Author: NBTC

Decentralized finance (DeFi) still struggles with fragmented liquidity, where users face higher costs, developers must duplicate their efforts across chains, and capital becomes less efficient because every blockchain operates in isolation. A new Layer 1 blockchain, Mango Network, claims it runs several virtual machines, Ethereum’s EVM, Solana’s SVM, and Facebook’s MoveVM (Multi-VM architecture) on a shared system. This allows it to connect apps and users from different blockchain communities without risky third-party tools. Mango even launched a major airdrop to reward early users, and its testnet claims to handle more than 297,000 transactions per second due to high-speed performance. But…

The crypto market is getting ready for its next big bull run in 2025, and artificial intelligence (AI) projects are showing strength. After the recent craze around meme coins and popular tokens, several AI-powered crypto projects are showing early signs of growth. An analyst has listed altcoins that will surge and hit new highs: Virtuals Protocol Virtuals Protocol is creating AI-powered digital characters for virtual worlds like online games and metaverse spaces. This project allows developers to build AI personas — from movie-like characters to virtual versions of themselves. Contributors who add data and improve AI models are rewarded, while…

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has opened public consultation on revising criteria for digital asset listings on exchanges, seeking to align regulations with industry developments while “maintaining investor protections.” The SEC announced on Friday that it is seeking feedback on principles to improve the selection process for digital assets on “Digital Asset Exchanges,” with the consultation period running until July 21, 2025. “The SEC Board, at its June 2025 meeting, resolved to revise the criteria for selecting digital assets to be provided on the exchange to be in line with the context of the digital asset industry,” the SEC said…

Bitcoin might be the world’s most prized coin as of 2025 — but good luck flipping it, holding it, or tossing it into a fountain for luck. That’s because, unlike traditional currency, Bitcoin generally exists purely as a digital asset. Yet there’s an intriguing exception: physical Bitcoins. These tangible tokens blend digital crypto value with collectible appeal. This guide explores what a physical Bitcoin is, how it stores real Bitcoin, and — most importantly — what a physical Bitcoin is actually worth. In this guide: What is a physical Bitcoin? Why do people want physical Bitcoin? What is the history…

The GrantShares platform has seen a wave of activity in recent months, with a wide range of proposals submitted, executed, expired, or withdrawn. Highlights include the onboarding of new DAO members, renewed development support for projects like Pixudi and NeoRedPill Shop, and the introduction of requested proposal formats, which catalyzed the activity increase. Below is an overview of proposals that have been submitted since the last update article. 2023 $ND projectSubmitted: Nov 17Status: CancelledA proposal by NeoDashboard to launch smart contracts for a bNEO-based staking and liquidity model, requesting 1,000 NEO, was withdrawn after feedback called for further clarity on…

Tron founder Justin Sun met with Bo Hines, the Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets of the White House. In an X post, Sun explained that their discussion revolved around how TRON and blockchain technology could bolster US dominance in digital assets. He argued that the support for the GENIUS Act has played a key role in pushing forward essential crypto policy reforms. Sun commented, “It was a pleasure meeting Bo Hines to discuss how TRON and blockchain technology can support US leadership in digital assets. Your support for the GENIUS Act has helped accelerate…

New research from cryptocurrency analysis firm Cane Island has revealed a striking fact about Bitcoin’s supply dynamics. According to the company’s report, more than 6 million Bitcoins will be irretrievably lost by mid-2025. This number was just over 4 million in 2020. If current trends continue, the amount of lost BTC is expected to exceed 7 million by September 2025, meaning that more than a third of all Bitcoins ever mined will have permanently left circulation. According to Cane Island, these losses are mostly caused by the loss of private keys, the physical destruction of hardware wallets, or users passing…

After a muted initial reaction to Paris Saint-Germain’s historic Champions League victory, the club’s official fan token (PSG) is finally showing signs of life. As of June 2, the PSG token is trading at $2.21, up 10.56% on the day, according to CoinMarketCap data. The spike follows a brief dip post-final, when the token failed to move meaningfully despite the club capturing its first-ever UCL title. At its intraday high, PSG touched $2.36 before retreating slightly pushing the token’s market cap from $18.2 million to over $20.5 million, reclaiming levels lost in the days leading up to the final. Interestingly,…

When Ripple unveiled its four-point policy blueprint in London this week, the message was unmistakable: if the UK wants to lead in crypto, the time to act is now. Unfolding against a backdrop of draft legislation and shifting global regulatory alignments, the move signals Ripple’s intent to turn Britain into the world’s next blockchain capital and to cement XRP’s role within that vision. At the company’s UK Policy Summit on June 18, Ripple called on British lawmakers to fast-track a comprehensive crypto regime grounded in four pillars: a growth-driven regulatory framework, leadership on global standards, formal adoption of stablecoins, including…

In a fresh tweet, Robert Kiyosaki, investor, financial author, who wrote the classic book on financial literacy, “Rich Dad Poor Dad”, praises Bitcoin and other “real assets” while criticizing fiat currency that opposes them. Kiyosaki’s tweet is titled “words of a loser” and in it, Kiyosaki reveals “the best bargain today.” Curiously, it is not Bitcoin, even though the financial guru still insists that winners should get them both. In an earlier tweet, Kiyosaki predicted Bitcoin to surge above $1 million over the next ten years. Winners hold Bitcoin, Kiyosaki says Robert Kiyosaki reminded the community that has been recommending…