Category: Bitcoin

Blockstream’s wallet now supports trustless Lightning–Liquid swaps via Boltz, letting users pay Lightning invoices with LBTC while planning future on-chain swap support. Summary Blockstream updated its mobile wallet to enable atomic swaps between the Lightning Network and the Liquid sidechain through non-custodial provider Boltz using HTLCs.​ Users can now pay Lightning invoices directly from Liquid

Key Takeaways Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $224 million in net inflows on Dec 10. BlackRock’s IBIT led the inflows with $193 million. US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds attracted $224 million in net inflows on Dec 10, according to Farside Investors data. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the group with $193 million, bringing its total

Keel, an onchain capital allocator of the Sky ecosystem focusing on Solana SOL$131.44, has launched a $500 million campaign to draw real-world assets (RWAs) to the network, part of a broader effort to grow Solana’s footprint in decentralized finance. The initiative, dubbed the “Tokenization Regatta” and announced at Solana Breakpoint in Abu Dhabi, aims to

Marketnode and Singapore-based asset manager Lion Global Investors are bringing the latter’s Singapore Physical Gold Fund onchain on Solana, offering exposure to gold bars fully vaulted and insured in Singapore. The fund lets investors subscribe to and redeem units onchain through Marketnode’s distribution network while keeping traditional custody, full insurance on allocated bars and an

BNY, the oldest bank in America, with over 57.8 trillion dollars in assets under custody, has announced a strategic partnership with Sygnum, the first regulated European bank for digital assets. The objective is to redefine the clearing and settlement infrastructure in fiat currency for the digital asset economy, marking a decisive step towards the integration

Story Highlights Michael Burry warns the Fed’s $40B T-bill buys signal a fragile banking system, raising fears of stealth QE and potential spillover into crypto markets. Bitcoin slips below $90K as miners sell and liquidity fears grow, even as traditional markets rally—fueling concerns of manipulation and systemic stress. “The Big Short” legend Michael Burry has

Bitcoin price has extended its correction after the FOMC rate cut. The coin is down about 13% over the past 30 days and almost 4% in the past week. The move still fits inside a slow, grinding corrective phase since the October peak. But two on-chain shifts now show something that did not appear at

When CertiK took the stage at the Global Blockchain Show during Abu Dhabi Fintech Week, the room felt like a reality check for anyone still treating Web3 security as an afterthought. Jason Jiang, CertiK’s chief business officer, gave a keynote that mixed clear-eyed data with plain-speaking advice about what builders and institutions need to do

Bitcoin traded near $90,050 as trading conditions stayed fragile after the recent Federal Reserve decision introduced fresh uncertainty into risk markets. The coin moved within a compressed range on the 4H chart, where several failed breaks above short-term resistance created hesitation among traders. Moreover, the broader structure still leaned bearish because price continued trading under

Satsuma Technology (SATS), a U.K.-based bitcoin-focused technology company sold 579 BTC out of its holdings of 1,199 BTC, generating approximately 40 million pounds ($53.2 million) in net proceeds, according to an announcement on Thursday. Following the sale, the company holds 620 BTC and around 90 million pounds in cash. The transaction is intended to ensure