Bitcoin L2 protocol Botanix is shutting down after nearly four years of operation. Users have until July 9, 2026 to withdraw BTC and other assets before remaining balances are cleared.
Coinbase teased the launch of its own wrapped bitcoin alternative, cbBTC, via X posts, with Base creator Jesse Pollak promising to build a massive bitcoin economy on the L2. The move comes amid controversy over WBTC's custody changes involving Justin Sun.
Coinbase has unveiled Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin (cbBTC), a fully-backed ERC-20 token that allows Bitcoin holders to engage with DeFi on Ethereum and Base networks. Initial availability includes the US (excluding New York), UK, EEA, Singapore, Australia, and Brazil, with plans for multi-chain expansion.
Coinbase announces Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin (cbBTC), an ERC-20 token fully backed by Bitcoin held in Coinbase custody, enabling users to access DeFi lending, liquidity mining, and DEX trading on Ethereum and Base. Launch includes US, UK, EEA, Singapore, Australia, and Brazil. Future expansion planned.
Bitcoin.com, a pioneer since 2015, has introduced Bitcoin rewards at 30% APY via tBTC on Ethereum. Users stake VERSE tokens on Verse DEX or Bitcoin.com Wallet to earn real-time, non-custodial rewards, leveraging DeFi capabilities.
Persistence One shifts from Cosmos to Bitcoin DeFi, building intent-based cross-chain infrastructure. XPRT token, down 99.96% from ATH, seeks revival with BTC interoperability focus.
The Interchain Foundation has funded Hadron Labs for the long-term maintenance of CosmWasm through the end of 2027, covering security response, releases, dependencies, and roadmap planning for the smart contract platform in the Cosmos ecosystem.
The Interchain Foundation has funded Hadron Labs to provide long-term maintenance for CosmWasm through Dec. 31, 2027, covering security response, releases, dependencies, and product development for the Cosmos smart contract platform.
