Venture capital firm a16z Crypto has outlined its top expectations for the digital asset sector in a post shared on X on January 1, pointing to major shifts in payments, privacy, and blockchain use cases in 2026. The list framed a future where stablecoins will rival global card networks, privacy tools will become a key […]
Stablecoin supply has climbed to a record $314 billion in 2025, with $69 billion now parked on centralized exchanges, according to the latest data from CryptoQuant. The scale and concentration of this liquidity, much of it sitting idle, have sharpened focus on whether the market is primed for its next major move once sentiment flips. […]
The USX stablecoin on Solana lost its dollar peg on December 26, collapsing to just $0.10 on secondary markets. This sudden drop, caused by a severe lack of liquidity, marks one of the most extreme depegs for a major stablecoin this year. Market Strain and Rapid Response According to blockchain security firm PeckShield, which raised […]
Ethereum-based stablecoin transfers are changing shape, with new data showing that businesses and merchants now move far more value on-chain than individuals. The findings point to Ethereum quietly becoming a settlement layer for corporate payments and consumer spending, rather than just peer transfers. And while most stablecoin transactions, by count, still happen between individuals, the […]
Spot Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have continued to attract investor interest since their launch in the United States on October 28. According to data, spot Solana ETFs have posted $750.10 million in cumulative net inflows as of December 22, with outflows recorded on only three trading days since launch. All of those outflows were relatively […]
The leading crypto exchange, Binance, has surpassed 300 million registered accounts eight years after its July 2017 launch. The exchange’s growth is attributed to effective liquidity management and fast asset listings. It also benefited from stablecoin markets and strategies that appeal to both retail and institutional participants. From the start, Binance lowered barriers for global […]
Bybit’s latest report highlights that adoption grows fastest where traditional finance falls short, with Ukraine, Nigeria, and Vietnam demonstrating how crypto has become essential in these circumstances. The data also reveals that stablecoins have become the most widely used crypto product in the world. Emerging Markets Advance Through Necessity The research compares global adoption across […]
As the institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies, particularly the stablecoin sector, expands, the need for privacy settlement is becoming increasingly important. A Privacy Gap Report from the layer-1 zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) privacy blockchain Aleo has highlighted the challenges that could stem from the persistent lack of privacy. According to the report, the lack of privacy in institutional […]
Crypto exchange Coinbase has sharply criticized a group of major US banking associations after they urged federal regulators to ban merchant rewards, cashbacks, and discounts offered to customers who pay with stablecoins. The latter argued such perks amount to “indirect interest.” “Unamerican” Power Grab In a post on X, Coinbase chief policy officer Faryar Shirzad […]
Bitcoin (BTC) is positioning for its next potential upward move, fueled by a weakening U.S. dollar and a quiet accumulation of stablecoin buying power on exchanges. According to new on-chain data, the market is building a substantial liquidity reservoir, which, historically, has been a signal for prices going up significantly. Market Mechanics Point to Accumulation […]