Core processed 8.16M transactions over 30 days with $317.03m TVL, leading Bitcoin-powered blockchains on both metrics.

Earlier this week, Core achieved an unprecedented milestone with 98% of Bitcoin's total mining hashpower delegating to the network in a single day. This record demonstrates overwhelming miner confidence in Core's infrastructure and the growing alignment between Bitcoin mining and BTCfi opportunities.

Token Relations reports total CORE token staked on Core has increased by 50% to 241.28M so far this year. This growth underscores Core's role in the BTCfi ecosystem, establishing a foundation for lstBTC and institutional adoption.

From 200+ submissions and 700+ builders worldwide to 13 semi-finalists, now the Top 5 Finalists have been announced for the Grand Finale at TOKEN2049 Singapore:

The Valour Bitcoin Staking ETP, powered by Core, launched on the London Stock Exchange. The product offers 1.4% yield on Bitcoin holdings.

Akka Finance released Taicho, an AI agent for DeFi operations. Users type intents for swaps, lending, staking, or farming - Taicho executes optimal routes. Available at agent.akka.finance.

New vault offers auto-compounding Bitcoin yield with no impermanent loss risk, 1-day unbonding, and no lockup periods.

Following Cohort #1 (140+ applications, 10 teams), Cohort #2 offers up to $2,500 monthly in CORE tokens, access to 100+ VCs through Core Ventures, and January 2026 Demo Day. Applications close September 30.

Speakers confirmed:

Core contributors will be on the ground at KBW this week. . Come stop by the booth for ecosystem discussions.

Another Ledger Flex is up for grabs and available for Bitcoin Fusion attendees. This Ledger Flex will be given away in person at Bitcoin Fusion. Make sure you are registered and joining us in Singapore to be eligible.

VaultLayer's first RWA strategy with ASX Capital offers ~24.9% APY with no manual staking needed. Users can launch an ASX Vaulter Agent in seconds on Autopilot.

Colend offers 50% APY on stCORE for 30 days through their subscription service. Valid for 30 days, must be paid in CLND.

Core SZN has improved Bitcoin DeFi across the board:

Corporate Bitcoin treasuries now hold over 800,000 BTC and continue growing. This trend creates new dynamics in the market as companies holding significant Bitcoin reserves seek yield opportunities. The competitive landscape may shift as organizations that generate returns on their BTC holdings gain capital efficiency advantages over those holding idle Bitcoin.

Core offers something for every type of Bitcoin holder: conservative investors can use Self-Custodial Staking to timelock BTC with no principal risk, yield-focused users can boost returns through Dual Staking by pairing BTC with CORE, and active traders can access 125+ dApps for lending, borrowing, LP, and perps trading.

🔗 Start exploring the possibilities now