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While most networks saw their DeFi TVLs appreciate in October, newly-forked chain EthereumPoW [ETHW] led with the highest TVL hike. This, according to data from CryptoRank. 

As per DefiLlama, at press time, 15 DeFi protocols were housed within the proof-of-work network with a TVL of $5.54 million. Towards the beginning of October, TVL on EthereumPoW stood at $1.42 million. However, as more DeFi protocols were launched on the chain within the 31-day period, its TVL grew by 365%  to close the trading month with a TVL of $6.6 million.

Source: DeFiLlama Launched on 15 September following the Ethereum network’s successful Merge, the EthereumPoW ecosystem has since seen growth despite the general controversy surrounding how the POW network came to be.

For example, as of 22 October, four NFT marketplaces were operational on the chain with six native NFTs projects.

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ETHPOW since launch According to data from OKLink, since ETHPOW network became operational on 15 September, transactions completed on it totalled 1.72 billion. Users have paid as transaction fees – 126.12 million – within the same period. 

Furthermore, the count of total addresses on the network, at the time of writing, was 263 million addresses, with 262 million of those inactive. Also, the chain supports a number of Ethereum-based tokens issued according to the ERC-2 standard (528,689 tokens), the ERC-721 standard (137,591tokens), and the ERC-1155 standard (18,135 tokens).

As for its native token ETHW, since launch, its price has declined by 95%. Ranked 68th with a market capitalization of $670 million at press time, it was exchanging hands at $6.27.

What should you expect? ETHW’s price has been on a downtrend since 28 October, forming a falling wedge. However, the trading session on 3 November was marked by a bullish breakout, one indicating that a price reversal might be imminent. 

A look at the asset’s MACD revealed that a bullish divergence had formed since 27 October. This meant that selling momentum had slowed and the downtrend was due for a reversal. 

Source: TradingView While this is a good indication that ETHW might see some relief soon, it is not enough to conclude that this is bound to happen. A consideration of ETHW’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) showed that it rested below the 50-neutral spot at 33 at press time, heading to the oversold position.

The asset’s Directional Movement Index (DMI) also suggested that the sellers’ strength (red) at 21.77 was above the buyers’ (green) at 21.66, meaning that sellers had control of the market.

Source: TradingView

The world of cryptocurrency is characterized by continuous development and rapid changes. These changes sometimes give rise to the birth of new projects. EthereumPoW (ETHW) is one such cryptocurrency project that emerged as a result of this process. So, what exactly is EthereumPoW and how does ETHW operate?

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What is EthereumPoW (ETHW)?EthereumPoW (ETHW) is a fork project that arose after the Ethereum (ETH) $1,623 network transitioned to a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism in September 2022. This transition meant that miners could no longer use high-energy-consuming mining hardware to process blocks. However, a group of miners who wanted to continue mining created a new blockchain that preserved Ethereum’s original Proof of Work (PoW) consensus mechanism. Thus, ETHW is a product of this process.

ETHW is based on the last version of Ethereum before The Merge, offering an alternative for those wishing to continue earning block rewards through mining. The project is supported by a community advocating for decentralization and the continuity of mining.

How Does EthereumPoW (ETHW) Work?ETHW utilizes the Proof of Work consensus mechanism, similar to Ethereum before The Merge. In this system, miners validate blocks by solving complex mathematical problems, ensuring network security. Each successful block verification rewards miners with ETHW coins.

What is EthereumPoW (ETHW)? How Does It Work?High-performance GPUs or ASIC devices are used for mining. Although this process requires significant energy consumption, some users find the decentralized structure of PoW more secure. In EthereumPoW, the block time averages between 13-15 seconds, ensuring quick transaction approval.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

The "Retail vs. Wall Street" concept-linked token WEN continues its strong run, rising over 18% in after-hours trading.

According to Bitget market data, Wendy's (WEN) rallied 25.66% in the regular trading session, then climbed an extra 18.96% in after-hours trading, now changing hands at $9.35. Earlier reports noted that Serenity took to Twitter to mock the latest meme stock movement unfolding on Reddit's high-risk trading communities, targeting U.S. fast-food chain Wendy's. The Reddit community's meme warning reads: "If Wendy's goes bankrupt, we'll all be out of jobs, and after losing all our trading money, we'll have to work behind Wendy's trash cans." Serenity later clarified that they hold no positions, only found the activity amusing, and added they were unsure if the campaign would succeed. Wendy's holds a special cultural status on Reddit's WallStreetBets community; for years, "working behind Wendy's trash cans" has been a staple joke among retail investors mocking their trading losses.

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Danske Bank: Federal Reserve may raise interest rates at least twice

Danske Bank senior analyst Kirstine Kundby-Nielsen and chief analyst Jens Peter Sorensen stated in a report that they expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise interest rates twice, in December 2026 and March 2027 respectively, bringing the federal funds rate to 4.00%-4.25%. "However, we emphasize there is a risk that rate hikes could come earlier and that the number of hikes may exceed two," they said. The first Federal Reserve meeting led by Kevin Warsh sent a clear signal that the Fed is increasingly moving away from forward guidance surrounding future monetary policy decisions. "All signs indicate that (the Fed) is leaning toward having greater discretion in future policy decisions," the Danske Bank analysts added. Source: Jin10

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SK Hynix's stock price rise widened to 15.4%, while Samsung Electronics gained 6.3%.

