Author: NBTC

A request for the UK standards watchdog to examine Nigel Farage’s reported interactions with the Bank of England has turned the UK’s digital-pound fight into an access fight: who gets to shape public payment infrastructure while donations from a major crypto-linked backer face fresh scrutiny. A July 2 Guardian report said Labour MP Phil Brickell asked the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards to investigate Farage’s reported interactions with the Bank. The request followed the Guardian’s earlier reporting that Farage told a crypto event he had challenged Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey over the central bank’s digital-pound work. No finding of…

Blockchain research firm L2BEAT published a comparative analysis of perpetual futures exchanges Hyperliquid and Lighter on July 2. In its findings, the research firm discovered that none of the platforms fully protects traders through verifiable math alone. The report matters to anyone trading leveraged crypto derivatives on venues that market themselves as decentralized alternatives to the likes of Binance or Bybit. Are perpetual DEXs delivering on all their promises? Perpetual DEXs claim to offer custody over user collateral, and execution can be verified independently, according to L2BEAT’s research. The firm evaluated Hyperliquid and Lighter across property rights, order fairness, and…

On July 9, 2026, at approximately 03:30 UTC, a solo miner using a palm-sized Bitaxe device mined block 957382 through Public Pool, claiming the full 3.1382 $BTC block reward. That includes the 3.125 $BTC subsidy plus roughly 0.0132 $BTC in transaction fees, worth roughly $200,000 at the time. The device ran at an average of 995.2 GH/s, close to its rated 1 TH/s, for about eight hours before submitting the winning share. That share carried a difficulty of 294.14 trillion, more than double the network target, which is what confirmed the block solve. Because the miner was the only worker…

Solana’s recent social media activity has captured the attention of the crypto community, sparking discussions and interest. The platform retweeted a post by @Heistedxyz regarding the launch of a heist simulator, indicating a vibrant engagement with users. This article explores the implications of Solana’s viral tweets and their impact on traders and users. What Went Down Solana’s retweet of a viral post about a new heist simulator has significantly boosted user engagement, highlighting active community participation. The tweet, which announced that registration for the game is now live, has drawn considerable attention, with 1,437 likes and 270 retweets. This level…

Geopolitical Tensions Halt Bitcoin Uptrend Bitcoin’s July uptrend came to a screeching halt Wednesday, tumbling below $62,000 as escalating Middle East tensions sparked fears that the shaky U.S.-Iran ceasefire had unraveled. Market data shows bitcoin nosedived from a daily peak of just over $64,100 to a low of $61,481 by 11:15 a.m.—a swift 3.5% drop in 24 hours. The sudden reversal erased an impressive week of incremental gains that had pushed the top cryptocurrency up nearly 10% since the start of the month. The cryptocurrency market was rattled not only by active military exchanges but also by the Trump administration’s…

The broader Shiba Inu community has gone a full month without an active voice from the core team after Lucie, the ecosystem’s pseudonymous marketing lead and most active representative, disappeared from X. For years, Lucie served as the primary bridge of communication between the Shiba Inu team and its community. However, she has not posted or interacted on the platform for exactly one month. As a result, the ecosystem currently lacks a regularly active team member on X, even as holders continue to seek updates on ongoing developments. According to her X profile, Lucie’s last activity occurred on June 9,…

Brazilian Federal Police recently seized assets worth roughly $2 billion in a drug trafficking and money laundering investigation. Days before this seizure, the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions against two Brazilian nationals and four companies tied to Primeiro Comando da Capital, one of Latin America’s largest criminal organizations. Brazil’s crackdown on crypto crime continues Brazilian Federal Police, in a major operation called “Exchange,” seized assets worth roughly $2 billion. The operation deployed more than 50 officers across São Paulo state to execute 13 search-and-seizure warrants and 11 temporary arrest warrants targeting a money laundering network tied to drug trafficking. A federal…

Lighter has officially launched its public mainnet after an extensive eight-month private beta. This announcement was amplified by Dragonfly, highlighting the platform’s focus on facilitating low-cost and low-latency trading options in the crypto derivatives space. This development signifies a critical step forward for Lighter in expanding its market presence. What Happened The launch of Lighter’s public mainnet comes at a time when the broader cryptocurrency market is displaying mixed signals, with varying momentum across major assets. Traders are now able to access perpetual contracts on the Lighter platform, which promises to deliver cost-effective trading solutions. As the platform transitions from…

Bitcoin has taken a significant step forward as Base, a layer-2 solution, launched native swaps between Bitcoin and euro stablecoins ($EURC) on its BOB Gateway. This service enables users to exchange Bitcoin directly for $EURC without intermediate steps, highlighting the growing integration of cryptocurrencies into everyday financial transactions. The information was amplified by Base through a retweet of @build_on_bob on July 10, 2026. The Latest The launch of Bitcoin to euro swaps represents a key development in the crypto market, especially for European users looking for seamless digital asset transactions. This feature enables immediate conversions between Bitcoin and $EURC, streamlining…

Publicly traded companies collectively hold approximately 1,340,145 Bitcoin, valued at roughly $82.89 billion, according to a recent analysis by CoinMarketCap. Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) alone accounts for 62.96% of that total, underscoring the firm’s outsized influence in corporate Bitcoin accumulation. Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Reach New Milestone The analysis, which examined Bitcoin treasury data from publicly listed firms, reveals that corporate Bitcoin reserves have grown significantly despite market volatility. Strategy’s dominant position — holding over 843,000 $BTC — reflects its long-standing strategy of using debt and equity offerings to acquire the cryptocurrency. Other notable holders include mining companies and newer entrants such…