Coinbase launches cbBTC, an ERC20 token backed 1:1 by Bitcoin in its custody. cbBTC allows BTC holders to access DeFi apps like Aave, Compound, and MakerDAO. Over 843,783 Bitcoins back cbBTC, representing 4% of the total Bitcoin supply. Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the
Solv Protocol has launched Bitcoin staking for cbBTC holders on the Base network. cbBTC holders on the Solv protocol can mint SolvBTC and convert it to SolvBTC.BBN for Bitcoin staking yield. cbBTC, backed 1:1 by Coinbase’s BTC holdings, is live on Ethereum and Base for
Bitcoin Dogs’ token 0DOG surges after launching a high-APY liquidity pool. Rising Bitcoin interest in the US boosts 0DOG’s value amid broader market trends. Despite a US demand spike, global Bitcoin demand and profits remain weak. The cryptocurrency market is abuzz with recent developments as
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has announced a partnership with SBI VC Trade, a subsidiary of financial services behemoth SBI Group. Partnership will help boost Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy, including compliance. Metaplanet has acquired 360 Bitcoin (BTC) as it targets becoming ‘Asia’s MicroStrategy’ In an announcement on
Bitcoin ETFs have attracted $5B net inflows while Ether ETFs have seen $500M net outflows. BlackRock’s IBIT leads with over $224M in a single day, currently holding over 350,000 BTC. Ether ETFs are struggling due to liquidity issues and Grayscale’s $2.5B outflows. Recent trends in
Threshold community proposes merging tBTC with WBTC. The proposal is driven by concerns over WBTC’s stability due to Justin Sun’s involvement. According to the proposal, BitGo will receive T tokens, becoming a major stakeholder in Threshold Network. In a strategic move to protect the future
Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) now offers Bitcoin and Ethereum trading via ZKB eBanking and Mobile Banking. The bank has partnered with Crypto Finance AG and will use Fireblocks for secure custody. The services are available only to Swiss residents with the necessary agreements signed. Zurich Cantonal
Bitcoin drops below $57K due to major institutional sell-offs and market pressure. Short-term holders face unrealized losses, could trigger market volatility if they decide to cut their losses. $51K is a crucial support level and long-term investors might see this as a buying opportunity. Bitcoin