According to Bitget data, SK Hynix’s stock price gain has widened to 15.4%, with Samsung Electronics up 6.3%.

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The entire cryptocurrency market is down across the board; funding rates indicate BTC remains in bearish territory, while ETH’s bullish sentiment is significantly stronger than BTC’s.

According to HTX market data, Bitcoin is currently trading at $61,684.51, down 1.88% in the past 24 hours; Ethereum is at $1,647.36, down 1.48% over the same period. Current funding rates on major centralized exchanges (CEXs) show a clear divergence between BTC and ETH: BTC rates across all platforms have fallen back into bearish territory, while ETH rates on most platforms remain above the neutral range, indicating significantly stronger bullish sentiment for ETH than BTC. BlockBeats Note: Funding rates are fees set by cryptocurrency trading platforms to maintain the balance between contract prices and underlying asset prices, typically applicable to perpetual contracts. They serve as a fund exchange mechanism between long and short traders; platforms do not collect these fees, instead using them to adjust the cost or return of traders holding contracts, so that contract prices stay close to the underlying asset prices. A funding rate of 0.01% is the benchmark. A rate above 0.01% indicates broad bullish market sentiment, while a rate below 0.005% signals widespread bearish sentiment.

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South Korea's KOSPI index climbs back above the 9,000 mark, up 6.25% on the day.

According to Bitget data, South Korea’s KOSPI index has returned to the 9,000 level, gaining 6.25% on the day.

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Silver plunged 6% intraday, breaching the defense of long positions, as a smart money entity reaped $2.16 million in shorting profits.

According to Hyperinsight’s monitoring, the Silver (SILVER) contract on Hyperliquid is currently priced at $56.78, down 6.34% over 24 hours, with a trading volume of $263 million, ranking first in the precious metals sector. Driven by gold prices falling below $4,000 and safe-haven funds flowing back into chip stocks, short sellers have reaped significant profits. Notably, smart money address 0x49e has been shorting Silver on 3x leverage since April 29 at a high of $78.79, holding a position worth $5.77 million, and has already booked a precise profit of $2.16 million (+81%). On-chain Silver whales are overall bearish: the nominal position size of short sellers is approximately 1.5 times that of long positions. The average entry price for short positions is around $65.05, and the current price is 12.7% lower than this level. Long positions are overall trapped, with an average entry price of about $59.75, roughly 5% above the current price. Current short sellers have sufficient safety margins: the nearest short liquidation line stands at $77.18, some 36% above the current price, meaning short sellers face almost no liquidation pressure. Address: 0xe9ffe7698f46f96f980f2877e18c43f5b4165903-HyperInsight Bot is now live. Add @HyperInsightBot to your TG group and set it as an admin (enable message sending permission) to automatically sync on-chain updates.

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Nexus Mutual, a DeFi coverage protocol, has swapped 14,390 ETH (equivalent to $27.3 million) from its “safety insurance module” for Rocket Pool’s rETH liquid staking token using the CoW Swap DEX aggregator. This ranks as one of the largest on-chain swaps ever conducted by Nexus Mutual as part of a broader diversification strategy for the coverage protocol.

On-chain data indicates that Nexus Mutual executed its purchase of rETH in two transactions: one for 14,140 ETH and the other for 250 ETH, relying on CoW Swap’s trade routes for the swap.

This transactions were conducted as part of Nexus Mutual’s diversification strategy. Within the Nexus Mutual DAO, an investment committee recommended reallocating funds from its insurance module, which provides coverage for security incidents like hacks, to liquid staked ether. As a result, the project decided to invest in Rocket Pool ether (rETH), an asset generated by the liquid staking project, Rocket Pool.

“Staking with the Rocket Pool protocol would amplify Nexus Mutual’s investment in liquid staked ETH while adding protocol diversity. This would consequently limit the risk of exposure to any single staking provider,” said a spokesperson from Nexus Mutual.

Role of CoW Swap The Nexus Mutual team noted that it chose CoW Swap as its preferred DEX aggregator because of its price-matching capabilities, protection against maximal extractable value (MEV), and its ability to handle substantial volumes without significant slippage.

CoW Swap has previously facilitated transactions for other DAOs, such as Ethereum Name Service's swap of 10,000 ETH into USDC stablecoin in February. Just recently, the Aave community acquired $2 million in Balancer LP tokens using the protocol.

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Market continues its decline as Bitcoin closes in on $8,400

Posted: February 5, 2020

Bitcoin finally pushed past its $9k resistance this past week and the world’s largest cryptocurrency was trading at $9,277, at press time. However, there is growing evidence that Bitcoin is reacting to geopolitical events, according to the Coin Metrics’ latest report. The report added,

“Adjusted transfer value increased by at least 20% for all five cryptoassets in our sample, outpacing the increases in market cap. Bitcoin Cash’s (BCH) adjusted transfer value is relatively even with Ethereum’s (ETH) — over the past week, BCH had a daily average of $217M adjusted transfer value while ETH had $234M.”

