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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.

European fintech Spiko integrates Chainlink’s CCIP for $380m money market funds

Money markets platform Spiko is tapping into Chainlink’s cross-chain interoperability protocol to enable multichain access to over $380 million in regulated on-chain funds. The European fintech announced on July 1, 2025, noting that it was integrating Chainlink (LINK), with the strategic aim of bolstering interoperability. Chainlink’s cross chain standard, CCIP, will enable more than $380 million of its institutional-grade onchain money market funds to be accessible to users much more easily and compliantly. “Until now, Spiko MMFs were deployed natively across multiple networks — but investors couldn’t move their shares from one chain to another. The only workaround was to…

Altcoins

Ripple CEO Praises Trump as “Most Crypto-Forward” President After GENIUS Act Signing

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse took to X today to praise the Trump administration as “the most crypto-forward” in U.S. history, a comment made as his team attended the White House signing ceremony for the landmark GENIUS Act. The public praise appears to be a clear strategic move from the head of a company that has famously battled U.S. regulators. Team Ripple at the White House celebrating a historic day for crypto! Bummed I wasn't able to make it in person but celebrating from afar https://t.co/V5soaBgBnw — Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) July 18, 2025 How Ripple’s CEO is celebrating the new crypto…

Regulation

Binance Wallet Set to Host Pivotal ZKWASM TGE on July 22

Are you ready for the next big leap in the crypto world? Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Binance Wallet is gearing up to host its 31st exclusive Token Generation Event (TGE) for ZKWASM. This pivotal Crypto Event, announced via an X post by Binance, promises a unique opportunity for participants. It’s set to unfold on July 22, from 08:00 to 10:00 UTC, and participation hinges on possessing those coveted Binance Alpha Points. Understanding the Token Generation Event (TGE) Phenomenon For many in the cryptocurrency space, a Token Generation Event, or TGE, represents a critical moment in a project’s lifecycle.…

Exchanges

World War III threatens Bitcoin mining infrastructure

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The geopolitical situation globally has deteriorated over the past several years. With Europe undergoing rearmament, there is a clear and present danger—a Third World War—to European and Eurasian Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto mining infrastructure. You might also like: Bitcoin mining can power the US, if regulators prioritize it | Opinion It is estimated that Germany alone mines 5 percent of Bitcoin’s hashrate. Norway has 2 percent of the Bitcoin hashrate. Meanwhile, 11 percent of the Bitcoin hashrate…

Mining

Bitcoin ETFs Add $1 Billion in 2 Days Amid March to Record BTC Price

Investors poured nearly $1 billion into the new American Bitcoin ETFs, helping to drive the price of the leading cryptocurrency a record and a sign of markets’ growing embrace of digital assets. high. Investors on Monday and Tuesday put a total of $996.6 million into the funds, data from UK asset manager Farside Investors shows. Figures for Wednesday are yet to be released, but the ETFs that track BTC’s price have been surging in recent weeks, reaching a record high for net inflows of more than $42 billion. "Bitcoin ETFs have been on fire the last few weeks," Bloomberg ETF…

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Ethereum Treasury SharpLink Shares Plunge 20% Amid $6 Billion Plan to Buy More ETH

SharpLink Gaming shares closed down 20% on Friday, a day after the gambling marketing company said it was looking to boost a stock sale from $1 billion to $6 billion in a regulatory filing—its latest move in an ongoing effort to build its Ethereum treasury. SharpLink (SBET), according to Yahoo Finance, was was still up about 16% for a week that included two major ETH purchases. The Minneapolis, Minnesota-based company's stock has reacted positively to previous announcements tied to its strategic shift to become the world's largest corporate accumulator of ETH, a position it now holds, based on Arkham data.…

Ethereum

Shiba Inu Dev Corrects Vitalik Buterin on SHIB Donations

In a recent social media post, Shiba Inu developer Kaal Dhairya pointedly reminded Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Butein about the significant source of the funding for the CryptoRelief initiative. Dhairya noted that Buterin had forgotten to mention the billions in SHIB tokens that "played a major role." Earlier this week, former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao revealed that he had donated $10 million in BNB to Buterin's open-source biotech project aimed at improving public health. Buterin thanked CZ publicly and also expressed appreciation for Polygon Foundation CEO Sandeep Nailwal and the CryptoRelief initiative for their support. However, some SHIB holders took issue…

Altcoins

Washington Is Finally “Open for Business” on Crypto, Says Hoskinson

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says Washington D.C. is now “open for business” on crypto, reporting a markedly more engaged and productive tone from U.S. lawmakers following a series of private meetings on Capitol Hill. In the latest update, Hoskinson confirmed he held a closed-door roundtable with several senators and other key figures to discuss the future of digital asset policy in the United States. — Cardanians (CRDN) (@Cardanians_io) July 18, 2025 Inside the closed-door lawmaker meetings According to Hoskinson, the meetings featured open discussions about what legislative steps are needed to support innovation. He contrasted the current “engaged” environment with…

Regulation

Binance Unleashes Chainbase (C) as 28th HODLer Airdrop Project: A Monumental Listing

Get ready for an exciting development in the crypto world! Binance, the global leader in cryptocurrency exchanges, has just made an announcement that’s set to send ripples across the market. The platform has officially selected Chainbase (C) as its 28th HODLer Airdrops project, with a highly anticipated C token listing scheduled for July 18 at 14:00 UTC. This move not only expands Binance’s diverse ecosystem but also offers a fantastic opportunity for its loyal users. If you’ve been looking for ways to maximize your crypto holdings, this is news you won’t want to miss. Understanding the Power of Binance HODLer…

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Bitcoin minimum transaction fee drops by 90%

The minimum fees required for a Bitcoin transaction have been slashed by 90%. This news comes amid the debates over what the asset is best suited for. Some believe it is better for everyday payments, while others are still adamant that it satisfies the conditions to be a store of value. Over the past few years, there have been several enthusiasts who have felt Bitcoin is no longer a regular digital asset, considering the fact that the asset’s value has been quite stable since it launched. To make it more appealing, users of the biggest crypto network can now pay…

Mining