Bitcoin as DeFi Fuel: Altcoin Communities Mull BTC Reserves and Incentive Pools
As publicly listed firms continue integrating bitcoin into their balance sheets, crypto communities like Cardano and Polkadot have discussed echoing this strategy, deploying the leading digital currency in their own operations. Altcoin Teams Eye Bitcoin for DeFi Power and Treasury Backing This week, the Polkadot community is weighing a proposal to gradually exchange 500,000 DOT […]
Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) Becomes Norway’s First Publicly Listed Bitcoin Treasury Company
Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) has announced the establishment of a bitcoin treasury strategy, becoming Norway’s first publicly listed bitcoin treasury company. As part of this initiative, NBX has acquired six bitcoins, with plans to expand its holdings to approximately 10 BTC by the end of June. This strategy aims to enhance core operations and create […]
Etoro Expands US Crypto Offerings With Addition of a Dozen New Tokens
Social trading network Etoro has announced the addition of a dozen new cryptoassets to its platform for U.S. users, expanding its offerings beyond bitcoin, bitcoin cash, and ethereum. The newly available assets include aave, cardano, chainlink, compound, dogecoin, ethereum classic, litecoin, XRP, stellar, shiba inu, uniswap, and yearn finance. Andrew McCormick, Head of Etoro US, […]
Bitstamp Launches Staking for Ethereum and Cardano for UK Customers
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has announced that UK customers can now stake ethereum ( ETH) and cardano ( ADA) on its platform, currently offering an annual percentage yield (APY) of 3.1% for ETH and 1% for ADA. The staking process is designed to be simple and secure, allowing users to earn rewards by delegating their crypto […]
BitcoinOS Launches Charms: Metaprotocol for Programmable Tokens on Bitcoin and UTXO Blockchains
BitcoinOS (BOS) has announced the launch of Charms, a groundbreaking metaprotocol designed to enable native, programmable tokens on Bitcoin and other UTXO blockchains without the need for bridges or custodians. This new protocol allows developers to create decentralized applications and smart assets directly on Bitcoin, facilitating seamless token transfers across UTXO-based chains such as Cardano, […]
Cardano Coming to Brave: Browser Adds ADA Support
The Brave browser has a built-in multi-chain crypto wallet that supports major cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, ether, and solana. Brave Browser to Integrate Cardano The privacy-focused Brave web browser will soon integrate with the Cardano blockchain, according to a press release published on Monday. Cardano’s cryptocurrency ADA, a nod to English mathematician Ada Lovelace, currently […]
BitcoinOS Completes First Bridgeless Cross-Chain BTC Transfer Between Bitcoin and Cardano
BitcoinOS reports that it has successfully executed the first-ever bridgeless cross-chain transfer of bitcoin, moving 1 BTC between the Bitcoin and Cardano blockchains without relying on traditional intermediaries. Bridgeless Era Begins: BitcoinOS Transfers BTC to Cardano Using ZK Proofs The demonstration, conducted on mainnet, marks a pivotal advancement in blockchain interoperability. By wrapping 1 BTC […]
BitcoinOS Completes First Bridgeless Cross-Chain BTC Transfer Between Bitcoin and Cardano
BitcoinOS reports that it has successfully executed the first-ever bridgeless cross-chain transfer of bitcoin, moving 1 BTC between the Bitcoin and Cardano blockchains without relying on traditional intermediaries. Bridgeless Era Begins: BitcoinOS Transfers BTC to Cardano Using ZK Proofs The demonstration, conducted on mainnet, marks a pivotal advancement in blockchain interoperability. By wrapping 1 BTC […]
Tyler Winklevoss Questions Suitability of XRP, SOL, ADA for US Crypto Holdings
Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, has publicly questioned the inclusion of XRP, solana (SOL), and cardano (ADA) in a proposed U.S. strategic crypto reserve. Winklevoss Criticizes Trump’s Proposed Crypto Reserve Inclusion of XRP, SOL, ADA Over Suitability President Donald Trump, the 47th U.S. president, announced on March 2, 2025, that XRP, SOL, and ADA would […]
Trump’s Bombshell: XRP, SOL, and ADA Enter the US Crypto Reserve Mix
Following an extended spell of silence regarding a strategic bitcoin reserve from the Trump administration, President Donald Trump erupted onto the digital stage of social media with an interesting proclamation. With the flair of a maestro, he unveiled that a “crypto strategic reserve that includes XRP, SOL, and ADA” shall spin into action, advancing with […]