Further, Bitcoin‘s transfer value dwarfed Ethereum and Bitcoin Cash’s with a daily average of $11.9 billion.

The market ended the week on a strong note, however, the growth of the CMBI Bitcoin Index was the weakest of all other indexes. According to the aforementioned report, the Bitcoin index reported returns of 9%. However, small-cap assets are leading to the growth of the entire market.

The report also noted that Bletchley 40 assets noted a 16% surge, while MonaCoin, ZCoin, and BitShares posted returns of over 50%. Additionally, Siacoin, Zilliqa, and Nano registered returns of 20% to its users too.

The week was, in fact, an extension of an eventful month the crypto-market has had. Crypto-assets have been largely positive and the Bletchley 20 [mid-cap assets] were reported to be the best performers. The mid-cap assets returned 70% in a month, while large-cap and small-cap assets were tied with ~35% returns over the month.

Source: Coin Metrics

XRP’s active addresses noted a whopping rise of 178.2% over the week, followed by Litecoin’s minuscule 15.4%. XRP transfers also saw a 32.6% surge, with Bitcoin cash [BCH] noting a 13.8% increase.

Amidst the fervor of the cryptocurrency market, Aeon X (ANX) emerges as a promising contender set to outshine major players such as Solana (SOL), Ethereum (ETH), and Cosmos (ATOM) in the upcoming bull run. Analysts and industry insiders are increasingly optimistic about Aeon X’s innovative approach and technological prowess, which could potentially catapult its native token, $ANX, to unprecedented heights. Here’s why Aeon X is positioned as a standout performer in the evolving crypto landscape.

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Comparative Analysis and Growth Potential Industry experts foresee Aeon X’s $ANX token outperforming SOL, ETH, and ATOM in the next market cycle. While Solana has demonstrated impressive growth, exceeding expectations in the past year, and Ethereum maintains its stronghold despite market fluctuations, Aeon X presents a compelling case for exponential growth driven by its innovative technology stack and broad market applications.

Strategic Market Positioning and Investor Appeal Aeon X’s strategic positioning as an all-encompassing blockchain solution provider appeals to investors seeking diversified opportunities in the digital asset space. Unlike its peers, Aeon X not only facilitates seamless trading through Aeon Xchange but also incentivizes participation through its immersive AR experiences and virtual social environments. This multifaceted approach not only attracts a wide user base but also solidifies $ANX as a valuable asset in the burgeoning decentralized economy.

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Seizing the Momentum with Aeon X As anticipation mounts for the next cryptocurrency bull run, Aeon X emerges as a frontrunner poised to redefine digital interactions and financial transactions. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or new to the crypto market, $ANX represents a unique opportunity to capitalize on the potential growth of an innovative blockchain ecosystem.

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Bitcoin has declined following Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, while gold has seen an increase, reigniting debate over Bitcoin’s safe haven status.

Specifically, Bitcoin experienced renewed volatility on Friday following a significant geopolitical escalation, as Israel launched airstrikes on Iran. The conflict, which led to sharp moves across global markets, triggered a pullback in major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin.

Bitcoin briefly dropped below $103,000 before recovering slightly to trade at $103,964, marking a 3.66% decline in 24 hours. The largest crypto had maintained levels above $107,000 since June 9 but failed to sustain gains amid growing geopolitical tensions.

Alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum also registered sharp losses, dropping as much as 7.6% at one point during the session.

Bitcoin Critics React After Gold Outperformed Meanwhile, traditional safe haven assets like gold and oil saw gains. Gold climbed to $3,421, an increase of $38.60 or 1.14%, while oil prices jumped by 5%, signaling investors’ shift toward perceived safer assets.

This divergence fueled renewed criticism of Bitcoin’s ability to serve as a hedge during macroeconomic uncertainty. Former Chief Market Strategist Gil Morales argued that the price reaction exposed Bitcoin’s nature as a speculative asset rather than an alternative store of value. He likened its behavior to that of a tech stock, stating that in a risk-off environment, Bitcoin declines like any other risk asset.

How Could Anyone Consider Bitcoin? The contrasting movements of Bitcoin and gold reignited already running debates around the narrative of Bitcoin as “digital gold.” Peter Schiff, Chief Economist and a long-time Bitcoin critic, pointed to market reactions as evidence that investors still turn to physical gold in times of crisis. 

Israel attacks Iran. Oil prices jump 5% while S&P futures fall 1.5%. In response, investors seeking a safe haven buy gold, sending its price up 0.85%. Meanwhile, investors dump Bitcoin, pushing its price down 2%. How can anyone consider Bitcoin to be a digital version of gold?

— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) June 13, 2025

Schiff noted that while the S&P 500 futures dropped by 1.5%, and oil surged, gold’s price rose as expected. In contrast, Bitcoin saw a sell-off. As a result, Schiff questioned:

“How could anyone consider Bitcoin as a digital version of gold?”

Some market participants countered this argument by highlighting logistical challenges in trading physical gold. They claimed that selling gold through platforms like JM Bullion can result in significant transaction costs, up to 10% when factoring in shipping and insurance.

