Author: NBTC

In a world full of tap-to-earn games such as Hamster Kombat and Notcoin, hearing that a Telegram game has a slightly different mechanic—no matter how simple—is kind of refreshing. Instead of making you tap endlessly on the screen, Catizen has you swipe to combine cats together to increase their level and value—which, while effectively as simple as tapping, does require a bit more of your attention. Claiming over 22 million users, Catizen is the latest Telegram game that has found a major audience thanks to its cutesy vibe, slightly more involved gameplay and the promise of future airdrops that could…

Financial service providers Dana and LinkaAja are exploring avenues for potential collaboration in the coming months to bring Indonesia’s payment ecosystem at par with global leaders. At a forum in Jakarta, Indonesia, representatives of both firms expressed a willingness to share resources for the greater good while hinting at a wholesale embrace of emerging technologies. Top-tier executives from both companies pointed at artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology use cases in finance that are subject to government policies. Dana’s Chief Technology Officer Norman Sasono and LinkaAja’s Chief Commercial Officer Rendy Nugraha shared the stage during the Asian Banking and Finance…

According to the latest data, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced positive inflows for six consecutive days. Over this period, the spot bitcoin ETFs attracted a total of $1.186 billion. Ark Invest’s ARKB Tops Inflows as U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Gain $237 Million Spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. continued their streak of positive gains, recording $237.20 million on Monday, marking the sixth consecutive day of inflows. Ark Invest’s ARKB fund led the way on Monday, seeing nearly $68 million in new investments. ARKB now holds 48,364 BTC, valued at approximately $3.44 billion based on Tuesday’s bitcoin exchange rates.…

80% of Japanese banks partner with Ripple for blockchain payments. Ripple’s technology ensures faster, more cost-effective transactions. Japanese banks are implementing blockchain technology from Ripple with great success; 80% of them are working with the fintech startup to transform international payments. This action shows how far blockchain technology has come in the financial industry and is a significant step toward incorporating cryptocurrencies into traditional finance (TradFi). WOW! 💥 „Over 60 Japanese banks representing 80% of the Japanese banking industry have partnered with Ripple (which is competing to replaceSWIFT)!” And every Japanese bank will use #XRP in 2025 according to SBI…

BNB Chain completes integration with The Graph, enhancing data access for developers. Recent upgrades to BNB Chain reduce transaction fees by up to 90%, improving user experience. The Graph is now fully supporting BNB Chain after it successfully finished the Chain Integration Process. With the implementation of indexing rewards at this crucial turning point, The Graph’s global network of indexers is able to provide developers with timely and accurate data. By enabling developers to easily use improved data services, this connection significantly improves the effectiveness and performance of the BNB Chain. Thrilled to welcome @graphprotocol to BNB Chain! 🤝 https://t.co/kVTdR77enQ…

Prominent Israeli philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, who is best known for his best-selling book “Sapiens,” recently took aim at Bitcoin, slamming it as “a currency of distrust.” Even though Bitcoin proponents might have good reasons to distrust the banks, their preference for the leading cryptocurrency is still based on the distrust of human institutions, Harari claims. The famous intellectual claims that this is an “alarming development” given that money is supposed to create trust between strangers. “I understand the causes for this distrust, but it is an alarming development,’ he said. He hopes that humanity finds a way to build…

TLDR Rebel Satoshi (RECQ) aims to decentralize the increasingly centralized crypto market by promoting equal wealth opportunities and community-based efforts. Shiba Inu (SHIB) recorded a 348% increase in its burn rate, aiming to enhance token value by reducing supply. Dogwifhat (WIF), a Solana memecoin, has surged 1748% this year, hitting highs of $4.81 before a market correction. Rebel Satoshi (RECQ), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Dogwifhat (WIF) have captured the attention of investors and enthusiasts with their unique approaches and promising potential. Although Shiba Inu and Dogwifhat are on the rise in the crypto markets, investors are diversifying into Rebel Satoshi’s…

Crypto payments gateway solution Transak has teamed up with Privado ID to launch a new “Reusable KYC” service aimed at improving the decentralized identity verification process. This collaboration introduces a novel method that promises to maintain user privacy without compromising on regulatory standards. Transak and Privado ID Team Up to Simplify KYC According to the two teams, the partnership between Transak, a crypto payments gateway, and Privado ID, a specialist in privacy-centric identity management, marks a significant step towards streamlined identity checks. Their Reusable KYC initiative allows users to undergo the KYC process once and subsequently reuse the verified credentials…

In a recent interview with Bitcoin Magazine, Shinobi sat down with Andrew Poelstra from Blockstream to discuss his colleague Rusty Russell’s ambitious proposal. Rusty plans to restore several abandoned features from Bitcoin’s code, a bold move that could significantly enhance the functionality and expressivity of Bitcoin scripts. Understanding the New Costing Model One of the central aspects of the “Great Script Restoration” proposal is the introduction of a new costing model for opcodes. Currently, in Bitcoin, every operation costs the same, regardless of its computational complexity. This model, however, does not accurately reflect the true cost of script execution, leading…

TL;DR Phantom has announced the integration of Bitcoin into its platform, expanding the functionalities of the renowned Solana wallet. The launch of the Ordinal Mint event has been announced, scheduled from June 27th to July 1st. Users will be able to create NFTs directly on the Bitcoin blockchain. To participate, users only need to cover standard Bitcoin network fees. It is recommended to maintain a minimum BTC balance in the Native Segwit address for smooth transactions during the event. The well-known Solana wallet, Phantom, is paving its way towards a multichain future. It has recently announced the integration of Bitcoin…