Unwrapping Bitcoin’s Potential: A Conversation With Z Liu of Bit Global Trust

WBTC unlocks Bitcoin’s liquidity for decentralized finance (defi). In this interview, Z Liu discusses its role and future. Despite many wrapped bitcoin products now available, with many more likely coming out in the years ahead, the OG wrapped bitcoin WBTC continues to dominate this growing category of digital assets. The Bitcoin.com News interview with Z … Read more

Lido V3 Enhances Ethereum Staking With Customizable Vaults 

Lido, a decentralized protocol enabling liquid staking on Ethereum, has released Version 3 (V3) of its infrastructure, centered on stVaults. These modular vaults allow users to customize staking parameters, including validator selection, fee structures, and risk profiles while retaining access to STETH, Lido’s liquid staking token. Ethereum’s Lido Rolls Out Modular Staking in Major Protocol … Read more

Uniswap Launches Unichain Mainnet to Boost Defi Efficiency 

Uniswap Labs has launched Unichain Mainnet, a decentralized blockchain designed to reduce transaction costs and accelerate decentralized finance (defi) operations. Decentralized Rollup Unichain Goes Live, Targets Defi Scalability The Ethereum layer two (L2) network, tested through 95 million transactions and 14.7 million smart contracts in four months, aims to enhance defi accessibility with 1-second block … Read more

Collaboration Between Developers, Regulators Crucial for Defi’s Success, Says Former High-Tech Lawyer

A former high-tech corporate lawyer has advocated for sector-specific regulations for decentralized finance that leverage the technology’s strengths while addressing its weaknesses. The Importance of Collaboration Ran Hammer, a blockchain and crypto-focused lawyer, is advocating for sector-specific laws for decentralized finance (defi) that consider the strengths and weaknesses of the underlying technology. According to Hammer, … Read more

Confidence Shaken: Value Locked in Defi Endures a $15B Blow 

The past seven days have proven tumultuous for digital assets, with decentralized finance (defi) protocols hemorrhaging 12.71% of their locked capital. From the twilight hours of Jan. 31 through Feb. 7, 2025, a staggering $15.088 billion evaporated from the ecosystem. Defi Protocol Holdings See Cascading Losses Data extracted from defillama.com as of Feb. 7 reveals … Read more

Balancer V3 Debuts on Arbitrum Featuring Boosted Pools System

Balancer claims that this new development will allow for more effective utilization of the funds in these pools on Arbitrum as part of its version 3 (v3) launch, automatizing their management to maximize yield. The new version also includes more optimizations. Balancer Launches Boosted Pools On Top Of Arbitrum Balancer, a decentralized finance protocol with … Read more

Ondo Finance Introduces Ondo Chain: An Initiative to Bring Wall Street Onchain

Ondo Finance states that this new project seeks to combine the decentralization and convenience of blockchains with the world of permissioned traditional finance markets. Ondo Finance Announces Ondo Chain to Bring Real-World Assets to Blockchain Ondo Finance, a protocol for real-world assets, has announced Ondo Chain, a Layer 1 (L1) solution that seeks to bridge … Read more

1inch Elevates Cross-Chain Trading via ZKsync Alliance  

1inch has woven ZKsync into its cross-chain swap architecture, empowering users to exchange assets across networks with accelerated processing and minimized fees. ZKsync Joins 1inch’s Cross-Chain Ecosystem This upgrade aims to amplify 1inch’s technical prowess, permitting asset transfers between blockchains via ZKsync’s layer two (L2) framework. By leveraging zero-knowledge rollup (ZK-Rollup) protocols, ZKsync condenses transactions, … Read more

Arbitrum Integrates With BitcoinOS to Expand Into the Bitcoin Network 

Arbitrum has integrated with BitcoinOS (BOS) to bring its Ethereum-based layer two (L2) scaling solution to the Bitcoin network. Arbitrum Brings Ethereum-Based L2 Scaling to Bitcoin According to the release shared with Bitcoin.com News, the integration allows Arbitrum One, an L2 network on Ethereum, to function as a hybrid rollup that leverages both Bitcoin’s security … Read more

DOJ Charges Canadian National in $65M Crypto Heist, Fugitive Still at Large

A Canadian hacker allegedly exploited vulnerabilities in two defi platforms, stealing $65 million and laundering funds through crypto mixers, prosecutors say. He remains at large. DOJ Indicts Canadian Hacker for $65M Defi Exploit The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Feb. 3 that a federal court in New York unsealed a five-count criminal indictment … Read more