Others criticized gold’s limited utility in the digital era, arguing that Bitcoin, despite recent declines, remains more adaptable and efficient. Schiff, however, disputed the cost claim, stating that selling gold should not incur such high expenses.

Further Bitcoin Backlash Despite Historical Bitcoin Outperformance As the market digested the broader implications of the Israel-Iran conflict, additional criticism surfaced regarding Bitcoin’s market behavior during crises.

Jacob King, CEO of WhaleWire, argued that Bitcoin historically performs poorly during geopolitical or economic shocks. 

War erupts in the Middle East between Iran and Israel — and Bitcoin crashes like dead weight.

The truth is, Bitcoin isn’t a safe haven. It thrives only in calm markets, propped up by Tether-fueled speculation and artificial demand.

Whenever real crises hit — whether it’s… pic.twitter.com/rx2XNgp8Hh

— Jacob King (@JacobKinge) June 13, 2025

He attributed this to speculative demand and emphasized that Bitcoin thrives only in stable markets.

Bitcoin Maxis Still Exist Despite the criticisms, comparisons between Bitcoin and gold have remained a central theme. A user cited historical price growth as a reason to consider Bitcoin superior, noting Bitcoin’s rise from $0.30 in 2011 to over $112,000 in 2025. In contrast, gold rose from $1,150 to a range between $2,838 and $3,375 over the same period.

Moments before this turmoil, Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, predicted that Bitcoin could eventually reach $1 million, driven by rising institutional demand. Speaking on CNBC, he said Bitcoin is gaining status as a macro asset, now viewed alongside gold, silver, and major indexes like the S&P 500.

He pointed to reduced global confidence in the U.S. dollar and BlackRock’s involvement as key factors accelerating this shift.

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Investors woke up yesterday to some serious on-chain fireworks.

Whales snapped up a staggering $161K Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) and $105K TOKEN6900 ($T6900) in one day.

That’s a 265K thunderclap landing in presales just as Ethereum popped above $4.5K for the first time since 2021.

It’s the sort of moment that makes wallets sweat, and watch out for runaway trains.

If you’ve been itching for some meme-coin mania or to ride the next wave of the best altcoins to 10x after Ethereum’a $4.5k rally, this might be your ticket.

Let’s zoom out, sniff the market, and spotlight three presales that just might light up your portfolio.

The Market Context Ethereum’s push beyond $4,5K has shifted the market’s tone.

Source: CoinMarketCap Traders are scanning for new crypto projects that could deliver 10x returns. The excitement is feeding into crypto presales, where lower entry prices are tempting buyers before tokens reach exchanges.

Whale purchases of $161K Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) and $105K TOKEN6900 ($T6900) in one day are adding fuel to the optimism, suggesting that large investors see strong upside potential.

This mix of price action, fresh capital, and growing retail interest is stirring a sense of FOMO across the market.

As more money flows into early-stage projects, the next wave of high performers could be forming right now – setting the stage for a busy and potentially lucrative season for altcoin hunters.

1. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) – Bitcoin Layer-2 with Meme Energy Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is the presale token behind the fastest Bitcoin Layer 2, running on the hyperefficient Solana Virtual Machine (SVM).

This setup delivers sub-second transactions, near-zero gas fees, and full compatibility with the Solana ecosystem. With this upgrade, Bitcoin gains the scalability needed for high-speed payments, meme coins, dApps, and DeFi.

The platform serves as an execution layer where assets can move across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other chains without delays.

Developers, traders, and community builders can launch projects and transact with Bitcoin at speeds that now make everyday $BTC use practical.

$HYPER powers every part of the network – from transactions and staking to governance and launch access.

Early participants can earn staking rewards of up to 119% APY and gain priority for airdrops and token launches.

You can buy $HYPER for $0.01267 in the presale, which has already raised over $9M, showing strong early interest.

Yesterday’s whale purchase of $161K worth of tokens adds weight to the growing momentum, especially alongside Ethereum’s climb past $4,5K.

Market attention is shifting to projects that combine real utility with cultural relevance, and Bitcoin Hyper is right at that intersection.

2. TOKEN6900 ($T6900) – Meme Coin That’s Taking no Prisoners TOKEN6900 ($T6900) has quickly become one of the loudest meme coins on the market, raising nearly $1.9M in its presale, with each token priced around $0.00695.

A significant 80% of the total supply is available before launch, capped at $5M, creating a fair entry point for the community.

Branded as the ‘standard for brain-rot finance,’ TOKEN6900 rejects the pretenses of traditional finance.

There’s no roadmap, no promises, and no fake utility – just pure meme-fueled liquidity.

Inspired by early 2000s internet culture, the project is themed as a parody of the S&P 500 and SPX6900, but with one extra token in supply.

Its appeal lies in its honesty. It doesn’t track markets, GDP, or oil reserves – it thrives on collective delusion as a feature, not a flaw. Investors aren’t here for fundamentals; they’re here for the cultural moment.

Yesterday’s whale buy of $105K shows that even large holders are willing to back a project built on community momentum. $T6900 is feeding the current wave of speculative energy head-on.

