Author: NBTC

CETUS price continues to mount a recovery as investor optimism grows amid a decisive on-chain vote that could unlock $162 million in frozen funds and pave the way for full user reimbursement following the recent exploit. Cetus (CETUS) is up 20% in the past 24 hours, currently trading at $0.15, as the token attempts to recover from the fallout on May 22. On that day, CETUS price plunged 30% intraday—from the peak of $0.25 to a low of $0.14—after CETUS DEX had suffered a security breach that siphoned approximately $223 million worth of assets. The price continued to slide in…

The quest for faster, more efficient, and cost-effective transactions on the Ethereum network has been a central theme in the world of blockchain technology. As Ethereum continues to be the backbone for countless decentralized applications, its scalability limitations have become increasingly apparent. This is where innovations from pioneers like Matter Labs come into play, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with Layer 2 solutions. Their latest unveiling, a revolutionary RISC-V prover named Airbender, marks a significant leap forward, promising to transform how we perceive transaction speed and efficiency on the blockchain. What is Airbender and Why is it a Game-Changer…

Blockchain sleuth Whale Alert, which monitors large cryptocurrency transfers, has spotted a massive amount of Bitcoin withdrawn from prominent U.S.-based crypto exchange Kraken. The community showed a mixed reaction, responding to this notification from Whale Alert. 7,401 Bitcoin on move from Kraken The aforementioned on-chain data source revealed that an anonymous whale made a withdrawal of an impressive 7,401 Bitcoin from Kraken. This amount of the world’s largest cryptocurrency was valued at $780,622,171 at the time of the initiated transaction. 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 7,401 #BTC (780,622,171 USD) transferred from #Kraken to unknown wallethttps://t.co/v3Ilv4Eiie:…

Daily trading volume on Aptos-based decentralized exchanges hit a record on Wednesday, surpassing the $190 million mark for the first time in the network’s history. Meanwhile, the Layer 1 network’s total value locked (TVL) stands at $1 billion, roughly 23% below its all-time high of $1.3 billion reached in late 2024. APT, the native token of Aptos, is up 14% in the past week, trading near $5. Aptos TVL and DEX Volume The surge in trading activity comes shortly after Aptos Labs and Jump Crypto unveiled a new project called Shelby, designed for developers building storage-intensive apps such as video,…

Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin, one of the Fed officials, said today that there was no need to rush to cut interest rates, noting that the risk of new tariffs pushing inflation up remained uncertain. Barkin said in an interview with Reuters, “These data do not force us to cut interest rates… I am very clear that we have not met our inflation target for four years.” Businesses in Barkin’s district (Richmond) are expecting higher prices due to new tariffs that will go into effect later in the year. And there’s a real possibility that tariffs could increase even more…

RENDER price dropped 8% as FUD spread following Coinbase’s announcement to delist the old Ethereum-based RNDR token—even though the newer Solana-based RENDER remains fully supported. Render (RENDER) price declined 8% in the past 24 hours, currently trading at $4.50 as the trading volume is surging over 150%. The drop appears to be caused by confusion surrounding the May 27 Coinbase announcement about the delisting of the RNDR token. However, the delisting affects the older Ethereum-based version of Render (RNDR), not the newer Solana-based RENDER. MOBILE, RNDR, RBN, & SYN are being delisted because new versions of these tokens have been…

In June, Bitcoin’s hashrate suddenly plunged to its lowest level in over a year. The decline came amid heightened political tensions between the US and Iran, prompting speculation about a potential geopolitical connection. However, experts remain divided. What are the arguments on both sides of the debate? Here’s a deeper look. Bitcoin Hashrate Plunges After ATH – Is Iran the Culprit? Hashrate, a key metric measuring the computational power securing the Bitcoin network, indicates the scale and health of mining activity. A high hashrate means more miners participate, making the network more secure. When the figure drops, it typically suggests…

Animoca Brands-backed Moca Foundation has announced the launch of Moca Chain, a new Layer 1 blockchain network focused on decentralized digital identity and user data. The testnet rollout is expected in the third quarter of 2025, with a full mainnet launch planned for the fourth quarter, the foundation confirmed on Wednesday. According to a press statement from the company, Moca Chain will help individuals, AI agents, and devices take control of their personal data and credentials. It will reduce the reliance on centralized data storage systems and identity management services. JUST IN: Animoca’s Moca launches Moca Chain, a Layer-1 blockchain…

The amount of USDtb stablecoin borrowed on AAVE (a decentralized lending and borrowing marketplace) has reached a new high of 25,819,095 USDtb, ($25.8 million), according to new data released today by market analyst Sentora (formerly IntoTheBlock). ATH 📈 The amount of $USDtb borrowed on @aave reached a new high of 25,819,095 USDtb🔗https://t.co/BkKvY7YIZx pic.twitter.com/7T7db67VJF — Sentora (previously IntoTheBlock) (@SentoraHQ) June 26, 2025 USDtb Integrates on Aave The new high of USDtb borrowed on AAVE has been majorly fueled by the stablecoin’s recent integration on AAVE. On May 12, 2025, USDtb was incorporated into Aave’s Core Instance. The integration generated deeper loan…

In light of the UAE’s surge in FDI and proactive regulatory moves, the country is rapidly evolving into one of the most crypto-friendly jurisdictions across the globe. This is mainly due to the fact that the UAE offers a progressive and clearly defined crypto regulatory environment, especially in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. For instance, Dubai’s VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) was created in 2022 and has quickly licensed major players, including Crypto.com, OKX, Binance, and Bybit. Similarly, Abu Dhabi’s ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) also has a well-established framework for virtual assets and is home to several institutional crypto firms.…