Author: NBTC

Arthur Hayes (former BitMEX CEO and current CIO of Maelstrom) has made some bold bullish calls on Ethereum, suggesting it could reach $10,000. He shared a chart on X with a potential reversal point, suggesting that ETH could skyrocket. At the moment, Ethereum is sitting at around $2784. This isn’t the first time Hayes has been talking optimistically about Ethereum, especially in recent months. In late May, he called Ethereum the “most hated Layer-1”, saying that it’s usually best to be in the most hated asset at the turn of the cycle. Hayes then predicted that at the very least,…

Gradient Network’s recent $10 million seed round is the latest signal of accelerating capital deployment in decentralized AI infrastructure. Backed by Pantera Capital, Multicoin Capital, and HSG, the funding will support the development of Gradient’s decentralized AI runtime stack. The Shift from Centralized AI to Decentralized Alternatives The project is launching two core protocols—Lattica and Parallax—to facilitate peer-to-peer data movement and distributed AI inference. This development is not isolated. According to market data, the decentralized AI sector included 164 companies by the end of 2024. Of those, 104 secured funding. The total market cap is expected to reach $973.6 million…

Centralized exchange Crypto.com has announced a Shiba Inu prize pool for users, with a $250,000 reward in SHIB for select participants. Crypto.com has launched a new event in its Airdrop Arena, an earn section on its platform that rewards participants for staking the native CRO token. This time, it involves Shiba Inu, the second-largest meme coin by market cap. Users to Receive Shiba Inu in Prize Pool For context, Crypto.com announced in a recent tweet that it has started a new reward program, where eligible users will share $250,000 worth of Shiba Inu. The new event requires users to stake…

Cayman Islands, UAE, El Salvador, UAE, etc. are some of the best countries to invest crypto without worrying about tax. India, Spain, Netherlands, etc. – worst countries to invest in crypto with high tax regime. Crypto adoption has surged in 2025, but taxes remain a major concern for traders and investors. While most countries now impose strict regulations and high tax rates, a few nations still offer zero-tax regimes, making them global hubs for crypto startups, traders, and digital nomads. Here’s a look at the top crypto tax-free countries in 2025 and the worst countries to trade crypto if you…

OKX Wallet, a popular multi-chain, self-custody crypto wallet, has announced its exclusive integration with Irys, a rising decentralized ecosystem focusing on NFT infrastructure and on-chain storage. The integration takes into account the release of GENESIS HUNT, a unique promotional campaign providing whitelist spots concerning Irys Genesis NFTs. The platform took to social media to reveal this development. We’re thrilled to share that @irys_xyz has integrated #Wallet!You can now use our Wallet to explore the Irys ecosystem securely and participate in GENESIS HUNT, an exclusive giveaway for Irys Genesis NFT whitelist spots. pic.twitter.com/Owj936JX19 — OKX Wallet (@wallet) July 13, 2025 OKX…

PayPal CEO Alex Chriss says it will take time before the use of stablecoins in the US becomes widespread. Consumer appetite is weak despite increasing public discussion and legislative action; incentives are still being formulated. While PayPal brought one of the first stablecoins from a big financial company to market in 2023, it has proved difficult for users to use the coins for everyday financial activities, Chriss said. The Genius Act may also cause restrictions around cryptocurrency to ease up and become more accessible to people, he said. PayPal uses stablecoins mainly for sending money abroad Chriss believes stablecoins are…

Lawyer Marc Fagel says a Ripple vs SEC settlement this weekend is unlikely due to SEC’s internal review process and no pending motions. Judge Torres currently has no jurisdiction; SEC hasn’t filed to dismiss the appeal, making a quick ruling or settlement before July 14 improbable. The XRP community is on edge as rumors spread about a possible Ripple vs SEC settlement before July 14. But well-known lawyer Marc Fagel says it’s too early to expect anything and that a deal this weekend is unlikely. The community is feeling anxious, especially since the SEC hasn’t said anything after Ripple’s dismissal…

Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network that’s become essential infrastructure for making tokenization secure, scalable, and trusted. Tokenization enables direct trading of shares on the blockchain, eliminating the need for middlemen and market hours, and providing 24/7 access. Tokenization is the process of turning real-world assets, like stocks, real estate, gold, or even art, into digital tokens that live on a blockchain. Each token represents a share of ownership in that asset, and once it’s tokenized, it becomes much more flexible. For example, instead of buying a $1,000 share of a private investment, you could buy just $50 worth in token…

Bitcoin (BTC) price surged past $110,000 on Thursday, setting a new all-time high above its January peak of $109,588. This marks the second time in 2025 that Bitcoin has broken its previous record, further reinforcing its ongoing bullish trend. The rally comes even as U.S. stock markets posted declines on Wednesday, showing BTC’s relative strength in a shifting macro environment. Bitcoin has gained over 50% since hitting a local low below $75,000 on April 7, signaling strong buying interest. According to the latest market data, Bitcoin’s total market capitalization now stands at $3.49 trillion. The daily trading volume has increased…

Ethereum jumps 6.5% as ETH breaks key resistance and outpaces top cryptos in daily gains. BlackRock’s ETH ETF hits $5B market cap with record volume and $320M+ in inflows since July 7. Ethereum is making headlines again. In the last 24 hours, ETH price jumped by 6.5%, outperforming major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), XRP, and Solana (SOL). This bullish momentum coincides with a massive spike in trading volume for BlackRock’s spot Ether ETF, ETHA. Ethereum Price Breaks Key Resistance Ethereum is currently trading at $2,790.78, after gaining more than 6% in a single day and 7.3% over the past week.…