gm @circle 🟠 Circle’s first move into Bitcoin DeFi is happening on Stacks, the only Bitcoin Layer 2 in their pilot launch of Circle xReserve. Circle xReserve is enabling Stacks to bring a USDC-backed stablecoin to Bitcoin DeFi.

.@stacks is helping push Bitcoin into capital markets — from stablecoins to policy to true cross-chain movement. 🟧🌐 Stacks brought smart contracts to Bitcoin and continues powering Bitcoin-native DeFi with security from L1 and fast, scalable execution on top.

As 2025 comes to a close, the Stacks Treasury Committee met to align ahead of the new year on governance, treasury stewardship, and long-term ecosystem sustainability. Approved: $27M 2026 operating budget & a separate allocation of 25M STX for DeFi working capital. More 1/10👇

BSD has integrated Dual Stacking, meaning sBTC collateral on BSD earns up to 5% APY. And with BSD's current market rates, there's a net-negative borrow rate on BSD right now 👀

@toony1908 @Ronoel @certifikurs @JManuelElias99 @MauroCocco34 Hold Bitcoin, Earn Bitcoin. Dual Stacking is an innovative and sustainable form of bitcoin-denominated rewards that are only possible on Stacks. No points. No nonsense. Just Bitcoin earning Bitcoin. https://t.co/uTjh2Zza8m

STX/USDC trading is now live on MEXC ↓

How easy is it to build on Stacks? We asked the builders at the Stacks Hacker House, and it turns out, it's pretty simple ✅ (h/t @toony1908 @Ronoel @certifikurs @JManuelElias99 @MauroCocco34)

Introducing @Stacks Builder Challenges. Build on the leading Bitcoin L2 and compete for 22,500 STX in rewards. Start earning today 👇

@fred_dog93 @mijoco_btc @hyperinsure Hold Bitcoin, Earn Bitcoin. Dual Stacking is an innovative and sustainable form of bitcoin-denominated rewards that are only possible on Stacks. No points. No nonsense. Just Bitcoin earning Bitcoin. https://t.co/uTjh2Zza8m

Dual Stacking & Self-Custodial sBTC December 17 @ 10:00 ET Featuring panelists from @ChorusOne, @StacksLabs, @Xverse, @FordefiHQ, @LeatherBTC, @Figment_io, @BlockdaemonHQ and more. Register for free: https://t.co/JNkyJmK5FQ

The Institutional Shift December 15 @ 10:00 ET Featuring panelists from @luxor, @CopperHQ, @BlockdaemonHQ, @HivemindCap, @circle, @Kiln_finance, @HermeticaFi, @swyke_ai and more. Register for free: https://t.co/JNkyJmK5FQ

Capital Markets on Bitcoin. We're excited to launch a series of institutional webinars on Bitcoin Capital Markets featuring many of the most trusted companies in crypto, with the first two happening next week! Register for free below ↓

Builders align with building on Stacks because they align with building on Bitcoin 🤝 Thanks to @fred_dog93 + @mijoco_btc + @hyperinsure from the Stacks Hacker House!

🚨 sBTC/BSD trading pool is live on @bitflow Very excited to announce our first trading pool. Bitflow will give BSD more liquidity, tighter peg behavior, and better tools for borrowers. Bitflow already has the deepest sBTC liquidity on Stacks, making them an ideal partner for

Week 1: Clarity 4 Builder Challenge For this challenge, you'll write smart contracts that use the new Clarity 4 features like asset protection and contract verification. The first Challenge starts NOW! Get started ↓ https://t.co/71Zhs4K2ob

ATTN: BUILDERS! 💪 We're teaming up with @TalentProtocol to launch a series of weekly builder challenges for the rest of the month, starting TODAY! 5,000 $STX will be rewarded to participants during the first weekly challenge. Enter below!

We'll share The Stackies winners next Thursday directly after the Stacks Townhall! Set a reminder:

It's time to vote! 🗳️ Voting for The Stackies is LIVE and only takes a few minutes. Help us celebrate the best apps, creators, and builders in our ecosystem 🧡 VOTE NOW: https://t.co/TQEpXJaRyP

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A Week in Buenos Aires 🇦🇷 We took so much inspiration from DevConnect and the Stacks Hacker House that throughout the week we'll be highlighting the events and builders who made it possible 🧡

@marshallmixing Hold Bitcoin, Earn Bitcoin. Dual Stacking is an innovative and sustainable form of bitcoin-denominated rewards that are only possible on Stacks. No points. No nonsense. Just Bitcoin earning Bitcoin. https://t.co/uTjh2Zza8m