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Flare CEO Hugo Philion recently appeared on the Onchain Economy, where he explained how Flare is working to expand XRP utility through FXRP. 

Commenting, XRP community figure Bank suggested that the Flare co-founder had essentially described what he believes is the “endgame” for XRP holders.

Flare’s Plan to Expand XRP Utility  In the discussion, Philion said his focus is particularly on increasing XRP’s utility through Flare’s work, further encouraging more developers to build new applications around XRP to bring in value.

He explained that Flare adds smart contract capability to the XRP Ledger and improves interoperability between blockchains. According to him, Flare is a Layer 1 network built mainly around data. 

$XRP utility is continuously expanding.

On this episode of Onchain Economy, @HugoPhilion, Co-Founder and CEO of @FlareNetworks, explains how Flare is expanding what’s possible for $XRP through interoperability.

By bringing XRP into a smart contract environment, Flare enables… pic.twitter.com/U8d9JM2t36

— RippleX (@RippleXDev) June 16, 2026

The Flare CEO noted that data infrastructure was the key innovation behind the network, noting that they designed Flare to support better communication and interaction between different systems.

To make this possible, Flare created FXRP, which connects the XRP Ledger to the Flare network. This bridge allows XRP to move into a smart contract environment where it can be used in decentralized applications instead of remaining only on its native ledger.

FXRP and New Uses for XRP in DeFi Philion shared how FXRP generates new financial uses for XRP holders. Notably, once XRP is moved into the Flare ecosystem, users can use it as collateral in lending and borrowing systems. This includes borrowing stablecoins and, in some cases, other assets such as commodities like gold.

He also explained that users can take the borrowed assets and deploy them into other markets that generate yield. This means XRP holders can earn income while still keeping exposure to their original XRP holdings.

Philion added that Flare has also built wallet integrations that let users manage XRP on Flare directly from the XRP Ledger, allowing market participants to move and control assets more smoothly across both systems without giving up custody of their original XRP.

Confidential Computing and Focus on Institutions Speaking further, the Flare CEO also discussed future upgrades, especially Flare Confidential Compute. He called it an extra layer that sits outside the main Flare blockchain but relies on Trusted Execution Environments to confirm what happens inside it.

They designed the system to support heavy applications that blockchains normally struggle with, such as AI models. He also mentioned that Flare is working on continuous AI monitoring and risk tools that can detect problems and respond when needed.

According to him, large institutions will only fully enter decentralized finance if strong privacy features exist. As a result, privacy and secure computation are basic requirements for institutional participation.

Philion further said that Flare increases what Ripple and the XRP Ledger can do with tokenized real-world assets once they are issued on-chain. To him, this creates a major growth area that benefits both Flare and the XRP ecosystem.

FXRP Launch and Early Growth FXRP officially launched on Flare mainnet last September as the first FAsset under version 1.2. 

Notably, demand was very strong from the start. The first cap of 5 million FXRP was filled in three hours. After that, the limit was increased to 15 million FXRP, and this second allocation also filled quickly.

Shortly after launch, the Xaman wallet added support for FXRP. This allowed users to mint FXRP directly from XRP Ledger wallets and marked the first stage of Flare’s plan for smoother cross-chain access.

FXRP continued to grow in the months after launch. By late October 2025, about $86.2 million worth of XRP had been bridged after more than 15 million XRP was moved over a single weekend. This pushed Flare to become the largest EVM-based DeFi ecosystem for XRP.

Flare’s liquid staking platform, Firelight, launched its first phase in December 2025. Its initial cap of 25 million FXRP filled quickly, and by around April 2026, staked XRP (stXRP) passed 50 million.

At press time, Flare hosts about 153.8 million XRP worth $180 million in its FXRP ecosystem, with up to $73.43 million staked in Firelight.

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Grayscale Ranks The Top 20 Tokens That Offered The Best Returns In Q3

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Stargate Finance, a cross-chain native asset transfer protocol, today announced that Beldex (BDX), a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that enables users to execute public and private transactions, is available on the cross-chain liquidity protocol. The aim of the deployment of BDX on Stargate is to introduce the cryptocurrency into one of the most actively utilized blockchain networks in the world.

Stargate, which is powered by LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) Standard, has rapidly become a foundation for cross-chain liquidity, linking more than 70 blockchain networks and facilitating real-time and safe transfer of crypto assets.

Traditionally, transferring digital assets between blockchains involved multiple bridges that were expensive, slow, and even risky. With its innovative cross-chain bridge protocol built on the cross-chain interoperability protocol LayerZero, Stargate resolves these problems. This tech solution has enabled Stargate to become one of the leading multichain bridges in the crypto ecosystem, connecting over 70 chains and powering more than $70 billion in transactions.

Beldex Enforcing Cross-Chain Simplicity Using Stargate Technology  Through the integration above, Beldex leverages LayerZero’s OFT standard and Stargate’s cross-chain infrastructure to enable its users to seamlessly move BDX tokens across numerous chains and widen the accessibility of the cryptocurrency. Launched in 2018, Beldex, which is a privacy coin built on the Monero blockchain, seeks to broaden its token expansion through the partnership mentioned above. This deployment positions BDX at the forefront of the advancing cryptocurrency space, where accessibility, speed, and efficient token movements are crucial for asset adoption among mainstream users.

Beldex’s integration with Stargate is a significant milestone as the privacy-focused protocol utilizes Stargate’s cross-chain technology to address costly and slow multichain token transfers. With LayerZero’s OFT standard in place, BDX customers can now move tokens between BNB Chain, Solana, Cardano, and several other chains cost-efficiently and rapidly, without concern about price fluctuations or hidden fees.

In a real-life situation, for instance, a user holds BDX token on Solana but wants to take advantage of a DeFi yield opportunity on the TRON network. In the past, this token transfer would have required several transactions, sophisticated bridging procedures, and possible losses because of price slippages. With Beldex’s incorporation on Stargate, BDX token transfer across on-chain networks is now real-time, direct, and cost-effective, enabling users to easily participate in the broader DeFi landscape.

