Bitfinex has announced the listing of Stacks' native token, $STX, which aims to enhance Bitcoin's functionality by enabling smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) without altering Bitcoin's core structure. The Stacks ecosystem has seen substantial growth, ranking third among all chains for stablecoin market cap, with a 437% increase in the first quarter of 2025. Additionally, Bitfinex has opened deposits for $STX, allowing users to prepare for trading. Starknet is also making strides in the blockchain space, becoming the first Layer-2 rollup to support settlements on both Ethereum and Bitcoin, with initiatives to foster Bitcoin-native decentralized finance (DeFi) and attract Bitcoin users.