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- Standard Chartered Eyes Solana Rally to $250 as Network Growth Accelerates
Standard Chartered projects Solana could reach $250 by year-end as macro conditions and on-chain growth improve, highlighting rising institutional and market interest.
· Investing
- DEX Weekly Volume Falls 15% to $35.96 Billion as On-Chain Activity Cools
Weekly DEX trading volume dropped to $35.96 billion, led by Uniswap, signaling a short-term cooldown in on-chain activity while maintaining strong market share.
· Insights & Views
- Solana Rebounds as On-Chain Volume Tops $1.1 Trillion, ETP Inflows Rise
Solana gains momentum as on-chain volume surpasses $1.1 trillion and institutional inflows into ETPs increase, signaling broader network adoption.
· Investing
- Ethereum Fundamentals Outpace Price as Institutions, AI Payments Converge
South Korean industry leaders say Ethereum’s strong on-chain activity and $8.5 billion stablecoin inflows contrast with lagging prices as institutional adoption and AI-driven payment use cases expand.
· Business
- Onchain Private Credit Shows Early Scalability as DeFi Meets Institutional Lending
Alea Research reports that onchain private credit is gaining traction through platforms like Maple and Figure, showing early scalability as it bridges DeFi with real-world lending markets.
· Business
- Trump-Linked Crypto Tokens Plunge as ‘Access-Driven’ Model Draws Scrutiny
TRUMP and WLFI tokens hit record lows as criticism grows over access-driven promotions involving Trump-linked projects and potential regulatory concerns.
· Regulation
- Solana DEX Memecoin Frenzy Drives 55,000% Surge as Volume Hits $16 Billion
Solana-based memecoins led a surge in decentralized exchange activity with one token jumping over 55,000% as total DEX volume reached $16 billion in 24 hours.
· Insights & Views
- DeFi Shakeout Deepens as Zerolend Shutdown Signals Shift to Sustainable Models
Zerolend’s shutdown highlights a broader DeFi consolidation phase as capital rotates into stablecoins and stronger protocols attract selective institutional backing.
· Insights & Views
- Solana-Based ‘Dark Pool’ DEX GoDark Aims to Fix DeFi Transparency Tradeoff
GoQuant plans to launch Solana-based privacy-focused DEX GoDark using zero-knowledge proofs to address strategy leakage and execution risks caused by DeFi transparency.
· Technology
- Crypto Markets Hold Range as Bitcoin, Ethereum Slip and Derivatives Volume Plunges
Bitcoin and Ethereum edged lower as crypto markets stayed range-bound while derivatives and stablecoin volumes declined sharply, signaling cooling trading activity.
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin, Ethereum Rise as Derivatives Volume Drops, Signaling Cautious Market
Bitcoin and Ethereum posted modest gains while derivatives and DeFi activity declined, pointing to cautious market participation.
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Near $73K, Ethereum Leads Gains as Large-Cap Crypto Strength Persists
Bitcoin and Ethereum posted gains as total crypto market cap held near $2.47 trillion, signaling strength in large-cap tokens despite softer DeFi and derivatives activity.
· Investing
- DEX Weekly Volume Drops 15% to $35.96 Billion as On-Chain Activity Cools
Decentralized exchange trading volume fell 15.32% to $35.96 billion, led by Uniswap and Solana, signaling cooling on-chain risk appetite.
· Insights & Views
- Polymarket Launches Stablecoin as Circle Faces Scrutiny Over Drift Hack Response
Polymarket introduces its own USDC-backed stablecoin amid infrastructure overhaul as Circle faces criticism over delayed response to a $285 million Drift-related exploit, highlighting execution risks in stablecoin sys…
· Business
- Drift Protocol Probes Exploit as Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000 Level
Drift Protocol is pursuing a recovery plan after a crypto asset exploit as Bitcoin rebounds above $70,000 amid evolving U.S. regulation and institutional activity.
· Regulation
- DEX Volume Hits $18.5 Billion as Solana Meme Tokens Drive Volatility
Decentralized exchanges recorded $18.53 billion in volume as Solana-based meme tokens fueled sharp gains and losses, highlighting ongoing speculative on-chain trading activity.
· Investing
- Crypto Markets Drift as DeFi and Stablecoin Activity Signals Liquidity Shift
Bitcoin and Ethereum edged lower as DeFi, stablecoin, and derivatives activity increased, signaling a shift toward liquidity and hedging in the crypto market.
· Insights & Views
- North Korean Developers Linked to Crypto Protocols as Market Risk Sentiment Deepens
Reports linking North Korean developers to major crypto protocols emerge as Bitcoin sentiment weakens and geopolitical and macro risks weigh on market confidence.
· Insights & Views
- Drift Seeks Talks With Hackers After $285 Million Solana DeFi Exploit
Solana-based DEX Drift is negotiating with suspected North Korean hackers following a $285 million exploit, highlighting growing reliance on settlement talks in DeFi security crises.
· Technology
- RWA Perpetual Futures Top $2 Billion as On-Chain Derivatives Shift Beyond Crypto
On-chain RWA perpetual futures surpassed $2 billion in open interest as platforms like Hyperliquid drive growing demand for synthetic exposure to traditional assets.