3. Arctic Pablo ($APC) – A Mythical Meme Coin with Real Mechanics Arctic Pablo ($APC) combines meme coin culture with an ongoing adventure narrative.

The project’s presale price is currently $0.0008, with over $3.37M raised so far. It has reached its 36th presale stage, known as Horizon Haven, and is aiming for a listing price of $0.008.

Each stage represents a new chapter in Pablo’s journey, and the tokenomics include a weekly burn of unsold tokens to increase scarcity. The total supply is capped at 221.2B tokens.

Early backers can access staking rewards of 66% APY during the first two months after launch, adding a yield component to the presale.

This approach blends community engagement with a structured rollout.

Recent whale activity in Bitcoin Hyper and TOKEN6900 shows there’s an appetite for early-stage projects with strong narratives and active presale performance.

Arctic Pablo is benefiting from the same market sentiment. With Ethereum trading above $4,5K and investor interest in meme coins growing, the project’s mix of storytelling, staking, and scarcity is attracting attention ahead of its exchange debut.

Riding the Whale Wave Whale buys in Bitcoin Hyper and TOKEN6900 show where big money is moving as Ethereum’s rally pushes sentiment higher.

Arctic Pablo is also drawing attention, fueled by its narrative-driven presale and strong community momentum.

Together, these projects cover the spectrum from high-speed Layer-2 tech to pure meme energy and story-backed scarcity. In a market charged with FOMO, options like these are set to go off.

This is not financial advice. Always do your own research (DYOR) before investing in crypto.

TLDR: Angle Protocol’s AIP-112 vote approved an orderly wind down of both EURA and USDA stablecoins. EURA and USDA holders can redeem tokens 1:1 for EURC and USDC until March 1, 2027, on Ethereum. Remaining reserves after redemption will be airdropped pro-rata to eligible Ethereum-based holders. The Angle team now operates Merkl, a leading DeFi incentive platform, as their primary focus.
Angle Protocol is officially winding down its EURA and USDA stablecoins following a community governance vote. The decision, passed under AIP-112, brings the decentralized stablecoin project to a close.

Holders of both tokens have a structured, two-year window to recover their funds at full value. The team now focuses on Merkl, a DeFi incentive platform, as its next major project. Acting quickly remains the most important step for all current holders.

What Holders Need to Know About the Redemption Period The wind-down plan begins with a one-year redemption period running until March 1, 2027. During this time, EURA holders can redeem their tokens 1:1 for EURC on Ethereum.

USDA holders can redeem 1:1 for USDC through the Angle Transmuter on the Angle App. Holders on other chains must bridge their funds back to Ethereum before initiating any swap.

Angle Protocol has been clear about what happens if holders miss this window. After March 1, 2027, the protocol will cease active operations entirely.

Both EURA and USDA are expected to depeg once the redemption mechanism is turned off. Taking action well before the deadline is the safest course for current token holders.

VaultManager position holders are included in the redemption plan as well. They can close their positions and recover collateral during the active period.

All actions must be completed through the Angle App on Ethereum. No other platforms or channels have been announced for these transactions.

The team confirmed the decision through their official channel, noting: “the Angle community has voted in favor of an orderly wind down of the EURA and USDA stablecoins (AIP-112).” This confirms the move was driven by formal governance, not a unilateral team decision.

Final Settlement and the Extended Claim Window After the redemption period ends, the protocol moves into Phase 2 for final settlement. The guardian multisig will recover all reserves remaining within the protocol at that stage.

Those reserves will then be distributed pro-rata to the EURA and USDA holders still on Ethereum. Only holders who have bridged back to Ethereum before this stage will qualify for the distribution.

The airdrop will be executed and distributed through Merkl, the incentive platform run by the Angle team. After the airdrop goes live, recipients will have one additional year to claim their EURC or USDC.

Claims can be made directly through the Merkl platform during this period. Together, both phases create a total two-year window for holders to recover funds.

The reasoning behind the wind-down traces back to declining activity on Angle Protocol stablecoins over time. The team noted that yield-bearing stablecoins now exist natively across vaults and lending protocols available everywhere.

Running dedicated infrastructure for a shrinking user base creates unnecessary smart contract risk. Operational overhead with little benefit to a diminishing community was another factor in the decision.

The Angle team now builds Merkl full-time and encourages the community to follow that project. Holders are advised to act early and not delay until deadlines approach.

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Danske Bank: Federal Reserve may raise interest rates at least twice

Danske Bank senior analyst Kirstine Kundby-Nielsen and chief analyst Jens Peter Sorensen stated in a report that they expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise interest rates twice, in December 2026 and March 2027 respectively, bringing the federal funds rate to 4.00%-4.25%. "However, we emphasize there is a risk that rate hikes could come earlier and that the number of hikes may exceed two," they said. The first Federal Reserve meeting led by Kevin Warsh sent a clear signal that the Fed is increasingly moving away from forward guidance surrounding future monetary policy decisions. "All signs indicate that (the Fed) is leaning toward having greater discretion in future policy decisions," the Danske Bank analysts added. Source: Jin10

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SK Hynix's stock price rise widened to 15.4%, while Samsung Electronics gained 6.3%.

