Starknet launched strkBTC on May 12, locking BTC on Bitcoin&#8217;s base layer to 
back an ERC-20 token that brings shielded balances into a smart contract 
environment at scale. The token runs in the public mode, where it behaves like 
any other wrapped Bitcoin asset, and shielded mode, where users can hide 
selected balances and transfers […]
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trusting new middlemen appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin holders can now hide more of their activity, but only by trusting new middlemen

Maple, an onchain asset manager overseeing $3.8 billion in assets, has 
officially announced its integration with the Ethereum layer two ( L2) network 
Ink. Onchain Yield Expansion: Maple Deploys syrupUSDT on OP Stack-Based Ink 
The move is designed to broaden access to the firm’s dollar-yield product, 
known as syrupUSDT, throughout the Ink decentralized finance ( […]

Ink Ecosystem Gains Institutional Liquidity via New Maple Finance Partnership

Anthropic&#8217;s stance highlights the growing risks of unregulated crypto-based 
pre-IPO investments, urging stricter regulatory oversight.
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surge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anthropic declares unapproved stock transfers void as pre-IPO scams surge

Coordinated FX policies may stabilize crypto markets, enhancing stablecoin 
reliability and fostering cross-border transaction efficiency.
The post Japan&#8217;s Satsuki Katayama coordinates with Scott Bessent on FX policy, 
and crypto markets are paying attention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Japan’s Satsuki Katayama coordinates with Scott Bessent on FX policy, and crypto markets are paying attention

Rigetti&#8217;s revenue growth signals a maturing quantum computing market, 
potentially impacting tech investments and prompting crypto security 
innovations.
The post Rigetti Computing posts Q1 revenue of $4.4M, nearly triples year over 
year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Rigetti Computing posts Q1 revenue of $4.4M, nearly triples year over year

The conflict exacerbates global inflation risks, complicating monetary policy 
and increasing energy costs, impacting economies worldwide.
The post US-Israeli conflict with Iran disrupts oil markets, Turkey hikes 
inflation forecast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin holders can now hide more of their activity, but only by trusting new middlemen

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