AIBC World in Rome has named Avalanche, Litecoin, Dash, TRON and Zano as nominees for Best Layer-1 Blockchain. Here is what to know about the award and the event.
Five blockchains have been nominated for "Best Layer-1 Blockchain" at the AIBC World awards in Rome. The shortlist includes Avalanche (@Avax $AVAX), Litecoin (@Litecoin $LTC), Dash (@Dashpay $DASH), TRON (@trondao $TRX) and Zano (@zano_project). The organiser, @AIBC_World, has not published an explanation of why these five were chosen.
What the award coversAccording to AIBC's awards page, the Layer-1 category . The same page sets out a process that has previously included open nominations and self-nominations, a public and judge vote on a shortlist, and a final awards night.
It is unclear whether the same process was used for the Rome shortlist, as no selection criteria have been published for this round. The five nominees differ widely in design and focus, which makes direct comparison difficult. Avalanche is a smart contract platform, while Litecoin and Dash are payment-focused networks that trace their origins to Bitcoin's early years.
Avalanche has some history with the organiser. in Dubai in February.
About AIBC World in Rome at Fiera Roma.
Industry awards of this kind are typically a marketing and networking exercise as much as a measure of technical merit, so the outcome should not be read as a ranking of network quality. Winners are due to be announced at the ceremony during the November event.
Which of the five do you think deserves the prize?
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AIBC Eurasia Awards, category descriptions and timelineAIBC, Eurasia Awards 2026 winnersMPost, AIBC World 2026 Rome preview
AVAX is testing the lower boundary of a falling wedge at key Fibonacci support.
A death cross on the 4-hour chart keeps the rebound unconfirmed.
Charles Schwab calls Avalanche a leader in institutional blockchains and RWA tokenization.
The broker warns that institutional adoption may not translate into demand for AVAX.
AVAX price is trading near $9.21 on the 4-hour chart, sitting on its most important support zone at $9.00-$9.20 after a 23% pullback from the late-September high of $12.01, with a falling wedge pattern set to resolve within days. The test comes as Charles Schwab, the brokerage with roughly $13 trillion in client assets, published an analysis of Avalanche and Chainlink on October 20 that names Avalanche a leader in institutional blockchains and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, while questioning whether that position will ever translate into demand for the token.
JUST IN: Charles Schwab identifies Avalanche as a leader in RWAs and institutional use cases.
New research from @CharlesSchwab points to custom L1s and high-utility financial activity as key differentiators for the network. pic.twitter.com/vLhdjuebkL
— Avalanche🔺 (@avax) October 21, 2026
A rally on volume, a pullback without it
Between September 17 and September 29, AVAX rallied nearly 68% in just over 12 days, climbing from $7.17 to $12.01. Over the following 23 days it gave back more than 23% of its value. Total volume was almost identical in both phases, about 84.8 million AVAX in the rally and 83.6 million in the correction, but the decline lasted nearly twice as long, so average volume per candle during the pullback is roughly half of what it was on the way up. Sellers have been pushing price lower with fading participation, a pattern that tends to accompany a correction more often than a trend reversal.
A falling wedge at the 0.618 level
AVAX/USDT 4H chart. Source: Alexander Stefanov on TradingView
Since early October, price has compressed into a falling wedge, a pattern of two converging downward lines in which each high is lower than the last ($11.70, $11.00, $10.50, $9.95) while the lows drop by shrinking steps. AVAX is now testing the wedge’s lower boundary just above $9.02, the level where price would retrace 61.8% of the September rally and where pullbacks within strong trends often stall. That overlap makes $9.00-$9.20 the decisive support on the chart, and the wedge’s apex falls around October 26-27.
The death cross and the $9.90 wall
The 50-period exponential moving average ($9.79) has just slipped below the 200-period average ($9.90), which in practice means the average price of roughly the last eight days is now lower than the average of the past month. On October 21, AVAX attempted a breakout but was rejected exactly at the upper wedge line, where both averages also sit, turning $9.80-$9.90 into a dense resistance cluster.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 35, close to the 30 mark below which the market is considered oversold, and remains under its signal line at 45. The indicator’s lows have stayed roughly flat while price kept printing lower lows, a mild bullish divergence that still lacks confirmation.
Level
Price
Role
Top of the wedge
$11.50-$11.70
Breakout target
Fibonacci 0.382
$10.16
Resistance
Wedge line and EMAs
$9.80-$9.90
Key resistance
Fibonacci 0.5
$9.59
Support after breakout
Fibonacci 0.618
$9.00-$9.20
Key support
Fibonacci 0.786
$8.20
Breakdown target
Levels from the AVAX/USDT 4-hour chart on Binance as of October 22.
What Schwab sees in Avalanche
Analysts at the Schwab Center for Financial Research do not put Avalanche in a head-to-head fight with Ethereum or Solana for overall dominance. They describe it as infrastructure on which banks, funds and companies build their own blockchains, with access rules, fees and compliance settings tailored to their needs. The report credits the network with capacity above 4,500 transactions per second, an activity mix led by stablecoins, lending, asset management and liquid staking, and favorable tokenomics thanks to the 720 million maximum supply and the burning of every transaction fee.
$3.4B
Total value locked, fifth among smart contract chains
< $2B
Tokenized RWAs on Avalanche
~$50B
Total tokenized RWA market
200x-1,200x
AVAX value vs. three years of network fees
Source: Charles Schwab, August-September 2026 data.
Why the institutional story may not lift AVAX
The sharpest argument in the report targets Avalanche itself. An institution that launches its own chain can run nearly all of its activity outside the primary network, and those transactions do not generate the burned fees that create demand for AVAX. Tokenized bonds and funds also change hands rarely, so even a large volume of issuance can produce little fee revenue.
Schwab values the network through a kind of network “GDP”, meaning the economic activity users actually pay for. On that basis, AVAX carries a market value between 200 and 1,200 times the fees collected over the past three years, comparable to an extremely high price-to-earnings multiple in equities, and those fees have been declining since 2023. Avalanche also holds less than 4% of the tokenized asset market, where Ethereum controls a far larger share.
The research is separate from Schwab’s August 27 decision to add SOL, AVAX and LINK to Schwab Crypto “in the coming months”, which will give the broker’s clients access to AVAX trading at a 0.75% fee per trade. The listing concerns trading access only and does not mean Schwab uses Avalanche for its own settlement or tokenization.
The wedge resolves by October 27
To cancel the death cross signal, AVAX price needs a 4-hour close above the wedge and the moving averages at $9.80-$9.90. That would flip $9.59 into support, put the next resistance at $10.16, and leave the pattern’s measured move pointing back toward $11.50-$11.70. A decisive close below $9.00 would break both the wedge and the 0.618 level, opening the way toward $8.20, which also lines up with the early-September highs.
A falling wedge on declining volume, resting on the 0.618 level after a strong impulse, more often ends with a continuation of the prior rally, so the structure leans slightly in favor of buyers. The death cross and the rejection at the averages show the bounce is not confirmed, and until AVAX reclaims $9.90, the $9.00 support decides the direction.
Beyond the next few sessions, two catalysts sit outside the chart. Schwab has not set a launch date for AVAX trading and has reserved the right to delay or change its plans, while daily fees on Avalanche’s primary network, the weak spot the report singles out, are public data that will show whether institutional interest starts turning into real demand for the token.
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An institutional Avalanche (AVAX) whale moved 119,416 AVAX, worth about $1.1M, to Coinbase, its first exchange deposit in six months.
An institutional Avalanche ($AVAX) whale has sent a seven-figure deposit to Coinbase, ending a long stretch of accumulation, according to data from @Arkham.
The address beginning 0x55De moved 119,416 $AVAX, worth about $1.1 million, to a @Coinbase exchange wallet. It is the wallet's first deposit to a centralized exchange in six months. Exchange deposits of this kind are typically read as a sign the holder may sell, though the transfer alone does not confirm that.
End of a 727-day accumulation runThe deposit also breaks the pattern that defined the wallet's activity. The address began accumulating 727 days ago, building its position through withdrawals from the Coinbase and Bitstamp order books. Moving tokens back onto an exchange reverses that direction for the first time in the period.
The sale, if it happens, would be small relative to the wallet's size. The address still holds more than 1.36 million $AVAX, for a total portfolio value of $12.52 million. The deposit therefore represents less than 10% of the stack by value, and the whale remains a large holder.
Market contextWhale deposits have drawn attention in the AVAX market before. AMBCrypto reported that Avalanche faced exchange-side selling pressure after a separate whale sent $2.4 million of tokens to Coinbase in multiple transactions over four hours.
On price, Coinbase data shows AVAX trading near $9.64, down about 12% over the past month and roughly 49% over the past year. The token remains far below its 2021 peak of $147.50, according to the same page.
Avalanche is described by Crypto.com as an open, programmable smart contracts platform that launched its mainnet in September 2020, with $AVAX used for payments, security and connecting the network's functions.
Traders will be watching whether further transfers follow from the same address, and whether the remaining 1.36 million $AVAX stays in place or also moves to exchanges.
SourcesAMBCrypto: Avalanche whale deposit and AVAX selling pressure
Coinbase: Avalanche (AVAX) price and market data
Crypto.com: Avalanche (AVAX) price and network overview
Avalanche’s AVAX price prediction is getting more interesting as on-chain data confirms a remarkable growth in cumulative verified contracts since early 2026 to now that has grown which is now approaching 950K, pointing to expanding activity across the blockchain. Meanwhile, the weekly price chart of AVAX sketches a potential recovery toward $55. It sounds very tempting, but right now AVAX remains under $10 and the path higher comes with several resistance levels that buyers must overcome.
Avalanche Contract Growth Gives Bulls Something To WatchCumulative verified contracts which have climbed significantly since January 2026, and is currently 946,872 on Avalanche blockchain. The way its rising is a clear indication of healthy operation inside the blockchain and continued growth could even push past 950K soon and 1 million mark in contracts isn’t much far too. This is basically suggesting more business activity across the Avalanche ecosystem.
That’s a useful fundamental signal. Still, rising contract numbers alone don’t guarantee stronger AVAX demand or a sustained price rally. Investors will want to see whether ecosystem growth translates into lasting market momentum.
AVAX Price Prediction Starts With Reclaiming $12The technical setup begins with a potential base around $6-$8, although the weekly sequence of lower highs remains intact. Reclaiming $10.50-$12 and holding the retest would strengthen the recovery case. The next critical hurdle sits near the $13-$15 area.