The current price of Beldex is $0.09128. Analysis After Network Integration The integration of Beldex on Stargate’s multichain interoperability ecosystem marks an important milestone in Beldex’s development journey. This incorporation, which aims to enhance the token’s accessibility and advance user experience, has had a noticeable effect on the asset’s market performance. 

BDX’s price surged 0.2% following the integration announcement, and besides that, it is up 1.6% in the last 24 hours. These positive figures signify rising investor enthusiasm and increased trading activity, further cementing BDX’s position in the larger crypto market. 

The token has not only been one of the best performers this year, but has also defied the recent downturns being noticed in the broader market. BDX’s price, which currently trades at $0.09128, has been up 7.8%, 12.65%, and 24.6% over the past week, month, and year, respectively, showing its immense popularity. 

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Grayscale Highlights 6 Promising Privacy Coins: Zcash and More

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TLDRZCash, Monero, and Dash Push Privacy Narrative ForwardGold-Backed and Utility Tokens Record Strong Annual GrowthBitcoin Cash and BNB Hold High Valuations into 2026 ZCash surged 861% in 2025, leading all tokens with a final market cap of $8.7 billion. Privacy tokens dominated, with Monero rising 123%, Beldex 24%, and Dash 12%, despite a weak altcoin market. Gold-backed tokens gained traction, as PAX Gold and Tether Gold rose 67% and 66%, respectively. Utility tokens performed well, with WhiteBIT up 131% and OKB up 118%, driven by increased platform engagement. Bitcoin Cash and BNB retained strong valuations, closing at $11.9B and $118B, despite lower percentage growth. Privacy and gold-backed tokens saw price increases in 2025, while most altcoins faced a difficult market environment. ZCash topped the yearly gains list with +861%, followed by WhiteBIT, Monero, and OKB.

ZCash, Monero, and Dash Push Privacy Narrative Forward According to a post on X by CryptoRank.io, ZCash (ZEC) posted the strongest gain of 2025, rising 861% and closing with a market capitalization of $8.7 billion. The token’s sharp increase separated it from the rest of the list, showing extreme growth across the year.

2025 was a tough year for altcoins, but a few managed to perform despite the market turbulence

Privacy narrative turned out to be the strongest one, led by $ZEC (+861%), $XMR (+123%), amd $DASH (+12%)..

What narrative do you think will shape 2026? pic.twitter.com/1GdlOOCsEL

— CryptoRank.io (@CryptoRank_io) January 3, 2026 

Monero (XMR), another privacy-based asset, followed with a 123% increase and reached a market cap of $8 billion. Dash (DASH) also grew 12% in 2025, closing the year at $530 million in market value. Privacy-focused Beldex rose 24%, recording a final valuation of $740 million.

The privacy narrative continued to gain traction despite weak altcoin performance in the market throughout the year. “Privacy tokens clearly stood out in 2025,” stated the CryptoRank.io year-end report. ZCash was the only token among the top ten to exceed 800% in annual growth. Monero and Dash maintained steady upward momentum, and their market caps reflect sustained investor interest. Beldex added another privacy-focused asset to the list of winners.

Gold-Backed and Utility Tokens Record Strong Annual Growth PAX Gold (PAXG) grew by 67% in 2025 and ended the year with a $1.6 billion market capitalization. Tether Gold (XAUT) followed closely, rising 66% and closing at $2.3 billion in total market value. These tokens provided alternative exposure to gold prices while maintaining crypto infrastructure.

Their gains suggest strong performance compared to the broader altcoin market, which saw widespread stagnation. CryptoRank.io tracked these assets due to their market cap remaining over $500 million. OKB, the utility token of the OKX exchange, rose 118% in 2025 and reached $2.2 billion in market capitalization.

WhiteBIT Token (WBT) ended the year with a 131% gain and a final market value of $12.1 billion. These tokens are linked to centralized platforms and benefit from continued user engagement. “WBT’s performance reflects growing exchange usage,” reported CryptoRank.io in the full-year data summary. Both tokens remained above the $2 billion threshold throughout the year.

Bitcoin Cash and BNB Hold High Valuations into 2026 Bitcoin Cash (BCH) increased by 37% in 2025 and posted a final market value of $11.9 billion. The asset maintained relevance in a competitive space and showed consistent demand throughout the year. Binance Coin (BNB) gained 22% and recorded the largest market cap on the list, closing at $118 billion.

Despite its smaller growth rate, BNB remained one of the most valued assets overall. It continued to dominate exchange-linked utility tokens. The combined performance of these ten tokens showed resilience during a challenging market year.

Only assets with more than $500 million in market cap were included in the dataset. Privacy and gold-backed tokens posted the highest percentage increases in 2025. Exchange-linked utility tokens maintained strong momentum through user participation and platform volume.

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Privacy networks like Beldex focus on long-term sustainability through steady expansion and adoption driven by strong protocol design, continuous R&D, and real-world usability. This infrastructure-first approach is now attracting measured attention beyond the core ecosystem.

For instance, Grayscale, in its broader discussion of leading privacy-focused digital assets, has included Beldex among a wider set of privacy coins, an indication of growing relevance within the privacy infrastructure space. 

For Beldex, 2026 represents a key phase where infrastructure and expanding real-world usability take precedence. The broader objective is to ensure that privacy-preserving systems can function reliably in real economic environments. The first quarter of 2026 lays the groundwork for future growth, not only for Beldex, but for how private blockchain infrastructure can support global digital activity.

On-Chain Settlement & FHE Research As blockchain adoption increases, on-chain efficiency becomes a core factor for scalability and trust. In Q1 2026, Beldex initiated research into scaling on-chain settlement, exploring how higher transaction throughput can be achieved while preserving privacy and keeping all settlements native to the Beldex mainnet. On-chain settlement reduces dependency on external layers and improves deterministic execution, an essential requirement for complex, high-volume use cases and complements real-world adoption.

