Author: NBTC

Zcash hides transaction details by using a cryptographic method called zk-SNARKs, which lets the network confirm a transaction is valid without showing who sent it, who received it, or how much moved. Bitcoin does the opposite. Every Bitcoin transaction, including the wallet addresses and the exact amount, sits on a public ledger that anyone can view with a block explorer. That single design choice is the biggest technical difference between the two oldest privacy-relevant cryptocurrencies in the market. Both networks share a lot of DNA. Zcash actually launched in 2016 as a fork of Bitcoin’s codebase, and it kept Bitcoin’s…

Bitcoin briefly fell below $59,000 late Thursday as selling pressure spread across the crypto market. The move pushed $BTC to an intraday low near $58,189 before a small rebound toward the $60,000 area. According to crypto.news market data, Bitcoin remains under pressure after losing the $60,000 level during the latest selloff. The move kept traders focused on whether the $59,000-$60,000 area can turn back into support. The selloff also came as major tokens weakened. Ether fell near $1,500, while altcoins saw larger losses as leveraged positions were forced out. The drop followed several days of weak ETF demand and poor…

The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1% on June 16, the highest level the country has seen since September 1995 and the furthest point yet in a normalization campaign that has slowly dismantled three decades of near-free money. Going into the decision, the track record pointed one way: every one of Governor Kazuo Ueda’s rate increases since March 2024 had been followed by a Bitcoin drawdown of 18% to 33%, and the August 2024 surprise hike sent the price from roughly $64,000 to $49,000 inside 48 hours, erasing around $600 billion in crypto market value. This…

Ripple has received preliminary approval for a Crypto Asset Service Provider licence from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, opening the door to full-scale regulated payments services across all 30 countries of the European Economic Area. It is one of the most significant regulatory wins in the company’s history. And within hours, a familiar question was back on social media: what does any of this mean for $XRP holders? What Ripple Just Achieved The green light letter from Luxembourg’s CSSF, issued under the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets regulation, allows Ripple to offer its complete cryptoasset and stablecoin payments infrastructure to banks, fintechs…

In brief The EU’s MiCA transition period ends July 1, closing the window for crypto firms to operate under old national regimes without a bloc-wide license. Just 200 or so firms have secured full MiCA authorization, according to ESMA’s register—a small fraction of the pre-MiCA market. Binance is reportedly set to be denied an EU license, while Malta’s regulator is weighing how decentralized finance might fit within MiCA’s scope. Europe’s crypto industry is bracing for a shakeout. The transition period for the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, known as MiCA, ends July 1, closing the window in which firms…

Robinhood Chain is Robinhood’s (@RobinhoodApp) own Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain, and its public mainnet went live on July 1, 2026. It is built to move tokenized stocks, DeFi products and AI-driven trading onto a network that connects straight into Robinhood’s app and self-custody wallet. The company switched it on at a London keynote called “The World is Flat,” and HOOD stock climbed more than 8% after the event. The more interesting part is what is not new here. Under the branding, Robinhood Chain is a fairly standard Layer 2. The story is less about the technology and more about who…

As of June 26, 2026, Bitcoin price today hovers near $60,136 — a level shaped by distribution pressure and a market that has lost its structural bid. $BTC dominance above 55% confirms the weakness originates from the top. The daily chart makes the precariousness unmistakably clear. $BTC/USDT — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume. Key takeaways Bitcoin sits at $60,136 with price below all major daily moving averages, confirming a bearish regime. Daily RSI at 32.16 signals deep stress without capitulation, while the Fear & Greed Index at 13 reflects Extreme Fear. Critical levels to watch: $61,152 resistance and…

In a landmark development for the DeFi world, Ledger Capital, a global investment platform, has made a strategic investment in PayGo, an HTTP-native payment protocol. As per the announcement shared today, Ledger Capital’s strategic financial investment and guidance will play an essential role in spearheading PayGo’s growth in its development journey. Ledger Capital is a financial services and investment company that specializes in helping blockchain and digital asset platforms to enable a more efficient on-chain economy. The firm focuses on offering capital, expertise, and managed services to highly-performing teams, companies, and government-sponsored programs that are committed to solving challenges in…

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has reiterated his confidence in the long-term future of cryptocurrency, projecting that the industry will eventually grow into a $10 trillion market. In a viral clip on X, Hoskinson brushed aside concerns over the ongoing crypto market downturn, arguing that the sector is positioning itself for a much larger rally in the years ahead. Amateurs watch the 15-minute candles. Sovereigns watch the structural migration.” 🏛️⛓️ Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson just dropped a brutal reality check for anyone panicking over the local market drawdowns: 🔹 The Macro Expansion: Twelve years ago, the global crypto… pic.twitter.com/AMbQjEbmZ9 — Cheeky…

The CFTC and SEC have asked the public to comment on how U.S. rules define swaps, security-based swaps, and related derivatives products. The joint request focuses on Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act, the law that split parts of the swaps market between the two agencies. The request seeks input on swap exclusions, mixed swaps, jurisdictional questions, alternative compliance, and new products. The agencies said comments will remain open for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. The agencies said market structures and trading practices have changed since the original rules took shape. They asked whether current definitions still…