After that, AVAX faces resistance around $18-$22, if it keeps momentum going then the next following resistance area would be around $28-$35. There are several hurdles and the recovery journey will not be an easy one with several strong hurdles yet to test, because the $40-$45 region comes next, meaning the $55 target isn’t exactly around the corner.
⚡ $AVAX: SIX CHECKPOINTS BETWEEN $9.93 AND $55 👀
AVAX is recovering from its $6–$8 base, while the weekly sequence of lower highs remains intact.
Reclaiming $10.5–$12 and then $13–$15 would strengthen the recovery.
Next come $18–$22 and $28–$35, followed by $40–$45.… pic.twitter.com/dHgAcSMSH1
— Giannis Andreou (@gandreou007) October 22, 2026 The $55 Target Faces Historical SupplyThe AVAX chart places $52-$56 in a historical supply zone, with $55 inside that range. Clearing this area would require sustained buying and a successful breakout, not merely a brief move above resistance.
Until then, the target remains a bullish scenario rather than a confirmed destination. A weekly close below $8 followed by a failed reclaim would weaken the setup and expose $6-$7.
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Avalanche’s decentralized exchange (DEX) activity has seen a significant increase, with 30-day trading volume rising to $4.1 billion in October 2026, marking a 29% month-over-month gain. This growth comes amid a broader decline in DEX volume across other major Layer-1 blockchain networks, positioning Avalanche as a notable outlier capturing greater trading market share during the period.
Pharaoh Exchange dominance and concentrated liquidityThe recent momentum within Avalanche’s DEX sector is highly concentrated among a few platforms. Pharaoh Exchange, an automated market maker with specialized liquidity solutions, accounts for roughly $3.12 billion, or 76%, of Avalanche’s total DEX trading volume. According to DeFiLlama, the platform achieved this dominance with just $43 million to $53 million in total value locked (TVL), signaling a turnover ratio far higher than traditional constant-product market makers.
Uniswap and LFJ also posted strong performance. Uniswap’s trading volume on Avalanche surged 95% to $392 million, while LFJ’s volume climbed 165% to $201 million, both benefiting from heightened attention to concentrated liquidity design and adaptable fee structures.
Collectively, the three leading DEXs now account for more than 89% of Avalanche’s entire DEX trading activity, resulting in deeper liquidity pools capable of accommodating larger trades and minimizing slippage for both traders and liquidity providers.
DEX PlatformVolume (30 days)Change (%)Share of Avalanche DEX VolumePharaoh Exchange$3.12 billionN/A76%Uniswap$392 million+95%9.5%LFJ$201 million+165%4.9%For developers, rising DEX throughput frequently spurs increased lending, bridging, and related derivatives activity across the platform.
Technical drivers and capital efficiencyPharaoh Exchange’s remarkable efficiency relies on the V3 and DLMM (Dynamic Liquidity Market Maker) protocols. DLMM enables liquidity providers to target their capital within specific price ranges, maximizing fees per dollar locked. This mechanism has reportedly been customized for Avalanche’s infrastructure, making use of the chain’s low fees and high throughput.
However, while active market makers can benefit from this model, passive liquidity suppliers may face elevated risks, such as impermanent loss if their chosen price ranges prove suboptimal. Furthermore, the heavy concentration of activity on Pharaoh raises concerns about a single point of failure in network liquidity, as reliance on its infrastructure becomes more pronounced.
Mini dictionary: DLMM (Dynamic Liquidity Market Maker) is a protocol that allows liquidity providers to set capital allocations for specific price bins, dynamically optimizing for market conditions. This design maximizes capital efficiency but introduces complexity compared to traditional market makers.
Broader DeFi implications and future risksThe DEX sector’s momentum on Avalanche aligns with industry-wide adoption of concentrated liquidity mechanics, first popularized by Uniswap V3 in 2021. Avalanche’s ability to offer high throughput and low transaction costs has made it a favored network for stablecoin settlements and tokenized asset trading.
A core strength of the current ecosystem is the depth of liquidity, attracting aggregators, integrations, and external incentives. Yet this same concentration increases potential vulnerabilities, exposing the network to governance disputes, fee allocation challenges, and heightened resilience risks should a leading protocol encounter issues.
With volume highly concentrated, a single exploit impacting a dominant DEX such as Pharaoh could significantly disrupt the broader Avalanche network’s liquidity and market confidence.
For investors and institutional participants, sustained DEX activity reflects differences in how Layer-1 ecosystems compete beyond simple transaction volumes. Observers point to indicators such as ongoing fee generation and user retention as signals of lasting DeFi growth, rather than temporary trading patterns.
For DEX operators on other blockchains, Avalanche’s experience highlights the impact of capital efficient models and platform specialization. While Pharaoh currently leads the market, competitors like Uniswap and LFJ are gaining ground. Whether the upward trend continues may depend on evolving incentive schemes, market volatility, and users’ willingness to remain engaged with Avalanche-based DeFi services.
This article was automatically generated using Dow Jones technology. All major cryptocurrencies were down at 10 a.m. London time, with Avalanche seeing the biggest change, shedding 6.4% to $9.21. Cardano declined 5.9% to 21 cents, and Sui fell 5.9% to 98 cents. Dogecoin fell 4.8% to 8 cents, while XRP dropped 4.2 % to $1.33.
Solana shed 3.9% to $103.70. Ethereum shed 3.4% to $2,405.61, and Bitcoin shed 3.4% to $81,755.50. Tronix shed 0.2% to 33 cents. Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, Kraken (END) Dow Jones Newswires 10-22-26 0500ET Copyright (c) 2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
This article was automatically generated using Dow Jones technology. All major cryptocurrencies were down at 10 a.m. Hong Kong time, with Avalanche seeing the biggest move, falling 3.2% to $9.52. Sui declined 2.6% to $1.02, and XRP dropped 2.4% to $1.35. Cardano dropped 2.3% to 22 cents, while Dogecoin shed 2.2 % to 8 cents.
Solana shed 1.7% to $106.10. Ethereum declined 1.6% to $2,450.04, and Bitcoin shed 1.5% to $83,343.20. Tronix dropped 0.3% to 33 cents. Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, Kraken (END) Dow Jones Newswires 10-21-26 2200ET Copyright (c) 2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
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Crypto asset manager Grayscale continues to take innovative steps regarding cryptocurrencies. In its latest announcement, Grayscale stated that it will allow investors to invest in spot cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin directly in exchange for shares in its ETFs and other investment products.
Accordingly, Grayscale has implemented an in-kind subscription model in 10 of its products, allowing investors to exchange eligible digital assets for direct investment product shares. The new model aims to facilitate the integration of crypto assets into traditional portfolio management.
The Need for Cash Conversion is Decreasing!
Grayscale has announced a new investment method for some of its investment products. This system allows investors to directly exchange their crypto assets for shares in Grayscale’s investment products without first having to convert them to cash.
The company stated that this method could reduce operational burdens stemming from custody and security processes, lower transaction costs in crypto markets, and facilitate the inclusion of digital assets in traditional investment portfolios.
10 Cryptocurrencies, Including Bitcoin and Ethereum, on the List!
According to Grayscale, the subscription service includes 10 investment products, including Bitcoin and Ethereum: “Bitcoin, Ethereum, Avalanche, Chainlink, Dogecoin, Hyperliquid, Solana, XRP, Sui, Zcash”
“Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (BTC)
Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF (ETH)
Grayscale Avalanche Staking ETF (GAVA)
Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF (GLNK)
Grayscale Dogecoin Trust ETF (GDOG)
Grayscale Hyperliquid Staking ETF (HYPG)
Grayscale Solana Staking ETF (GSOL)
Grayscale Sui Staking ETF (GSUI)
Grayscale XRP Trust ETF (GXRP)
The Zcash ETF (ZCSH)”
Finally, according to Grayscale’s statement, the service is available to eligible investors. Clients wishing to trade on the primary market must work with authorized participants or the institutions that act as intermediaries for these participants.
*This is not investment advice.
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As regulatory efforts regarding cryptocurrencies continue in the US, an organization representing six cryptocurrency projects has launched a joint initiative to clarify the legal status of digital commodities.
Accordingly, Chainlink Labs (link), Hedera (HBAR), Aptos Labs (APT), Ava Labs (AVAX), Stellar Foundation (XLM), and Cardano Foundation (ADA) have requested the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to explicitly state in its regulations the approach to treating digital commodities separately from securities.
Organizations want the SEC to add a direct definition of digital commodities to its proposed regulation of crypto assets, thereby reducing legal uncertainty in the sector.
Let the Definition of Digital Commodities Be Included in Binding Regulations!
At the heart of the debate is the SEC’s approach to classifying crypto assets, published in March. Six organizations argue that this approach should be incorporated into formal regulatory provisions, rather than merely being included in explanatory texts. The tokens involved include Chainlink, Hedera, Aptos, Avalanche, Stellar, and Cardano.
In their letter, these six companies and foundations argue that the SEC should incorporate the crypto classification criteria it published in March into official rules to reduce regulatory uncertainty.
The basis of the organizations’ request is, in particular, the view that a crypto asset being the subject of an investment contract should not, in itself, transform that asset into a security. The aim here is to clarify that even if a digital commodity is the subject of an investment contract, the asset itself is not a security.
The group also wants the SEC to clearly state that a new rule will not alter existing cryptocurrency classifications or change the scope of oversight or the boundaries between the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
It is not yet clear whether the SEC will accept these requests. Changes to the final regulation could affect the operations of digital asset projects in the US and the regulatory framework of the crypto market.
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Ripple filed its comment letter on the SEC’s proposed Regulation Crypto Assets, supporting to finalize the proposed crypto rules. It rests on the Howey test, treating the investment contract, not the crypto asset itself as the security, and builds on a prior joint SEC-CFTC harmonization initiative.
Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty said “We support the proposal, and the SEC has clear authority to adopt it.” He added that previous “case by case, coin by coin” enforcement has pushed crypto innovation offshore. He claimed the industry needs holistic rules for digital assets, and the Regulation Crypto Assets framework is a major move.
The proposal stays faithful to the Howey Test. Ripple CLO clarified the investment contract is a security, not a token. Stuart Alderoty cited that Ripple has spent more than $150 million to get clarity on XRP not a security.
“What matters is what an issuer actually promised and when those promises end, not a subjective decentralization test,” he added. Clear rules grounded in existing law will bring capital, investor protection and innovation to the U.S.