· Insights & Views
- Circle Launches cirBTC to Target Institutional Bitcoin Liquidity Market
Circle launches cirBTC, a Bitcoin-backed token on Ethereum and Arc, aiming to capture institutional demand for compliant on-chain BTC liquidity amid regulatory scrutiny.
· Business
- Kaiko: BTCfi Gains Momentum as Stablecoin Supply Tops $300 Billion
Kaiko reports BTCfi infrastructure is advancing toward real-world use as stablecoin liquidity surpasses $300 billion, enabling Bitcoin-based DeFi growth.
· Technology
- Telegram Launches 50x Crypto Perpetual Futures Trading for 150 Million Wallet Users
Telegram’s Wallet integrates 50x leveraged perpetual futures powered by Lighter, expanding retail access to high-risk crypto derivatives trading within its 150 million-user platform.
· Business
- Drift Protocol Exploit Drains Up to $285 Million, Raising Solana DeFi Security Concerns
Drift Protocol suffered a major exploit draining up to $285 million in assets, exposing oracle and admin-key vulnerabilities across the Solana DeFi ecosystem.
· Technology
- BNB Chain Rewards Surge Nearly 10x as Staking Market Stays Risk-Off
BNB Chain saw a 994% jump in estimated annual staking rewards as Ethereum and Solana led broader declines in staked market capitalization across major networks.
· Insights & Views
- Solana Holds Key Support as ETF Outflows and Weak On-Chain Activity Weigh
Solana trades in a tight range near key levels as ETF outflows and weaker on-chain activity pressure sentiment despite ongoing institutional access expansion.
· Investing
- Solana Holds Near $80 Support as Stablecoin FX Push Signals Liquidity Bet
Solana trades near critical $80 support amid bearish signals while expanding stablecoin-powered on-chain FX infrastructure to boost DeFi and payment liquidity.
· Investing
- Tokenized Real-World Assets Surpass $20 Billion as Platforms Compete for Liquidity
Tokenized real-world assets exceed $20 billion in 2026 as platforms like Binance, Uniswap, and Ondo Finance compete across liquidity, compliance, and access.
· Insights & Views
- Circle Shares Jump 18% as CLARITY Act Boosts Stablecoin Outlook
Circle shares surged after the proposed CLARITY Act of 2025 signaled a regulatory advantage for its stablecoin model while raising concerns for DeFi competitors.
· Regulation
- Solana Surpasses Ethereum in Developers, DEX Volume as SOL Price Lags
Solana has overtaken Ethereum in developer count and DEX volume, but SOL remains under price pressure amid whale activity and weak market sentiment.
· Investing
- Crypto Token Buybacks Show Limited Impact as Supply Pressures Persist
Analysis of projects like Jupiter and dYdX shows token buybacks fail to sustain prices, highlighting supply dynamics and product demand as key value drivers.
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum Fee Drop Highlights L2 Shift as Solana Maintains Volume Edge
Ethereum’s declining daily fees contrast with stronger long-term revenue versus Solana as activity shifts to layer-2 networks, highlighting diverging blockchain business models.
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Tops $66K as Crypto Prices Edge Higher While Trading Volumes Decline
Bitcoin and Ethereum posted modest gains as overall crypto trading volumes across DeFi, stablecoins, and derivatives declined, signaling cautious market participation.
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin, Ethereum Edge Higher as Crypto Trading Volumes Drop Sharply
Bitcoin and Ethereum posted modest gains while DeFi, stablecoin, and derivatives trading volumes declined sharply, signaling a potential market consolidation phase.
· Insights & Views
- Solana Holds Near $83 as Alpenglow Upgrade and DEX Volume Rebound Support Outlook
Solana trades near $83 amid macro pressure while Alpenglow upgrades and $49 billion DEX volume signal strengthening network fundamentals.
· Investing
- Ethereum Fees Drop 38% as Layer-2 Shift Highlights Value Capture Divide With Solana
Ethereum’s daily fees fell 38% to $8.43 million amid Layer-2 migration, while Solana’s stable base-layer activity underscores a growing divergence in network value capture models.
· Insights & Views
- Solana Tops Ethereum in March DEX Volume With $49 Billion Activity
Solana overtook Ethereum with roughly $49 billion in March DEX volume, highlighting strong on-chain activity despite SOL’s recent price decline.
· Investing
- DeFi TVL Stalls at $94 Billion as Capital Rotates Across Ecosystems
DeFi total value locked holds near $94 billion as Ethereum dominates while capital rotates to niches like Babylon Protocol despite broader sector stagnation.
· Investing
- Ethereum Maintains Fee Lead Over Solana as High-Value Settlement Dominates
Ethereum continues to outpace Solana in network fee revenue, reflecting stronger dominance in high-value settlement and institutional blockchain activity.
· Insights & Views
- DeFi’s $8 Billion Revenue Masks Reliance on Leverage and Fee Concentration
DeFi generated about $8 billion in 2025 revenue, but Vadym’s analysis shows earnings remain concentrated in AMM fees and leverage-driven lending rather than sustainable demand.
· Insights & Views