According to Bitget data, SK Hynix’s stock price gain has widened to 15.4%, with Samsung Electronics up 6.3%.

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The entire cryptocurrency market is down across the board; funding rates indicate BTC remains in bearish territory, while ETH’s bullish sentiment is significantly stronger than BTC’s.

According to HTX market data, Bitcoin is currently trading at $61,684.51, down 1.88% in the past 24 hours; Ethereum is at $1,647.36, down 1.48% over the same period. Current funding rates on major centralized exchanges (CEXs) show a clear divergence between BTC and ETH: BTC rates across all platforms have fallen back into bearish territory, while ETH rates on most platforms remain above the neutral range, indicating significantly stronger bullish sentiment for ETH than BTC. BlockBeats Note: Funding rates are fees set by cryptocurrency trading platforms to maintain the balance between contract prices and underlying asset prices, typically applicable to perpetual contracts. They serve as a fund exchange mechanism between long and short traders; platforms do not collect these fees, instead using them to adjust the cost or return of traders holding contracts, so that contract prices stay close to the underlying asset prices. A funding rate of 0.01% is the benchmark. A rate above 0.01% indicates broad bullish market sentiment, while a rate below 0.005% signals widespread bearish sentiment.

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South Korea's KOSPI index climbs back above the 9,000 mark, up 6.25% on the day.

According to Bitget data, South Korea’s KOSPI index has returned to the 9,000 level, gaining 6.25% on the day.

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Silver plunged 6% intraday, breaching the defense of long positions, as a smart money entity reaped $2.16 million in shorting profits.

According to Hyperinsight’s monitoring, the Silver (SILVER) contract on Hyperliquid is currently priced at $56.78, down 6.34% over 24 hours, with a trading volume of $263 million, ranking first in the precious metals sector. Driven by gold prices falling below $4,000 and safe-haven funds flowing back into chip stocks, short sellers have reaped significant profits. Notably, smart money address 0x49e has been shorting Silver on 3x leverage since April 29 at a high of $78.79, holding a position worth $5.77 million, and has already booked a precise profit of $2.16 million (+81%). On-chain Silver whales are overall bearish: the nominal position size of short sellers is approximately 1.5 times that of long positions. The average entry price for short positions is around $65.05, and the current price is 12.7% lower than this level. Long positions are overall trapped, with an average entry price of about $59.75, roughly 5% above the current price. Current short sellers have sufficient safety margins: the nearest short liquidation line stands at $77.18, some 36% above the current price, meaning short sellers face almost no liquidation pressure. Address: 0xe9ffe7698f46f96f980f2877e18c43f5b4165903-HyperInsight Bot is now live. Add @HyperInsightBot to your TG group and set it as an admin (enable message sending permission) to automatically sync on-chain updates.

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China's Supreme People's Procuratorate announced a major drug-related money laundering case: Li Moubo laundered over 48 million yuan via virtual currency and was sentenced to death after combined punishment for multiple crimes.

On June 25, China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP) held a press conference. Miao Shengming, SPP’s deputy procurator-general, stated that procuratorial organs are thoroughly investigating both self-money laundering and third-party money laundering crimes, and vigorously promoting the recovery of drug-related assets to ensure full coverage in the investigation and punishment of drug-related money laundering offenses. From January 2025 to May 2026, procuratorial bodies nationwide prosecuted more than 1,200 individuals for drug-related money laundering crimes. A notable example is the major cross-border case of drug smuggling, trafficking, transportation and money laundering involving Li Moubo and others, which was supervised by the SPP and handled by Chongqing’s procuratorial organs. Li laundered over 48 million yuan via virtual currency and was sentenced to death after receiving combined punishment for multiple crimes in accordance with the law. (Xinhua News Agency)

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Ethereum price rallies above $3.1K after unexpected regulatory victory

Cryptocurrencies have had a difficult performance this week as many investors started to take profits. Bitcoin price retreated to a low of $62,000, down from last week’s high of $73,500. Other coins like Ethereum, Render, Solana, and Near Protocol also dipped. 

This decline also happened as many Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) holders liquidated their positions because of the significant fee. GBTC has an expense ratio of 1.50%, higher than the iShares Bitcoin Trust’s (IBTC) 0.25%. This article looks at some of the top cryptocurrencies to watch like Bitcoin Dogs (ODOG), Ribbon Finance (RBN), and Sui.

Ribbon Finance price forecast Ribbon Finance is a Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platform that enables users to earn sustainable yield through decentralized options and lending. The platform has over $34 million in total value locked (TVL). Its Ribbon Earn and Ribbon Lend also have millions in assets.

RBN price has done well in the past few weeks as it jumped from last year’s low of $0.1462 to a high of $1.91 this month. This was a 1,231% increase from bottom to the top. Its market cap has jumped to more than $746 million. 

Ribbon has constantly remained above the 50-day and 100-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMA), which is a bullish sign. Most recently, it has formed a bullish engulfing candlestick pattern and then rose for three straight days.

My view is that the coin is attempting to form a double-top pattern, meaning that it may continue rising as investors continue buying the dip. If this happens, the next point to watch will be at $1.70, which is about 23.47% above the current level. This view will become invalid if the price crashes below this week’s low of $1.2050. 