Also Read: XRP Finally Launches Official X Account and Website Managed by Ripple and XRPLF
Cardano, Chainlink, Hedera, Stellar & Others Join Ripple on SEC’s Regulation Crypto Assets
Chainlink partnered with Cardano, Hedera, Stellar, Aptos, and Avalanche in urging the SEC to codify its digital commodity framework. With Ripple seeking to exempt certain crypto assets from full SEC securities registration, the Blockchain Association also urged raising the startup exemption limit from $5 million to $10 million.
“Builders need lasting certainty. Codifying this progress would be a meaningful step toward keeping America the home of digital asset innovation,” said Chainlink head of policy Taylor Barr.
.@chainlink is proud to partner with @hedera, @Aptos, @AvaLabs, and @StellarOrg in urging the SEC to codify its digital commodity framework.
Builders need lasting certainty. Codifying this progress would be a meaningful step toward keeping America the home of digital asset… pic.twitter.com/rAjs9C6vdy
— Taylor Barr (@taylorjbarr) October 20, 2026
Although the official comment period for the SEC’s proposed Regulation Crypto Assets closed on October 20, the commission will continue accepting public feedback after the deadline, according to journalist Eleanor Terrett.
“While we encourage commenters to submit their feedback by the deadline, the Commission will continue to accept public comments on rule proposals after the comment period closes.”
The new crypto rules would create new fundraising exemptions for crypto issuers raising capital in the U.S., while the CLARITY Act developments remain uncertain ahead of midterm elections.
Also Read: Best Crypto Compliance Companies and KYC Providers for Web3 Enterprises
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Avalanche splits its Primary Network across the C-Chain, P-Chain and X-Chain. Here is what each chain does, how Helicon changed the C-Chain, and why AVAX must be moved between them.
Avalanche (@avax) does not run on a single blockchain. Its main network, called the Primary Network, is split across three chains: the C-Chain, the P-Chain and the X-Chain. Each handles a different task, and the split affects how users hold, move and spend $AVAX.
What each Avalanche chain does
The C-Chain is where most application activity takes place. That EVM compatibility means apps built for Ethereum can run on it.
The P-Chain handles the network's coordination layer.
The X-Chain is where assets are created and moved. That includes $AVAX.
Helicon changes how the C-Chain executes blocksThe C-Chain was reworked in September.
In practical terms, the network can agree on the order of new blocks while still working through the transactions in earlier ones.
Helicon also touched validators.
Why AVAX balances are kept separate$AVAX is the fee token across the Primary Network, and each chain keeps its own balance. A holder therefore has to transfer AVAX to a given chain before using it there. The split also matters when sending funds.
Choosing the wrong chain is a common source of mistakes. Users should check which chain an exchange or wallet expects before sending.
The multi-chain design is central to how Avalanche positions itself against single-chain networks. By assigning smart contracts, staking and asset issuance to separate chains, the network keeps those workloads from competing for the same block space.
SourcesAvalanche Docs: Primary Network
TokenPost: Avalanche Activates Helicon Upgrade With New C-Chain Model
Cryptoticker: AVAX withdrawal, C-Chain vs X-Chain explained
This article was automatically generated using Dow Jones technology. Most major cryptocurrencies were down at 10 a.m. London time, with Avalanche seeing the biggest change, dropping 1.0% to $9.44. Cardano fell 0.9% to 22 cents, and Ethereum shed 0.7% to $2,381.21. Bitcoin declined 0.6% to $81,412.70, while XRP fell 0.6 % to $1.29.
Dogecoin fell 0.6% to 8 cents. Solana dropped 0.5% to $103.91, and Sui was flat at 99 cents. Tronix increased 0.3% to 33 cents. Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, Kraken (END) Dow Jones Newswires 10-20-26 0500ET Copyright (c) 2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
Janus Henderson wants to become the most technologically advanced asset manager. Its plan for getting there is to invest in blockchain builders and the networks they run on.
From fund issuer to network operator
The centerpiece is Avalanche. On September 16, 2026, Janus Henderson announced it had become an active validator on the network.
Picture a blockchain as a shared ledger kept by a committee instead of one bank. Validators sit on that committee. They check transactions, agree on which ones are legitimate, and keep the record consistent across the network.
Nick Cherney, the firm’s Head of Innovation, discussed the partnership on October 19, 2026. He framed the Avalanche work as part of the firm’s goal of becoming a tech-forward asset manager.
A stake in onchain credit
The validator role did not arrive alone. Janus Henderson has also taken an equity interest in Tranched, an onchain credit platform.
Tranched manages $300 million in assets. It also has a pipeline exceeding $3 billion, meaning deals it is working toward but has not yet closed.
Janus Henderson is also set to provide anchor capital for Tranched’s issuances. An anchor investor commits money early, which tends to give other buyers confidence that a deal is real and worth joining.
The products already on Avalanche
Janus Henderson did not show up on Avalanche empty-handed. Its tokenized products have been deploying on the network through partnerships with Grove and Centrifuge, work that dates back to 2024-2025.
Two funds lead that effort. The first is the Janus Henderson Anemoy AAA CLO Fund, known by its ticker JAAA.
A CLO, or collateralized loan obligation, bundles corporate loans and slices them into tiers by risk. The AAA label points to the top-rated slices, the ones designed to get paid first.
JAAA holds approximately $690 million in assets under management. The second fund, the Treasury Fund (JTRSY), offers exposure to US government debt in tokenized form.
The funds also got a boost from a $250 million Grove-led program targeting JAAA and JTRSY. That deployment doubled Avalanche’s real-world asset footprint.
What this means
For Avalanche, landing a validator backed by a manager with approximately $500 billion in assets is a credibility signal.
For Tranched, the equity investment and anchor capital commitment may help convert more of its pipeline of over $3 billion into closed deals.
There are risks worth watching. Operating a validator brings technical and operational responsibilities that traditional asset managers have not historically carried. Owning a stake in a platform while also anchoring its issuances creates overlapping interests that investors and regulators may want explained.
The other thing to track is scale. JAAA at approximately $690 million and Tranched at $300 million are meaningful for onchain markets. Against a $500 billion balance, they remain a small slice of the overall business.
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Decentralized finance activity on Avalanche has become increasingly concentrated, with Pharaoh Exchange now processing $3.11 billion of the network’s $4.16 billion decentralized exchange (DEX) volume over the past 30 days, according to DeFiLlama data. This concentration means Pharaoh accounts for approximately 75 percent of Avalanche’s total DEX activity during the period.
Pharaoh Exchange leads with innovative liquidityPharaoh Exchange leverages V3 and DLMM liquidity pools, enabling liquidity providers to focus capital within set price ranges. This approach not only enhances the efficiency of deployed funds but also reduces slippage—allowing substantial trading volume with a relatively low total value locked (TVL) base.
With TVL fluctuating between $43 million and $53 million, Pharaoh has distinguished itself through efficiency rather than size. Its design, based on the Uniswap v3 standard, facilitates composable liquidity and is now being adopted across leading blockchains including Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Solana.
Pharaoh’s advanced pool structures are particularly effective with stablecoin and blue-chip trading pairs, where the quality and consistency of order execution is paramount. The reported 30-day fees reached $2.83 million, with revenue of $2.75 million, demonstrating strong cash flow relative to its trading volume.
Pharaoh Exchange, operating with a TVL range as low as $43 million, generated $3.11 billion in 30-day trading volume, highlighting a strategic focus on capital efficiency and targeted liquidity deployment within the Avalanche ecosystem.
Network trading volumes rose by 43.29 percent compared to the previous 30-day window, underlining accelerating momentum for Avalanche-based decentralized finance protocols.
All-time highs and ecosystem impactPharaoh recently recorded monthly all-time highs, processing $2.866 billion in 30-day trading volume and collecting $2.48 million in fees. Cumulative exchange volume has now surpassed $35 billion, with lifetime fees totaling more than $32 million. Weekly DEX activity across Avalanche reached $1.13 billion, the highest figure since March, while tokenized stock inflows for the week ending September 25, 2026 reached $131.2 million.
Stablecoin market capitalization on the AVAX C-Chain climbed to $933.9 million, and distributed asset value totaled $1.80 billion. Other Avalanche DEX platforms posted significant gains as well, with Trader Joe V2.2 fees jumping 208.29 percent daily and 173.91 percent on a weekly basis, suggesting robust ecosystem-wide growth.
Ongoing migration from V2 to V3 pools across DEXes is nearing completion, scheduled to conclude by October 31, 2026. This consolidation is expected to further enhance liquidity efficiency network-wide.
Risks and outlook as activity intensifiesPharaoh’s dominance introduces notable concentration risk, especially should operational challenges arise. While the adoption of Pharaoh’s pools supports composability and integration by developers, it could create vulnerabilities if most activity is routed through a single venue.
Institutional participants, as trading volumes climb, are likely to view this as validation of Avalanche’s DeFi environment but remain attentive to fee sustainability, incentive structures, and TVL stability.
For developers and institutional users, Pharaoh’s dominance is a double-edged sword, bringing efficiency and deep liquidity while heightening exposure to potential single-platform issues.
For regulators and industry stakeholders, this concentration mirrors dynamics in traditional finance where market share can aggregate around leading venues, though decentralized settlement remains a core feature.
Avalanche’s ability to support continued developer activity, maintain stablecoin liquidity, and facilitate cross-chain capital flows will be crucial for further growth. Analysts stress the need for monitoring Pharaoh’s fee-to-market cap ratio, changes in TVL, and Avalanche’s standing versus larger chains.
If weekly volumes stay above $1 billion, Avalanche could reclaim its position among top DEX ecosystems. The end of incentive programs and the emergence of new competitors will test Pharaoh’s ability to retain share and sustain performance.
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Moving $20,000 between two subsidiaries of the same company should be quick. With a traditional bank wire, it usually eats most of an afternoon.
Hyundai Card, the financial services arm of the Hyundai Motor Group, recently tried a different route. Using Axiym Finance’s infrastructure on the Avalanche blockchain, it cut the transfer time for an intercompany payment by more than 96%.
The pilot ran on July 9, 2026. It moved $20,000 in USDT, Tether’s dollar-pegged stablecoin, from Hyundai’s US subsidiary to its Mexican subsidiary. The whole process took roughly seven minutes.
A comparable bank wire typically needs three to four hours.
Seven minutes versus a few hours Axiym converted dollars into USDT, sent the stablecoin across Avalanche, and handled the move back out of crypto on the other end.