At the same time, Beldex is initiating research into Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), a cryptographic approach that allows computation on encrypted data without revealing the data itself. It is a long-term groundwork helping the network evaluate realistic future applications.

Dandelion++: Network Layer Privacy  Dandelion++ is a network layer upgrade which is aimed at reducing the traceability of transactions back to their origin, specifically, protecting the IP address of the block producer. Instead of immediately broadcasting the transactions to all the nodes in the network, it uses a two-phase propagation model, the stem phase and the fluff phase. 

In the stem phase, the block producer relays transactions through a randomized path across nodes. Once the origin is sufficiently obfuscated, the subsequent fluff phase begins. Transactions are only broadcast during the fluff phase, making it significantly harder to correlate transaction timing or network position with the originating node. In essence, Dandelion++ complements on-chain privacy at the network layer, by obscuring the origin of transactions.

Consensus Evolution: Verifiable Random Functions  Verifiable Random Functions (VRFs) on the Beldex network represent a consensus-level upgrade aimed at enhancing the core consensus mechanics. At a fundamental level, VRF improves how randomness is generated and verified, ensuring outcomes that are both unpredictable and provably fair. This randomization reinforces network security, particularly for processes that require unbiased selection and secure validation.

In Q1 2026, Beldex will publish the VRF-based consensus as a research paper for peer review, outlining the design, security assumptions, and implementation approach behind the upgrade. 

By enhancing randomness integrity, the VRF consensus will help protect the network from manipulation and strengthen overall trust. This upgrade is part of Beldex’s continuous protocol evolution, designed to improve security and performance while ensuring existing operations run seamlessly.

Driving Real-World Adoption: Merchant POS Dashboard In Q1 2026, Beldex will introduce a dedicated Point-of-Sale (POS) dashboard designed specifically for merchants, making in-store crypto-based payments simple and accessible. The dashboard is built to streamline business operations by reducing the technical barriers typically associated with blockchain transactions.

The POS dashboard will monitor confirmation and settlement status easily while offering a user-friendly interface designed for non-technical business owners

By combining these features, the POS dashboard will empower merchants to integrate BDX payments into daily operations. This approach extends digital payments beyond crypto-native users, enabling businesses of all sizes to accept payments privately and efficiently, while fostering real-world commerce on a decentralized network.

Expanding the Ecosystem: MNApp Store Launch Ecosystem sustainability depends on active developer participation and accessible distribution. MNApps are web applications hosted using the .bdx domains and leverage the Beldex masternode infrastructure. They’re hosted behind the BelNet onion-router, which ensures a high degree of privacy. The MNApp Store will provide a unified environment for publishing, discovering, and accessing web applications built on Beldex’s masternode infrastructure.

Rather than relying on fragmented discovery channels, the store creates a unified access layer that strengthens the entire ecosystem. Developers gain visibility, users gain discoverability, and increased masternodes will enhance network utility. Over time, this structured approach supports the emergence of privacy-focused applications, helping Beldex evolve into a thriving ecosystem.

Private Digital Identity: BNS Marketplace  The Beldex Name Service is a decentralized naming system on the Beldex network that maps human-readable identifiers to on-chain addresses and services. Users can buy BNS names via the Beldex Electron wallet, Beldex mobile wallet and the Beldex CLI wallet. 

The upcoming BNS Marketplace will provide a decentralized platform to buy, sell, and manage blockchain-based domain identities within the Beldex ecosystem. These human-readable domains connect users seamlessly to multiple services while maintaining privacy and on-chain ownership. 

Within the Beldex ecosystem, BNS domains are designed to integrate seamlessly across core products:

Beldex Wallet: BNS names replace long wallet addresses, letting users send and receive BDX using easy names like Alice.bdx. BChat: BNS names act as BChat IDs, replacing alphanumeric IDs with readable usernames for private communication on the BChat private messenger. BelNet: BNS domains work as decentralized website names (e.g., MySite.bdx), enabling access to confidential apps through BelNet’s onion-router based network. Beldex Browser: BNS domains, accessible via the Beldex browser, make it easier to access decentralized apps and private services across the Beldex ecosystem. The marketplace enables secure ownership and transfer of domains, enhancing usability and identity continuity for individuals. For businesses and creators, BNS domains act as branding assets, building trust and recognition. By facilitating transactions and sustained use, the BNS Marketplace will become both a utility hub and revenue driver for the network.

A Foundation for What’s Coming Next Beldex’s 2026 roadmap prioritizes infrastructure, adoption, and ecosystem depth as core drivers of sustainable growth. Consensus and protocol research, network upgrades, dApp upgrades, merchant tools, marketplaces and private identity layers are interconnected components which will strengthen the network as a whole. This approach ensures that scalability and usability advance while complementing privacy and long-term stability. 

As Beldex moves in 2026, this foundation enables broader use cases and more sophisticated, yet user friendly applications to emerge. With core systems in place, upcoming phases can focus on expanding functionality, increasing adoption, and integrating privacy-preserving technology into real-world digital economies.

Best AI Crypto Coins for 2026: FET and Beldex Are Facing Declines, while DeepSnitch AI Emerges as a Very Promising Project with Potential for Massive Gains

Privacy has been one of the core issues defended by the cypherpunk community since the emergence of the technology. Today, however, this need has become much more visible, and privacy is no longer merely a technical preference. It has become one of the essential components of user security and a free internet experience.

Although blockchain technology is built on transparency, this transparency does not always create an advantage. The fact that wallet balances, transaction histories, and payment movements can be viewed by anyone may create serious risks for individuals, companies, and developers. Especially for crypto payments to become more widely used in the real world, the need for infrastructures that can protect users’ identities, financial activities, and transaction details is increasing. At this point, privacy stands out as one of the key factors that will shape the future of Web3.

The fact that major industry players such as A16z have stated that “privacy will be the most important line of defense in crypto this year,” and that CZ sees the lack of on-chain privacy as one of the major obstacles to mainstream adoption, clearly demonstrates this. Because on public and transparent blockchains, transactions, salary payments, and wallet balances can be tracked by anyone.