Bitcoin Dogs price prediction Bitcoin Dogs is one of the best-performing new cryptocurrencies this year. The developers recently ended its token sale, which raised over $13 million in just a month. This made it the best-performing token sale in the industry.

Bitcoin Dogs is yet to go public in centralized and decentralized exchanges (DEX) but the developers have pledged that this will happen soon.

There are a few reasons to be optimistic about this. First, the token launch will happen in a time when the crypto industry is in a bull market. The total market cap of all cryptocurrencies has jumped to more than $2.6 trillion.

Second, it is one of the most hyped cryptocurrencies in the market. It already has thousands of holders, which is a good thing. Also, the developers are working to create real utility for the token. This will include features like a 1,000 NFT collection and a gaming platform.

Most importantly, most of the newly launched meme coins have done well. This includes tokens like Book of Meme, Solama, and Pepe. You can learn more about Bitcoin Dogs here.

Sui price prediction Sui has evolved to become one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies. Its blockchain project has attracted hundreds of developers and thousands of users. As a result, the total value locked (TVL) in the ecosystem has jumped to a record high of over $700 million.

Sui price has been in a strong bullish trend this year. It has risen in the past three straight days and is now hovering near its highest point since February 15th. The token has constantly remained above the 50-day and 100-day Exponential Moving Averages. 

Therefore, Sui token will need to clear the important resistance point at $1.9697, its highest point in February to invalidate the double-top pattern. If this happens, it will open the possibility of it soaring to $2.50.

PANews reported on May 28th that, according to SoSoValue data, the cryptocurrency market declined across the board after several days of consolidation. The RWA sector led the decline with a 6.57% drop in the past 24 hours. Within the sector, Keeta (KTA) and Pendle (PENDLE) fell by 11.88% and 13.36% respectively. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) fell 2.13%, breaking below $75,000; Ethereum (ETH) fell 2.61%, dropping to around $2,000.

In other sectors, the PayFi sector fell 0.86% in the last 24 hours, with Stellar (XLM) bucking the trend and rising 17.04%; the CeFi sector fell 1.54%, with NEXO (NEXO) remaining relatively strong, rising 0.73%; the Meme sector fell 1.87%, with SPX6900 (SPX) falling 5.87%; the Layer 1 sector fell 2.27%, with Zcash (ZEC) falling 6.47%; the Layer 2 sector fell 2.98%, with Celestia (TIA) falling 6.04%; and the DeFi sector fell 3.29%, with Ondo Finance (ONDO) falling 7.45%.

#Breakout2024 – The Year of Radix

Viberate (VIB), based on the Ethereum (ETH) network and primarily developed for the music industry, is a cryptocurrency that aims to completely transform the music industry. It presents itself to investors as a decentralized network that can be utilized by industry professionals.

This includes composers, organizers, artists, music experts, professional musicians, sound engineers, database experts, marketing managers, designers, DJs, and anyone related to the music industry you can think of.

Users can communicate in a decentralized manner through Viberate and share their works. Viberate also offers copyright protection for some works and the option to earn revenue from content. The pages created by artists are protected by copyright laws, offering unique features to users.

What is Viberate (VIB)?At the core of all these features lies Viberate Coin. Users can conduct research related to the music industry with Viberate Coin and find works related to any artist they desire. In addition, users sharing their works can earn Viberate Coin in return. All content creators and artists using the platform can earn Viberate Coin in exchange for their efforts.

Where to Buy VIB Coin?VIB Coin can be purchased from Binance, one of the world’s safest and most liquid cryptocurrency exchanges. VIB Coin is available on Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. Bitcoin or Tether trading pairs can be used for purchasing VIB. Before making a purchase on Binance, it’s necessary to open an account there and send fiat or cryptocurrency according to the cryptocurrency to be traded. It is mostly known that USDT supports many trading pairs.

The highest volume is with the VIB/BTC trading pair, accounting for 61% of the volume. The liquidity provided by Binance will offer a flawless trading experience to its users. Users can also purchase VIB Coin through the VIB/USDT trading pair on Binance, even if it has a lower trading volume.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

XPL Token Gains 15% Following Plasma Founder’s Rebuttal of Negative Reports

Sat 24 Jan 2026 ▪ 7 min read ▪ by James G.

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BlackRock’s 2026 Thematic Outlook positions Ethereum as core financial infrastructure rather than a speculative asset. The report frames the network as a potential “toll road” for tokenized assets—capturing value through issuance, settlement, and transaction fees as real-world assets move onchain. For investors, the central question is whether growth in tokenization activity can translate into durable economic demand for ETH.

In brief BlackRock positions Ethereum as tokenization infrastructure, but avoids linking market share directly to ETH price. Rollups now secure most activity and value, weakening assumptions that tokenization growth boosts ETH fee demand. Filtered stablecoin data shows headline volumes overstate real usage, reshaping how investors assess onchain economics. Multi-chain tokenization via BlackRock’s BUIDL shifts focus from dominance to settlement paths, fees, and demand. According to BlackRock, more than 65% of tokenized assets currently reside on Ethereum. This makes the network the leading base layer for tokenization today. However, the report stops short of drawing a direct link between this share and ETH’s price performance. 