The settlement ran on Avalanche’s C-Chain, where Axiym set up the liquidity and settlement framework for the transfer. The pilot included four parties: Hyundai Card, Tether, Avalanche, and Axiym.
The research findings describe it as the first public use of a production-ready stablecoin treasury settlement by a major South Korean conglomerate on Avalanche.
A recent Avalanche update pointed to the result directly. It credited Axiym’s tools with saving Hyundai more than 96% of the usual transfer time.
Who is Axiym, and why the plumbing matters Axiym describes its business as liquidity-as-a-service. Companies that send money across borders often keep funds parked in accounts in each country so payments can settle. That money sits idle instead of working.
Axiym says its model cuts that capital lockup by 70–90%.
The Hyundai pilot also fits a wider growth pattern at Axiym. The platform reported cumulative stablecoin payment volume above $2 billion as of October 2026, a 4.4 times increase year over year.
Its third quarter of 2026 set a record, with $529 million in payment volume.
Background: stablecoins move into the treasury office Intercompany payments are a natural testing ground for stablecoins. Both sides belong to the same corporate family, so counterparty risk is minimal and the stakes of a hiccup stay contained.
Tether’s participation means the stablecoin issuer was involved directly, not merely acting as a background asset.
What this means for corporate treasuries and the stablecoin market The clearest takeaway is for multinational finance teams. If a seven-minute settlement is possible for a $20,000 internal transfer, the obvious next question is what happens at larger sizes and across more currency corridors.
The 70–90% reduction in capital lockup that Axiym claims could be the bigger draw for chief financial officers, because idle cash carries a cost even when nobody sees a fee line.
Moving treasury flows onto stablecoins introduces exposure to the issuer, to the blockchain’s reliability, and to regulators in every jurisdiction the money touches. The pilot does not resolve those questions. It shows that, for at least one cross-border corridor, the technology performed as advertised.
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This article was automatically generated using Dow Jones technology. All major cryptocurrencies were up at 10 a.m. London time, with Avalanche seeing the biggest change, climbing 2.3% to $10.20. Sui rose 1.6% to $1.05, while Dogecoin increased 1.2% to 8 cents. Solana rose 1.1% to $106.64, and Cardano rose 0.9% to 23 cents.
Tronix climbed 0.9% to 33 cents, and XRP climbed 0.2% to $1.34. Bitcoin climbed 0.1% to $82,116.50, and Ethereum climbed 0.1% to $2,454.10. Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, Kraken (END) Dow Jones Newswires 10-16-26 0501ET Copyright (c) 2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
Avalanche (AVAX) chain fees have climbed from $1,066 on July 30 to a peak of $64,010 on September 24. Here is what is driving the rise and what it means for AVAX.
Avalanche chain revenue has risen sharply since late summer. Daily fees generated by @avax were as low as $1,066 on July 30 and have grown steadily since. The daily figure now sits closer to $10,000 to $20,000, and it reached as high as $64,010 on September 24.
The jump raises a familiar question for $AVAX holders: is a broader recovery in the token finally taking shape?
What is behind the rise in Avalanche feesSeveral factors appear to be feeding into higher on-chain activity. Cryptonomist reported in early September that fees on the Avalanche decentralised exchange Pharaoh CL had jumped more than 1,150% over 30 days, pointing to a pickup in DeFi trading.
Real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation is another theme. According to Crypto Briefing, citing The Defiant, AVAX rose 49.7% over four weeks, outpacing Bitcoin and Ether. The report attributed the move to the Helicon upgrade and $266 million in RWA growth on the network.
Current data is broadly consistent with the fee levels described above. CoinGecko shows Avalanche recorded $10,238 in fees over the past 24 hours. Tron Weekly, citing Chainspect, said the network generated $97,348 in revenue over seven days, the first time it crossed the $95,000 weekly mark.
Is AVAX season finally here?The price has responded, but context matters. CryptoTicker reported AVAX at around $11.09 on October 12, up 7.2% on the day, while Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP were all lower over the week.
Even so, the token remains far below its past highs. AOL noted that on October 10, AVAX traded about 93% below its peak of $144.96. The same piece cautioned that the only mechanical link between institutional fund activity and coin price is transaction fees, which are small relative to billion-dollar market caps.
The scale of revenue is also modest. At $432,400 over 30 days, annualised network earnings would be about $5.2 million, according to Coingabbar, citing Chainspect data. That is small against a market capitalisation of roughly $4.6 billion.
Fee growth from a very low base is a positive sign for usage, but it does not on its own confirm a lasting trend for the token. Traders will be watching whether revenue holds at current levels and whether AVAX can clear resistance near $11.60.
Sources:
Crypto Briefing: Avalanche's AVAX gains 50% in four weeks
Tron Weekly: Avalanche network activity and AVAX price outlook
CoinGecko: Avalanche price and fee data
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts is using Avalanche to make documents verifiable anywhere in the world, as the network also moves into the UAE’s national digital identity infrastructure.
A court order is only useful if the institution receiving it can trust that it is real. That gets more complicated when the court is in Dubai, the recipient is a bank or company thousands of miles away, and the two have no existing relationship.
The question matters most for a court whose documents are meant to travel. Any two parties, anywhere in the world, can choose the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts as the forum for their commercial disputes by including a single clause in their contract, with no UAE connection required. When a DIFC Courts document is used in another jurisdiction, the recipient may need to establish both its legal status and its authenticity.
That problem is particularly relevant for the DIFC Courts. The independent, English-language common law jurisdiction has been open to businesses worldwide since 2011, and any two parties can choose it as the forum for a commercial dispute regardless of whether either has a connection to the UAE. Its documents, in other words, are designed to travel.
The systemThe DIFC Courts are an independent, English-language common law jurisdiction in Dubai. Established in 2004, they have been open to businesses worldwide since 2011, and they operate at 99 percent digital.
Court orders and hearing records issued by the DIFC Courts carry a unique, non-transferable digital authenticity credential. A recipient anywhere in the world can use it to confirm, within seconds, that the DIFC Courts issued the document and that the file is identical to the version recorded at issuance.
Documents covered: court orders and hearing records
Time to verify: seconds, from anywhere in the world
Network: Avalanche C-Chain, Avalanche's public blockchain
Recorded onchain: a cryptographic hash of the document and the credential, and nothing else
Credential: non-transferable, representing no ownership, monetary value or transferable right
What Avalanche makes possibleVerification from anywhereWhen the DIFC Courts issue a court order or hearing record through their existing digital document infrastructure, a cryptographic hash of the file is linked to a unique NFT-based credential recorded on Avalanche. This creates a timestamped record tying the credential to the document as issued. A recipient checks the file against the credential, a match confirms that the DIFC Courts issued the document and that it has not changed. If anything in the file has been altered, the check fails.
Because the record sits on Avalanche's public blockchain, verification does not depend on access to the Courts' internal systems. The record also settles quickly. For parties who choose the DIFC Courts, the credential resolves the authenticity step of using a court document abroad.
Verification without disclosureBecause Avalanche is a public network, the system is designed to make authenticity verifiable without making the underlying document public. Only a cryptographic fingerprint of the document and its authenticity credential are recorded onchain while the document itself, its contents, and any confidential case information remain private. The credential exists solely to verify that the document is the version issued by the DIFC Courts. It carries no ownership, monetary value or transferable right in the underlying judicial document.
A model for other institutionsHis Excellency Justice Omar Al Mheiri, Director of DIFC Courts, summarized the principle behind the system: "Confidence in the authenticity of a court document should not depend on geography." As one of the institutional pillars of Dubai's economic growth strategy, the DIFC Courts frame the initiative as support for the objectives of the Dubai Digital Strategy and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
For any business weighing blockchain, the features that matter here are practical ones. The system runs behind the Courts' existing document infrastructure, so the people who use it do not have to change how they work. Confidential data never goes onchain. Verification does not depend on access to the issuer's systems. Records on Avalanche also settle in under a second, with no way to roll them back.
"The strongest blockchain applications are often the ones people barely notice," said Ava Labs Chief Business Officer John Nahas. "DIFC Courts is using Avalanche to make critical documents verifiable across borders in seconds while keeping confidential information offchain. It is a powerful example of trusted institutions adopting purpose-built infrastructure without asking people to change how they interact with them."
The same direction in UAE digital governmentThe DIFC Courts are not alone among UAE public bodies in turning to Avalanche for verified documents. The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) is working with Deca4 and Ava Labs to bring Avalanche technology into the blockchain layer behind the Digital Vault in UAE PASS, the national digital identity platform. The Digital Vault lets users store, request and share verified government documents, and UAE PASS serves more than 12.5 million people across more than 15,000 services.
The two systems serve different audiences. A national identity platform mostly serves people inside the UAE. A court whose jurisdiction any two parties can choose issues documents that travel to recipients who may have no connection to the UAE at all. That is why a public chain fits the court's case. What the two systems share is the requirement. A document issued by a public authority should be checkable by whoever receives it.
ConclusionGo back to the bank from the start of this piece. When a court order from the DIFC Courts arrives, the bank no longer has to contact the Courts to find out whether it is real. It checks the file against the credential on Avalanche's public blockchain. If the file matches, the DIFC Courts issued it and no one has changed it since. If anything has been altered, the check fails. Whether the order applies in the bank's country is still a legal question, but whether the document is genuine can now be answered across borders.
Dubai’s DIFC Courts have started using the Avalanche blockchain to let anyone, anywhere, confirm that a court document is genuine. The check takes seconds.
The system launched officially on October 14, 2026. It attaches non-transferable digital credentials to court orders and hearing records. A cryptographic fingerprint of each document lives on the Avalanche C-Chain, while the sensitive material itself stays offchain.
How the verification actually works
When the court issues a document, it generates a cryptographic fingerprint: a unique code derived from the document’s exact contents. That fingerprint is what gets recorded on Avalanche. The actual court order, the parties’ names and the case details do not go onchain.
When a recipient wants to confirm a document is real, they compare it against the onchain record. If anything in the document has been changed after issuance, even slightly, the verification fails.
The credentials are also non-transferable. They are tied to the specific court orders and hearing records they were issued for, rather than functioning as tokens that can be traded or moved around.
Not the court’s first blockchain rodeo
DIFC Courts have been moving away from paper for a while. In 2021, the court introduced the Ethaq electronic seal as part of its paperless push.