According to CZ, this “overly transparent” structure both makes it harder for businesses to use crypto and creates physical security risks for individuals.

Without privacy layers, blockchain adoption risks recreating the surveillance-driven models that defined the Web2 era. For this reason, placing privacy at the center is becoming more important than ever. However, it is also clear that privacy alone is not enough for Web3 to reach wider audiences. Unless scalability, transaction speed, security, and decentralization develop at the same time, it becomes difficult to bring privacy-focused solutions into everyday use.

At this point, Beldex stands out as one of the projects that treats privacy not merely as a feature, but as a fundamental part of the entire infrastructure. Having successfully completed its Bulletproof++ integration last year, Beldex strengthened performance, security, scalability, and compatibility with future updates across its ecosystem. The project is now entering 2026 with a vision to further advance privacy-focused Web3 infrastructure through protocol improvements, research initiatives, and ecosystem expansion and to enhance the functionality of privacy-preserving decentralized applications like BChat, BelNet, Beldex Browser, and the Beldex Wallet.

Enhanced Network Layer with Dandelion++Privacy on the blockchain is not only a cryptographic problem; it covers much more than that. Even decentralized on-chain privacy mechanisms may not fully prevent observers from establishing links through transaction timing and routing paths. Such leaks may reveal information about user transactions.

Beldex’s Dandelion++ network layer aims to close this gap and protect transaction details. It does this by hiding the IP address of the block producer. As a result, the possibility of tracing a transaction back to its source and identifying the person who initiated it is significantly reduced.

This structure offers a resilient propagation mechanism tested under adversarial network conditions. It aims to ensure that the network remains protected even if a large number of nodes in the network behave maliciously. For Beldex, this is not merely a technical upgrade. It is also a strong message that privacy will be protected end to end in every transaction on the Beldex network.

Real-World Use of BDXReal-world adoption is one of Beldex’s core goals. In a recent post on X, Changpeng Zhao drew attention to one of the main problems in crypto payments:

“If a company pays its employees in crypto on-chain, everyone can see how much each person is paid just by checking the wallet address.”

This clearly reveals the need for crypto privacy that can support real-world adoption. After the Obscura Hardfork, the integration of Bulletproofs++ made accepting private payments more feasible and practical. This integration reduced the proof burden by approximately 38%, enabling faster and more efficient transactions with smaller proofs.

Thanks to improved scalability and practical private payments, BDX has integrated with various platforms adopting crypto to expand into the global market.

Beldex integrated with ShopinBit to increase the real-world use of BDX. This integration enables private crypto payments in everyday commerce.

Through its partnership with AEON Pay, Beldex allows users to spend BDX at more than 50 million merchants worldwide. This integration enables BDX to be used in daily retail payments.

Beldex also integrated with Alchemy Pay to offer a seamless fiat-to-crypto transition. Thanks to this, users in more than 170 countries can purchase native $BDX and BDX-BSC, meaning BEP20 tokens, with fiat currencies. The partnership significantly simplifies access to BDX by supporting payments through Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and local bank transfers.

Beldex’s BTCPay Server integration enabled merchants to accept BDX payments through a decentralized and privacy-focused payment infrastructure. This integration made crypto adoption easier for businesses while also preserving transaction privacy. As part of its partnership with HPX, Beldex also allows BDX holders to access various practical features like crypto cards.

Beldex also plans to offer an easy and fast-to-set-up Point of Sale panel so that businesses around the world can accept BDX in-store. This structure helps protect sensitive details such as sender and receiver identities, exact amounts, transaction histories, and wallet balances while optimizing the infrastructure for private payments.

A Private Marketplace for Names and IdentityBeldex Name Service, or BNS, is a decentralized naming system built on the Beldex blockchain. It is designed to simplify digital identity across the ecosystem. As of today, 5,538 BNS names have been sold.

Beldex is now developing a BNS marketplace where BNS names can be bought and sold. The BNS marketplace is a secondary market structure that provides human-readable identifiers working across the entire Beldex ecosystem.

This system is built on a peer-to-peer marketplace structure that allows users to buy and sell BNS names based on an open marketplace model. Users can relist previously listed domain names and purchase names offered through the marketplace.

FHE and Post-Quantum ResearchMeanwhile, developments in Fully Homomorphic Encryption, or FHE, and post-quantum cryptography are reshaping the future of digital privacy. FHE makes it possible to perform computations directly on encrypted data without revealing the underlying information. This means that only the intended recipient can access the final output, while intermediary parties remain completely blind to the data being processed.

For privacy-focused platforms such as BChat, this creates opportunities far beyond secure communication. Features such as spam detection, abuse prevention, and AI-powered content moderation could potentially work directly on encrypted messages themselves. This would make safer online interactions possible without compromising user privacy. The vision is no longer limited only to encrypted messaging; it is expanding toward encrypted computation within messaging ecosystems.

Long-Term PrivacyAt the same time, long-term privacy protection is becoming increasingly critical. Much of today’s cryptographic infrastructure relies on elliptic curve cryptography. This structure may become vulnerable in the future to quantum attacks powered by Shor’s algorithm. This increases the risk of “harvest now, decrypt later.” In other words, encrypted data collected today could be exposed in the future once quantum computing matures.

To address this issue, Beldex is actively researching post-quantum cryptographic systems that aim to replace vulnerable cryptographic building blocks with quantum-resistant alternatives.

Together with its FHE research, Beldex aims to strengthen the future security of BChat and ensure that conversations are protected not only today, but also against the threats of tomorrow’s quantum age.

Consensus Based on Verifiable Random FunctionsVRF consensus is a cryptographic building block that generates a pseudorandom output and a proof showing that this output was produced correctly. In Beldex, VRF aims to introduce a randomness upgrade at the consensus level to strengthen the core consensus mechanism.

