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.

The Open Network (TON) ecosystem is facing severe operational turbulence as the native token, Toncoin ($TON), plummeted by over 18% in a sudden market rout, bottoming out at $1.53. The price collapse coincides with a cascade of critical infrastructure failures, leading to the shutdown of major decentralized applications, mini-programs, and ecosystem landing pages. Multi-Chain Scaling Complexities Trigger Network Bottlenecks The structural issues began mounting following recent protocol changes. While the network implemented sharding (fragmenting the blockchain into smaller subnets to split the transaction load), keeping those shards completely synchronized has proven difficult. The dynamic nature of TON’s multi-chain system has…

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Senator Elizabeth Warren recently tweeted about Dogecoin ($DOGE), stating that it ‘quietly deleted itself, saying its mission had come to an end.’ This commentary coincided with a broader market sentiment that questions the legitimacy and relevance of meme coins in today’s cryptocurrency landscape. Warren’s remarks have attracted a substantial response on social media, highlighting the ongoing debate about the sustainability of projects like $DOGE. What Happened The broader crypto market is showing mixed signals, with $DOGE finding itself at the center of a heated discussion fueled by Warren’s comments. On July 16, 2026, her tweet collected 2,668 likes and 860…

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OKX crypto exchange has launched a new airdrop campaign for Midnight, Cardano’s partner chain, offering eligible users across Europe a total reward pool of 5 million $NIGHT tokens. The seven-day campaign adopts a Trade-to-Earn model, rewarding users based on both their crypto holdings and trading activity. According to the campaign countdown, participants have five days remaining to register and qualify for the promotion. Eligible users who complete the registration and satisfy the campaign requirements will automatically receive daily $NIGHT token distributions throughout the promotional period. OKX Combines Asset Holdings With Trading Activity Unlike traditional cryptocurrency airdrops that primarily reward wallet…

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Getting dollars onto the chain where $USDT is the gas takes one bridge transaction, and choosing the route well takes five minutes of understanding. This guide walks the fastest path through Relay, the canonical paths through the USDT0 mesh, what arrives in your wallet, what it costs, and the checks that keep a routine transfer routine. Table of Contents Before you start: the three prerequisites The Relay route, step by step The canonical routes, and when to prefer them After arrival: verify, then forget The route decision, generalized Frequently Asked Questions The strangest thing about funding a wallet on StableChain…

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In just two hours, an enigmatic Ethereum whale has surfaced on the network and acquired over 25,400 $ETH. On-chain data shows that three recently established wallets, which are generally thought to be part of the same organization, spent 50.04 million DAI to buy 25,425 $ETH at an average entry price of $1,968. Ethereum’s recovery is a question of time Ethereum is trying to recover one of its biggest technical resistance levels in months, so the coordinated accumulation occurs at a crucial time. When new wallets make purchases of this size, it is usually a sign of institutional involvement or sophisticated…

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Polymarket has lowered the probability of a two-week US-Iran ceasefire before August 31 to roughly 51%–52%. The contract has fallen about three percentage points over the past week as traders reassess the durability of any pause in military action. According to reports, more than $2.5 million has entered the market, reflecting strong attention to the conflict’s diplomatic and economic consequences. The decline also comes as fresh strike risks unsettle the crypto market and other risk-sensitive assets. Polymarket Rules Raise the Bar for a Two-Week Ceasefire The Polymarket contract uses a narrower standard than a formal diplomatic agreement between Washington and…

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The price of Cardano ($ADA) recorded a drop of nearly 15% in 24 hours and accumulated a loss of approximately 30% in one week. The network’s market capitalization fell below $6 billion, placing the token at rank 17 in the global standings. Ecosystem platforms TapTools and JPG.Store announced the cessation of their operations consecutively between May and June 2026. In the last 24 hours, the price of Cardano ($ADA) fell nearly 15% to trade in the $0.16 zone this Friday. This downward movement represents the lowest level recorded for the digital asset since late 2020. This correction takes place within…

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Jesse Powell, CEO of Kraken, recently shared his thoughts on overcoming legal challenges via social media. In a tweet, he expressed relief at having the tumultuous period behind him, specifically mentioning the trial involving @rstormsf. His reflections resonate deeply within the crypto community, emphasizing a return to focusing on Kraken’s operations. The Latest The broader crypto market is currently experiencing mixed signals, reflecting a climate of uncertainty and shifting sentiments. Powell’s tweet, which has garnered significant attention with 1,891 likes and 271 retweets, highlights not only his personal relief but also his dedication to Kraken as he shifts his focus…

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The on-chain analytics firm BubbleMaps reports that most people trading the biggest memecoins on Robinhood Chain are underwater. Reportedly, only 37% of the 164,538 traders active across the network’s top 50 tokens have made a profit, while the remaining 63% have lost money. Are traders making money on Robinhood Chain? “Robinhood trenches are brutal,” BubbleMaps, an on-chain analytics firm, wrote on X, calling the memecoin market “a tough game.” Robinhood Chain, an Arbitrum Orbit layer-2 blockchain built on top of Ethereum to cut fees, went live on July 1, 2026. However, of the 164,538 traders active across the network’s top…

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Metaone, a renowned Web3 platform, has partnered with ZKcandy, a popular L2 chain for gaming and entertainment. The partnership focuses on redefining the future of decentralized entertainment. As per Metaone’s official social media announcement, the development attempts to merge AI-powered game creation and streamlined on-chain distribution and deployment. Hence, the development guarantees that the venture from just one prompt to a completely playable experience is smooth. Excited to partner with @ZKcandy 🔥Together we’re exploring how AI-assisted game creation, onchain deployment, and distribution can flow seamlessly — from the first prompt all the way to a playable experience.From prompt to play.…

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