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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.

Cryptocurrency tracker Whale Alert, which monitors large crypto transactions and shares their details on its website and on the X platform, has detected three major transfers, which moved a massive amount of XRP each. The transferring of almost $60 million worth of XRP took place after San Francisco-based Ripple blockchain juggernaut announced its final victory over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in court. This development has got XRP whales to show more activity as they purchased millions of coins on top cryptocurrency exchanges. 101 million XRP change hands Whale Alert mentioned above spreads the word about whales shoveling three…

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Lamborghini unveiled the Fast ForWorld platform, developed in partnership with Animoca Brands, featuring interoperable digital supercars for web3 gaming. Italian sports car manufacturer Lamborghini, alongside NFT investor Animoca Brands is launching a web3 venture featuring interoperable digital supercars for gaming, marking Lamborghini’s first blockchain-based initiative. In an Oct. 2 blog announcement, Animoca said the so-called Fast ForWorld platform will allow users to “experiment, play, interact, and collect digital collectibles while being rewarded for their engagement.” Set to launch on Nov. 7, Fast ForWorld will introduce digital car collectibles that can be bought, sold, and used in other games, which are…

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Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin said it is important to closely monitor economic developments and inflation to determine the pace and size of future rate cuts. Barkin Predicts Another 50 Basis Point Rate Cut for Rest of Year Barkin also touched on recent labor movements and geopolitical conflicts, and expressed the potential for these to increase inflation risks. Barkin acknowledged the possibility of a “low hiring, low layoff” labor market, but noted that if demand picks up, there could be a corresponding increase in labor demand. The Fed is weighing whether demand risks will outweigh supply concerns, particularly focusing on…

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The Sui Foundation has introduced the Sui Bridge on mainnet, enabling secure asset transfers between the Ethereum and Sui networks. This bridge focuses on simplifying the movement of assets across chains, starting with ether (ETH) and wrapped ether (WETH). Sui Rolls Out Bridge for Asset Transfers Between Ethereum and Sui According to the foundation’s blog post, the launch of the Sui Bridge is a key step in Sui’s efforts to improve interoperability within the Web3 ecosystem. By offering an in-house solution, the bridge enhances connectivity between decentralized finance (defi) applications on both Ethereum and Sui, facilitating smoother asset transfers. Sui…

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XRP has been making waves in the crypto industry today with its massive price rally and some huge developments. Seeing this momentum, whales have started a massive buying spree as they anticipate further gains from the XRP price. It is likely that XRP has entered a strong bull run, which is supported by these large holders. Tracking service Whale Alert has disclosed the latest XRP purchase from a major whale. It was revealed that 60 million XRP were withdrawn from the prominent South Korean exchange Upbit. Worth around $36.8 million as per the current price levels, these XRP coins were…

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A federal judge denied a crypto firm’s request last week to dismiss an SEC complaint alleging that the sale of its purported mining hardware to customers constituted an investment contract. And while the move spurred some speculation on social media over the implications for such hardware, legal analysts say there’s no immediate reason for concern. According to the lawsuit, filed in March 2023 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Green United allegedly defrauded investors of $18 million by selling them “Green Boxes” that failed to mine digital tokens called GREEN as promised. That’s because the Ethereum-based…

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In an unexpected turn, prominent Telegram crypto game X Empire—previously known as Musk Empire—has launched a new mini-season ahead of the airdrop, offering players another chance to rack up a share of tokens before the launch. It’s unexpected because on Monday, X Empire shut down its game—described as ending its initial mining phase—ahead of the planned token launch and airdrop, which are now expected to come in the back half of October. But with the new “Chill Phase,” X Empire players will be able to continue tapping their avatar—be it Elon Musk-inspired or otherwise—and unlock various upgrades. However, all character…

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Marlin and io.net have joined forces to accelerate decentralized AI through confidential computing. This strategic collaboration aims to provide developers with secure and scalable GPU solutions essential for real-world AI adoption in Web3. Marlin disclosed this groundbreaking news to its community through a social media platform, X. Confidential compute for decentralized AI is turning out to be the need of the hour for developers to build the applications for real-world adoption.We’re pumped to be teaming up with @ionet to provide them with the tools needed to make this happen. pic.twitter.com/n7FG0GvP8p — Marlin (@MarlinProtocol) September 30, 2024 Marlin Expands Confidential Computing…

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Asphere, a leading Web3 development hub, announced a strategic partnership with Babylon to enhance Bitcoin Layer 2 (L2) engineering. This collaboration seeks to create customizable Layer-2 (L2) solutions using Babylon’s innovative Bitcoin ($BTC) staking protocol. By leveraging the existing security of the Bitcoin network, this partnership opens new opportunities for developers in the blockchain ecosystem. Asphere and Babylon’s new alliance taps into Bitcoin’s vast liquidity and $1T market capitalization. This significantly lowers barriers for developers looking to build applications without needing to bootstrap additional security capital. Babylon’s protocol also enables seamless integration of decentralized apps, offering higher scalability, decentralization, and…

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Ripple’s win against the SEC has shaken the crypto world, lifting XRP’s market price to reach a four-month high of $0.66. Following the court’s decision, which clarified that XRP itself is not a security. This has opened the door for potential new partnerships and integrations. Attorney Fred Rispoli has suggested that Elon Musk might seize this moment to integrate XRP into his X Payments platform. Rispoli believes Musk could use this chance to make a bold statement against regulatory pressures. Here’s a closer look at this intriguing possibility. Musk’s Golden Opportunity Attorney Fred Rispoli has publicly urged Elon Musk to…

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