In the VRF-based framework, instead of relying on an 11 plus 1 node structure, Beldex transactions are carried out with the participation of two-thirds of eligible masternodes in each consensus round.

Beldex plans to publish a VRF-based consensus research paper for peer review. This research paper will explain the design, process, implementation approach, and how it may contribute to the security of the Beldex network.

ZK-Based Age VerificationMass surveillance and digital identity systems are turning the internet into a giant security camera that tracks every move of online users. Many governments and authorities have begun making age verification through digital identity mandatory in order to browse the internet or use any online service.

Seeing the level of data exposure and data collection involved in this idea, Beldex Research Lab is actively researching a ZK-based age verification system. This system aims to allow users to prove their age online without sharing any personal information.

The current research uses cryptographic technologies known as Pedersen commitments and Schnorr-style proofs. Beldex Research Labs is now also working on Bulletproof-based range proofs. This approach could make the system more efficient.

Stronger Privacy LayersBeldex is steadily moving toward a future where privacy is seen not as an optional feature, but as the foundation of digital infrastructure. Through real-world adoption, scalable private payments, cryptographic research, decentralized identity, and continuous progress in next-generation privacy technologies, Beldex is building an ecosystem suited to the realities of a surveillance-driven internet.

As concerns over mass data collection, identity exposure, transaction tracking, and quantum-age threats continue to grow, the need for privacy-focused systems has become more critical than ever. Beldex positions itself at the center of this transformation by ensuring that privacy, security, scalability, and usability evolve together for the next generation of Web3 adoption.

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.

Privacy is the Digital Rights Test for Web3, Says Beldex COO Dr. Alex Mok Kong Ming

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Quick Answer: Beldex (BDX) is trading near $0.077–$0.085 as of May 2026, ranking approximately #208 globally with a market cap near $600 million. Analyst forecasts for 2026 range from $0.024 (CoinDataFlow bear case) to $0.227 (Coinpedia bull case). For 2030, projections span from $0.099 (MEXC flat model) to $0.817 (Coinpedia bull). Key catalysts include the December 2025 Stargate/LayerZero OFT integration (enabling 1:1 BDX transfers across BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum, and Base), AI-driven private data routing capabilities, and whether growing global interest in digital privacy translates into user adoption of Beldex’s privacy stack.

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BDX trades ~55% below its ATH of $0.17 (early 2024); sitting near lowest levels since June 2019 December 2025: Beldex integrated Stargate via LayerZero’s OFT Standard — BDX now moves 1:1 across 5 chains with zero slippage Full privacy stack: private transactions (ring signatures, stealth addresses) + BChat (messaging) + BelNet (VPN) + BelBrowser + decentralized identity Masternode staking requires 10,000 BDX lockup; masternodes earn block rewards for governance and validation 2026 base case: $0.08–$0.14; bull case $0.227 requires privacy narrative to gain mainstream traction What Is Beldex (BDX)? Beldex is a privacy-focused blockchain ecosystem launched in 2018 as a fork of Monero. Unlike Monero — which focuses exclusively on private financial transactions — Beldex has evolved into a broader privacy infrastructure stack covering financial transactions, communications, internet access, and digital identity. In December 2021, the project transitioned from Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake, reflecting a strategic pivot toward energy efficiency and community governance.

BDX is the native token of the Beldex network, used for transaction fees, masternode staking (minimum 10,000 BDX), governance participation, and as currency within the Beldex ecosystem applications.

The full Beldex privacy ecosystem as of 2026 includes:

Private transactions: Ring signatures obscure transaction origins; stealth addresses protect recipients; confidential transactions hide amounts BChat: End-to-end encrypted decentralized messaging application, with no central server storing messages BelNet: A decentralized VPN running on the Beldex masternode network — encrypted routing with no central authority BelBrowser: A privacy-first web browser integrated with BelNet for anonymous internet access Beldex Decentralized Exchange (BelDEX): Privacy-preserving DEX within the ecosystem Decentralized Identity (DID): Self-sovereign identity infrastructure for the Beldex ecosystem This full-stack approach positions Beldex not as a single-purpose privacy coin but as an attempt to build a comprehensive “privacy layer” for digital life — spanning finance, communication, and internet access.

According to CoinMarketCap, BDX has a circulating supply of approximately 7.48 billion tokens and a market capitalization near $600 million as of May 2026.

How Does Beldex Compare to Other Privacy Coins? Beldex competes in the privacy blockchain category, where Monero and Zcash have historically dominated.

ProjectTokenPrivacy MethodMarket CapEcosystem BreadthBeldexBDXRing sig + stealth + CT~$600MFull stack (VPN, browser, messaging, DEX)MoneroXMRRing sig + stealth + RingCT~$2.5BFinance onlyZcashZECzk-SNARKs~$400MFinance onlyOasis NetworkROSETEE-based~$300MSmart contracts + privacyDusk NetworkDUSKZK proofs~$100MFinancial privacy DeFi Beldex’s primary advantage over Monero and Zcash is ecosystem breadth — it has extended privacy beyond transactions into communications and networking. Its disadvantage is lower market cap, thinner institutional recognition, and less liquidity than Monero. The full-stack vision is compelling but carries execution risk: building competitive products in messaging (BChat), VPN (BelNet), browser (BelBrowser), and DEX simultaneously stretches development resources.

Beldex (BDX) Price Today and Market Overview MetricValue (May 2026)Price~$0.077–$0.085Market Cap~$600M24h Volume~$3–12MCMC Rank~#208ATH~$0.17 (early 2024)ATH Drop~55%Circulating Supply~7.48B BDX As of May 2026, BDX is trading near $0.077–$0.085. DigitalCoinPrice shows BDX at $0.0785 on May 17, 2026, with RSI at 36.35 (neutral-to-oversold territory), trading down on 19 of the past 30 days. The Fear & Greed Index is near 20 (Extreme Fear), consistent with the broader altcoin market.

