Author: NBTC

The depegging of STRC, the software-giant-turned-Bitcoin-hoarder’s much-talked-about funding vehicle, STRC, has become the hottest topic within the cryptocurrency community, and Eric Balchunas, Bloomberg senior ETF analyst, now believes that the funding vehicle has to be abandoned by the company. “I would retire it and move on. Just feels like an ongoing thorn in the side of the co and broader community. They were doing fine w out it,” he said. The anxiety-inducing acronym The acronym STRC, which used to be known only to a relatively small cohort of avid MSTR followers, has become a major flashpoint of anxiety. STRC is…

Japanese gaming and blockchain company gumi Inc. has announced plans to become Japan’s largest $XRP treasury company. The firm is restructuring its crypto strategy around $XRP and expanding its partnership with the SBI Group. The move has attracted attention within the $XRP community. Observers point to the influence of SBI and its chairman, Yoshitaka Kitao, in supporting companies that actively manage $XRP treasuries. Gumi Shifts $86M Crypto Portfolio Toward $XRP According to gumi’s financial results presentation for the fiscal year ended April 2026, the company plans to reorganize its digital asset business and make $XRP its primary crypto holding. As…

According to Nansen data, Solana has risen to the top spot in terms of activity among public blockchain networks in the last 7 days. The number of active addresses on the network increased by 55 percent on a weekly basis, reaching approximately 29.8 million. The surge in Solana was attributed particularly to the intense transaction activity surrounding the memecoin ANSEM. According to the data, Solana significantly surpassed other major blockchain networks in the number of active addresses. According to the latest 7-day data, Solana has recorded 31.8 million active addresses, while the number of transactions reached 674.5 million. Transaction fees…

At 41 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo stepped in front of the cameras on July 5, 2026, and confirmed what millions had quietly assumed for months: the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his last. The announcement arrived not as a formal farewell speech, but as a side note before a knockout match — characteristically Ronaldo, focused on the next game rather than the ending. Key takeaways Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed on July 5, 2026, that the 2026 FIFA World Cup is his final international tournament. At 41, he holds Portugal’s all-time records: 232 caps and 146 international goals. He has appeared…

As the crypto market navigates through extreme fear territory, Ethereum price today sits near $1,768 — a level that places $ETH at a critical decision point between recovery and further downside. $ETH/USDT — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume. Key takeaways $ETH trades at $1,768, caught between the 20-day EMA at $1,702 and the 50-day EMA at $1,805. The Fear & Greed Index reads 24, signaling extreme fear but also hinting at potential seller exhaustion. Daily MACD histogram shows building positive momentum despite the indicator line remaining in negative territory. $ETH must clear the $1,805–$1,830 resistance cluster to confirm…

A prominent DEX within the Shiba Inu ecosystem has blamed the ecosystem’s ongoing struggles on its leadership, including lead developer Shytoshi Kusama. The criticism came from WoofSwap, a decentralized exchange (DEX) within the Shiba Inu ecosystem. The remarks have sparked fresh debate about $SHIB’s leadership and long-term direction, particularly as concerns continue to grow over Kusama’s prolonged silence on X. WoofSwap Argues $SHIB Has Lost Market Confidence According to WoofSwap, a significant portion of investors has already lost confidence in $SHIB because the ecosystem has failed to deliver meaningful results over an extended period. Most people have completely lost faith…

Hedera is being used to track carbon credits and supply chains through two main tools: Hedera Guardian, which digitizes and verifies carbon credit issuance for registries like Verra and BCarbon, and TrackTrace, a platform built by The Hashgraph Group that records product origin, emissions, and compliance data for the European Union’s Digital Product Passport rules. Both tools run on Hedera’s public ledger, which uses a consensus method called hashgraph instead of a traditional blockchain structure. This lets companies record data that cannot be altered after the fact, while keeping transaction costs low and settlement fast. The result is a shared…

Japanese Bitcoin accumulation firm Remixpoint has announced that it may sell a portion of its Bitcoin ($BTC) holdings as part of a broader strategy to maximize corporate value. The company, which currently holds 1,491 $BTC according to Bitcoin Treasuries, made the disclosure in a post on X, outlining its rationale amid recent market volatility. Market Context and Rationale In its statement, Remixpoint acknowledged that Bitcoin briefly fell below $60,000 but emphasized that its fundamental value remains intact. The company cited limited supply, network robustness, growing institutional adoption, expanding infrastructure, and an increasing number of market participants as key factors supporting…

Iran’s top joint military command announced it would close the Strait of Hormuz to shipping for violating the ceasefire agreement with the United States and Israel. According to Iranian state media outlet Mehr, a statement from Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed to shipping. The statement described this step as a “first phase,” warning that further measures could be taken “if the attacks continue.” The Iranian side argued that the decision was taken due to the “malice” of the US and its failure to implement the first clause of the agreement to…

Something quietly significant is happening on Cardano. While broader crypto markets wrestle with mixed signals and uncertain sentiment, Cardano stablecoin growth has posted a number that commands attention: approximately 200% year-over-year, according to data from Token Terminal. That kind of expansion doesn’t happen by accident — and it raises a serious question about what Cardano is quietly becoming in the DeFi world. Key takeaways Cardano’s stablecoin market cap surged roughly 200% year-over-year, based on Token Terminal data. The growth is driven by three key assets: Circle’s $USDC, Moneta’s USDM, and Anzens’ USDA. Rising stablecoin adoption signals growing developer and user…