OP_NET launches Bitcoin DeFi push without bridges or wrapped BTC

In recent developments, oP_NET has launched a “SlowFi” DeFi stack that runs smart contracts directly in standard Bitcoin transactions with BTC as the only gas asset, avoiding bridges and wrapped…

Bitcoin ETFs failed a critical holiday stress test as $1.29 billion vanished …

In recent developments, u.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted about $1.29 billion in net outflows over the 12 sessions from Dec. 15 through Dec. 31. The quiet holiday stretch became one…

Digital asset ETPs post third straight week of net inflows, led by US demand

In recent developments, bitcoin and Ether accounted for the largest allocations, while short-Bitcoin products posted net outflows, according to CoinShares data. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…