The most significant recent development is the December 16, 2025 Stargate integration. BDX adopted LayerZero’s OFT Standard and integrated with Stargate Finance, enabling seamless 1:1 cross-chain BDX transfers across BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum, and Base with zero slippage. This expanded BDX from a Monero-derived single-chain token to a multi-chain asset accessible across the five largest DeFi ecosystems — materially improving its DeFi composability and exchange accessibility.

BDX Price History Snapshot PeriodPrice LevelKey Event2018Launch as Monero forkInitial coin offeringDec 2021PoW → PoS transitionMajor architecture shift2022Bear market range$0.01–$0.052023Recovery $0.04–$0.12BelNet, BChat ecosystem growthEarly 2024ATH ~$0.17Bull cycle peakLate 2024Correction to $0.07–$0.12Dec 2025Stargate/LayerZero integrationMulti-chain BDX launchMay 2026~$0.077–$0.085Near June 2019 lows BDX’s early 2024 ATH of approximately $0.17 came during the broader altcoin rally. The current price near $0.077–$0.085 is approaching levels last seen in June 2019 — the deepest pullback since the PoS transition in 2021.

BDX Price Prediction 2026 2026 is an awareness phase for Beldex. The Stargate multi-chain integration expands accessibility; whether growing concerns about digital privacy and surveillance translate into measurable user adoption of BChat, BelNet, and BelBrowser is the core question.

SourceLowHighNotesMEXC (5% flat)$0.073$0.090Flat growth; near currentCoinDataFlow$0.024$0.080Bear floor $0.024CoinLore$0.054$0.114Base rangeDigitalCoinPrice—~$0.085Year-end near currentCoinpedia—$0.227Bull case; awareness phaseCoinCodex—$0.080Neutral-to-bearish MEXC’s flat model ($0.073–$0.090) and DigitalCoinPrice’s ~$0.085 year-end target represent the floor scenarios — BDX drifting near current levels. CoinLore’s $0.054–$0.114 covers the realistic trading range. Coinpedia’s $0.227 bull case requires a “clean breakout above $0.105 with volume” as the first trigger, potentially reaching $0.132 before the $0.227 target — requiring a Bitcoin-driven altcoin recovery plus Beldex-specific adoption momentum.

BDX Price Prediction 2027 2027 is the prime post-halving window. Privacy narrative tokens can benefit from broader AI and surveillance concerns as institutional capital rotates down the risk curve.

SourceLowHighMEXC$0.085$0.095CoinLore$0.055$0.162DigitalCoinPrice—$0.100Coinpedia—$0.390CoinDataFlow$0.045$0.288 MEXC’s flat $0.085–$0.095 is the minimal appreciation scenario. CoinLore’s $0.162 and DigitalCoinPrice’s $0.100 represent base recovery toward 2024 levels. Coinpedia’s $0.390 requires wider discussion of digital privacy rights driving user adoption — a plausible but not guaranteed outcome. CoinDataFlow’s wide range ($0.045–$0.288) reflects the binary nature of small-cap privacy token trajectories.

BDX Price Prediction 2028 2028 is the Bitcoin halving year — the next major macro trigger for altcoin cycles.

SourceLowHighMEXC$0.089$0.100CoinLore~$0.058~$0.173CoinDataFlow—$0.119Coinpedia—$0.478 Coinpedia’s $0.478 for 2028 represents a near-3x gain from current prices in a scenario where Beldex has established itself as a leading privacy ecosystem for both transactions and communications. CoinDataFlow’s $0.119 and MEXC’s $0.089–$0.100 are the conservative halving-cycle estimates.

BDX Price Prediction 2029 SourceLowHighMEXC$0.094$0.104CoinLore~$0.061~$0.245CoinDataFlow$0.066$0.288Coinpedia—~$0.650 2029 is typically the late bull phase. CoinDataFlow’s $0.066–$0.288 range captures conservative to moderate recovery. Coinpedia’s $0.650 requires BChat and BelNet to have achieved meaningful user adoption — comparable to what Signal or ProtonVPN achieved in the privacy communications space, but with crypto-native incentives.

BDX Price Prediction 2030 SourceLowHighMEXC (5% flat)—$0.099CoinLore—$0.298CoinDataFlow—$0.081 avgDigitalCoinPrice—~$0.21Coinpedia—$0.817 MEXC’s $0.099 and CoinDataFlow’s conservative average both remain near current price levels — structural decline scenarios where BDX fails to build meaningful user adoption and privacy coin interest remains niche. CoinLore’s $0.298 and DigitalCoinPrice’s $0.21 represent moderate recovery — BDX returning to 2024 ATH territory over four years. Coinpedia’s $0.817 is the bull case, requiring confidential ecosystems to “gain wider acceptance” with BDX as a primary privacy infrastructure token.

What Drives Beldex (BDX)’s Price? Privacy regulation and surveillance concerns. Privacy coin adoption correlates with events that increase public awareness of digital surveillance — government data collection programs, data breaches, or messaging platform compromise. Each major surveillance controversy historically drives short-term BDX appreciation. The long-term driver is whether privacy becomes a mainstream consumer priority rather than a niche concern.

Stargate multi-chain integration. The December 2025 OFT integration enables BDX to flow across BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum, and Base without slippage or bridge risk. This dramatically increases BDX’s DeFi composability — it can now appear as a liquidity asset, collateral, or yield-bearing token across the five most active DeFi ecosystems. Growing DeFi utilization creates organic demand beyond speculative trading.

BChat, BelNet, and BelBrowser adoption. Beldex’s ecosystem products need real users to drive organic BDX demand through transaction fees and service payments. Growing active user counts for BChat (encrypted messaging) and BelNet (decentralized VPN) are the most reliable leading indicators of sustainable BDX price support.

Masternode staking demand. Masternodes require a 10,000 BDX lockup to participate in governance and earn block rewards. As masternode count grows, locked supply increases, tightening circulating supply. Monitoring the total number of active masternodes is a reliable indicator of community confidence.

