Hyperliquid Opens Stablecoin Borrowing Against HYPE and Bitcoin
Hyperliquid users can now borrow USDC and USDT against supplied HYPE or Bitcoin, extending the venue’s onchain credit infrastructure beyond automated portfolio margin.
Tag: Bitcoin
OFAC Sanctions Iran’s BitBank, Alleging IRGC Bitcoin Transfers
OFAC designated Iran’s BitBank and its software developer, alleging the exchange helped transfer hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin to the IRGC.
BIS Research Shows Why Onchain Volume Can Misstate Payment Activity
A BIS working paper finds that blockchain architecture and classification choices can materially change estimates of crypto and stablecoin activity.
QuFi Launches Post-Quantum Verification Layer With Bitcoin Testnet Demo
QuFi launched an external verification layer and a Bitcoin Testnet4 proof of concept, but has not disclosed a production deployment or independent audit.
Better Opens Bitcoin-Backed Mortgage Program With Coinbase Custody
Better Mortgage has opened applications for a two-loan home-finance structure that uses Bitcoin as down-payment collateral held through Coinbase Prime.