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Boundless has introduced a cross-chain system that settles zero-knowledge proofs from Ethereum and Base on Bitcoin without changing Bitcoin’s protocol. The design uses BitVM and Citrea to verify off-chain computation while keeping execution on smart contract chains. The approach reflects a broader shift toward using Bitcoin as a neutral settlement and security layer for rollups. The Boundless team has unveiled a cross-chain verification system that allows Bitcoin to serve as the settlement and verification layer for zero-knowledge proofs generated on Ethereum-based networks. Developed by the ZK network launched by RISC Zero, the system is intended to settle computation-heavy proofs on…
The latest quarterly report from Brisbane-based crypto exchange Swyftx argues that Bitcoin is behaving more like a “beta for high risk tech socks” than digital gold after a volatile Q4 punctuated by the crypto collapse of October 8. Other trends highlighted include the success of altcoin spot ETFs and the rise of privacy coins. David Bird (aka ASX Trader) contributed to the report, forecasting a rough 2026 for crypto due to a convergence of several key cycles increasing risk. In its latest quarterly report, Brisbane-based crypto exchange Swyftx has argued that Bitcoin’s status as digital gold has “materially weakened” in…
Chainlink is widely misunderstood, with its role extending far beyond being a simple data oracle. The platform provides critical infrastructure that enables blockchains to access data, communicate, and operate compliantly. Its scale, market share, and adoption make Chainlink difficult to replace as on-chain finance grows. Chainlink is often underestimated by investors despite playing a critical role in connecting blockchains with real-world systems, according to Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan. He argues that the asset is frequently reduced to being labelled an “oracle”, even though it operates more broadly as a software platform that supports much of today’s on-chain financial…
NYSE said it is developing a platform for trading and on-chain settlement of tokenized securities, and will seek regulatory approvals for a proposed new NYSE venue powered by that infrastructure.According to the owners, ICE, the system is designed to support 24/7 operations, instant settlement, orders sized in dollar amounts, and stablecoin-based funding. It combines NYSE’s Pillar matching engine with blockchain-based post-trade systems that have the capability to support multiple chains for settlement and custody.ICE did not name which blockchains would be used. The company also framed the venue and its features as contingent on regulatory approvals.The scope ICE described is…
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) acquired an additional 22,305 Bitcoin for approximately $2.13 billion between Jan. 12 and Jan. 19, continuing an aggressive accumulation campaign that has absorbed 3.38% of the top crypto’s total supply.That works out to 3.55% of the circulating supply of 19.97 million coins.The purchases were executed at an average price of $95,284 per bitcoin, according to a Jan. 20 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).The latest acquisition brings Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings to 709,715 BTC, a hoard worth roughly $64 billion. The company’s cost basis for the total stack is approximately $53.92 billion, or an…
Analog January is meeting Bitcoin at the custody layer as some investors seek exposure without screen time.The digital-minimalism push, framed as “tech-low and slow living,” is landing as crypto returns to a volatility regime that makes constant checking expensive.Analog January for BitcoinLivingetc reported that “Analog January” (sometimes shortened to “Janalog”) is a reset from compulsive micro-checking rather than a move off-grid, quoting productivity specialist Emily Austen in a piece published Jan. 7, 2026.In parallel, markets swung through a liquidation cascade, with 24-hour liquidations at $874 million and Bitcoin peaking near $95,000 before reversing as major tokens opened lower.The overlap between…
In the latest SlateCast, Liam “Akiba” Wright and Nate Whitehill sat down with Maximiliano Stochyk Duarte to unpack what makes token launches succeed as the market heads into 2026. Duarte argued that the bar has risen: retail attention is harder to earn, and projects without a real business model risk failing quickly.CoinTerminal’s launchpad pitchWright introduced Duarte as Head of Sales at CoinTerminal, a Dubai based Web3 fundraising platform positioned around “raise capital transparently” while “giving retail investors fair access to early stage token deals.”Pressed to translate that into day-to-day work — “What do you do when you wake up and…
Litecoin price fell below $70, trading to lows seen in April 2025. Declines follow a broader cryptocurrency market downturn amid geopolitical tensions. Bitcoin and Ethereum dropped to key support levels. Litecoin (LTC) price has turned negative amid mounting downward pressure, with a slight dip in the past 24 hours pushing LTC below the critical $70 mark. Seller dominance has the altcoin trading nearly 10% down over the past week. This comes amid escalating geopolitical tensions fueled by uncertainties surrounding Greenland and the United States’ interest in the Arctic territory currently under Denmark. It’s this dampening risk appetite across digital assets…
Bitcoin’s June 26 options expiry provides a clean snapshot of how risk is being framed several months out, and the picture that emerges is one of deliberate insurance. Total open interest for the expiry sits near $3.92 billion in notional terms as of Jan. 20, with puts outnumbering calls at roughly 23.28K versus 19.87K contracts. That imbalance, on its own, doesn’t imply a directional bet, but it does show that protection demand has rebuilt in a visible, measurable way. Chart showing Bitcoin options open interest on Deribit by expiry on Jan. 20, 2026 (Source: CoinGlass) The structure of that protection…
Solana traded to lows of $128 as the price broke down from above $135. The technical outlook suggests bears could eye a dip to $120 or lower. Bitcoin’s trajectory will also dictate broader sentiment. Solana (SOL) price declined by about 4% in the past 24 hours to trade below $130 as of writing on January 20, 2026. The altcoin’s value slipped amid heightened selling pressure across the broader market, with corrections sending Bitcoin to around $90,600. For Solana, derivatives metrics hint at a potential bearish tilt, with further downside action toward sub-$120 levels likely. Solana dips below $130 Top altcoins…