Tokenized Pokémon card trades surge 5.5x to $124 million in August
Pokémon trading cards may be the next real-world asset (RWA) class to move on-chain as blockchain technology extends its reach beyond traditional markets. Over the past year, tokenization has transformed access to traditional markets like gold and US treasuries, which are
Trump-linked WLFI token outpaces XRP in derivatives volume as traders face $30M losses
World Liberty Financial’s WLFI token went live on Sept. 1 after months of anticipation, and the debut quickly turned heads across the crypto market. According to CoinGlass data, WLFI’s derivatives activity surged past $13 billion within its first 24 hours, placing
The battle between Bitcoin Core vs Knots is getting ugly
If you’re new to Bitcoin or the only sats you hold are in an ETF or a centralized exchange, you’d be forgiven for not knowing about Core vs Knots and the entire OP_RETURN saga. But if you’ve weathered a few
What’s behind XRP’s move to DeFi?
The following is a guest post and analysis from Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at Sentora. 2025 has marked a turning point for XRP, combining explosive price gains with transformative shifts in its core narrative. In July, the token hit an all-time
Bitcoin wipes $196 million in long bets as price tests $107k safety net
Bitcoin rose 2% Monday before easing, while crypto liquidations totaled $274.63 million in 24 hours, per CoinGlass. The move followed a weekend of range-bound trade and kept the price near the $107,000 support area. Bitcoin set an all-time high near $123,000
Bitcoin outflows aren’t benefiting gold; both assets feel the pressure
Recent data from Bitcoin and gold ETFs revealed a departure from historical trends this month: instead of flows moving in opposite directions as they normally do, both Bitcoin and gold experienced outflows at the same time. This rare correlation speaks volumes
Is TON’s DeFi ready to lead a true financial revolution?
The following is a guest post and opinion from Slavik Baranov, CEO at STON.fi Dev. From Gaming Phenomenon to Financial Ambition In 2024, the TON blockchain became one of the most talked-about ecosystems in crypto — not because of a groundbreaking DeFi
Tether’s market share dips below 60% for first time since 2023
Tether’s share of the stablecoin market has dropped below 60% for the first time in more than two years, signaling a shift in an industry that continues to expand at unprecedented rates. Data from DeFiLlama shows the issuer’s market dominance fell
Binance futures $90B market went offline last night before 25 minute recovery
Binance restored futures trading on Aug. 29 following a suspension tied to an issue in its USD-margined contracts. Per Reuters, the exchange first said all of its $90 billion futures trading was “temporarily unavailable,” then about 24 minutes later said the
Solana faces 44% revenue dip in Q2 even as DeFi TVL soars near ATH
The Solana blockchain recorded a steep revenue decline in the second quarter of 2025, even as its decentralized finance ecosystem expanded. A recent report from Messari shows that while total value locked (TVL) on the network increased, application revenue, referred to
Solana price rises to 6-month high on optimism over Alpenglow upgrade
Solana’s token SOL has pushed to levels not seen since February, lifted by renewed community confidence in a major network proposal. Data from CryptoSlate shows SOL briefly rose above $215 this week, gaining more than 6% in the last 24 hours
Score Big with BTCC’s Ultimate $500K Trading Competition Featuring NBA Star Jaren Jackson Jr.
The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with excitement as BTCC, the world’s longest-running cryptocurrency exchange, has launched its most exciting trading competition yet. Partnering with NBA All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr., this collaboration brings together the thrill of professional basketball and the
Long-term Bitcoin investors cash in $260.7 billion in current cycle profits
Bitcoin investors with long-term positions are realizing profits at levels not seen in nearly a decade, according to blockchain analytics firm Glassnode. Data from the firm shows that long-term holders have realized roughly 2.37 million BTC in profit during the ongoing
Ethereum staking exit queue hits record high of over $4.6 billion
Ethereum’s staking system is under mounting pressure as withdrawals outpace new deposits, with the exit queue reaching its highest level. Validator queue data shows that as of Aug. 27, more than 1,023,560 ETH, worth roughly $4.6 billion, had been lined up
Bitcoin slump triggers $811 million losses as traders brace for $100k test
Bitcoin’s brief dip below $110,000 in the past 24 hours triggered one of the heaviest liquidation rounds in recent times. According to Coinglass data, crypto traders betting on the market lost $811.6 million, with more than 179,000 traders forced out of
Bitcoin volatility keeps falling, and that means it’s maturing as an asset class
The world’s number-one crypto is looking more like a mature asset class every day as Bitcoin volatility continues to drop (yes, even as it blasts past all-time highs and promptly retraces its steps). Bitcoin volatility has reached a five-year low Bitcoin has
$642M in longs wiped out as Bitcoin drops to lowest price since July
Crypto liquidations reached $806.44 million in the past 24 hours, wiping out leveraged positions at a scale not seen in weeks. The liquidation cascade followed a steep drawdown in prices: Bitcoin fell from an opening level of $114,163 to a close
SharpLink stock soars 15% after $1.5B buyback plan amid Ethereum market rally
Ethereum-focused SharpLink’s stock climbed more than 15% to trade above $20 after the company’s board approved a $1.5 billion stock repurchase program. In its Aug. 22 press statement, SharpLink explained that the authorization allows for buybacks through multiple channels, including open-market