The court has also used distributed ledger technology before. Its Notary Service previously recorded transaction logs on the Hedera network.
Ava Labs Chief Business Officer John Nahas framed the deployment as an example of what he called “purpose-built infrastructure” that trusted institutions can adopt without disrupting how people use their services. In his view, the best blockchain applications are often the ones users never consciously notice.
Part of a bigger UAE footprint
The DIFC Courts deployment fits into a wider effort to bring Avalanche into official document verification across the UAE. Avalanche also powers the UAE PASS Digital Vault, which served over 12 million users as of September 2026.
What this means
For the legal world, the most interesting part is the design choice to keep confidential data offchain. Recording only a fingerprint sidesteps that tension. The court gets a tamper-evident, globally checkable record without exposing a single sensitive detail to the public ledger.
The research behind this launch suggests the system may set standards for future collaborations between blockchain technology and traditional judicial systems.
There are open questions. Verification only works if recipients actually use it, which means lawyers, banks and foreign courts need to trust and adopt the checking process. The system also depends on the court issuing documents correctly in the first place. A blockchain can prove a document has not been altered since issuance, but it cannot prove the original was right.
Disclosure: This article was edited by Estefano Gomez. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.
Dubai International Financial Centre Courts (DIFC Courts) has implemented a new blockchain-based system that allows for the verification of the authenticity of court decisions and hearing records within seconds. The new system operates on Avalanche’s C-Chain network and aims to enhance document security by keeping sensitive information off-chain.
Court Documents Can Be Verified in Seconds! According to official statements from Avalanche and DIFC Courts, court rulings and hearing records are linked to unique and non-transferable digital identification information.
The system, which utilizes NFT technology, allows for verification of whether documents were genuinely prepared by the court and whether they have been subsequently altered.
While the system stores sensitive document text and party information off-chain, it only records each document’s unique cryptographic fingerprint or hash and non-transferable digital identifiers on-chain.
The cryptographic fingerprint generated from the document’s digital file is linked to the digital identity information recorded on Avalanche’s public blockchain network, C-Chain. Any subsequent changes to the document will cause the verification process to fail.
Avalanche-Based System Will Protect Privacy! One of the system’s key features is that the content of court documents and confidential case information are not stored on the blockchain. This prevents sensitive data from being shared on the public network during the verification process. DIFC Courts Director Omar Al Mheiri stated that this application extends the reliability of court documents beyond geographical boundaries.
It was also stated that the new system is expected to speed up document verification processes, especially for individuals and businesses that present court decisions to banks, public institutions, and other courts in different countries.
Ava Labs Chief Operating Officer John Nahas said, “The most powerful blockchain applications are often those that people barely notice. DIFC Courts are using Avalanche to ensure critical documents can be verified across borders in seconds while keeping confidential information off-chain. This is a powerful example of trusted institutions adopting purpose-built infrastructure without asking people to change how they interact with it.”
*This is not investment advice.
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Billionaire Paul says he will short U.S. stocks for the full year and holds long positions in oil.
Billionaire and legendary hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones told CNBC that 2027 could be a highly challenging year for U.S. stocks, with the market facing its most unfavorable capital flow environment since 2002. He noted that the corporate buyback and M&A trends that have supported U.S. equity gains in recent years may reverse, while AI giants’ IPOs and subsequent secondary offerings will further expand stock supply. Jones highlighted that potential listings of AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic, plus financing needs for AI infrastructure development, could drive more corporate stock issuances. Comparing the current market to the eve of the dot-com bubble burst, he argued that a flurry of IPOs and stock lock-up expirations may exert sustained pressure on the market. Additionally, Jones warned that the U.S.’s widening fiscal deficit could eventually force the government to adjust fiscal policies amid market pressure; a $20–$25 oil price surge after the U.S. midterm elections would also likely hit stocks sharply. He said he holds long oil positions and bluntly stated: “I will be shorting the whole year.”
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KSD’s platform is being built to connect with Avalanche, Hyperledger Besu and Hyperledger Fabric, with Samsung SDS targeting completion in February 2027.
KSD’s platform is being built to connect with Avalanche, Hyperledger Besu and Hyperledger Fabric, with Samsung SDS targeting completion in February 2027.
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The Korea Securities Depository is building a token platform that connects with Avalanche, Hyperledger Besu and Hyperledger Fabric ahead of South Korea's February 2027 tokenized securities rules.
The Korea Securities Depository (KSD), which keeps official ownership records for Korean stocks and bonds, is building a token platform designed to connect with @avax, Hyperledger Besu and Hyperledger Fabric. A KSD official said Avalanche ($AVAX) was added after requests from several companies, according to Seoul Economic Daily.
Why Avalanche made the listSeoul Economic Daily's report, as summarised by crypto.news, said the KSD official told the publication that several companies had asked for Avalanche support through industry consultations and existing projects. The depository's published distributed-ledger requirements cover all three networks.
Access to the connected ledgers will stay limited to approved institutions such as securities companies and the depository itself. The KSD would take part in the networks directly to oversee total issuance and electronic registration information, crypto.news reported. For securities firms, the multi-network approach means they can choose between several blockchain options when building systems for the new framework.
Hanwha Investment & Securities, part of @Hanwha_Official, has already built a token platform that can run on Avalanche. According to the same report, the brokerage began developing the system with blockchain firm FairSquare Lab in 2025, and it was built to operate across several networks, including Avalanche and Hyperledger Besu, an Ethereum-compatible enterprise blockchain.
Rules take effect February 4, 2027South Korea's tokenized securities rules take effect on February 4, 2027. Amendments to the Electronic Securities Act and the Capital Markets Act will recognise distributed ledgers as infrastructure for issuing and circulating securities.
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) has laid out a phased rollout. The Elec reported that the first phase, starting in February 2027, covers privately placed money market funds and bonds for institutional investors, unlisted shares issued through a trust structure, and publicly offered fractional investment securities. Blockonomi reported that the FSC proposed detailed rules on October 1, 2026, with a public comment period running to November 11.
Inclusion in the KSD's guidelines does not make Avalanche the sole infrastructure for Korea's securities market. The depository is planning support for several ledger technologies, and reports so far do not say that Hanwha's platform has been integrated into the KSD's system.
Sources:
crypto.news: Hanwha taps Avalanche for tokenized securities platform in South KoreaThe Elec: South Korea to Begin Tokenizing Unlisted Stocks, Bonds and Funds in FebruaryBlockonomi: South Korea Proposes Rules for Tokenized Stocks and Bonds Starting 2027
Large-scale accumulation of Uniswap’s UNI token continues despite the broader decline across cryptocurrency markets. Whale wallet 0x1389 increased its UNI holdings by 1.29 million tokens, with purchases valued at about $9.6 million over three days, according to on-chain monitoring service Lookonchain.
Whale Accumulation Intensifies Amid Market WeaknessThe wallet’s activity has drawn attention as UNI’s price trades near $7.40 following a reported breakout above a long-term descending triangle. Rather than reducing exposure in challenging market conditions, this whale continued to buy, including a single transaction for 600,005 UNI worth $4.28 million.
Analysts observed that the purchases coincide with key technical developments. The $7.00 level is considered a support zone, with traders watching if UNI can hold this area and target higher resistance points. While whale accumulation highlights confidence from at least one large holder, it does not confirm broader institutional interest or guarantee UNI’s price will rise.
Activity from this address stands out during a period when other traders have reduced exposure. However, a single wallet’s moves do not ensure price appreciation or indicate overall market sentiment.
Prominent crypto analyst Crypto With Gopal reported that UNI had broken through a descending triangle pattern after months of consolidation. Holding above $7.00 is viewed as critical to validate the breakout. If the momentum holds, price targets of $10 and potentially $14 are being discussed by traders.
A decline below $7.00 could undermine the technical formation and reintroduce the risk of extended consolidation. Trading volume and exchange flows remain important metrics for confirming bullish momentum.
IndicatorCurrent ValueTargets / SupportUNI Price$7.40$7.00 (support) / $10–$14 (targets)Whale Accumulation1.29 million UNIN/AAnalysts emphasize that bullish charts alone are not sufficient; confirmation through rising demand and active participation is crucial for sustained upward movement in UNI. Only a combination of technical and volume-based evidence will strengthen the case for recovery.
Avalanche Payment Volumes Surge with AxiymAvalanche, a leading blockchain platform focused on fast and scalable transactions, reported significantly increased stablecoin payment activity. Payment provider Axiym processed a quarterly record of $529 million in Q3, pushing lifetime stablecoin transactions on Avalanche beyond $2 billion. The past year saw Axiym’s volume climb 4.4 times as businesses adopt stablecoin solutions for settlements and remittances.
Network revenue also increased, crossing $97,348 over seven days as measured by blockchain analytics firm Chainspect, surpassing the $95,000 weekly mark for the first time. This weekly revenue, if sustained, would suggest $5 million in annual network earnings. However, shifting market activity may impact future results.
Stablecoin infrastructure via Axiym has helped Avalanche demonstrate the practical use cases of blockchain technology for corporate payments, but the long-term impact on AVAX price relies on broader adoption and sustained network growth.
Mini dictionary: Axiym is a payment processor specializing in stablecoin transactions, enabling businesses to send and receive blockchain-based payments pegged to fiat currencies such as the US dollar.
MetricCurrent ValuePrevious ValueAxiym Q3 Payments$529 million4.4x less (prior year)Total Avalanche Stablecoin Volume$2 billionN/ANetwork Revenue (weekly)$97,348<$95,000AVAX Price$10.31N/AAVAX Faces Technical Test at $11 ResistanceTechnical analysis by Crypto With Gopal identified a possible double bottom pattern for AVAX, which is trading near $10.31. The $9.70–$9.90 band provides key support, with a move above $11.00 seen as pivotal for a bullish reversal and a target of $12.50.
A double bottom occurs when an asset finds support at the same level twice, forming a “W” shape, and then rises above its resistance to signal a potential trend reversal. If AVAX does not hold above $9.70, however, the likelihood of a bullish move diminishes.
Analysts stress that price targets are projections based on current trends rather than certainties. Continuation of strong payment flows and elevated network revenue will be factors to watch in the coming weeks. Sustained demand and broader network activity will be needed to support higher price levels.
Key technical levels remain in focus for both UNI and AVAX. For UNI, holding the $7.00 support is vital for a potential move toward $10 and beyond. For AVAX, maintaining support above $9.70 and clearing $11.00 are central to any bullish outlook.
