Author: NBTC

Howard Lutnick, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, made it clear in a recent interview that Bitcoin has a powerful future in America — and the federal government is now fully behind it. “What is Bitcoin like? It’s like gold, right?” Lutnick said in an interview with Bitcoin Magazine. “It was treated under the Biden administration like you were doing something wrong. Now you have that sort of in the rearview mirror, and it’ll never come back.” Lutnick, a longtime Bitcoin (BTC) supporter, discussed his personal journey with the cryptocurrency, which began in 2017. He emphasized Bitcoin’s rarity — capped at 21…

According to a recent report from the State Democracy Defenders Fund (SDDF), crypto could represent up to 37% of Donald Trump’s wealth. It’s difficult to determine an exact figure from publicly available information, as the study could only make educated guesses on several possible income streams. This includes trading fees on TRUMP and World Liberty Financial’s two tokens. How Much Crypto Does Trump Really Hold? Since President Trump launched his eponymous meme coin shortly before Inauguration Day, it opened an unprecedented new era for cryptocurrency. Former US regulators and crypto luminaries have warned about the danger of political corruption. The…

Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Stuart Alderoty, has explained his reasons why the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropped its legal appeal against the company in March 2025. Alderoty shared his insights through Ripple’s Crypto in One Minute series on X. In the video, Alderoty outlined the implications of the legal victory. For several years, Ripple was in a legal battle with the SEC over whether the cryptocurrency associated with it (XRP) should be classified as a security. The case was closely watched by most crypto market players, as they considered its outcome as the basis for how the…

B2 Network, a practical Bitcoin L2 solution for rapid transfers and application diversification without compromise on security, has announced a new partnership with ShareX, an inclusive cryptocurrency payment solution. The collaboration focuses on the deployment of numerous power bank points across merchant locations in Southeast Asia and Japan. The platform disclosed this development on its official social media account on X. We’re partnering with ShareX to deploy co-branded B² power bank stations across thousands of merchants in Japan and Southeast Asia—serving millions of consumers.Users can rent devices using B² assets and unlock Share To Earn rewards via ShareX-exclusive campaigns.This is…

The push for the Arizona Governor, Katie Hobbs, to sign the SBR has already begun. Bitcoin price has signaled bullish sentiment, with the next target above $99k. After months of lobbying and speculation, Arizona has become the first state in the United States to pass a strategic Bitcoin reserve (SBR) bill in both houses. On Monday, during the late North American session, the Arizona House passed the Bitcoin Reserve Bill SB 1025, with 31 yes against 25 nays. As a result, the state of Arizona will invest 10 percent of the public funds annually in Bitcoin to hedge against inflation…

Anthony Pompliano, a high-profile crypto investor and social media personality, is looking to take his influence public—literally. ProCap Acquisition Corp., a blank-check company led by Pompliano, filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday to raise $200 million in an initial public offering. The company plans to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker “PCAPU,” with each $10 unit comprising a Class A ordinary share and one-third of a warrant. The SPAC will target businesses across financial services, fintech, and digital assets—areas where Pompliano has built both a portfolio and a persona. An ex-product lead at Facebook and…

A US state is preparing to hand billions of dollars to residents in its first-ever “inflation rebate” program. New York’s Governor and state lawmakers say they’ve agreed on a budget framework that includes $2 billion for inflation refund checks to over eight million taxpayers. The plan targets New Yorkers who filed taxes, are not claimed as dependents and earn below $150,000 annually. Eligible joint filers earning up to $150,000 will receive $400, while those earning between $150,000 and $300,000 will get $300. Single filers and heads of household earning up to $75,000 will receive $200, and those earning between $75,000…

The crypto gaming space is ever expanding, and with prominent games releasing, token airdrops piling up, and the constant shifting of the markets around them all, it’s a lot to take in. Luckily, we’re all over it here at Decrypt’s GG. And if you’re looking to keep tabs on the latest happenings around crypto video games, this weekly roundup gives you a quick overview of the biggest stories we covered over the past week, along with a smattering of other interesting tidbits from around the space. Top stories Walking Dead, dead soon: Gala Games announced last week that The Walking…

Glacier Labs, an advanced L2 rollup ecosystem for dApp development, has announced its latest collaboration with Renta Network, a well-known Web3 entity using smart contracts, blockchain, and AI technologies. The partnership endeavors to deliver on-chain rental and tokenization of real-world assets on-chain. The platform disclosed this development on its official X account. 🚀 At @Glacier_Labs, we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with @RentaNetwork!Our target=”_blank”>pic.twitter.com/t7xmiCII4v — Glacier Network 🧊 $GLS (@Glacier_Labs) May 2, 2025 Glacier Labs Partners with Renta Network to Deliver RWA Rentals and Tokenization The collaboration focuses on combining the advanced data infrastructure of Glacier Labs with the cutting-edge…

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has released a new report stating that Bitcoin is currently positioned at a critical support level and the next few weeks will determine whether BTC can sustain its momentum and reach new record highs. According to the report, Bitcoin has shown remarkable resilience, rising more than 10% in the past week and outperforming traditional risk assets like the S&P 500. After weeks of volatility and low liquidity, Bitcoin has re-entered the lower end of the $94,000 range, a key level that previously saw it hit a new all-time high in January. Bitfinex attributes the recent recovery to…