Leading cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has officially announced the <a href="https://www.kucoin.com/assets/coin/BTR" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">listing</a> of <b>Bitlayer (BTR)</b>, a new token designed to enhance the Bitcoin network's capabilities. The BTR token is a Bitcoin Layer-2 solution built on the <b>BitVM framework</b>, which aims to bring smart contract functionality and decentralized finance (DeFi) to the world's largest cryptocurrency without altering its core protocol. The listing of the BTR/USDT trading pair is scheduled to go live on KuCoin's spot market on <b>August 27, 2025, at 11:00 UTC</b>. The exchange will also support various automated trading strategies for the new pair, including Spot Grid and DCA, from the outset.
<h2>Bridging Bitcoin to DeFi and Addressing Security Concerns</h2>
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Bitlayer's core mission is to bridge Bitcoin's immense value to the burgeoning DeFi ecosystem. The project uses a secure BTC bridge, known as the <b>BitVM Bridge</b>, which allows Bitcoin to be moved into DeFi platforms in a non-custodial manner, directly addressing a key security concern for many Bitcoin holders. By enabling smart contracts on a Layer-2, Bitlayer can create a more robust and efficient environment for dApps and other DeFi protocols. This listing on a major exchange like <a href="https://www.cryptoknowmics.com/news/kucoin-pleads-guilty-to-aml-violations-fined-297-million/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KuCoin</a> is expected to significantly increase Bitlayer's visibility and provide wider access to the token, marking a crucial step in the project's efforts to expand the utility of Bitcoin beyond its role as a store of value.

KuCoin Announces Listing of New Bitcoin Layer-2 Token, Bitlayer (BTR)

KuCoin exchange is listing the BTR token, a new Bitcoin Layer-2 solution bringing smart contracts and DeFi to the network.

KuCoin Announces Listing of New Bitcoin Layer-2 Token, Bitlayer (BTR)

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