AI + privacy convergence. Beldex has positioned itself at the intersection of AI and privacy — specifically AI-driven private data routing. As AI applications increasingly require private data processing without central oversight, Beldex’s privacy infrastructure becomes relevant to enterprise and developer use cases beyond individual privacy consumers.

Bitcoin halving cycles. BDX remains correlated with Bitcoin macro cycles. The 2028 halving is the next major trigger. Privacy coins have historically seen amplified cycle moves compared to general altcoins during periods when financial surveillance concerns are elevated.

Is Beldex (BDX) a Good Investment? BDX at $0.077–$0.085 prices Beldex at a $600 million market cap — reasonable valuation for a project with a functioning full-stack privacy ecosystem, multi-chain accessibility, and an 8-year operational history. The Stargate integration meaningfully improved BDX’s DeFi composability and accessibility.

The bull case: if privacy becomes a mainstream concern driven by AI surveillance, government data collection, or major privacy breaches, Beldex’s full-stack approach (finance + messaging + VPN + browser + DEX) positions it to capture multiple segments of a growing market simultaneously.

The bear case: privacy coins face structural regulatory headwinds (multiple exchanges have delisted Monero under AML pressure), ecosystem products (BChat, BelNet) remain niche relative to established privacy alternatives (Signal, ProtonVPN), and the project’s circulating supply of 7.48 billion BDX creates significant supply overhang for price appreciation.

Nothing in this article constitutes financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry substantial risk.

Where to Buy Beldex (BDX) Centralized exchanges (CEX):

Binance — BDX/USDT available; highest global liquidity for BDX KuCoin — BDX/USDT with competitive fees Gate.io — BDX/USDT available globally MEXC — BDX/USDT spot trading Huobi/HTX — BDX available on major Asian exchange Decentralized exchanges (DEX): Following the December 2025 Stargate integration, BDX is now accessible on DEXs across BNB Chain (PancakeSwap), Ethereum (Uniswap), Solana (Jupiter), Arbitrum, and Base — all with 1:1 cross-chain transfer capability via LayerZero’s OFT Standard. This makes BDX one of the few privacy coins with genuine multi-chain DeFi presence.

Staking (Masternodes): Users who hold 10,000+ BDX can run a masternode to earn block rewards and participate in network governance. Masternode setup requires technical infrastructure; details at beldex.io.

Frequently Asked Questions What is the Beldex price prediction? For 2026, forecasts range from $0.024 (CoinDataFlow bear floor) to $0.227 (Coinpedia bull case). CoinLore's base range is $0.054–$0.114. DigitalCoinPrice targets $0.085 by year-end. MEXC's flat model stays near $0.081–$0.090. The base case consensus for 2026 is $0.08–$0.11, with above-base scenarios requiring BDX to break above $0.105 resistance and the broader altcoin market to recover in H2 2026.

How high can BDX go? In a moderate bull scenario by 2030, CoinLore projects $0.298 and DigitalCoinPrice targets approximately $0.21. Coinpedia's bull case reaches $0.817 if privacy ecosystems gain wide adoption. The most cited realistic 2030 range is $0.10–$0.30 — a 1.3x–4x gain from current prices through two halving cycles with moderate privacy coin adoption growth.

What is Beldex used for? BDX is the native token of the Beldex privacy ecosystem. It is used to pay gas fees for private transactions on Beldex, stake in masternodes (minimum 10,000 BDX), vote on governance proposals, and transact within Beldex's ecosystem applications including BChat (encrypted messaging), BelNet (decentralized VPN), BelBrowser, and BelDEX. Following the December 2025 Stargate integration, BDX also functions as a multi-chain DeFi asset across BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum, and Base.

What is the BDX price prediction for 2030? The 2030 range spans from MEXC's flat $0.099 to Coinpedia's bull $0.817. CoinLore projects $0.298. DigitalCoinPrice estimates approximately $0.21. The most cited realistic 2030 range for planning is $0.10–$0.30, with the upper end requiring Beldex's privacy applications (BChat, BelNet) to achieve meaningful user adoption beyond the current privacy-conscious niche audience.

Is Beldex a good investment? Beldex has a functioning 8-year-old privacy ecosystem, multi-chain DeFi presence via Stargate/LayerZero, and AI-privacy positioning. Key risks include regulatory headwinds facing privacy coins (Monero exchange delistings are a precedent), thin liquidity relative to competitors, large circulating supply (7.48B BDX), and niche user adoption for ecosystem applications. It is a speculative position suited for investors with conviction in privacy as a secular trend and tolerance for small-cap volatility.ShareContentThe theoretical threat of quantum computers to Bitcoin’s cryptographic security now has a dollar figure: $469 billion. That’s the value of 6.04 million BTC, or 30.2% of the total issued supply, whose public keys are exposed on-chain today and could be exploited if a sufficiently powerful quantum compastedQuick Answer: AMP is currently trading near $0.000841, down roughly 99.3% from its June 2021 all-time high of $0.1208. Third-party forecasts for 2026 range widely — from $0.0009 on the bearish end (CoinCodex) to $0.0100 on the bullish end (PricePrediction.net) — with the base-case consensus sitting pasted

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What is the difference between TradFi (traditional finance) and DeFi (decentralized finance)? Proponents of each often see one or the other as inherently superior. Native crypto users tend to ride hard for decentralization over everything; those in web2 and banking often argue that DeFi simply replicates TradFi but worse. This guide gets into the nitty gritty, covering the strengths and weaknesses of TradFi vs. DeFi. Here’s what to know in 2026.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
➤ TradFi and DeFi offer fundamentally different architectures — one built on institutions and law, the other on code and decentralization.
➤In DeFi, liquidity is a programmable primitive, whereas in TradFi, it is controlled and distributed through siloed institutions.
➤ Both systems rely on different trust models: TradFi assumes institutional reliability; DeFi minimizes trust through transparency and incentives.
➤ Rather than replacing TradFi, DeFi reimagines its core functions with new assumptions about access, risk, and control.

