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Staking has become a central component of BitcoinFi, with over 68,500 bitcoins locked, amounting to a total value locked (TVL) of $7.39 billion. Three protocols—Babylon, Solv, and Lombard—dominate the market, controlling about 85% of the TVL. Staking Dominance and Market Concentration Staking has emerged as the “core engine of BitcoinFi,” locking up more than 68,500 … Read more
Binance has partnered with Mastercard to let European users convert crypto to fiat and withdraw funds directly to eligible Mastercard accounts. The new features offer faster and more convenient access to crypto earnings, improving off-ramping options. European Binance Users Can Now Off-Ramp Crypto Directly to Mastercard Binance has launched a new feature that allows European … Read more
UK-focused onshore hydrocarbon producer Union Jack Oil plc is exploring bitcoin mining powered by natural gas at its West Newton site and may adopt a corporate bitcoin treasury strategy if the initiative succeeds. Onshore Gas to Bitcoin: Union Jack Advances Crypto Mining Venture Union Jack (AIM: UJO), holding a 16.665% stake in license PEDL183, announced … Read more
ECR Minerals plc, a U.K.-based gold exploration company focused on Australian projects, announced on Aug. 7, 2025, that its board has formally adopted a bitcoin and digital asset treasury management policy. Gold Miner ECR Adopts Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Under the non-binding policy, ECR Minerals (LSE: ECR) intends to allocate up to 50% of its future … Read more
According to unnamed sources speaking with the Financial Times, China may be quietly tinkering with stablecoins even as it enforces its cryptocurrency ban and rolls out its central bank digital currency (CBDC). Behind Closed Doors, Regulators Weigh Stablecoin Fix for Money Rush Over the past decade, China has rolled out a series of bans on … Read more
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 7 directing federal agencies to enable 401(k) and similar retirement plans to offer investments in alternative assets, including cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. Since the announcement, BTC has spiked comfortably above the $117,000 range. Regulations on 401(k) Alternative Assets Face Overhaul After Order The order instructs the Secretary … Read more
On Thursday, Chainlink announced the creation of the Chainlink Reserve, an onchain repository of LINK tokens funded by network revenue to support long-term growth. Chainlink Reserve Holds $1M+ LINK, Aims to Grow The reserve accumulates LINK tokens using offchain payments from large enterprises adopting Chainlink services and fees from onchain usage. This process relies on … Read more
The retail convenience store and gas station chain Sheetz is now accepting multiple cryptocurrencies at all its U.S. locations and is offering customers 50% off purchases when paying with digital assets during specific daily hours. Sheetz Adds Steep Discount Incentive for Crypto Spenders The convenience store chain Sheetz, operating over 750 stores in Pennsylvania, Ohio, … Read more
JPMorgan, HQLAx and Ownera have launched a cross-ledger intraday repurchase agreement (repo) solution, with $5 billion traded during its first month of operation. JPMorgan, HQLAx, Ownera Debut Cross-Ledger Repo The solution enables repo traders to exchange cash held at JPMorgan for collateral held at HQLAx intraday, the release shared with Bitcoin.com News explains. Settlement and … Read more
Over the last ten years, the crypto world has seen an avalanche of digital coins and tokens spring to life, each hitting the market through its own unique debut. This week, we put several leading generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to the test, asking them to name the fairest launch in crypto history. Shock Poll … Read more