The founder of Avalanche believes that the crypto industry is too focused on a potential break of cryptography. According to him, artificial intelligence could first exploit the vulnerabilities already present in software and wallets.
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Emin Gün Sirer considers the debate on AI and crypto security largely exaggerated and points first to software bugs.
He believes that the code of Ripple and other networks might hide vulnerabilities that AI will detect more easily than humans.
No specific vulnerability has been reported in this debate, launched on October 7 by researcher Justin Drake.
The AI Threat Revives the Debate on Ethereum Security
The debate gained momentum on October 7, when Justin Drake, a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, called on the industry to prepare a “bunker mode”. He specifically recommends transferring funds to never-before-used addresses, to keep public keys hidden behind a hash function.
His concern involves ECDSA, the signature mechanism used by many wallets. According to his scenario, the accelerated mathematical progress driven by AI could weaken this system within a few months, rather than over several years.
This hypothesis has sparked mixed reactions. Yehuda Lindell of Coinbase sharply criticized this perspective, while the technical director of Ledger highlighted the risks linked to a hasty migration. Vitalik Buterin acknowledged the existence of a serious risk without calling for urgent action.
Emin Gün Sirer Focuses First on Software Vulnerabilities
On October 9, the founder of Avalanche took a stand on X. “The debate on the threat AI poses to crypto is largely just talk,” he writes. In his view, AI will find flaws in existing systems long before breaking ECDSA. These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to steal billions of dollars from software libraries and wallets.
Sirer notably cites Ripple and other networks that hold significant value without undergoing thorough code review. According to him, believing that no flaw hard to detect by humans escapes developers is an illusion. AI could precisely facilitate discovering these vulnerabilities, sometimes unknown to publishers and exploited before their fixes.
Nevertheless, Sirer does not completely dismiss the cryptographic risk. He considers it appropriate to prepare backup solutions and indicates that Avalanche is exploring alternatives based on hashing. However, he believes securing existing code should come first.
Recent incidents reinforce his argument. The crypto sector lost 766 million dollars in September. Moreover, a security team demonstrated this summer that AI could detect 85 critical vulnerabilities.
Cryptography or Bugs: Two Risks to Anticipate
These two threats remain distinct. A break of ECDSA would potentially compromise the security of many cryptographic keys. In contrast, software vulnerabilities already expose users to attacks, without waiting for a mathematical breakthrough.
The issue also concerns Bitcoin: over six million bitcoins would rely on already visible public keys, representing more than 31% of the circulating supply. The migration recommended by Drake aims to reduce this exposure but does not resolve software vulnerabilities.
The debate therefore remains open. While awaiting potential breakthroughs capable of weakening cryptographic signatures, developers must also strengthen the systems that protect funds. To delve into these issues, find Cointribune articles dedicated to artificial intelligence.
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Axiym’s stablecoin payment volume on Avalanche has grown 4.4 times over the past year, climbing to more than $2 billion.
What Axiym actually does
Axiym is a Dubai-based liquidity-as-a-service platform. Its customers are licensed money services businesses, or MSBs, the companies that move remittances and business payments across borders.
Those firms have long lived with something called pre-funding. Picture a remittance company that wants to pay out in a dozen countries. It typically has to park cash in local accounts in each one ahead of time, just in case customers send money there.
Axiym’s model removes that requirement. Running on Avalanche’s C-Chain and using stablecoins as settlement rails, the platform lets MSBs operate with far less working capital tied up. According to the research findings, that means 70-90% less capital lockup.
CEO Khibar Rassul has framed the value in those terms: Axiym unlocks capital that was previously trapped in pre-funding.
The growth curve so far
By April 2025, Axiym had processed $132 million in cumulative volume on Avalanche.
A year later the picture looked very different. The platform had crossed $1.2 billion in volume in under a year by April 2026.
By August 2026, processed volume exceeded $1.6 billion. A September 2026 case study then reported more than $1.43 billion processed during Axiym’s first year on the network.
The latest figure puts stablecoin payment volume above $2 billion, reflecting the 4.4x jump over the past year.
Monthly activity has also held up. Stablecoin payment volumes have stayed above $130 million every month since January 2026, with some months topping $170 million and peaks reported as high as $180 million.
The network behind it
Axiym integrates with established payment networks, and its partners process over $25 billion annually across more than 150 countries. Those partners handle somewhere between 60 and 96 currencies, depending on the figure cited.
Why stablecoins fit this problem
Stablecoins are tokens pegged to a currency like the US dollar, and they can settle on a blockchain within minutes at any hour. For an MSB, faster settlement means less money needs to sit in limbo. If settlement is quick and predictable, the need to pre-stock accounts around the world shrinks dramatically.
What this means
For the payments industry, Axiym is a test case for whether liquidity-as-a-service can meaningfully change how MSBs manage cash. Cutting capital lockup by 70-90% would let firms enter more corridors without raising more money.
There are open questions worth watching. The first is whether the growth rate holds as the base gets larger, since 4.4x is easier from a few hundred million than from several billion.
The second is regulatory. MSBs are heavily supervised, and any shift in how authorities treat stablecoin settlement across jurisdictions could speed up or slow down adoption of models like Axiym’s.
The third is concentration. Much of the pitch depends on stablecoins staying stable and liquid, so the reliability of those underlying tokens is effectively part of Axiym’s product.
For now, the trajectory is clear enough. A platform that measured its cumulative volume at $132 million in April 2025 is now reporting stablecoin payments above $2 billion, built on the unglamorous but valuable task of freeing up trapped cash.
Disclosure: This article was edited by Kaye Quema. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.
Bitcoin OG @LLuciano_BTC shared his altcoin picks for the next six months, including Avalanche ($AVAX), Sui ($SUI), NEAR Protocol ($NEAR), Chainlink ($LINK), Stellar, Quant ($QNT) and Ondo.
Crypto commentator @LLuciano_BTC, a long-time Bitcoin holder with nearly 2 million followers, has published a list of the tokens he is watching over the next six months. The picks are grouped into five categories, running from layer-1 networks to decentralised finance (DeFi).
The assets highlighted from the list include Avalanche (@Avax, $AVAX), Sui (@SuiNetwork, $SUI), NEAR Protocol (@NEARProtocol, $NEAR), Chainlink (@Chainlink, $LINK), Stellar (@StellarOrg, $XLM), Quant (@quantnetwork, $QNT) and Ondo (@Ondo, $ONDO). The full list contains more names than those shown here.
What the selected tokens have in commonThe names cover a mix of base-layer blockchains and infrastructure projects. Avalanche, Sui and NEAR compete as smart contract platforms, while Chainlink, Quant and Ondo are tied more closely to the tokenisation of traditional financial assets.
That second theme has been gaining ground. Ondo is a platform for tokenising real-world assets such as US Treasuries and stocks, according to CoinMarketCap. In October 2025, Ondo Finance and Chainlink announced a strategic partnership that made Chainlink the official oracle provider for Ondo's tokenised stocks and ETFs, with its cross-chain protocol (CCIP) named the preferred solution for institutional cross-chain use.
Chainlink and Ondo have also worked with JPMorgan's blockchain unit. The Block reported that Kinexys, Chainlink and Ondo completed a test transaction that settled a tokenised US Treasuries fund across a public and a permissioned network.
Quant has also been linked to the sector. Coin-Turk reported that Quant, Ondo and Chainlink rallied sharply as real-world asset tokens advanced, with Quant's gains tied to UK banks using its infrastructure for tokenised deposit transactions.
A watchlist, not financial adviceLists like this reflect one person's view and do not predict how any token will perform. Crypto assets are volatile, and prices can move sharply in either direction over a six-month window. Readers should do their own research before acting on any watchlist.
Sources
PR Newswire: Ondo and Chainlink strategic partnershipThe Block: JPMorgan, Chainlink and Ondo Finance cross-chain settlement testCoinMarketCap: What is Ondo (ONDO)
The power of combining interactive community engagement with a utility-driven rewards layer has been unleashed during the initial stage of a partnership between Predictfully, a free-to-play sports fan engagement platform built on the Avalanche blockchain, and the nGRND Gold Protocol, an ecosystem designed to bridge the legacy gold industry with the emerging digital economy.
Launched on September 17, 2026, the joint Participation Stream Partnership integrated Predictfully’s white-label capable fan engagement platform with the nGRND Gold Protocol Staking & Rewards Ecosystem using a custom Predictfully Dynamic Soulbound Token (DSBT). By October 6, 2026, just nine days into the rollout, the initiative sparked explosive growth across all primary user metrics. New account growth skyrocketed by 472%, active players increased by 465%, and market predictions grew by 299%, driving a 56% increase in total accounts overall.
The integration proved highly effective at converting passive sports fans into verified web3 participants without the friction of stakes, odds, or a traditional house. The custom Predictfully nGRND DSBT program rapidly scaled to 35,589 total users, maintaining exceptionally high data and identity verification standards across the board. Digital wallet verification reached a flawless 100%, while email and Telegram verification levels hit 92% and 95% respectively.
Rather than creating “empty” accounts, the campaign prioritized deep, protocol-level engagement, encouraging fans to climb the leaderboards to win rewards funded by clubs and sponsors, ranging from merchandise to matchday experiences. Within the first twenty days, 32,834 users successfully completed the Predictfully DSBT process to activate their profiles, earn their first virtual NGRND, and enter the broader staking ecosystem.
Acting as a digital passport, the DSBT provides exclusive access to participation streams and dynamically tracks on-chain activity and credentials. To date, these activated participants have completed 294,502 micro-tasks to earn Reward Points, validating the partnership’s focus on sticky, repeatable user behavior over short-term speculation.
The early performance of this joint case study underscores a larger shift in decentralized growth strategies, blending sports engagement with participation-driven opportunities backed by Preserved Gold and network engagement.
By offering a plug-and-play rewards infrastructure, the nGRND Gold Protocol allows ecosystem partners to boost user acquisition and retention without exhausting internal development resources. For Predictfully, which licenses its platform to professional clubs and rights holders, the collaboration provides a continuous loop of player activation, while the nGRND Gold Protocol successfully expands its footprint of verified, high-intent network participants. Users can find out more or get started by visiting predictfully.app and nGRND.io.
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Avalanche’s native token has had a very good month. AVAX climbed 49.7% over four weeks, according to The Defiant, leaving both Bitcoin and Ether behind over the same stretch.
