Save WBTC: Threshold Network Proposes Sweeping Changes to Wrapped Bitcoin Custody

Threshold Network has proposed a plan to enhance the stability and security of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) by replacing its centralized custody model with Threshold’s decentralized system. This move comes in response to recent concerns within the decentralized finance (defi) ecosystem over the current custody arrangements for WBTC. Threshold Network Proposes Decentralized Custody Model for WBTC … Read more

Trump Set to Share Bold Vision: Turning the US Into the ‘Crypto Capital of the Planet’

On Thursday, former President Donald Trump posted a video on X, where he announced his intention to chart a course for making the United States the “crypto capital of the planet.” As the video concludes, the logo of World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (defi) project founded by Trump’s sons, prominently appears. Trump Claims to … Read more

Lightning Network Protocol Stacks Completes Nakamoto Upgrade With Defi Features

The Bitcoin Lightning Network’s Stacks protocol has completed its Nakamoto upgrade, finalizing a series of enhancements that began in April 2024. This latest phase, delivered on August 28, 2024, introduces stronger transaction finality guarantees, reduces miner extractable value (MEV) opportunities, and improves network resilience. Additionally, the upgrade prepares the network for the introduction of sbtc, … Read more

Solayer Secures $12 Million to Enhance Solana’s Restaking Capabilities

Solayer has raised $12 million in a funding round led by Polychain Capital to advance its integrated restaking network on the Solana blockchain. The initiative aims to address Solana’s scalability and transaction inclusion challenges by leveraging a novel approach to staking and network bandwidth optimization. Solana Restaking Project Solayer Attracts $12 Million Investment According to … Read more

Flare Network Integrates Polyhedra’s ZK Bridge for Enhanced Cross-Chain Security

Flare Network has integrated with Polyhedra’s ZK Bridge, allowing developers to build secure cross-chain applications. This collaboration leverages Layerzero’s interoperability while benefiting from the robust security of zero-knowledge proofs. Flare Network Expands Cross-Chain Security With Polyhedra’s ZK Bridge According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, the integration of ZK Bridge with Flare enhances cross-chain … Read more

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