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Bitcoin is the largest pool of value in crypto, but on its own, it cannot touch Ethereum’s world of lending, borrowing, and yield. Wrapped Bitcoin is the bridge. This guide explains how WBTC works, the mint-and-burn model behind it, the alternatives, and the custodial risks that set it apart from holding real BTC. Table of Contents Why Bitcoin needs wrapping How the mint-and-burn model works Who governs WBTC, and why it matters A worked example: putting Bitcoin to work WBTC versus native Bitcoin and the alternatives Risks and what to check before wrapping Frequently Asked Questions Wrapped Bitcoin, known by…

The numbers arriving out of the original report this week are blunt: more than 60 crypto protocols have already gone dark in 2026. The tally keeps climbing, and it reveals something uncomfortable about the venture model that powered the last cycle. Even deep-pocketed backing didn’t guarantee survival for many of the names that burned through millions in funding. Rootdata’s count spots ten fallen projects that each pulled in over $10 million in total funding. The top three by that measure were all led by Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm. Yupp, the consumer-focused protocol that raised $33 million, tops the grim list.…

Monad (MON) has introduced Unlink, a new privacy infrastructure designed to enable users to hold and transact funds on-chain while concealing transaction details and counterparties. The system, which integrates directly with Monad’s existing DeFi ecosystem, represents a notable step in addressing privacy challenges within blockchain networks. How Unlink Works Unlink allows users to deposit ERC-20 tokens into a dedicated smart contract. Once deposited, the user’s balance is stored as an encrypted proof rather than as a visible ledger entry. This cryptographic approach enables several operations — including deposits, transfers, withdrawals, and the execution of external smart contracts — without revealing…

CFTC Chair Michael Selig has defended crypto perpetual futures while stressing they are not suitable for agricultural markets, as regulated crypto perps continue expanding across U.S. venues. According to remarks delivered by Selig at the American Cotton Shippers Association Annual Convention on Tuesday, the CFTC recognizes that 24/7 trading and perpetual futures structures are not well suited to traditional agricultural markets that depend on physical delivery and operate during limited trading hours. I was pleased to address the men and women from @CottonShippers who provide our country and the world with clothes, textiles, and medical supplies from American grown cotton.…

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer has announced it mined approximately 253.9 BTC this week and subsequently sold the entire amount during the same period. As a result, the firm currently holds no Bitcoin on its balance sheet. Strategic Shift or Cash Flow Necessity? Bitdeer’s decision to liquidate its entire weekly production marks a notable departure from the strategy adopted by many publicly traded mining companies, which often retain a portion of mined Bitcoin as a long-term reserve. The move suggests a prioritization of immediate liquidity over speculative holding, a tactic that may be driven by operational costs, debt servicing, or…

Sonic Labs’ native token, S, gained 17.7% after the company decided not to implement its annual token inflation plan this year. Sonic announced that, within the current token economy, it is projected that 47,625,000 S tokens will be minted annually to finance the network’s growth. The first allocation was made on June 18, 2025, and it was clarified that no minting took place this year. A graph showing the increase in the price of S. The project team reported that work is ongoing to completely eliminate inflation in the S supply. However, they added that the most important issue to…

One company now holds close to 5% of all the ether that exists, and most of it is staked and off the market. The bull case is a supply squeeze. The bear case is a single buyer propping up a price it is already underwater on. Both can be true at the same time. On June 22, 2026, BitMine Immersion Technologies disclosed that it held 5,672,956 ether, worth about $10 billion, alongside a pile of cash, a sliver of Bitcoin, and stakes in a couple of moonshot bets. That ether position equals roughly 4.7% of the entire supply of the…

Few Companies Spark More Debate Right Now Than Strategy Few topics have captivated the crypto community more today than Strategy, its massive bitcoin treasury, MSTR shares, and the company’s preferred stock, STRC. Mounting pressure on MSTR this year, coupled with STRC’s slide well below its $100 par value, has shaken investor confidence and fueled relentless debate across the market. Nearly everyone seems to have an opinion on the company, with the community sharply divided between supporters who remain convinced of its long-term strategy and critics who argue that Strategy and founder Michael Saylor’s high-stakes bet is destined to fail. Roche:…

In his latest publication, Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz put an end to the years-long debate around the history of the cryptocurrency’s creation, officially refuting rumors that Canadian programmer Ryan Fugger is the creator of the $XRP token. The reason for these speculations remains the RipplePay project, which Fugger launched in 2004 — five years before the appearance of Bitcoin. Because of the similar name, many people still mistakenly consider the Canadian programmer the “father” of $XRP. True history behind the $XRP Ledger architecture Schwartz restores the real chronology of events and explains that Fugger’s original 2004 project was an…

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called on Congress on Tuesday to pass the Clarity Act, highlighting blockchain’s potential to bring financial inclusion to the unbanked and underserved Cuomo Bats For Blockchain Technology During an interview with Fox Business, Cuomo argued that the adoption of blockchain technology could drastically reduce consumer costs by lessening reliance on traditional banking institutions “You don’t need the intermediaries. Literally, you could trade directly, and it can be a 24/7 market, and it can be a global market,” Cuomo was quoted as saying. He also highlighted how having a cryptocurrency wallet on your phone and…