Stacks activated its PoX-5 hard fork on July 30, introducing Bitcoin Bonds that let users lock BTC on Bitcoin's network and earn BTC yield via Stacks. Existing STX stakers must restake under the new contract to keep earning rewards. The upgrade removes cooldowns, simplifies pool participation, and redistributes miner BTC rewards, prioritizing Bitcoin Bonds first, then STX-only stakers. Institutional Bitcoin staking begins with a Genesis Bond in late August, expanding gradually to community pools.
Eight crypto projects stand out in 2026 for their working products, measurable adoption, and utility-driven token models, marking a shift from hype to fundamentals. Leading the pack is Stacks, a Bitcoin layer enabling yield on idle BTC with $437 mill...
Seagate Technology's stock rose 2.5% in premarket trading ahead of its earnings report due Tuesday, with analysts expecting $5.10 EPS and $3.5 billion revenue, driven by strong AI-related demand for hard drives. Wedbush upgraded Seagate's price targe...
