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NBTC is the editorial account for NBTC News, covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, blockchain infrastructure, exchanges, mining, regulation and digital asset markets. The editorial team focuses on clear sourcing, timely updates and practical context for crypto readers.

Trump Signs the GENIUS Act Into Law

U.S. President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act governing stablecoins into law on Friday, July 18, 2025, marking the first time a major piece of crypto legislation became a law in the U.S. Lawmakers and crypto industry executives all attended the roughly hour-long ceremony, seen below. White House Crypto and AI Czar David Sacks on July 18, 2025. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk) Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick speaking with former Congressman Patrick McHenry (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk) Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss at the White House on July 18, 2025. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk) Coinbase's Kara Calvert, Faryar Shirzad and Paul Grewal speaking with House Speaker Mike Johnson…

RegulationJul 22

Bullish Flags Fly as Market Eyes Higher Breakouts

Over the last 60 minutes, bitcoin is trading at $117,932 to $118,185 on Monday morning, July 21, 2025, reflecting a market cap of $2.36 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $46.19 billion. Price action during the day fluctuated between an intraday low of $116,779 and a high of $119,523, signaling a period of consolidation within a broader bullish trend. Bitcoin On the daily chart, bitcoin has maintained its upward momentum since rebounding from the $98,240 level. The recent peak at $123,236 was followed by a tight consolidation phase characterized by reduced volume, forming a bullish flag or pennant pattern.…

BitcoinJul 22

Existing DeFi vaults fall short where it matters most

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. DeFi vaults were supposed to change everything. For a while, it felt like they had. With just a few clicks, users can deposit their crypto and have it routed through complex, automated strategies. No banks, no managers, no waiting around, just smart contracts doing all the work. But the reality is, the vault model hasn’t lived up to the hype. You might also like: DeFi must prepare for its next stage: The convergence of smart money and…

DeFiJul 22

Mastercard Issues Statement on Cryptocurrencies Amid Rising Market

Global payment giant Mastercard said in a statement on its official blog that stablecoins, which stand out among cryptocurrencies, have now reached a turning point and are creating a significant impact in the real world. The company noted that stablecoins offer low-cost and fast solutions, especially in cross-border transactions, and highlighted the future potential of these digital assets. The statement noted that the GENIUS Act, passed by the US Congress, provides the long-awaited legal framework for digital assets and instills confidence in the sector. This step, along with the European Union's Markets for Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation, contributes to a…

MarketsJul 22

Saylor Wouldn't Have Touched XRP, Analyst Says

Following XRP's enormous price rally, there has been a heated debate about whether or not Strategy's Michal Saylor would have been better off picking the Ripple-linked token instead of Bitcoin. Had Saylor invested in XRP instead of the original cryptocurrency, the portfolio would be worth almost double as of today, according to the estimates performed by former RippleX engineer Matt Hamilton. Moreover, Saylor's purchase of the XRP token would likely push the price further due to media attention. Meanwhile, Bitcoin might have experienced less demand. However, Christopher Inks of TexasWest Capital believes that the idea that Saylor would even touch…

AltcoinsJul 22

Polymarket Returning to U.S. with $112M Acquisition After Prosecutors Drop Probe

Polymarket, the crypto-powered betting platform known for its political prediction markets, is preparing a return to the U.S. after a federal investigation into its operations was dropped last week, the company said in a press release on Monday. The New York-based company is acquiring QCX, a regulated derivatives exchange, for $112 million. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) granted QCX approval to operate on July 9, two years after first applying for a license. The deal gives Polymarket a legal path back into the U.S., where it had agreed in 2022 to stop serving American users. At the time, Polymarket…

RegulationJul 22

Interesting Predictions About Bitcoin (BTC) From an Experienced Analyst: “Within 20 Years, BTC…”

Cryptocurrency analyst Fred Krueger recently predicted that Bitcoin will achieve a unique position in the global economy within the next 20 years. According to Krueger, Bitcoin will go beyond being a mere digital asset and become the largest “store of value” in the world. “It's hard for most people to believe, but Bitcoin will likely become the primary store of value on planet Earth within 20 years,” Krueger said. According to the analyst, in this scenario, Bitcoin's market capitalization would reach $10 billion, with its total value reaching $200 trillion. This would make Bitcoin five times the current market capitalization…

BitcoinJul 22

NEAR Introduces DCML for a Private, Verifiable, and User-Owned AI Future

NEAR’s DCML enables secure AI workloads using trusted enclaves, protecting user data while allowing model monetization. Users can fine-tune AI privately, verify results, and earn from shared model access without giving up data ownership. NEAR Protocol has introduced a new approach to artificial intelligence called Decentralized Confidential Machine Learning (DCML). This isn’t just a complicated technical concept. In short, anyone can run AI models privately and securely, even on someone else’s computer, without fear of data leaks or being spied on by third parties. Train Together, Earn Together: A New AI Economy This model relies on secure enclave technology (Trusted…

AltcoinsJul 22

Pay Off Mortgage With 20% of Bitcoin? Reddit Users Weigh In

A heated Reddit debate reveals deep divisions on whether using bitcoin to eliminate mortgage debt is financial wisdom or a missed opportunity. Redditors Split on Using Bitcoin to Kill Mortgage Debt A provocative question on Reddit – “If 20 percent of your stack could pay off your mortgage, would you?” – ignited a passionate discussion, revealing a community deeply divided on the financial and emotional calculus of using bitcoin (BTC) to achieve debt freedom. Analysis of the extensive thread shows a slight numerical edge for those opposed to paying off their mortgage using bitcoin. Roughly 45% of commenters explicitly stated…

BitcoinJul 21

Here’s What To Expect As BTC Trends Sideways

Bitcoin has already shown a lot of strength in recent times, pushing as high as $123,000 before trailing back down toward $117,000. So far, it looks like the digital asset has hit a roadblock and is now possibly looking at a peak. But analyst Merlijn The Trader has explained that it is far from over for Bitcoin with more rallies to come. He reveals that the Bitcoin price is yet to stage its ‘final act’, which must happen before there are talks of a top. Bitcoin 4-Year Cycle Is Still In Play After the Bitcoin price rallied to new all-time…

BitcoinJul 21