Author: NBTC

The Litecoin Foundation (@LTCFoundation) has unveiled the first wave of speakers for Litecoin Summit 2026, with Charlie Lee, NYM’s Alexis Roussel, LitVM’s Aztec Amaya, and five others confirmed for the two-day event in Amsterdam this June. It is the first time the summit has been held outside the United States. The sixth Litecoin Summit runs June 22-23, 2026, at the Tobacco Theater in central Amsterdam, kicking off Dutch Blockchain Week. The Foundation has billed the event as “Our First Euro Summit,” with two-day passes starting at €84 and payable in $BTC, $LTC, or fiat. Why is the summit leaving the…

South Korean police have reportedly raided Bithumb as part of an investigation into alleged nepotism involving independent lawmaker Kim Byung-gi. Kim allegedly attempted to influence employment opportunities for his son at multiple crypto firms, including Bithumb and Dunamu, the operator of rival exchange Upbit, according to a Monday report by News1. Kim’s son joined Bithumb in January 2025 and worked there for about six months, the local outlet reported. Authorities are investigating whether any external pressure or preferential treatment influenced the hiring process. Hiring favoritism and influence-peddling allegations remain politically sensitive issues in South Korea, where a series of high-profile…

Circle’s Circle 4 billion $USDC transfer to Coinbase on June 12, 2026, did more than set a record. It also signaled that stablecoin infrastructure is moving beyond Ethereum and into newer blockchain territory. The transfer, which was executed on HyperEVM, is the largest recorded $USDC transaction to date. HyperEVM is the smart contract environment built on top of Hyperliquid’s Layer-1 blockchain. For an asset as established as $USDC, routing that kind of volume through a network many retail investors barely know is a notable sign of where institutional liquidity is headed. The scale matters. Four billion dollars equals about 5.3%…

Nasdaq-listed Helius Medical Technologies (HSDT) has acquired Light Protocol, a cryptographic firm specializing in on-chain privacy, as part of its newly announced strategy to focus investments on the Solana blockchain. The deal, first reported by The Block, signals a significant shift in Helius’s corporate direction and a deepening commitment to Solana’s ecosystem. Strategic Pivot to Solana Helius Medical Technologies, historically known for its medical device portfolio, recently disclosed a strategic pivot to allocate capital and resources toward Solana (SOL). The move marks a notable departure from the company’s original business model and aligns with a growing trend of traditional firms…

Iran has responded to a U.S. list of conditions for a possible peace deal, according to reports shared by The Kobeissi Letter. Tehran’s stated demands include an end to the war on all fronts across the Middle East, the lifting of U.S. sanctions, the release of frozen Iranian funds, compensation for war damages, and recognition of Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. The reported U.S. terms differ sharply. The list includes no compensation for Iran, no release of frozen assets, the transfer of 400 kilograms of uranium to the United States, and only one active nuclear facility. The ceasefire…

Ethereum ($ETH) Open Interest (OI), the total unsettled futures in the derivatives market, has fallen to the lowest level in four months. On June 10, Ethereum OI across all cryptocurrency exchanges hovered around $23.3 billion, according to data from CoinGlass analyzed by Finbold. As such, $ETH OI revisited the same lows registered during the February 6, 2026, capitulation. $ETH OI 1-day chart. Source: CoinGlass The Ethereum OI recorded a gradual increase in March and April, reaching an average local high of about $33 billion. As such, $ETH price surged in tandem from its average low of approximately $1,939, retesting a…

Institutional capital is flowing back into digital assets, but this cycle looks very different from the last one. Prediction markets are beginning to attract serious attention from Wall Street, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are once again seeing large inflows and venture giant a16z is loading up another multibillion-dollar crypto war chest. Meanwhile, traditional banks are quietly accelerating their push into tokenized finance infrastructure. Taken together, this week’s Crypto Biz points to a broader shift underway across the industry. Crypto companies are no longer just chasing retail traders — they’re increasingly building products for asset managers, banks, hedge funds and institutional…

Bio Protocol, a leading decentralized science (DeSci) platform, has announced a major upgrade to its core ecosystem points system, BioXP. Simultaneously, the protocol launched an Ignition sale exclusively for $USDC holders, aiming to raise new funds for further development. This strategic move strengthens benefits for existing $BIO token holders by giving BioXP holders priority in the event of oversubscription. Bio Protocol BioXP Upgrade: Enhancing Ecosystem Rewards The BioXP upgrade introduces several key improvements to the points system. BioXP now offers enhanced reward mechanisms for users who actively participate in the Bio Protocol ecosystem. This includes staking, liquidity provision, and community…

Kenya is emerging as one of Africa’s leading digital asset markets. The country combines crypto adoption with a regulatory framework attracting investment and protecting users. Already known for pioneering mobile money through M-Pesa, Kenya is now working to formalize its crypto and blockchain sector. Kenya Advances Crypto Regulation Kenyan regulators are developing a framework for blockchain and virtual asset markets. Speaking in Nairobi, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) said proposed rules would require crypto asset funds operating in Kenya to register locally or establish representative offices in the country. Regulators say clear rules are needed to protect investors and support…

Solflare is betting that the next major consumer use case for crypto won’t be trading tokens — it will be collecting real-world assets. The Solana wallet provider has launched Solflare Packs, a new in-wallet experience that allows users to purchase, open, trade, and redeem real graded trading cards directly from their crypto wallet. Powered by Collector Crypt, a tokenized collectibles marketplace that has processed more than $1 billion in trading volume, the product combines physical collectibles with blockchain-based ownership and liquidity. The launch introduces what Solflare describes as the first wallet-native end-to-end trading card experience on Solana, allowing users to…