Bridges and Interoperability
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Blockstream Rejects $50 Million Bounty After Liquid Network Exploit
Blockstream has refused a $50 million bounty demand from the Liquid attacker, recovering most of the stolen Bitcoin but leaving nearly 600 BTC missing and the network's peg suspended.
Bitcoin Holders Face New Risks When Borrowing Without Selling
Bitcoin owners can now access loans without selling their BTC by using custodial tokens on other blockchains. But this approach exposes users to new risks, including reliance on custodians, redemption restrictions, and potential liquidation if prices fall
Arbitrum One and Robinhood Chain Set Different Rules for Ethereum Layer 2
Arbitrum One and Robinhood Chain both run on Ethereum Layer 2 but diverge on governance, revenue, and application focus. Users face different trade-offs in speed, token rights, and access to tokenized assets depending on which network they choose
Liquid Sidechain Faces Uncertainty After Partial Bitcoin Recovery
Liquid's federation wallet received 3,400 BTC back after a major reserve drain but user withdrawals remain frozen and public bridge nodes are still down, leaving holders in limbo over the status of their Bitcoin-backed tokens
Stolen Coldcard Bitcoin Moves to Ethereum in $1.6M Cross-Chain Shift
A stash of 20.5 BTC linked to the 2026 Coldcard hardware wallet theft has been swapped into Ethereum using THORChain, turning a dormant case into an active cross-chain investigation with new on-chain evidence and security implications
ECB Project Appia Targets Unified Tokenized Finance Across Europe
The European Central Bank's Project Appia aims to design a cross-border tokenized financial ecosystem anchored by central bank money, raising new questions about interoperability, settlement, and the future of wholesale markets in the EU
ECB Project Pontes to Bridge DLT Platforms With Central Bank Settlement
The ECB's Project Pontes aims to connect distributed ledger technology (DLT) platforms with TARGET Services, enabling wholesale transactions to settle in central bank money while preserving legal certainty and financial stability
DeFi Lenders Tectonic and Moonwell Hit by $83M Price Manipulation Attacks
Two decentralized lending protocols, Tectonic and Moonwell, suffered over $83 million in losses after attackers exploited thinly traded tokens to inflate collateral values and drain liquid assets
Prom Expands ZK Layer 2 to Multichain Settlement and AI Payments
Prom is building a modular ZK Layer 2 network on Polygon CDK, aiming to connect Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Solana ecosystems while supporting DeFi, GameFi, RWA, and automated AI payments. Its cross-chain focus sets it apart from other L2s
River Protocol Lets Users Mint Stablecoins Across Multiple Blockchains
River introduces a cross-chain protocol enabling users to lock collateral on one blockchain and mint the satUSD stablecoin on another, raising new questions about capital efficiency, risk, and the complexity of decentralized finance infrastructure
Naoris Protocol Targets Decentralized Security for Blockchain Infrastructure
Naoris Protocol proposes a decentralized security layer for blockchains and enterprise systems, aiming to add post-quantum cryptography and distributed threat detection without requiring invasive changes to existing infrastructure
XDC and Bridge Integration Targets AI-Driven Stablecoin Payments
XDC Tech's partnership with Bridge aims to streamline stablecoin payments, fiat conversion, and compliance for AI-powered business transactions, as developers seek faster, more transparent, and regulatory-ready on-chain settlement infrastructure
Aligned Expands Ethereum Infrastructure With Proof Aggregation and ALIGN Token
Aligned is building a vertically integrated Ethereum infrastructure stack, aiming to reduce the cost and complexity of ZK proof verification, rollup deployment, and interoperability for developers and enterprises
XRP Drops Below $1 as Leverage Rises and Security Concerns Mount
XRP fell under the $1 mark for the first time since late 2024, as renewed leverage and thin liquidity amplified selling pressure. A bridge exploit draining nearly 200,000 XRP added to market anxiety amid shifting trader sentiment.
Dogechain Keeps Running After Shutdown, Leaving Over 2 Million DOGE Stuck
Dogechain continued producing blocks after its scheduled shutdown, leaving more than 2 million DOGE in limbo as users face uncertainty over bridge withdrawals and QuickSwap access
How to Launch a Custom Rollup on Caldera: Key Steps and Risks
Deploying a custom rollup on Caldera requires careful setup of framework, gas token, and network identifiers. U.S. developers and teams must weigh technical trade-offs, security risks, and operational requirements before going live
How ADI Chain L3 Rollups Reshape Blockchain Compliance and Scalability
ADI Chain L3 rollups introduce a three-layer zero-knowledge architecture, enabling organizations to deploy isolated execution environments with customizable compliance rules while inheriting Ethereum-level security
Bridge Hacks Drive $7 Billion in Crypto to Chainlink's CCIP
A surge in cross-chain bridge exploits has pushed major crypto projects and institutions to migrate over $7 billion in assets to Chainlink's CCIP, reshaping how value moves between blockchains and raising new questions about LINK token demand