Author: NBTC

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.

Chainlink, a leading decentralized oracle network, has achieved another milestone in its platform adoption. The network has recently secured 12 integrations across nine different platforms, underscoring its diverse use cases within the blockchain industry. ⬡ Chainlink Adoption Update ⬡There were 12 integrations of 6 #Chainlink services across 9 different chains: @arbitrum, @base, @ethereum, @LineaBuild, @MetisL2, @Optimism, @0xPolygon, @Scroll_ZKP, and @zksync.New integrations include @DistribGallery, @EnoToken,… pic.twitter.com/xXj0Y89txC — Chainlink (@chainlink) May 26, 2024 These integrations leverage six key Chainlink services, including Chainlink CCIP (Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol), Mainnet Integration, and Price Feeds. Other offerings include Chainlink Low-Latency Data Streams, VRF (Verifiable Random Function),…

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During a recent interview with Bloomberg, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said that he expected his company’s legal battle with the SEC to end “very soon.” However, Garlinghouse refused to speak about Ripple’s rumored settlement talks with the agency. He also stated that he could not predict when exactly the lawsuit would be over. Earlier this week, the Ripple-affiliated XRP token experienced a substantial price rally due to settlement rumors. However, it then retraced its gains after a private meeting between Ripple and the agency allegedly got called off. A little over a year ago, Judge Analisa Torres ruled that the…

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No, contrary to conventional markets like stock or forex markets, the crypto market never closes. Cryptocurrencies are traded on various exchanges worldwide, and their decentralized nature means they are not tied to any specific country’s time zone or financial intermediaries. This global reach and lack of central authority set the crypto market apart from traditional financial markets. The cryptocurrency market is a decentralized digital marketplace where traders can buy, sell, and exchange cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many others. Unlike traditional stock exchanges, which have set operating hours and close during weekends and holidays, the crypto market operates quite differently.…

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Today, BounceBit announced a partnership with Doubler. This partnership is based on BounceBit’s vision to increase the use cases of restaking. BounceBit and Doubler took to their X accounts to announce this new collaboration. Doubler is partnering up with @bounce_bit to bring yield strategies to BTC asset and BTC ecosystems.BounceBit is a BTC restaking chain with an innovative CeDefi framework. Through a CeFi + DeFi framework, BounceBit empowers BTC holders to earn yield across multiple sources.… pic.twitter.com/sXKgFdNoYG — Doubler (@doubler_pro) July 19, 2024 Doubler is a new financial tool. It utilizes open smart contracts to maximize returns on crypto investments.…

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A significant factor affecting the price of Bitcoin deals with the moves of the governments holding the majority of BTC tokens. In this respect, Arkham (a famous blockchain analysis forum that leverages AI technology to deanonymize the on-chain and blockchain data) has issued a dashboard that includes top Bitcoin-holding governments. The analytics platform took to the social media forum X to provide the details in this respect. Top Governments DashboardOur team created a dashboard showing the largest tagged Governments on Arkham – including the US, UK, Germany and El Salvador.For each country, you can see their current BTC holdings, graph…

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The DeFi sector continues to rise, showcasing the trust among investors. This week, the well-known DeFi projects in terms of total value locked (TVL) include LIDO, Aave V3, EigenLayer, Maker DAO, and Rocket Pool. The market data reveals a surge in the position of these projects including the factors like price and market cap. LIDO Dominates the DeFi World in Terms of Total Value Locked The top DeFi project in the case of total value locked is LIDO. The project reportedly has a TVL of up to $33.98 billion. Over the past seven days, the project has reportedly made a…

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American basketball star Scottie Pippen, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest small forwards of all time, has shown renewed interest in crypto. In a social media post, Pippen asked his followers whether he should pick Ethereum or Solana. Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz said that both cryptocurrencies have their merits in response to the aforementioned question. Some other users expectedly started pitching their own favorite coins to Pippen. This is not the first time that the six-time NBA champion has shown interest in the crypto space. In fact, Pippen launched his own collection of non-fungible tokens in…

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Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) confirmed that spot Ethereum ETFs will be listed for trading on Tuesday, July 23. The announcement was made via notices posted on the Cboe website minutes ago. The following spot Ethereum ETFs will begin trading on Tuesday: 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH), Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH), Franklin Ethereum ETF (EZET), Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF (QETH), and VanEck Ethereum ETF (ETHV). Cboe is pleased to announce that an Exchange Traded Product (ETP) will list on Cboe and begin trading as a new issue on July 23, 2024. This date was expected for the start of trading.…

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The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship in Jordan has launched a national blockchain technology network in partnership with Jordanian blockchain company Blockexe. The implementation of blockchain technology in Jordan’s government sector aligns with the Jordanian Digital Transformation Strategy (2021-2025). Enhancing Trust in Government Services On July 17, the Jordanian Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship announced its partnership with local blockchain company Blockexe to launch a national blockchain technology network called Modee Dlt. This protocol aims to enhance trust and transparency in government services. The blockchain network has been integrated with the Jordanian government portal, allowing for decentralized and…

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Although Bitcoin has reclaimed the $56,000 price level in the past few hours, its sudden drop below $54,000 on July 5 has reminded investors of the intense volatility associated with the market. In the larger timeframe, Bitcoin has been down by 7% and 20.25% in the past seven and thirty days, respectively. While many crypto traders and analysts are still in the spirit of a bullish cycle in the long term, the sudden price drop wasn’t surprising to some. Notably, crypto trader @TheFlowHorse revealed that the drop to $53,000 resonated with his target of $52,000. Similarly, Ki Young Ju, CEO…

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