[Assets Remain on the Bitcoin Mainnet Throughout, Xverse Launches Bitcoin Self-Custody Staking Service] Odaily Planet Daily News: Bitcoin wallet Xverse has launched a joint Bitcoin staking service, allowing users to pair sBTC with STX tokens to participate in the Stacks PoX-5 locking cycle. During the staking period, Bitcoin remains on the Bitcoin mainnet and under the user's control at all times, without the need for cross-chain transfers or wrapping. This feature requires upgrading the wallet to Xverse v2.9. Registration will close on September 9 or when the quota is fully subscribed. Staking rewards are expected to be distributed starting September 10, from Bitcoin block 966350, corresponding to Stacks cycle 143. Institutions such as UTXO (a subsidiary of Nakamoto Inc.), HashKey Cloud, and 21shares have joined as anchor participants. Previously, Xverse managed approximately 152 million STX in non-custodial staking.