Bitcoin News: Bitlayer’s BitVM Bridge Debuts Its Mainnet, Offers Trust-Minimized BTC DeFi
Bitlayer’s BitVM Bridge mainnet launch enables trust-minimized BTC DeFi, using YBTC tokens for decentralized finance operations while ensuring security through smart contracts and a front-and-reclaim model.
Next-Generation DEX Hyperion Launches TGE
Hyperion, a high-performance DEX on Aptos, launches its TGE and RION token, offering hybrid trading with CLMM and orderbook features, $130M TVL, and $7B trading volume.
Just In: Ripple Inks Major Partnership to Tokenize Dubai Real Estate
Ripple partners with Ctrl Alt to tokenize Dubai real estate on the XRP Ledger, enhancing transparency and liquidity in property transactions through blockchain technology.
Crosschain swaps move $21B in illicit funds, up 200% in two years: Elliptic
Crosschain swaps facilitated $21.8B in illicit crypto flows, a 211% rise since 2023, per Elliptic. North Korea accounted for 12%. Criminals use multi-chain hopping to evade detection, with bridges and DEXs enabling laundering.
Texas, Utah, and Arizona Lead in Blockchain Policy, Chainlink Scorecard Shows – “The Defiant”
Chainlink and the Blockchain Association’s scorecard ranks U.S. states on blockchain adoption, with Texas, Utah, and Arizona leading. The report highlights policy progress and key needs for competitiveness.
Bitcoin Falls Below $117,000 Amid $3.5 Billion Profit-Taking Frenzy
Bitcoin dropped below $117,000 as long-term and short-term holders realized $3.5 billion in profits during a market surge, marking one of the largest profit-taking events this year.
Republicans Block Key Crypto Bill’s Epstein Files Amendment
House Republicans blocked a Democratic amendment to the GENIUS Act that sought to release Epstein files, focusing instead on stablecoin regulation during Crypto Week.
Ripple’s Bold Bet with Ctrl Alt on Dubai Real Estate Could Reshape $16T Global Market News ETHNews
Ripple partners with Ctrl Alt to tokenize Dubai real estate on XRP Ledger, enabling fractional ownership and expanding global investment access in a $16 trillion market.
Crypto exchange BigONE loses $27M in third-party attack
Crypto exchange BigONE lost $27M in a third-party attack on its hot wallet infrastructure. The breach involved multiple cryptocurrencies, but user funds will be covered by the exchange’s reserves.
Chainlink Breakout Ahead? $17.5 Flip Could Spark Rally
Chainlink (LINK) nears $17.5 resistance with bullish indicators suggesting a potential breakout to $22. Accumulation signals and U.S. policy initiatives bolster its upward momentum.
