ChainCatcher news, digital asset custody platform Fireblocks announced an integration partnership with the Bitcoin Layer2 network Stacks. Both parties will open a native Bitcoin DeFi service channel for institutional users, and the feature is expected to officially launch in Q1 2026. This integration will allow Fireblocks' over 2,400 institutional clients to participate in the Stacks-based DeFi ecosystem without selling their BTC holdings, including STX token custody, sBTC minting and cross-chain, BTC collateralized lending through Zest and Granite, and participation in Hermetica's BTC yield vaults, Bitflow's native trading and liquidity services, etc.
Fireblocks Integrates With Bitcoin Layer2 Network Stacks to Enable Native DeFi Services
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Fireblocks has integrated with the Bitcoin Layer2 network Stacks to expand DeFi access. The partnership enables BTC holders to use DeFi services without selling, including STX custody, sBTC minting, and cross-chain transfers. Institutional users can also access BTC-backed lending and yield farming. The feature is set for a Q1 2026 launch. The integration supports a network upgrade that enhances Bitcoin's DeFi capabilities. This move aims to prevent DeFi exploit risks by offering secure, native services.
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