The long-anticipated release introduces more expressive Bitcoin-native smart contract capabilities to layer-2, anchored in Bitcoin’s security model and engineered to avoid the exploits and fragility inherent to other platforms.

Simplicity smart contracts activated after full functionary approval.

PayPal now lets U.S. merchants accept Bitcoin and 100+ cryptocurrencies, converting them to dollars via PYUSD.

Blockstream acquired Elysium Lab to establish a European HQ in Switzerland and expand its Bitcoin infrastructure efforts.

Rumble is launching a Bitcoin wallet with MoonPay in Q3 2025 to empower creators and expand its Bitcoin treasury strategy.

Tether and Adecoagro signed an MoU to explore Bitcoin mining in Brazil using surplus renewable energy.

Tether and Zanzibar signed an MoU to explore blockchain education and stablecoin use in government systems.

YouTube restored BTC Sessions' channel after backlash over its removal, raising concerns about censorship of Bitcoin educational content.