LitVM is Litecoin's EVM-compatible Layer2 solution using a hybrid ZK rollup based on Arbitrum Nitro and Succinct zkVM. It enables smart contracts for DeFi, RWA, AI, and more, deploying in three phases with testnet slated for early 2026. The project aims to boost LTC utility and position Litecoin as a competitive Web3 platform.
The Litecoin Foundation reveals 8 initial speakers for the 2026 summit, including Charlie Lee, NYM's Alexis Roussel, and LitVM's Aztec Amaya. The event will be held outside the US for the first time, in Amsterdam, focusing on privacy, financial freedom, and censorship resistance.
This article covers the global stock market pullback driven by AI profit-taking, with Korea's KOSPI dropping nearly 10% and Japan's Nikkei losing 3.55%, as the market enters a phase demanding AI earnings proof. On corporate Bitcoin allocation, Strategy purchased only 520 BTC last week, while Strive added 759 BTC. BitMine reported total assets of $10.7 billion, holding 5.67 million ETH (4.7% of supply) and staking 83% of its ETH. The top five Solana treasury companies now hold over 15.7 million SOL, though a shareholder lawsuit targets Solmate Infrastructure. Meanwhile, Litecoin Layer2 project LitVM received $1M from Lite Strategy, and Canton Strategic launched a $50M buyback. Other moves include Capital B's $120B+ financing approval, BitFuFu's share repurchase, and Sharplink's $75M private placement for ETH accumulation.
Global tech stocks suffered a sharp selloff, with Korean KOSPI plunging nearly 10% and Japan's Nikkei down 3.55%, as the AI boom enters a phase demanding real returns. Corporate crypto holdings show divergence: Strategy added only 520 BTC worth $34.9M, while Strive aggressively bought 759 BTC. BitMine emerges as the largest ETH corporate treasury with $10.7B in assets and 5.67M ETH, adding 52,203 ETH in a week. Solana treasury companies collectively hold over 15.7M SOL, but Solmate faces a shareholder lawsuit alleging self-dealing. Other highlights: Capital B approved over $120B financing plan, Canton Strategic launched $50M buyback, and Lite Strategy led a $1M investment in LitVM for Litecoin Layer 2.
Global equities, particularly U.S., Japan, and South Korea, experienced a sharp correction as the AI boom enters a 'proof-of-performance' phase. Corporate bitcoin purchases diverged sharply: Strategy added a mere 520 BTC while Strive bought 759 BTC. BitMine now holds $10.7 billion in assets, including 5.67 million ETH, making it the largest ETH corporate treasury. Meanwhile, Solana corporate treasuries hold over 15.7 million SOL combined, but Solmate faces a shareholder lawsuit after an 78% YTD decline. Other highlights include Capital B's $120 billion+ financing plan, Canton Strategic's $50 million buyback, and Lite Strategy's $1 million investment in LitVM.
Global listed companies' weekly net BTC purchases dropped 13.97%; Strategy bought only 520 BTC; BitMine added 52,203 ETH, total assets reached $10.7B; Top five Solana treasury companies hold over 15.7M SOL, Solmate board sued by major shareholder.
US and Asian tech stocks face selloff; South Korea's KOSPI plunges nearly 10%. Listed companies' BTC and ETH holdings update: Strategy purchases only 520 BTC, Strive adds 759 BTC against trend; BitMine holds 4.7% of ETH supply, total assets reach $10.7B. Top five Solana corporate treasuries hold over 15.7M SOL; Solmate faces shareholder lawsuit.
