Threshold: Upgraded bridge to funnel $500B institutional BTC into DeFi
Threshold has introduced upgrades to its tBTC bridge, which it claims will better position the $500 billion worth of Bitcoin held by institutions and whales to access DeFi opportunities.
Hedera integrates WBTC to unlock Bitcoin DeFi for users
Hedera Foundation has partnered with BitGo and LayerZero to integrate WBTC and help unlock the next phase of decentralized finance adoption.
Epstein Emails Reference Bitcoin Meeting With Brock Pierce at Manhattan Mansion
Brock Pierce spoke about Bitcoin with Larry Summers at Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan townhouse, emails from the financier's estate indicate.
Czech Central Bank Dips Into Bitcoin With $1M ‘Test Portfolio' – A Shift in Strategy?
The Czech Central Bank has launched a $1M Bitcoin, stablecoin, and tokenized deposit test portfolio to study custody, compliance, and on-chain operations, gaining hands-on experience with digital assets while leaving its €140B reserve strategy and koruna legal tender status intact.
$47 Per XRP “On The Table” In Case Of This Mega Squeeze
This week, crypto connoisseurs are bracing for a big impact as NASDAQ officially drops the XRP ETF listing notice.
Bitcoin Crashes To $98,000 As Ethereum, Dogecoin Plunge On 'Sell-The-News' Panic
Bitcoin broke decisively below the $100,000 psychological level on Thursday, despite optimism surrounding the end of the U.S. government shutdown. The drop came as spot Bitcoin ETFs have been recording heavy net outflows, removing the institutional buying pressure that had supported prices in recent weeks.
SharpLink Doubles Down on Ethereum Treasury, Targeting Enhanced DeFi Yields
SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBET), one of the world's largest corporate holders of Ether (ETH), announced highly encouraging financial results and a major expansion of its Ethereum treasury strategy.
Bitcoin Miners Lead Crypto Stock Losses Amid Wider Market Dip—With BTC Falling
Bitcoin miners and other crypto-focused stocks plummeted on Thursday amid a wider downturn in crypto markets and other risk-on assets.
ECB Confirms Bitcoin Will Not Be Used in EU Central Bank Reserves
Bitcoin will not be included in EU reserves; the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) flatly ruled it out at an official event. In that context, the official explained that sovereign reserve assets must meet strict liquidity and security standards that the cryptocurrency does not offer.
Bitcoin Collapses Below $2 Trillion
The price of Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market cap, has plunged to the lowest level since early May.
Bitcoin Price Crashes Below $98,000 as Fear & Greed Index Hits 7-Month Low
Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, dropped below $98,000, marking a sharp 3.5% decline in the past 24 hours. One of the most concerning things is that the Crypto Fear & Greed Index plunged to 15, its lowest in roughly seven months, signaling “extreme fear” among traders.
Developer Flags Major Risks in Proposed Bitcoin Reduced Data Soft Fork
Mempool.space developer and analyst Mononaut has published a detailed critique warning that the proposed “Reduced Data Temporary Softfork” could disable legitimate transaction types across the network.
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