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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.

GameFi

Building the Future of GameFi with AI-Powered Innovation

By NBTC13/12/2024

In the latest news about the future of blockchain and Web3, GT Protocol revealed a significant collaboration with Funton.ai. This has the potential to reshape the decentralized ecosystems to support GameFi on blockchain and AI technology advancement. 🎮 GT Protocol x https://t.co/g7CSBJsnmF Partnership! 🤝 We’re excited to partner with @funton_ai, a modular multi-game platform on the TON & Kaia network, pioneering a decentralized GameFi ecosystem powered by blockchain and AI. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities in… pic.twitter.com/Vvf9Y2igxD — GT Protocol (@GT_Protocol) December 12, 2024 A Visionary Partnership GT Protocol, one of the pioneers of Web 3.0 AI execution protocols, has…

Exchanges

Phantom wallet brings direct Pump.fun and Moonshot token swaps

By NBTC13/12/2024

Phantom, the leading Solana wallet, just brought the meme craze one step closer to users. The wallet will now directly display Pump.fun and Moonshot meme tokens. Phantom wallet will now allow the viewing and buying of meme tokens just minutes after their launch, the firm posted Wednesday. This means the most widely used Solana wallet will provide users direct access to Pump.fun and Moonshot tokens, with the potential for swapping. Swapping in Phantom just got more fun 💃 📲 Discover tokens from @pumpdotfun and @moonshotdotcc 💎 Buy memecoins within minutes of launching ⚠️ Assess potential risks with security metrics at…

Bitcoin

Alabama State Auditor Sorrell Backs Bold Plan for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

By NBTC13/12/2024

The debate for the adoption of Bitcoin (BTC) at the state level has become a hot topic after the Russian leaders joined the wagon. The United States has been at the forefront in advocating for a strategic Bitcoin reserve since the re-election of President-elect Donald Trump. Furthermore, top Fed officials believe that Bitcoin is a digital gold with better features including a limited supply of 21 million units. Additionally, the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs has proved to be a major success on Wall Street, signaling heightened demand from institutional investors. Alabama State to Lead on Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Plan…

Altcoins

TRON meme culture lags despite ambitions of flipping Pump.fun

By NBTC13/12/2024

Meme culture on TRON lags, despite the new buying frenzy on Ethereum and Solana. TRON tried to grab a piece of the action through Sun Pump, but developers avoided the chain. TRON (TRX) lags behind other chains and has failed to attract meme tokens. The Sun Pump launch platform ground to a halt, while Pump.fun was still posting all-time high daily token launches. Despite the speed and activity on TRON, the chain’s users did not go anywhere near the Ethereum and Solana meme culture. TRON-based meme tokens are also valued at only $350M, smaller even than newly launched memes on…

GameFi

‘Shrapnel’ Game Studio Names New CEO, Reveals Fundraising Plans

By NBTC13/12/2024

Neon Machine, the studio behind the Avalanche-based extraction shooter Shrapnel, revealed exclusively to Decrypt that it has made several leadership changes, including appointing a new CEO, ahead of the game’s free-to-play launch in 2025. Ken Rosman, a 20-year veteran of the video game industry who spent many years at Microsoft’s Xbox division working on games like Halo Wars and Sunset Overdrive, has taken over Neon Machine’s chief executive role and will help shepherd Shrapnel toward its full public rollout. Neon Machine co-founder and former CEO Mark Long has transitioned to the role of an advisor and will continue to support…

Blockchain

Do Network Partners With IQ.wiki to Empower User Web3 Understanding

By NBTC13/12/2024

Do Network has announced a strategic collaboration with IQ.wiki, a partnership that marks a pivotal development in the Web3 ecosystem. IQ.wiki is a major blockchain encyclopedia platform committed to developing and investing in the future of knowledge. On the other hand, Do Network is a decentralized platform designed for high scalability and quick transaction processing. As part of this strategy, this collaboration aims to bring the Web3 industry to the forefront, providing extraordinary access to innovative digital experiences to users. Do Network officially announced the cooperation through its social media channel, showcasing the platform’s dedication to advancing Web3 technologies. Through…

Bitcoin

Proposed US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Acts in Best Interest of Public, Says Strike CEO Jack Mallers – Here’s Why

By NBTC13/12/2024

The CEO of Bitcoin wallet and payments application Strike believes that approving a US strategic BTC reserve benefits Americans from the bottom up. In a new Kitco News interview, Jack Mallers says he expects the incoming Trump administration to boost the economy by making it clear that the government is pro-growth, pro-business and pro-innovation. He also says the US can deal with its fiscal issues by building a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Mallers highlights that the move would be a huge positive for retail investors, corporations and institutions that already own BTC without negatively impacting those without skin in the game.…

Altcoins

Orbit Labs Pushes for Forked Module Removal and Reverse Charge Tax on Terra Classic

By NBTC13/12/2024

Orbit Labs has proposed to remove forked versions of Cosmos modules in the standard upstream modules in Terra Luna Classic, which it claims are costly. The company has also pledged support for a proposal to impose taxes on the recipient rather than the sender, which it says could make transactions more user-friendly. Orbit Labs has submitted a new proposal to the Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) ecosystem, pushing to remove forked modules in the network’s standard upstream modules. It also supported another proposal for a reserve charge tax. Today, the Terra Classic codebase relies on several forked versions of Cosmos modules,…

Exchanges

Uniswap Labs Expands On-Ramp Options With BinancePay

By NBTC13/12/2024

Uniswap Labs shared a major update to enhance user accessibility to its Ethereum-based decentralized protocol. The integration of BinancePay, Topper, and AlchemyPay into Uniswap’s Web and Wallet services is set to simplify the process of moving funds on-chain, providing users with more options and freedom. More ways to onramp. More freedom for users. Excited to announce that BinancePay, Topper, and AlchemyPay are now available across Uniswap Web and Wallet Making it even easier to go onchain 🦄 pic.twitter.com/GVYbZVZFiM — Uniswap Labs 🦄 (@Uniswap) December 11, 2024 This announcement marks another step in the protocol’s mission to lower the barrier to…

Blockchain

SEC Explores Tech to Revolutionize Capital Markets

By NBTC13/12/2024

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission is exploring the use of blockchain technology to build trust in capital markets. Bridging the Trust Gap The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is exploring the use of blockchain technology to build trust in capital markets. According to Director-General Emomotimi Agama, harnessing this technology is key “to bridging the [trust] gap between issuers and investors.” At a conference of the Capital Market Correspondents Association of Nigeria, Agama explained how adopting the technology benefits all investors, including those in neglected parts of the country. “The SEC is exploring the integration of blockchain technology for…