BitGo Adds Stacks Bitcoin Staking in Qualified Custody
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BitGo has added Stacks bitcoin staking to its qualified custody platform, letting eligible institutions earn yield on BTC by pairing it with STX tokens worth 5% of their Bitcoin position in roughly six-month bond cycles funded by Stacks miners. The integration brings native Bitcoin-layer staking into a regulated custody environment, potentially broadening institutional access to BTC yield without moving coins off the Bitcoin chain. BitGo's move extends its staking lineup beyond proof-of-stake assets into Bitcoin-adjacent protocols, with Stacks positioning itself as a compliant yield venue for large holders. The 5% STX collateral requirement ties returns to STX price exposure, making the token's market performance a key variable for participating institutions. Watch for uptake among BitGo's institutional clients and whether other qualified custodians follow with similar Bitcoin-layer staking offerings.
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