey Capital Wallet Activity? According to blockchain analytics firm EmberCN on X, the latest transaction involved a wallet strongly suspected of being linked to HashKey Capital. This single…

Binance, the leading crypto exchange, has announced the introduction of Season 1 of the Mitosis Booster Campaign, which is scheduled to start on August 19, 2025, at 00:00 UTC. The program will provide the participants with 1,000,000 $MITO tokens as prizes. All eligible users can access the event via Binance Wallet (Keyless). Participation is enabled by a minimum 0.03 BNB or 25 $USDT deposit into Simple Yield Mitosis vaults. Participate in an Exclusive Binance Wallet Booster Campaign with @MitosisOrg!15M MITO tokens are up for grabs across multiple phases.Season 1 Booster Campaign will go live on Aug 19, 2025 00:00 UTC.Deposit…

Blockchain gaming project Ronin Network said it will migrate from a standalone sidechain back to Ethereum as a Layer 2, calling the move a “homecoming.” Meanwhile, the network’s total value locked (TVL) remains far below the billion-dollar levels seen before its April 2022 bridge exploit. In a blog post on Friday, Aug. 15 Sky Mavis — the team behind Ronin Network — described the migration as a path to stronger security and lower costs. The project also cited the Ethereum Foundation’s restructuring, as well as the recent surge in institutional interest in the largest altcoin. “Ethereum is winning the war…

Two years ago, Estonian banker Rain Lõhmus told Estonia’s public radio he had lost access to a massive stash of Ethereum bought from the 2014 presale. “It’s no secret that I have a wallet with 250,000 Ethereum units; anyone can calculate for themselves what it’s worth,” Lõhmus said at the time. He said he would consider credible help to recover it. A specific address was later linked to him by Coinbase product director Conor Groga.  With Ethereum briefly topping $4,700 on Wednesday and surging back to its 2021 highs, Lõhmus’ lost holdings are now valued at roughly $1.2 billion,…

Greg Kidd closes the $100 million deal with 81% control of Know Labs. Goldeneye contributes to 1,000 Bitcoin plus approximately $15 million in cash for the purchase. The Know Labs and the former Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of Ripple, Greg Kidd, announced the successful closing of the $100 million strategic acquisition with Mr. Kidd’s affiliate, Goldeneye 1995 LLC. Upon closing the transaction on August 6, Mr. Kidd was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Know Labs Will Be Renamed As USBC The deal closed with Goldeneye contributing 1,000 Bitcoin plus approximately $15 million in cash…

One Trading has expanded its regulated crypto derivatives lineup with the launch of XRP/EUR perpetual futures. The new contracts allow traders in Europe to take leveraged positions on XRP against the euro, offering both long and short strategies. The XRP/EUR listing follows the exchange’s earlier rollout of BTC/EUR and ETH/EUR perpetual futures. According to the company, those products have already opened up to nearly €2 billion in positions since launch. Regulated Market Offering “This new market allows traders across Europe to take positions on XRP against the Euro with leverage, enabling both long and short strategies to capture opportunities in…

SentrAI, an AI agent platform, today announced a strategic partnership with WeNode, a DePIN network powered by AI. This partnership is a major milestone for the two tech organizations to drive advancement in AI and DePIN ecosystems. SentrAI is not just riding the AI trend; it is developing a system that integrates artificial intelligence with DePIN in a manner that redefines things. SentrAI is an AI-powered social network operating to empower Web3 users, enabling them to create, grow, and monetize their digital utilities. On the other hand, WeNode is an AI-driven DePIN platform that allows people and entities to contribute…

Institutional investors are flooding into Ethereum funds at nearly triple the rate of Bitcoin, providing a glimpse at how Wall Street may be positioning this year for the second-largest crypto. Ethereum exchange-traded funds clocked $704 million in inflows on Wednesday compared to Bitcoin ETFs’ $86.7 million, the third consecutive day of Ethereum’s dominance over the alpha coin, according to Farside Investors data. The three-day lead has delivered $2.2 billion to ETH ETFs following Monday’s record $1 billion single-day inflow, versus just $330.9 million for Bitcoin products.  “Institutions are playing a key role,” Peter Chung, head of research at Presto…

The Genius Act, signed by President Trump, has added $9.11B to the stablecoin market in just 23 days. Yield-bearing stablecoins like USDe are driving most of the growth despite US restrictions Analysts predict the stablecoin market could hit $300B by year-end as corporate interest rises. The GENIUS Act has sparked a big boost in the stablecoin market. On July 18th, US President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, marking a big step to make stablecoins official financial products. Backed by strong bipartisan support, the legislation sets clear rules for the industry, including a requirement that all stablecoins must…