Blockstream has introduced Blockstream Swaps, a new service enabling users to move funds trustlessly between Bitcoin's mainchain, Lightning Network, and Liquid sidechain using atomic swaps. This launch follows the recent suspension of Boltz, a competing swap service, due to AI-driven attacks. Blockstream Swaps uses HTLC-based atomic swaps to ensure secure, intermediary-free transactions, supporting submarine swaps that convert on-chain BTC to Liquid Bitcoin and route payments through Lightning. Currently in beta, the service aims to enhance Bitcoin's cross-layer infrastructure without replacing existing platforms, with a broader rollout planned but no specific timeline announced.
Strategy Inc., led by Michael Saylor, hinted at a potential new bitcoin purchase with a recent "orange" signal on its holdings chart, following a two-week pause in buying. The company currently holds 845,050 BTC valued at about $67.9 billion, with an...
ConocoPhillips is rated Buy as its strong production in the US Lower 48 and potential oil price gains outweigh elevated geopolitical risks from its international operations in Qatar, Libya, Iraq, and Syria. In Q2, the company showed strong execution ...
Ares Capital (ARCC) has proven resilience in the direct lending market over 22 years, successfully navigating major economic downturns like the 2008 financial crisis, the 2015–2016 energy slump, and the 2020 pandemic. Its disciplined underwriting and...
Mayville Engineering Company (MEC) was upgraded to a 'strong buy' following a 40.9% drop in its share price despite continued revenue growth and an increased revenue forecast of $620–$650 million for the year. The company benefits from strong demand ...
Avalanche's AVAX price surged nearly 50% in a week, reaching an eight-month high of $10.82, driven by institutional interest and tokenization projects. Major catalysts include Intercontinental Exchange's ongoing testing of Avalanche for tokenized US ...
