Staking
Valantis Acquires stHYPE, Expanding Liquid Staking Reach on Hyperliquid
The DEX takes over Hyperliquid’s second-largest liquid staking token, part of an ecosystem where staking makes up more than half of $2.26 billion in TVL.

Ethereum Transactions Hit Record High as Staking, SEC Clarity Fuel ETH Rally
ETH’s price appreciation has also been supported by the growing number of public “crypto treasury companies,” or firms that buy and hold tokens directly or through dedicated vehicles.

Babylon Introduces Trustless Bitcoin Vaults for BTC Staking Protocol
The trustless bitcoin vaults harness BitVM3, the latest evolution of BitVM, a framework for enabling smart contracts on the Bitcoin blockchain.

DoubleZero Launches $537M SOL Stake Pool to Turbocharge Solana Validator Network
DoubleZero’s new 3 million SOL stake pool, DZSOL, aims to decentralize Solana validator infrastructure by offering access to its high-speed fiber network.

Ether Treasuries Target Yield, but Risk Looms, Says Wall Street Broker Bernstein
A $1 billion ether treasury could generate as much a $50 million in annual yield, the report said.

Revolut Makes Crypto Staking Available in Hungary After Restricting Services
The company had to restrict the majority of its crypto services for customers in Hungary earlier in July due to new legislation in the country being enforced.

Ethereum Validator Exit Queue Tops $2B as Stakers Rush to Quit After 160% Rally
The exodus stretched the waiting line to over 10 days, but strong staking demand from ETH treasury firms and SEC clarity may keep sell pressure in check.

BlackRock Seeks Staking Option for iShares Ethereum Trust in New Filing
Nasdaq submitted an amended 19b-4 filing to allow staking of ether held in the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA).

Bitlayer's BitVM Bridge Debuts Its Mainnet, Offers Trust-Minimized Bitcoin DeFi
Central to the bridge is the YBTC token, pegged 1:1 with BTC, which enables BTC holders to engage in DeFi activities.

Crypto Trading Firm Galaxy Expands Institutional Staking With Fireblocks
The integration unlocks Galaxy’s institutional staking platform for Fireblocks clients, enabling secure, capital-efficient on-chain participation at scale, according to a statement.