From the low sevens to nearly eleven In mid-September 2026, AVAX was trading in a range of roughly $7.20 to $7.50. By the October 3 to 11 window, it had moved to a range of around $10.80 to $11.00.
As of October 11, the token sat between $10.85 and $10.95. That price puts Avalanche’s market capitalization at close to $4.8 billion.
Helicon and the RWA land grab The first catalyst arrived on September 22, 2026, when the Helicon upgrade went live on Avalanche’s mainnet. The update was pitched as a meaningful performance boost, with claims of block verification running up to 100x faster.
Helicon did more than tune the engine. It also shortened staking periods, which means people locking up AVAX to help secure the network do not have to commit their tokens for as long.
The upgrade also included changes aimed at reducing AVAX issuance over time.
The second catalyst came from real-world assets, or RWAs. These are traditional financial instruments, such as stocks or funds, represented as tokens on a blockchain so they can be traded and settled onchain.
In the 30 days through September 29, Avalanche added $266 million in RWA market capitalization. That was the largest 30-day gain among tracked chains, and more than the combined growth of its closest competitors.
Tokenized equities played a big role in that jump. In the week before the RWA growth figures were reported, inflows into tokenized stocks on the network reached $131.2 million.
The institutional angle Recent institutional developments include integrations involving Goldman Sachs and testing tied to ICE and the New York Stock Exchange for tokenized assets.
There has also been discussion around exchange-traded fund inflows into AVAX products.
A long way from the top Even after a nearly 50% climb, AVAX remains approximately 92% below its all-time high of around $145, set in November 2021.
What to watch What to watch next: whether RWA inflows sustain their late-September pace, whether Helicon’s speed claims hold up under real-world load, and whether ETF-related demand for AVAX products turns from discussion into measurable flows.
Disclosure: This article was edited by Vivian Nguyen. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.
AVAX Spot ETFs Post Strongest Inflow Day Since AprilSpot Avalanche ($AVAX) ETFs recorded their largest single-day net inflow since April on October 8, pulling in $2.52 million. The move marks a notable shift in momentum for a product suite that had spent much of the summer and early autumn struggling to attract meaningful capital.
Three regulated spot AVAX products are currently available to U.S. investors: VanEck's VAVX, listed on Nasdaq; Grayscale's GAVA; and Bitwise's BAVA, which launched on the New York Stock Exchange in April 2026.
ETFs Now Hold 1.26% of Circulating AVAX SupplyCollectively, the three spot products hold 1.26% of AVAX's current circulating supply, according to SoSoValue data. That share of supply locked inside regulated wrappers is modest in absolute terms but carries supply-side implications, particularly given that a portion of those holdings is actively staked.
Staked tokens are temporarily removed from liquid supply, which could act as a mild tailwind for price if demand continues to build.
The October 8 inflow figure stands out because it arrives after an extended period of subdued activity. The jump to $2.52 million just one week later therefore represents a meaningful acceleration, even if it is still far below the flows seen in Bitcoin-focused products.
Whether the October 8 print marks the start of a sustained trend or a one-day spike will depend on broader market conditions and continued institutional interest in AVAX as an asset. Avalanche's underlying network continues to expand. Strong on-chain fundamentals combined with renewed ETF demand could set the stage for a more constructive October for $AVAX.
Sources:
SoSoValue: US AVAX Spot ETF Dashboard
CoinLaw: Avalanche (AVAX) Statistics 2026
The Defiant: VanEck Launches First U.S.-Listed Avalanche ETF
Kevin O’Leary, chairman of O’Leary Ventures and widely recognized for his role on Shark Tank, publicly voiced his support for Avalanche at the Avalanche Summit NY 2026. In a recorded segment shared by the official @Avax account, O’Leary stated his belief in AVAX, highlighting a growing trend of major US corporations recognizing the platform’s advantages.
Institutional Attention on AvalancheThis endorsement from an influential investor marked a significant moment for Avalanche, pushing its reputation as an enterprise-focused blockchain to new heights. O’Leary, who has been active in the crypto market since 2021 and has invested in infrastructure and custody firms, drew attention to shifting institutional interests.
Amplified through Avalanche’s official social channels, O’Leary’s remarks linked AVAX directly to the theme of increasing corporate adoption. Key figures shaping this evolution include Ava Labs, the lead development organization behind Avalanche, and the Avalanche Foundation, which steers ecosystem growth. There is also a rising interest among enterprise clients exploring Avalanche’s customizable Layer-1 solutions, previously referred to as subnets.
Avalanche’s ecosystem now encompasses a range of stakeholders, including AVAX investors, C-Chain developers, institutional desks evaluating Layer-1 networks, exchanges like Coinbase and Binance facilitating price discovery, and custodians such as Coinbase Prime and Anchorage Digital. O’Leary offered a broader view of current industry trends:
I’m back buying crypto, but I was wrong to think Ethereum would dominate. I see more fragmentation until the wind turns and a major stock exchange selects a blockchain for its core infrastructure.
O’Leary’s comments placed Avalanche at the center of the enterprise blockchain conversation as financial institutions reconsider their technological strategies.
Enterprise Use Cases and Metrics ShiftAvalanche’s positioning now reflects a transition from retail-led narratives toward institutional adoption, where enterprise functionalities and corporate integration are key priorities. The platform enables businesses to create permissioned blockchains, utilize interoperable connections to C-Chain, customize gas tokens, and define validator permissions.
The merits of Avalanche are well understood among technologists at S&P 500 companies who recognize the importance of building scalable infrastructure.
The Avalanche Summit 2026 spotlighted tokenization as a transformative sector, with Ava Labs President John Wu revealing that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) had spent over a year testing Avalanche’s technology for its tokenization initiatives. This reflects ongoing due diligence by major institutions considering blockchain solutions.
For investors and industry analysts, key metrics are changing. While Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have broadened access to digital assets, institutional-grade tokenized assets do not yet share the same infrastructure. Avalanche has carried out pilot projects with companies such as JPMorgan Onyx, Citi, Intain, and Deloitte, signaling continued enterprise experimentation.
Performance evaluations now include USDT and USDC supplies on Avalanche’s C-Chain, active Layer-1 deployments, and developer activity, as tracked by organizations like DefiLlama, Token Terminal, and Messari.
O’Leary further set a $1 million Bitcoin price milestone as a target related to quantum computing risks (or “Q-Day”), highlighting the increasing importance of security for Layer-1 chains such as Avalanche, Ethereum, and Solana.
Mini dictionary: Quantum risk (Q-Day), in the context of cryptocurrency, refers to the potential threat posed by advances in quantum computing to blockchain security. Quantum computers could, in theory, break current cryptographic systems, prompting the industry to prepare post-quantum security measures.
Outlook for AVAX PriceFor those tracking AVAX price, the key focus areas now include enterprise adoption rates, stablecoin liquidity on the Avalanche platform, production use cases for institutional Layer-1s, and the platform’s ability to sustain or increase total value locked in DeFi.
The transformation from initial pilot deployments to large-scale, live blockchain integration—especially by institutions like the NYSE or Nasdaq—would represent a major milestone and could shift leadership among competing Layer-1 networks. Yet, sectoral leadership remains distributed: Ethereum continues as the dominant DeFi platform, Solana maintains retail volumes, while modular networks keep competing for corporate interest.
NetworkDeFi DominanceRetail VolumesEnterprise InterestEthereumHighMediumGrowingSolanaMediumHighEmergingAvalancheMediumMediumRisingAny progress regarding regulatory clarity from the US Securities and Exchange Commission on tokenized securities and future market structure laws will influence the pace at which enterprise adoption grows. While O’Leary’s endorsement does not alter Avalanche’s fundamentals instantly, it emphasizes institutional validation as a new driver for AVAX price perceptions.
Moving forward, the sustainability of AVAX price appreciation may depend less on viral moments and more on whether enterprise adoption translates into sustained on-chain activity, higher transaction fees, and strategic institutional allocations.
Shark Tank star and veteran investor Kevin O'Leary has publicly backed Avalanche, telling attendees at the 2026 Avalanche Summit in New York that he understands the merits of $AVAX and that major US companies are waking up to the advantages the network offers.
The official @Avax account shared a quote from @kevinolearytv following his appearance at the event, which took place September 16 and 17 at Chelsea Industrial in Manhattan. The endorsement arrived at a moment of notable momentum for the Avalanche ecosystem, with the summit drawing a heavyweight institutional crowd.
A Watershed Moment for Blockchain O'Leary's comments at the summit went beyond a simple vote of confidence in $AVAX. Speaking at the Avalanche Summit in New York, O'Leary said he is acquiring new cryptocurrency positions in anticipation of the next market cycle and is closely watching the adoption of blockchain technology by mainstream securities exchanges, calling that shift a significant "watershed moment" for the industry.
He highlighted that the key "watershed moment" for crypto will be when a major stock exchange formally adopts a blockchain, explicitly connecting this thesis to the Avalanche Summit. For O'Leary, Avalanche is already well placed to be that chain. He said the next phase of crypto investing lies in identifying which blockchains will achieve widespread adoption in specific sectors.
Institutional Weight Behind the Summit Avalanche Summit V returned September 16 to 17, 2026, to Chelsea Industrial in Manhattan, marking Avalanche's flagship annual gathering, organised by Ava Labs to bring together business and technology leaders driving the future of digital assets.
Confirmed speakers included Ava Labs CEO Emin Gun Sirer, alongside executives from major institutional names including BlackRock, Apollo, Franklin Templeton, and the NYSE, reflecting the event's push toward institutional blockchain adoption.
At Avalanche Summit New York, Ava Labs president Charley Cooper revealed that the New York Stock Exchange has spent roughly a year testing Avalanche's technology and working with Ava Labs on tokenization infrastructure. That disclosure added concrete weight to O'Leary's broader argument about institutional adoption accelerating.
Over two days in New York, Avalanche turned the stage into a live feed of institutional breaking news, covering topics from Ethena's Avalanche-exclusive neobank to South Korea committing its capital markets onchain, with asset managers from Janus Henderson to Goldman Sachs showing up with real allocations.
O'Leary's presence at the event, and the strength of his remarks, adds a prominent mainstream voice to a network that is increasingly positioning itself at the centre of the tokenized-assets conversation.
Sources:
KuCoin News: Kevin O'Leary Buys Crypto, Calls Blockchain Adoption a Watershed Moment
CoinMarketCap: Avalanche (AVAX) Surges 11% on Tokenization Momentum
Avalanche Summit New York: Official Event Page
Balance Sheet Clean-UpAVAX One Technology (@avax_one), the Nasdaq-listed firm (NASDAQ: AVX) that manages an Avalanche ($AVAX) digital asset treasury, has made a significant dent in its debt load.
