VerifiedX: A Self-Custodial Ecosystem for Bitcoin and Beyond

Bitcoin's current market capitalization stands at approximately $2.2 trillion, solidifying its position as the dominant digital asset. Despite this, a significant portion of Bitcoin remains underutilized. Mintlayer is addressing this gap by providing the infrastructure needed to unlock Bitcoin's full potential. Through its Layer 2 sidechain, Mintlayer facilitates tokenization, smart contracts, and scalable DeFi solutions, all while maintaining Bitcoin's security and decentralization. This approach enables developers to build decentralized exchanges, real-world asset markets, and liquidity protocols that settle directly on $BTC. By transforming dormant capital into productive economic activity, Mintlayer aims to create tangible impacts as institutional adoption accelerates and retail participation expands. The Bitcoin economy is advancing, and Mintlayer is at the forefront of this next phase of financial innovation, powered by $ML.

Lombard has completed the first crypto asset acquisition of its kind—acquiring BTC.b from Ava Labs—to advance our mission to build Bitcoin Capital Markets onchain. BTC.b ($538M in circulation) will operate exclusively on Lombard's protocol infrastructure as a neutral public good, and introduce a permissionless, decentralized, next-generation BTC asset to the masses. Centralized wrapped BTC dominates the market with single points of failure & KYC requirements. The market needs what hasn't existed: Bitcoin that's permissionless, decentralized, & secure. That's BTC.b. BTC.b will first transition to Lombard's trusted architecture (Chainlink Labs, Cubist) before expanding cross-chain. For existing BTC.b holders and integrated protocols: nothing changes operationally. Same contract. Same name. Same integrations. Read more via the links below.

As Avalanche’s Bitcoin bridge moves to Lombard, BTC.b expands its reach. Cubist’s CubeSigner and Bascule Drawbridge will play key roles in the bridge’s trust-minimized, multi-layered security model—powering key management, minting, and withdrawal operations. The new architecture implements multiple independent security layers with decentralized validation, and is designed to scale BTC.b across multiple chains while preserving verifiability and operational discipline. This first-of-its-kind acquisition advances Lombard's mission to build Bitcoin Capital Markets onchain. BTC.b will bring institutional-grade security to onchain Bitcoin without the institutional gatekeepers and will continue serving as Avalanche's primary Bitcoin bridge while expanding to become a truly multi-chain Bitcoin asset.

A quiet but important shift: cross-chain bridges are becoming core financial infrastructure. The migration of Avalanche’s $550 million Bitcoin derivative to Lombard shows how specialization is turning decentralized systems into durable financial plumbing.

This signals healthy evolution. Handing off critical systems to dedicated operators who are focused on expansion and access is how ecosystems grow sustainably. 

RootstockLabs started with a mission to unlock Bitcoin’s full potential. Not just to innovate, but to build a financial system that can serve billions. Today, Rootstock offers everything builders need: Ethereum’s tools, Bitcoin’s security, and a home for those creating the future of open finance. Build where innovation meets integrity.

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Bitcoin speaks on layer one. Stacks hears it on-chain. Zest Protocol builds there. Stacks is uniquely capable of reading Bitcoin’s state directly. enabling “real” BTC integration without relying on external bridges. So BTC becomes a first-class asset without a custodian in the middle. Reading Bitcoin's state means a Stacks contract can check proofs of real BTC transactions and Use that truth inside Clarity. No wrappers that depend on trust. Just Bitcoin facts brought on-chain. That is why Zest Protocol chose Stacks and why the flow feels clean.

🐋 Crypto Whale Alert: Former BitForex CEO Linked to 100,000 BTC Short An on-chain investigation has reportedly connected Garrett Jin, the former CEO of the now-defunct exchange BitForex, to a massive whale wallet controlling over 100,000 BTC on Hyperliquid. The wallet, identified as ereignis.eth, is linked to Jin’s ENS domain garrettjin.eth, which redirects to his verified X (formerly Twitter) account . Key Highlights: • Massive Trades: The whale executed a $735 million Bitcoin short position and sold over $4.23 billion in BTC for ETH on Hyperliquid . • Alleged Connections: Transactions trace back to addresses associated with BitForex and other exchanges during Jin’s tenure . • Jin’s Response: Jin denies ownership, attributing the funds to clients, and claims to operate nodes for market insights . While some analysts question the evidence, the situation raises concerns about market manipulation and transparency in the crypto space. For more details, read the full article here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2eBSZrU

BIP39 is a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal aimed at enhancing the convenience and security of cryptocurrency asset management. Its core principle lies in utilizing mnemonic phrases – sequences of 12 or 24 easily memorable words – as a reliable backup for your wallet. In case of losing access to your device or software corruption, this phrase allows you to restore your funds. It’s crucial to understand that BIP39 isn't a cure-all for all risks. It is merely a tool for secure key storage. The words used to create the mnemonic phrase are drawn from a strictly defined list containing 2048 of the most common English words (the list’s relevance was confirmed as of October 2025). Using this specific dictionary ensures compatibility between various wallets supporting the BIP39 standard. Many modern Bitcoin wallets already integrate this standard, significantly simplifying the backup and recovery process for your funds. However, a key aspect remains the secure storage of the mnemonic phrase itself – it must be protected from unauthorized access. I am very satisfied with using BIP39! It’s truly a convenient and safe way to store my Bitcoin keys. Now I can travel peacefully knowing that my funds are secure even if my wallet is lost or damaged. You can find more detailed information about the standard and its application at: #BIP39 https://bip39-phrase.com/