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In brief BRC-2.0 embeds EVM functionality directly into Bitcoin’s BRC-20 indexer. The upgrade aims to expand Bitcoin tokens beyond meme coins into programmable assets. Backers say the move positions BRC-20 ahead of Runes by enabling a DeFi ecosystem. BRC-20, the first token standard built directly on Bitcoin’s base layer and indexers, has officially launched “BRC2.0”…
In brief TRIO and Swarm Markets launched tokenized gold bars on Bitcoin via the Ordinals protocol. The tokens trade like other Ordinals, but redemption requires KYC through Swarm’s compliance process. The project follows TRIO’s support for Runestone and Spartacus, which published the Afghan War Logs on-chain. Gold bars have landed on Bitcoin. A new token…
In brief Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg sees Bitcoin hitting $150K by year’s end before a 2026 bear market sets in. McClurg dismissed Ethereum, backing newer blockchains like Solana and Sui. Another analyst warned against dismissing Ethereum due to its app and developer dominance. Bitcoin could climb as high as $150,000 before the end of…
In brief Bitcoin-based memecoin launchpad Odin.fun has lost 58.2 BTC, worth roughly $7 million, via an exploit. The platform has paused operations, but says it will be back next week The exploit was what is termed a “liquidity manipulation” attack, according to third-party security researchers Bitcoin-based meme coin launchpad Odin.fun has lost approximately 58.2 BTC,…
In brief A Welshman has quit his pursuit of recovering 8,000 Bitcoin from a hard drive that was accidently thrown into a landfill in Newport, Wales in 2013. James Howells attempted “everything humanly possible” to recover his buried BTC from legal battles to multi-million dollar bids but nothing worked. Now, he’s pivoting his plan to…
In brief Built for formal verification, Simplicity avoids recursion, loops, and global state. Simplicity runs on the federated Bitcoin sidechain, Liquid. The project aims to attract institutions with auditable contracts for finance, custody, and asset issuance. Bitcoin infrastructure company, Blockstream, is betting it can do what others have failed to do: bring working smart contracts…
In brief CryptoPunks have led a resurgence in NFT trading volume, with activity concentrated on a dedicated marketplace for the iconic collection of profile pictures. On Solana, Mad Lads NFTs have recently jumped in floor price too. Although the rebound has generated buzz, the activity has been less pronounced than a burst of trading volume…
In brief You can now get Bitcoin transactions added to the blockchain for a lot cheaper than before. Mining pools cut the rate as Bitcoin blockchain activity has been low. Bitcoiners disagree over whether the coin should be used for everyday payments or primarily to hold value. The debate over whether Bitcoin is best suited…
We’re thrilled to announce that PENGU, SIGMA and ME are now available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading PENGU, SIGMA and ME trading will be live as of 15:00 UTC today, 28/1/2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure to…
Representing real-world assets on the Bitcoin blockchain is nothing new. Over a decade ago, projects like the Colored Coin protocol and Counterparty exchange proved Bitcoin could track items, not just units of currency, in a decentralized way. However, consensus issues prevented either project from gaining widespread adoption in the market. Ethereum quickly took over as…