The debt clean-up did come at a cost to existing shareholders. Separately,
A Three-Pillar Business Model
Sources:
AVAX One official press release via GlobeNewswire, October 7, 2026
Investing.com: AVAX One eliminates $14.9M debt, repurchases shares in Q3
AVAX One Technology Ltd. Form 8-K, SEC Filing
TLDR Tokenized US Treasury products on Avalanche have reached about $545 million in value. The figure comes from an October 7 ecosystem update. The market has grown about fourfold over the past year. The total also rose during the third quarter. Franklin Templeton and WisdomTree are among the firms with tokenized assets on the network. Tokenized US Treasury products on Avalanche have grown to about $545 million in value. The figure was shared in an Avalanche ecosystem update on October 7.
That total marks roughly fourfold growth over the past year. The value also climbed during the third quarter of 2026.
Tokenized Treasuries are blockchain-based products tied to short-term US government debt and money-market instruments. They are linked to real assets that trade in traditional markets.
How Tokenized Treasuries Work Investors who hold these products get access to yield linked to US Treasuries. The blockchain handles settlement, ownership records and transfers.
This setup differs from many crypto assets, which have no link to traditional finance. Tokenized Treasuries represent claims on familiar government debt.
US Treasury securities are liquid and pay yield. These features have made them a common choice for firms building blockchain-based financial products.
Avalanche and Its Institutional Focus Avalanche has spent years marketing itself to institutions and asset issuers. Its design lets firms build custom blockchain environments that still connect to a larger public network.
Tokenized assets from Franklin Templeton and WisdomTree have helped grow the network’s real-world asset market. Both are established asset managers in traditional finance.
Avalanche is not the only network in this space. Ethereum, Solana, Stellar and several Layer 2 networks also host real-world asset products.
Issuers of these products often look at different factors than typical crypto traders. Compliance, custody, settlement reliability, identity systems and distribution are among their priorities.
Transaction fees still matter to issuers. But they are only one part of how firms choose a network.
The $545 million figure remains small compared with the conventional US Treasury market. That market is valued in the trillions of dollars.
Still, the amount of Treasury-linked value on Avalanche has quadrupled in 12 months. The data shows more of these products are now being issued and held on the network.
The data on the segment was highlighted this week as part of a wider update on the Avalanche ecosystem. The update focused on the network’s growth in real-world assets.
As of the October 7 update, tokenized Treasury products on Avalanche stood at roughly $545 million. The value rose during the third quarter, continuing the growth seen over the past year.
Onchain credit on Avalanche just had its best quarter on record. Loan volume climbed 34% to $37.4 million in Q3 2026.
The numbers behind the record The headline stat is simple. Loan volume tied to onchain credit on Avalanche rose 34% quarter over quarter, landing at $37.4 million.
The credit growth didn’t happen in isolation. Tokenized US Treasuries on Avalanche reached $545 million by the end of Q3 2026, up 14% from the prior quarter. Treasury holdings have also grown fourfold so far this year.
The broader real-world asset (RWA) activity on Avalanche represented approximately $11.4 billion in asset value as of early October 2026.
Put those figures side by side and the scale difference stands out. The $37.4 million in loan volume is a small slice next to $545 million in tokenized Treasuries and roughly $11.4 billion in broader RWA value.
The deals feeding the machine First, Aave activated its V4 upgrade on Avalanche. The rollout is part of a multichain expansion that also introduced tokenized stocks as onchain collateral.
Letting tokenized stocks serve as collateral is a notable shift. It means equity exposure could, in principle, back a crypto-native loan, which widens the pool of assets borrowers can put to work.
Second, Grove Finance anchored Galaxy’s first tokenized collateralized loan obligation, or CLO, with a $50 million allocation on Avalanche. The Galaxy deal extends Grove’s earlier footprint on the network. Grove had previously deployed $250 million into RWAs on Avalanche.
Third, the ecosystem has also leaned on partnerships with Centrifuge, a protocol focused on bringing real-world credit onchain. These relationships have helped push structured credit products onto the network.
What this means for Avalanche and onchain credit For the Avalanche ecosystem, the clearest takeaway is momentum in a specific niche. A 34% quarterly jump in loan volume, alongside 14% growth in tokenized Treasuries, points to a network building depth in institutional finance.
Still, quarterly records from a relatively small base can look dramatic without signaling a lasting trend. One or two large deals can move the needle meaningfully when total volume is measured in tens of millions.
Concentration risk is another factor. A meaningful share of the activity traces back to a handful of institutional names, including Grove, Galaxy, Aave and Centrifuge.
Breakdowns of exactly where the loan volume came from have not yet been detailed by major crypto-native data sources.
Aave’s V4 expansion is multichain by design, so Avalanche is not the only network gaining these tools. Its edge will depend on whether institutions keep choosing it as the place to park, and lend against, tokenized assets.
Disclosure: This article was edited by Kaye Quema. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.
Bringing India's Grain Economy OnchainIndia's agritech firm Arya.ag and fintech infrastructure company Finternet are working together to bring more than $2 billion in grain reserves onto the @Avax blockchain. The initiative, announced in September 2026 at the Global Fintech Festival in Mumbai by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, targets one of the most persistent inefficiencies in Indian agriculture: slow, fragmented, and paper-heavy credit markets.
Arya.ag is one of India's largest agri-logistics and warehousing operators, currently managing over $2 billion in grain inventory across more than 12,000 warehouses nationwide. The company supports approximately $1.26 billion in loans annually, while its lending arm, Arya Dhan, issues around $230 million in loans each year.
Arya.ag is testing a system to tokenize warehouse receipts for stored grain on a dedicated Avalanche layer-1 blockchain. Finternet aggregates multiple types of data, covering the farmer, commodity, warehouse, and insurance details, into what its director Sanmesh Kalyanpur describes as a "composite token" that banks can use to assess collateral risk. Devika Mittal, Ava Labs' head of India, confirmed that testing is underway and that each tokenized receipt represents ownership of the stored commodity.
Tackling Fraud and Credit Delays for Farmers When a farmer stores grain in a warehouse, they can borrow against it instead of selling immediately, but the records showing what is stored, whether it is already pledged as collateral, and how much is owed often sit in separate systems, making it slower for lenders to confirm details before approving a loan. The Avalanche-based infrastructure addresses this directly.
The shared records are designed to help banks verify that grain used as loan collateral exists and has not been pledged elsewhere. The project includes institutional lenders such as Singularity Credit and Aryadhan, using grain inventory as collateral. Ava Labs' Devika Mittal noted the dedicated L1 is run by Arya and will scale to support other warehouse companies, adding that three major banks are already joining the network.
Arya.ag is setting up its own dedicated layer-1 blockchain built using Avalanche technology, and plans to open it to other warehouse companies in the future. The Finternet concept itself traces back to a 2024 paper by the Bank for International Settlements, co-authored by Nandan Nilekani and then-BIS General Manager Agustín Carstens, proposing an interconnected unified ledger for tokenized assets. No formal launch date or initial deployment scale has been disclosed.
Sources
Cointelegraph: Arya.ag Tests Tokenized Grain Ownership Records on Avalanche
CoinDesk: Indian Agri Warehouse Giant Is Putting $2 Billion in Grain-Backed Loans Onchain
Crypto.news: Arya.ag Puts India's $2B Grain Network Onchain
The Avalanche ecosystem is showing signs of renewed life, with on-chain data pointing to a broad-based pickup in activity that goes well beyond the institutional narrative that has defined much of the chain's 2026 story.
DEX Volume Hits a Six-Month High According to data shared by @MSBIntel, $AVAX DEX volume reached approximately $1.13 billion over the past week, the highest weekly figure recorded on the chain since March. The surge comes as Avalanche's institutional credentials have continued to strengthen throughout 2026. That institutional foundation appears to be creating conditions that are now pulling retail traders back into the ecosystem as well.
The latest DEX volume spike is not entirely out of nowhere. Avalanche-native decentralized exchanges have been running hot in recent months. , according to earlier data from September. That backdrop of rising DeFi fee activity appears to have been building toward the current weekly volume milestone.
Coq Inu Leads the Memecoin Charge Alongside the DeFi volume story, the Avalanche memecoin space is showing renewed momentum. @coqinuavax, the chain's native hen-themed memecoin, is up 41% over the past month, according to data cited by @BSCNews.
The combination of record DEX volumes and a double-digit monthly gain for $COQ has prompted speculation about whether Avalanche is entering a full-blown meme season. Historically, spikes in DEX activity on a given chain tend to precede broader retail participation, including in higher-risk, community-driven tokens. Whether that dynamic plays out here remains to be seen, but the on-chain data is at least pointing in that direction.
As always, memecoins carry significant risk. Coq Inu's own creators have previously noted the token carries no intrinsic value. Traders should approach any short-term momentum with appropriate caution.
Sources:
Avalanche DEX fees analysis, September 2026 (Cryptonomist)
Avalanche latest updates and RWA inflows (CoinMarketCap)
Avalanche AVAX statistics 2026 (CoinLaw)
Avalanche (CRYPTO: AVAX) is pushing toward $12 after strong monthly gains, as the total value of tokenized U.S. Treasuries on the network hits record levels.
Tokenization Boom on AvalancheYear-over-year, the total value has jumped fourfold, or 300%, to $545 million, with 14% growth in the third quarter alone.
U.S. Treasuries have become the second-largest tokenized asset class on Avalanche, trailing only stablecoins, which total more than $930 million on the network, according to RWA.xyz data.
Avalanche now hosts more than $1.67 billion in tokenized assets, ranking it as the fifth-largest blockchain in this category.
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Will Wall Street Sign Up for Avalanche?Last week, South Korea unveiled rules allowing stocks, bonds and funds to be issued and traded as tokenized securities on Avalanche from 2027.
Veteran investor and media personality Kevin O’Leary said last month that Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and Avalanche, not Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), are emerging as the networks attracting potential industry interest.
O’Leary specifically pointed out Avalanche’s "multi-chain" feature, called subnets, which have their own customized rules and independent validator sets.
Price Action: As of this writing, AVAX is down 1.40% in the last 24 hours to $11.19, according to Benzinga Pro. The coin is up over 40% in a month, approaching the key $12 level that it lost in late January.
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