Author: NBTC

After integrating with Quickswap, Layer 3 blockchain Orbs has announced that their Liquidity Hub has extended to include Polygon zkEVM. With this change, traders using Quickswap will have access to liquidity obtained via Polygon zkEVM.Onchain traders will benefit from deeper liquidity thanks to the integration of Orbs Liquidity Hub with Quickswap, which will enable them to complete swaps with less slippage. In addition, the Liquidity Hub will provide a simplified user interface, protection against Maximal Extractable Value (MEV), decreased transaction costs, and gas-free transaction executions for Polygon zkEVM users.The Liquidity Hub gives DEXs access to CEX-level liquidity by providing a…

Around 88 days ago, on Dec. 4, 2023, a mysterious mega whale, closely watched by onchain analysts at Bitcoin.com News, made waves again by transferring 2,000 ancient bitcoins from 2010 that was confirmed in a single block. Since March 2020, this entity has relocated a whopping 16,000 bitcoins that had been dormant since the day they were mined. $123M Worth of Vintage Bitcoins Transferred by Mysterious Mega Whale From 2010 On March 1, 2024, the notorious mega whale, initially detected on March 11, 2020, executed transfers of 2,000 BTC from 2010 through approximately 40 separate transactions. Each transaction involved a…

In 2020, Akon, the bestselling Grammy-nominated musician, made a bold and ultimately absurd claim that he was going to build a Wakanda-style city in Senegal. The mockups were glorious: slim, shiny, curved skyscrapers, new museums, and forested boulevards, all in the heart of a country where 36% of people live below the poverty line. Part of the scheme relied on ‘Akoin’ – a cryptocurrency created in 2018 and boasting the slogan “One Africa. One Koin.” The crypto, along with the city, was intended to unite Africa behind a greater vision and an accessible, digitized economy. However, these dreams of a…

In a recent exchange on social media, Justin Bons, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry, addressed criticisms of the Solana blockchain, urging a more nuanced understanding of the platform’s evolution. Bons acknowledged historical critiques of Solana (SOL) but emphasized the need to recognize the platform’s advancements and current capabilities. He encouraged critics to update their perspectives, noting that Solana has undergone significant development since its inception in 2020 and what may be called a renaissance in 2023. Responding to concerns raised by another participant in the discussion, Bons clarified that he does not advocate ignoring Solana’s flaws. Instead, he…

Peter Schiff, a notable critic of cryptocurrencies, has called out CNBC for its intense focus on Bitcoin and the newly launched Bitcoin ETFs, at the expense of covering significant movements in the gold market. According to Schiff, CNBC’s coverage overlooked a noteworthy $43 increase in gold prices and the record-high price of the gold ETF, GLD. This, Schiff argues, is indicative of a broader issue within mainstream financial reporting. Gold’s recent rally Gold prices surged to a two-month high, climbing nearly 1.5% as U.S. factory data underwhelmed and consumer sentiment dipped, fuelling speculation of impending interest rate cuts by the…

Award-winning musician Akon recently pleaded with his fans on a video-sharing website not to request him to record crypto-related messages. However, in a post on the website, the music producer did not share reasons for his newfound disinterest in cryptocurrencies. Singer Unwilling to Endorse Crypto A few years after promoting the futuristic, Wakanda-style city in Senegal, award-winning musician Akon recently pleaded with his fans not to request him to record crypto-related messages. In the plea, shared via Cameo — a platform where celebrities share personalized videos for a fee — the singer did not offer reasons for his apparent disinterest…

The Shiba Inu team lead, known by the pseudonym Shytoshi Kusama, seems to be continuing with his travels around the globe. The SHIB community keeps watching his location tags changing on X/Twitter. The most recent one has raised a heated and rather humorous discussion among members of the SHIB community. Here’s where the mysterious Shytoshi Kusama has been spotted this time around. Kusama heads for the Maldives, here’s potential reason Japanese SHIB army member @kuro_9696_9696 has tweeted to spread the word about Shytoshi Kusama’s new location – the Maldives. On March 19, he was spotted in New York City thanks…

SubQuery, a prominent data indexer in the blockchain space, has recently announced its support for Soroban. It is the smart contract network built on Stellar’s mainnet. This integration marks a significant milestone for developers and participants within the Stellar ecosystem. Moreover, it opens up new avenues for accessing and utilizing on-chain data stored on Soroban. Last week, SubQuery announced its support for Iotex. 🎉 SubQuery support for the Stellar mainnet Soroban is LIVE! Check out our example projects and fresh docs to dive into mainnet examples. Huge congrats on the launch, @StellarOrg! 🚀 Read here 👇 https://t.co/wCueWFWcpV pic.twitter.com/1NgH95WfRe — SubQuery…

Bitcoin is approaching its all-time high, a development highly anticipated by market watchers. Experts attribute this increase to the approval of Bitcoin ETFs by regulators earlier this year. The person at the center of this development is none other than US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler. Gensler approved the highly anticipated 11-spot Bitcoin ETF in January, which has sent the Bitcoin price soaring ever since. Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Eric Balchunas expressed his admiration for Gensler’s success and said, “Gensler should be really proud. This is a great achievement.” According to Balchunas, ETFs have provided a safe and…

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) appears to be ushering in a new era of decentralized cloud computing innovation, as evidenced by the vibrant ecosystem of developers and projects showcased in the recent CryptoSlate Twitter Space. Hosted by CryptoSlate’s Akiba, the space featured insightful dialogue with key figures from the ICP community, including Isaac from the ICP Code & State team, Max from Bitfinity, Kyle from The Swop, and Darren, an ICP content creator. Listen back to the recording on X. As Isaac explained in the space, ICP is a decentralized cloud at its core, bridging the gap between Web2 and…