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TL;DR Lombard Finance launched an SDK that allows wallets and exchanges to offer BTC staking with a liquid token (LBTC) and a 3% annual yield. The tool aims to activate up to $154 billion in idle BTC held on centralized platforms, creating new revenue streams without altering custody. Binance, Bybit, Metamask, Trust Wallet, and other platforms are already moving forward with the system’s integration, which has surpassed $200 million in TVL and $4 billion in total volume. Lombard Finance has launched a software development kit (SDK) that enables the integration of Bitcoin staking into platforms such as digital wallets and…
PSG launched an ultra-exclusive Silver Card offering rare experiences, merch, and tradable NFTs powered by Matchain’s blockchain network. The card gives fans unique access, like pitch-side viewing, private dinners, and entry to a global PSG community. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has made another surprise, but this time it’s not about player transfers or match results. The French giant club has launched the Silver Card—a super-exclusive digital membership that is only available in 70 units worldwide. This collaboration was carried out with Matchain, a blockchain-based platform that also carries the NFT system. Just imagine if you were one of 70 people on…
US stocks wavered as tariff fears continued to weigh on the market. The U.S. made little progress on tariff negotiations. Fears over tariffs are still weighing on the market, which saw a correction after a slight jump in today’s trading. Stocks were trading sideways, with volatility significantly lower compared to last week’s ups and downs. On April 15, the S&P 500 was up 0.04% or 2.20 points from market open, reaching 5,408.17. The DOW Jones was down 16.43 points or 0.04%, trading at 40,508, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq was down 0.06% or 10.76 points, trading at 16,822.73. At the same…
According to IntoTheBlock data, a significant 82.96% of SHIB addresses are “out of the money,” meaning the current token price is below the average price at which those addresses acquired their holdings. Only 14.97% of addresses are currently profitable. Despite this bearish tilt, 147.41 trillion SHIB remain in profit at today’s prices — a reminder of the token’s volatile nature and its wide distribution across price entry points. SHIB burns still low The Shiba Inu community’s well-known burn strategy has also seen fluctuation. In a recent update, 15,239,220.91 SHIB were burned, bringing the total removed from circulation to 819 million.…
Paul Atkins has officially been confirmed as the new chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following a 52-44 vote in the Senate on Wednesday. The confirmation marks the end of a contentious nomination process, which saw deep partisan divides and highlighted the SEC’s evolving stance on regulatory matters, especially in relation to digital assets. A Partisan Vote to Confirm Atkins According to a report by Roll Call, the Senate vote to confirm Atkins was far from unanimous. Despite receiving broad support from Republicans, the confirmation faced strong opposition from Senate Democrats. The 52-44 outcome reflected this partisan…
Arizona is moving swiftly to secure legal protections for Bitcoin miners and blockchain node operators. The Arizona State Senate approved House Bill (HB) 2342 on Thursday, advancing it to Governor Katie Hobbs for final review. According to a post on X by Bitcoin Laws, HB 2342 passed the Senate narrowly, with 17 votes in favor and 12 opposed, reflecting strong debate among legislators. https://x.com/Bitcoin_Laws/status/1910471330878939454 If Governor Hobbs signs it into law, the legislation will substantially protect home-based blockchain and artificial intelligence computing from local government restrictions. Protections Under HB 2342 Introduced by Representative Teresa Martinez (R) in January 2025, HB…
Sui has announced that it integrates Babylon’s Bitcoin staking protocol and begins operating as a Bitcoin Secured Network (BSN). The integration is part of Phase 3 of Babylon’s expansion plan, scheduled to launch before the end of the year. The move marks a significant shift in how Proof-of-Stake networks can benefit from Bitcoin’s security and liquidity without compromising the custody of funds. The Babylon protocol allows users to participate in Bitcoin staking without handing over control to a third party or using bridges or wrapped assets. With this structure, Bitcoin users can directly contribute to the security of the Sui…
On February 27, Michael Saylor encouraged his devotees, “Sell your kidney if you must, but keep the bitcoin.” As of that tweet, bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $79,900, but yesterday, it crashed below $74,500. Nevertheless, Saylor took the opportunity to remind his followers that BTC’s USD price shouldn’t matter anyway. True believers should remember, he posted memetically, that the price of BTC has a constant denomination in Saylor’s preferred currency: BTC. People knew Saylor’s kidney advice was hyperbole and that voluntary organ sales are generally illegal, but even major influencers called the tweet irresponsible. Mortgages, kidneys, yet bitcoin still crashes…
Shiba Inu (SHIB) has been experiencing price fluctuations and has found it difficult to sustain major support amid a market rout in Q1. Despite the volatility, 31.83 trillion SHIB are “in the money.” According to data from IntoTheBlock, this represents 42.83% of the total tokens in circulation. Shiba Inu and long road to full recovery The surge in the number of addresses in profit spells many good omens for the protocol. It hints that the ecosystem has continued to thrive despite the ongoing volatility with the dog-themed meme coin. As of this writing, SHIB was changing hands at $0.00001233, a…
In a significant development for the long-running legal battle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has granted a joint motion Wednesday to pause the appeal in their case. This decision allows both parties to focus on finalizing a settlement agreement that could bring an end to their multi-year dispute. As part of the court order, the SEC must submit a status report within 60 days, by June 9, to update the court on the progress of the settlement talks. #XRPCommunity #SECGov v. #Ripple #XRP The parties’…