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Circle launches cirBTC on Ethereum, targets institutional bitcoin collateral infrastructure
Circle has launched cirBTC, a bitcoin token on Ethereum backed 1:1 by native bitcoin, positioning it as a starting point for building institutional collateral infrastructure. The company said it holds the underlying bitcoin through its own entity and manages reserves separately from corporate assets, with on-chain reserve visibility. The product is designed to work with Circle Mint and USDC flows and is expected to add Arch and other chains.
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Coinbase, Better to roll out bitcoin and USDC-backed mortgages across the United States
Coinbase and Better Home & Finance have introduced a mortgage product that combines a conventional home loan with a separate crypto-backed loan to fund a down payment. The companies said a couple in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has completed the first loan and they plan to launch the product across the United States in summer 2026. Initial eligible collateral is limited to bitcoin and USDC, with plans to expand supported digital assets.
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Lost bitcoin found after 12 years as 500 BTC move in mystery
Part of 6,000 bitcoin held by investor Clifton Collins in 2011 moved after 12 years, drawing attention. Cryptopolitan reported that his wallet had long been inaccessible and keys were believed lost after his 2017 arrest. Arkham Intelligence detected 500 bitcoin moving to a new address, now worth $35.5 million. The coins moved to a Coinbase Custody address used to safeguard seized assets, while other linked addresses hold bitcoin worth $426 million.
