Lightning Labs release new update to allow assets to be sent over Bitcoin’s network
When completed, the Taro protocol will allow users to issue and mint assets such as stablecoins on Bitcoin and transfer them via Lightning Network.

The latest Bitcoin news today — live BTC price updates, mining developments, halving cycles, ETF flows, and institutional adoption headlines. CryptoSlate’s editorial team covers Bitcoin around the clock, from on-chain data and technical analysis to regulation and macro context, with breaking stories added throughout the day.
Speculation is mounting on the reason behind the flurry of CEO departures, with some fearing an economic meltdown on the horizon.
South Korean authorities reportedly urged KuCoin and OKX to freeze 3313 BTC worth over $69 million transferred to their platform.
The wMarket Update condenses the most important price movements in the crypto markets over the last 24 hours, published 08:00 UTC on weekdays.
Although on-chain Bitcoin metrics suggest the bottom is in, bottoms can take months to reflect a price reversal.
Renewable energy sources in BTC mining fell to 28.48% in 2021 from over 40% in 2020, causing greenhouse gas emissions to increase by 63%.
A 6% upside swing in the last 24 hours has renewed talk of the end of the bear market market, but on-chain metrics suggest otherwise, at least in the near term.