Bitcoin holders will soon be able to stake their BTC directly on Bitcoin's layer 1 through Stacks' PoX-5 hardfork, activating around July 29, 2026. This new system allows users to earn roughly 3% annual yield by locking BTC alongside STX tokens without wrapping or bridging assets. The staking system will officially launch with the Genesis Bond event in late August 2026, following extensive testing and audits. Institutional partners like Fireblocks are already involved, highlighting growing interest in secure, self-custodial Bitcoin yield products.
Cryptocurrency markets experienced notable gains with Bitcoin rising 6.4% to $77,338 and Ethereum up 4.2% to $2,427. Several altcoins showed significant increases, including BCH up 28.3%, ZEC up 21.2%, and PEPE surging 22.4%. These movements indicate...
Stacks (STX) surged over 18% in 24 hours, driven by its strong correlation with Bitcoin (BTC), which recently rose to $77,000. The altcoin's trading volume also increased by 145%, reflecting heightened market interest. Technical indicators suggest ST...
