Bybit launches bbSOL, a liquid staking token on Solana, enabling users to earn staking rewards while maintaining liquidity and maximizing returns. Source link
Binance-backed Bitcoin DeFi protocol Zest launches yield-bearing BTCz token
The Bitcoin halving has catalyzed a wave of interest in creating DeFi capabilities for Bitcoin, the world’s first blockchain network. Source link
Journeys: Robby Yung on Animoca’s Web3 investments, TON and the Mocaverse
Animoca CEO Robby Yung talks about his firm’s impressive investment portfolio and how he got into the Web3 industry. Source link
Hedera, IOHK join DeRec Alliance as final founding members
Cardano and Hedera join the Decentralized Recovery Alliance alongside Ripple and Algorand to shape the future of crypto security standards. Source link
Crypto-native travel platform Travala integrates with Skyscanner for 2.2M hotels
Travala is the first crypto-native travel platform to receive a Skyscanner integration, which allows it to access the platform’s 110 million monthly users. Source link
ZachXBT criticizes block explorers on L1 chains, calls for overhaul
ZachXBT identifies gaps in block explorer quality across several layer-1 blockchains, urging significant improvements. Source link
AggLayer will connect all Web3, including L1s like Ether and Solana: Polygon Labs CEO
Polygon’s AggLayer will unite the entire blockchain space to provide “infinite scalability,” according to Polygon Labs’ CEO. Source link
Trump family’s DeFi project wants to ‘ensure US dollar dominance’
The project has teased a partnership and collaboration with DeFi protocol AAVE, possibly indicating World Liberty Financial will be built on the Ethereum blockchain. Source link
Angel Drainer upgraded, deploying 300+ malicious dApps in 4 days
Notorious crypto phishing app Angel Drainer is back with a new system dubbed “AngelX” and it’s easier to use and stealthier than ever before. Source link
Penpie hacker launders 26% of $27M stolen funds in 12 hrs
The Penpie protocol hacker funneled $7 million through Tornado Cash hours after stealing $27 million, highlighting DeFi security risks. Source link