ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, OKX Ventures has announced an investment in Corn, marking an important step in introducing Bitcoin applications within the Ethereum ecosystem. Corn is based on Arbitrum and integrates support from Coinbase, enabling BTC holders to easily access the Ethereum DeFi ecosystem. Through a unique, secure, and sustainable approach, Corn maximizes the potential of Bitcoin and has achieved several significant milestones, such as becoming the first Ethereum L2 network to use hybrid tokenized Bitcoin (BTCN) as Gas fees, and also the first network to implement Bitcoin security guarantees through Babylon, supporting BTC LST liquidity.At the core of Corn's innovation is BTCN, a hybrid tokenized Bitcoin supported 1:1 by native BTC. This unique model allows BTC holders to use BTC to pay Gas fees within the Ethereum DeFi ecosystem, preserving the core value of Bitcoin. Users can easily cross-chain their BTC to the Ethereum ecosystem with just one click.The ecosystem development of the Corn network is driven by its CORN token (popCORN) staking program, allowing community members to direct earnings towards ecological applications. This approach ensures sustainable growth of the network and incentivizes community members to actively participate in the network's development.

ChainCatcher news, the modular Bitcoin Layer2 solution B² Network announced the completion of a new round of financing, led by Spartan Group, Animoca Brands, Alliance DAO, and P2 Ventures, with participation from Cypher Capital, Candaq Ventures, Future Money Group, Skyland Ventures, TPC, and Maxx Capital. The specific amount of financing has not been disclosed.B² Network stated that the newly raised funds will be used to optimize B² Network's performance, enrich the B² Network ecosystem, support the ecosystem fund Squared Ventures, explore more BTCFi opportunities, and expand B² Network's influence in the global market.

ChainCatcher message, B² Network has reached a strategic partnership with Aptos and Echo Protocol to promote the expansion of BTCFi into the Move ecosystem.This collaboration marks BTCFi's first attempt in the Move ecosystem, with the Aptos Foundation, B² Network, and Echo Protocol each providing 10% APY returns, B² token incentives, and Echo Points rewards respectively for the first phase participants. Currently, 2000 BTC have successfully crossed from B² Network to Aptos's Echo Protocol and have begun to earn rewards.B² Network will continue to explore more multi-chain BTCFi scenarios to promote the development of BTCFi across the entire chain.

ChainCatcher news, LeverFi announced that the OmniZK Developer Fund focuses on investing in high-potential BTCFi projects in the seed stage, with investment amounts ranging from $100,000 to $500,000.Previous news, on May 22, LeverFi announced that it has successfully raised $10 million for the OmniZK Developer Fund from leading institutions, market makers, and private investors to support developers building BTCFi using OmniZK before the launch of the OmniZK testnet in the second quarter.

ChainCatcher news, the on-chain leveraged trading protocol LeverFi announced on social media that it has successfully raised $10 million for the OmniZK developer fund from leading institutions, market makers, and private investors to support developers building BTCFi using OmniZK before the launch of the OmniZK testnet in the second quarter.It is reported that OmniZK will allow developers to build and deploy scalable, interoperable DLC applications with native settlement on the Bitcoin network. Compared to centralized Bitcoin L2s protected by multi-signature or institutional custodians, OmniZK represents a decentralized alternative. The OmniZK developer fund is specifically focused on BTCFi projects, aiming to provide seed-stage investments ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 to high-quality development teams creating native Bitcoin financial applications (distributed in multiple tranches based on milestones).Currently, the OmniZK developer fund has made four investments in BTCFi projects and is prepared to support more projects.