Instead, it emphasizes where economic activity ultimately settles and which networks capture fees as tokenized cash and securities circulate across blockchains.

Stablecoin data is critical to that analysis. BlackRock notes that transaction volumes in its materials are adjusted to remove “inorganic activity,” such as bot-driven transfers. The firm references Coin Metrics and Allium data presented through Visa’s Onchain Analytics dashboard. 

This filtering approach highlights a key limitation of raw onchain metrics: headline transfer volumes can significantly overstate real economic use, particularly when investors attempt to infer throughput or fee generation.

Ethereum’s current market share should be viewed as a snapshot, not a permanent outcome. Data from late January shows meaningful variation depending on timing and methodology. RWA.xyz’s directory view lists Ethereum with a 59.84% share of tokenized real-world assets, representing roughly $12.8 billion in value as of Jan. 22. 

A separate networks view from the same platform shows Ethereum leading by value as well, with approximately $13.43 billion excluding stablecoins, based on data time-stamped around Jan. 21.

The gap between these figures and BlackRock’s early January estimate underscores how quickly tokenization data can shift. Issuance is expanding across multiple chains, while reporting windows and asset classifications change from week to week. 

Tokenization Growth Doesn’t Guarantee ETH Fees as Rollups Take Center Stage For ETH holders, institutional adoption alone is not the deciding factor. What matters is whether tokenization activity settles in ways that generate demand for ETH through fees or collateral.

BlackRock’s thesis favors Ethereum as the base settlement layer for tokenized assets. That role, however, becomes more complex as execution increasingly moves off the main chain. Rollups already secure large pools of value while handling most user activity. 

According to L2BEAT, Arbitrum One secures approximately $17.52 billion, and Base about $12.94 billion. Meanwhile, OP Mainnet holds around $2.33 billion, with all three classified as Stage 1 rollups.

This rollup-centric structure complicates the “toll road” analogy in several ways:

Ethereum can remain the final settlement and security layer even if users rarely transact on L1. Fee payment assets vary by rollup, affecting how much value flows back to ETH. Execution costs increasingly accrue to L2s, shifting where day-to-day activity appears. Security is inherited from Ethereum, but revenue capture is not guaranteed. Growth in rollup TVL does not automatically translate into higher L1 fee revenue. Tokenized cash is a potential driver of future transaction volume. Citi’s stablecoin report projects issuance reaching $1.9 trillion by 2030 in a base case and $4.0 trillion in a bull case. Assuming a 50x velocity, Citi estimates annual transaction activity between $100 trillion and $200 trillion. At that scale, even small shifts in settlement share across networks could have meaningful economic implications.

BlackRock and Visa Cast Doubt on Raw Stablecoin Transfer Metrics As volumes grow, measurement becomes increasingly important. Visa has argued that stablecoin transfer data contains substantial “noise.” 

In one example, Visa found that reported 30-day stablecoin transfer volume fell from $3.9 trillion to $817.5 billion after excluding inorganic activity. BlackRock’s reliance on similar filtering methods reinforces its focus on economically meaningful usage rather than headline flow metrics.

If the “toll road” model depends on settlement, then organic demand that cannot be easily replicated elsewhere becomes the key variable. Multi-chain product design weakens any simple connection between tokenization growth and ETH demand. 

Multi-Chain Tokenization Reshapes Ethereum’s Role as Settlement Layer BlackRock’s tokenized fund, BUIDL, already operates across seven blockchains, with cross-chain interoperability provided by Wormhole. This architecture allows other chains to function as distribution and execution layers, even if Ethereum retains an advantage in settlement credibility or issuance value.

Several dynamics now shape how investors interpret tokenization data:

Asset issuance spreading across multiple L1s and rollups. Stablecoin metrics increasingly adjusted to remove bot activity. Rollups altering where fees are paid relative to where security resides. Institutional products reducing reliance on any single platform. Settlement location becoming more important than raw transaction volume. Questions have also emerged around whether institutional tokenization will converge on a single ledger. During Davos week, that idea circulated online following remarks attributed to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink. However, World Economic Forum materials released this month emphasize tokenization benefits such as fractional ownership and faster settlement without endorsing the view that all assets will ultimately settle on one blockchain.

Ethereum’s unresolved issue is whether neutrality and decentralization can be maintained as regulated tokenization scales. Claims of transparency depend on resistance to unilateral change and on settlement finality that downstream layers rely on. 

Current data shows rollups expanding under Ethereum’s security umbrella. At the same time, BUIDL’s multi-chain rollout suggests that major issuers are actively hedging against dependence on a single platform.

BlackRock’s “toll road” framing established a clear market-share benchmark above 65% earlier this year. By late January, however, RWA dashboards and new product launches suggested that the near-term debate is less about dominance. Instead, it was more about settlement paths, fee capture, and how organic usage is measured across the tokenized asset ecosystem.

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James G.

James Godstime is a crypto journalist and market analyst with over three years of experience in crypto, Web3, and finance. He simplifies complex and technical ideas to engage readers. Outside of work, he enjoys football and tennis, which he follows passionately.

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