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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.

Powering the Future of Stablecoin Infrastructure

In the fast-evolving world of Web3, strategic moves often signal significant shifts in direction and capability. One such pivotal development has recently captured the attention of the cryptocurrency community: the Monad Foundation‘s acquisition of Portal. This isn’t just another corporate takeover; it’s a bold statement about the future of digital finance, particularly the backbone of decentralized applications – stablecoins. The Game-Changing Monad Foundation Acquisition: What You Need to Know The news, initially reported by Blockworks, confirms that the Monad Foundation has officially acquired Portal, a key player in the stablecoin infrastructure space. While the financial terms of the deal remain…

AltcoinsJul 10

Cronos Reduces Block Time to Under One Second with Major Mainnet Upgrade

On July 3, Cronos, a Web3 blockchain supported by Crypto.com, completed a major upgrade to its EVM mainnet. The update reduces block time from about 5.6 seconds to under 1 second, significantly improving the speed and responsiveness of the network. With this upgrade, Cronos enters the sub-second block time range, positioning itself among the ten fastest blockchains for on-chain finality. The faster network is expected to support more efficient decentralized applications, particularly in areas like DeFi, payments, and AI. The performance improvement is possible due to recent scalability features, including BlockSTM, a parallel transaction execution engine introduced in the Pallene…

BlockchainJul 10

Bitcoin Uptrend at Risk Ahead of Nvidia Earnings, Fed Minutes; XRP Holds Key Support Amid XRPFi Narrative

Bitcoin's BTC$109,011.69 upward trend continued to show signs of weakness early Wednesday, even as Wall Street tech stocks surged overnight in anticipation of upbeat earnings from AI giant Nvidia (NVDA). The leading cryptocurrency by market value traded near $108,900 at press time, teasing a downside break of a trendline characterizing the uptrend from early April lows, according to data source Coingecko. Bullish trendlines indicate areas of strong demand, thus a move below one is generally seen as a sign of a potential reversal and a possible start of a downward move. BTC's at trendline support. (TradingView) Prices have not been…

BitcoinJul 10

Is Ethereum About to Have Its Own ‘NVIDIA Moment’?

Ethereum, the world’s second-largest blockchain, may be on the brink of its biggest breakout yet. According to market watchers, the explosive growth of stablecoins on the Ethereum network could be the long-awaited trigger for a massive, NVIDIA-style price rally. Nvidia’s Breakout: A Blueprint for Ethereum? Nvidia’s story offers a useful comparison. According to Crypto Rover, an analyst analysis, before 2023, Nvidia’s stock price moved mostly sideways, showing little momentum. Then came the AI revolution, marked by ChatGPT’s massive public adoption. As the demand for GPUs exploded, Nvidia’s share price rocketed from below $20 to more than $160 (split-adjusted). This eightfold…

EthereumJul 10

UAE SCA answers crypto stakeholders' questions with updated security and commodity token regulations

After releasing a draft regulation under the title, “ Security Tokens and Commodity Tokens Contracts” back in January 2025, the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority has just released its full regulations for security tokens and commodity contract tokens. As per the announcement, the regulation ensures that securities and commodities contracts, including those issued using distributed ledger technology (such as security tokens and commodity contract tokens), are accommodated within the existing virtual asset regulatory framework. UAE SCA offers clarifications on tokens types and obligations The UAE SCA defined security tokens and commodity contract tokens as digital representations of assets, such as…

MarketsJul 10

Ripple Studied by Central Banks as Alternative to SWIFT—XRP Integration in Sight?

Central banks are seeking more efficient ways to facilitate international payments, and Ripple is emerging as a key player in these discussions. SWIFT remains the backbone of global financial messaging, used by banks and financial institutions. A post from X Finance Bull on the social media platform X is stirring up the crypto space. The message was, “Still doubting $XRP? Read slower. Project Stella (European Central Bank + Bank of Japan) literally studied Ripple’s rails next to SWIFT to rewire cross-border payments with DLT. If the central banks are watching, maybe you should be too.” And honestly? They might be…

AltcoinsJul 10

Bill Morgan Rejects ‘Staged Lawsuit’ Claims

The Ripple vs SEC case continues to take new twists and turns every day. Recently, a crypto expert Jesse from Apex Crypto Consulting shared that the Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit might be more than just a legal battle. Does Ripple Have Bigger Plans? According to him, Ripple is deeply connected to big players like central banks and the IMF and its bigger goal might be turning XRP into a global reserve currency, replacing systems like SWIFT. He also pointed out that Ripple has continued to rise without facing any pushback and it may be working with major financial powers behind…

RegulationJul 10

Stables Integrates Mantle to Elevate Stablecoin Utility at Global Level

Stables, known for regulating stablecoins for everyday use, announces its strategic partnership with Mantle to redefine crypto payments globally. Through this groundbreaking move, the users are allowed to leverage their Stables card to send, top up, and spend $USDT and $USDC seamlessly. This cutting-edge step aims to provide users with the opportunity to utilize their stablecoins online and in-store worldwide. We have integrated @Mantle_Official on Stables. Top up, send, and spend: ✅ $USDT ✅ $USDC Spend your Mantle stablecoins globally, online and in-store, using your Stables card. pic.twitter.com/0gwhHKk5tk — Stables 💳 (@stables_money) July 8, 2025 Through this strategic move, Stables…

BlockchainJul 10

Where Does Satoshi Nakamoto Rank Among the World’s Richest People? He Hasn’t Done Anything in 16 Years, and Here’s the Result

Bitcoin (BTC) founder Satoshi Nakamoto has become the 11th richest person in the world, surpassing Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Walmart heirs Jim, Rob and Alice Walton. The interesting information was shared by blockchain analysis firm Arkham Intelligence. According to Arkham’s data, Nakamoto’s Bitcoin stash makes up about 5.2% of the total supply, which is about 1.1 million Bitcoins. After reaching an all-time high of $111,814 in recent days, the price is hovering around $110,000. With this value, Nakamoto’s wealth has reached about $121 billion as of today. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, that fortune ranks behind only tech…

BitcoinJul 10

Top Trader Reveals Bullish Ethereum Setup

Ethereum (ETH) is back on the radar, as one of crypto’s most followed traders says the trend is turning bullish. Better known online as "DonAlt," the trader shared a fresh chart pointing to renewed strength in ETH, highlighting $2,200 as the key level to watch. According to him, Ethereum “looks quite alright on the high timeframes” and is back on a bullish track after a brief pause. The monthly candles for ETH/USD on the chart show a strong bounce from a major support zone between $1,800 and $2,000. That area had previously served as resistance in 2021 and now seems…

EthereumJul 10