- Bitcoin-backed stablecoins: Realizing a long-held vision for Bitcoin’s . . .
These stablecoins can integrate with Bitcoin’s emerging payment rails, including Taproot Assets, FediMints, Cashu, RGB, Ark, ShieldedCSV, and ZK rollups While these rails are sovereign, the assets they carry often remain fragile or permissioned BTD is a step toward assets that match the ethos of the rails, creating a circular economy where Bitcoin-backed dollars flow seamlessly
- ZK Identity: Why and How (Part 2) - 0xPARC
Supporting application R D on Ethereum and decentralized platforms ZK Identity: Why and How (Part 2) by gubsheep A series on why new advances in cryptography may be important for digital identity primitives The first post covers the “Why”; this post covers the “How ” In our last post, we discussed why new cryptographic tools, such as zkSNARKs, will be crucial for constructing the next
- ZK Rollups Shatter Limits, Onchain Roars Back Stablecoins Face Their . . .
Onchain liquidity is back with a vengeance Meanwhile, stablecoins face their first true stress test Tether’s dominance drops below 60% as regulatory claws sink into unbacked ‘algorithmic’ pretenders ‘Stable’ my ass—some of these projects had more in common with Ponzi schemes than payment rails
- Top 15 Stablecoins - gate. com
The stablecoin landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by innovation, regulatory changes, and market demand Each of the top 15 stablecoins analyzed offers unique features, pegging mechanisms, and reserve reports From Tether's increasing market dominance to the decentralized governance of DAI and the hybrid model of FRAX
- Solana Ecosystem Report (H1 2025) — Earnings Growth
In line with the GENIUS Act, the SEC issued a statement explaining how to avoid treating reserve-backed dollar stablecoins as securities There is now consensus in Washington that stablecoins can strengthen the role of the US dollar, with their widespread use expected to drive demand for US debt instruments and dollar-denominated infrastructure
- The State of Interop (2025) | LI. FI Blog - blog. li. fi
Source: Arjun on Twitter While intents have captured much of the mindshare and reshaped public perception around bridging, innovation didn’t stop there For large value orders, bridges like Stargate have pushed capital efficiency to new heights, while solutions like Circle CCTP, already renowned for handling size, are now receiving upgrades that make them faster than ever Additionally
- BitcoinOS: ZK Proofs for Bitcoin Without Needing . . . - CoinDesk
That could pave the way for BTCFi, a term used for DeFi on Bitcoin, through enabling cross-chain bridges, decentralized exchanges and bitcoin (BTC)-backed stablecoins
- Bitcoin-Based Stablecoins: Bridging Security and Stability for a . . .
Crypto-collateralized stablecoins like DAI offer a decentralized and transparent alternative to fiat-backed stablecoins, making them a cornerstone of the DeFi ecosystem However, their reliance on over-collateralization and exposure to market volatility present challenges that need to be managed carefully
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