OP_NET is a new protocol that aims to bring smart contracts and decentralized finance directly to Bitcoin transactions.

Adopting the model would require miners and users to migrate to a separate “Bitcoin Quantum” blockchain rather than upgrade the existing network.

Bitcoin’s biggest limitation is being challenged as OpNet brings native, yield-generating DeFi directly to the Bitcoin mainnet – no bridges or wrapped BTC required.

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The issuer behind the USDT stablecoin joined a $5.2 million funding round for Ark Labs, backing software that could let stablecoins move and settle on Bitcoin rails.

Babylon and Ledger integrate hardware wallet signing for Bitcoin vaults, a step toward using self-custodied BTC as collateral in digital finance.

The Bitcoin network took its first step towards quantum-computing resistance with the addition of BIP 360 to its repository.

House Bill 2080, introduced by Missouri Rep. Ben Keathley, would create a state 'Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund' that would allow the treasurer to acquire and manage bitcoin under set guidelines.

Strategy's preferred issues—hybrid securities that have both stock- and bond-like features—may appeal to both Wall Street and Main Street investors wary of whipsawing stock markets.