Lightning Labs, the company developing core Lightning Network software including Lnd, Loop, and Taproot Assets, has released the alpha version of Wavelength. The toolkit enables developers and AI agents to add self-custodial Bitcoin payments to applications through a simple non-custodial API, without running nodes, managing channels, or sourcing liquidity. In a July 21, 2026 blog
MetaMask will cover gas fees on swap transactions exceeding the $200 threshold. The program includes operations within the Solana network and swaps to other blockchains. The measure was reported by the specialized portal SolanaFloor on July 21, 2026. To simplify Solana trading, the digital wallet MetaMask announced automatic coverage of network fees. The measure applies
Zhibao Technology, a Shanghai-based insurance-technology firm listed on the Nasdaq, said Wednesday it has signed a non-binding term sheet for a stock sale that would be paid for in bitcoin — some 3,500 coins, worth near $220 million at current prices. The deal, a private investment in public equity known as a PIPE, would have
The Solana Foundation recently released a new episode of its podcast, “Solana is Global,” featuring a discussion with LootGo CEO Yuki. The episode dives into how LootGo utilizes the Solana blockchain to enhance location-based gaming experiences, showcasing the growing intersection of gaming and cryptocurrency. You can listen to the full episode here. What Went Down
The Solana Foundation has recently highlighted its efforts to democratize access to global capital markets through tokenized equities, as expressed by Nick Ducoff in a recent tweet. This initiative signals a transformative shift in how investors can engage with equity markets, particularly in emerging economies. You can view the tweet here. Inside the Move The
Bitcoin traded at $65,971 per coin at 11:45 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, according to market data. That price sits in the middle of a derivatives market that has grown increasingly split between institutional confidence and retail caution. Futures Open Interest Spreads Across a Dozen Venues Total bitcoin futures open interest across tracked exchanges reached 755,780
OnChainFX recently reported that Bitcoin has achieved a remarkable 173% growth over the past year, reflecting a significant surge in market interest. This increase comes amid a backdrop of mixed signals within the broader cryptocurrency market, indicating varying degrees of momentum across different assets. The findings underscore Bitcoin’s resilience and potential as a leading digital
American investors have thrown fresh cash at Bitcoin exchange-traded funds over the past six days, helping the price of the top cryptocurrency to rise again. Data from Farside Investors shows that close to $1 billion has been pumped into the funds since Tuesday last week. The price of Bitcoin was recently trading at nearly $65,860,
Injective is making a calculated move to sit at the intersection of blockchain infrastructure and traditional finance. The company just unveiled the Injective Mint platform, a unified issuance system for institutional-grade tokenized assets that arrives with compliance built directly into its architecture — not bolted on as an afterthought. The launch signals something more than