In This Guide:

What is TradFi?What is DeFi?A brief history of financeTradFi vs. DeFiTradFi vs. DeFi: Which one is better?Finance is not a zero-sum gameFrequently asked questionsWhat is TradFi?TradFi is a combination of the words traditional and finance; it refers to the established financial system predating blockchain technology. Traditional finance encompasses all financial institutions, products, and services that operate within regulated frameworks, including:

Central banks Commercial banks Payment networks Money markets TradFi includes lending, investing, clearing, and settlement mechanisms and monetary policy, typically mediated by centralized entities such as banks, brokers, and regulatory bodies.

Some of the markets that collectively make up TradFi include equities (encompassing stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and swaps); fixed income (such as corporate bonds, sovereign debt, and municipal bonds); foreign exchange (FX); commodities (including energy, metals, and agricultural products); real estate; and interbank money markets.

What is DeFi?Decentralized finance (DeFi) refers to a system of financial services built on blockchains that operates without centralized intermediaries.

DeFi replicates functions of traditional finance, such as lending, borrowing, trading, asset issuance, and payments, using smart contracts and decentralized protocols.

Governance and operations are typically enforced through code and consensus mechanisms, rather than through centralized institutions or legal contracts.

At its core, DeFi mirrors the products and services of TradFi, but reimplements them using open-source software, transparent ledgers, and programmable logic. DeFi does not simply recreate financial primitives like borrowing or lending; it also reinvents TradFi’s more abstract or structural elements.

The total value locked (TVL) of DeFi often exceeds $100 billion.

A brief history of financeTradFi is a concept that exists in contrast to DeFi; its definition emerged retrospectively rather than from a single point of origin. Still, important historical developments in traditional finance laid the groundwork for DeFi’s rise.

The trajectory of TradFi — toward increasing abstraction, complexity, and dependence on centralized infrastructure — ultimately created the conditions for its alternative: DeFi. Each stage of TradFi’s development left a structural or philosophical gap that DeFi attempts to address through code and decentralization.

For this guide, we refer to TradFi’s history in relation to the rise of centralized banking (e.g., Bank of England, Bretton Woods, and the Federal Reserve). Centralized banking refers to a system where a single institution, known as a central bank, manages a country’s monetary policy and controls the money supply.

Central banking laid the foundation for the modern financial system. While there were many tradeoffs, the emergence of central banks helped:

Standardize monetary policy Stabilize currency issuance Introduce a baseline of safety to the system Simply put, this meant that people could use fiat currencies and procure loans with ease and safety. This shift made fiat broadly usable and bank deposits more trustworthy, which in turn led to the growth of institutional finance.

However, the same institutions that made modern finance possible also introduced new forms of risk and exclusion.

Centralization created single points of failure, opaque governance led to mistrust, and growing reliance on intermediaries concentrated power into the hands of a few.

The 2008 financial crisis was a turning point and made these vulnerabilities apparent, exposing how complex, interconnected systems built on trust and opacity could fail.

Shortly thereafter, the enigmatic figure Satoshi Nakomoto created Bitcoin in 2009. This marked the beginning of crpto and blockchain technology and created the technological primitives and philosophical principles upon which DeFi eventually built.

16 years ago, Satoshi encoded “Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks” into bitcoin's genesis block, at a time when “Eat Out from £5” was still a standard deal.

Each anniversary, this headline reminds us how bailout-driven monetary expansion erodes purchasing power. pic.twitter.com/27OQidXY0A

— Onramp (@OnrampBitcoin) January 3, 2025 TradFi vs. DeFiHow does DeFi organize and compose financial activity differently from TradFi? In the following sections, this guide covers how DeFi differs from TradFi in philosophy, core primitives, assets, and risk management.

PhilosophyAt their core, TradFi and DeFi are not just different in how they operate, they are built on different philosophies. In TradFi, rules are enforced through laws. Banks are audited, exchanges follow rules because of regulators, and contracts are enforced through courts.

On the other hand, DeFi is governed by protocols and economic incentives. It operates based on the principle of trust minimization (i.e., why trust when you can verify). In this scenario, trust is placed in code, cryptography, and math, and game theory becomes the mechanism for aligning interests.

DeFi’s ethos is rooted in open-source transparency, censorship resistance, and accessibility. Whereas TradFi asks users to trust institutions.

It is important to keep in mind that both philosophies have tradeoffs. TradFi offers legal recourse and protections but can selectively enforce rules. DeFi offers transparency, self-custody, and availability but introduces unique attack vectors.

Institutions vs. protocolsIn TradFi, financial activity revolves around institutions. Liquidity flows through a network of banks, exchanges, broker-dealers, and clearinghouses — each siloed and bound by trust. However, the core of DeFi is the decentralized exchange (DEX), specifically pools of liquidity.

DEXs were initially and solely created as peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplaces where users could trade crypto without needing an intermediary. Today, other protocols integrate with DEXs to source liquidity, manage collateral, and create new financial primitives.

In other words, they have evolved beyond their traditional role and now function more like modular liquidity infrastructure as opposed to mere trading venues.

Flow of liquidity in DeFi: BeInCryptoIn traditional finance, liquidity flows through banks, exchanges, shadow banks, and similar institutions. Each of these institutions are fragmented, requiring licenses, credit relationships, legal agreements, and intermediaries.

Flow of liquidity in TradFi: BeInCrypto In summary, the financial system is built around regulated entities. These institutions are the building blocks that hold and move capital. In DeFi, the liquidity itself is the primitive. As a result, DEXs become public, programmable liquidity layers that other protocols can plug into.

TradFiDeFiTraditional finance is institution-centricDecentralized finance is protocol-centricLiquidity is fragmented across multiple institutionsLiquidity is concentrated in liquidity poolsRequires institutional trust and contractual arrangementsAccess is open and permissionlessCoordination via legal infrastructureCoordination via programmable infrastructureAssetsTradFi and DeFi don’t just differ in architecture, they differ in the composition and trust assumptions of the assets that underpin their systems. In TradFi, the assets that make up the foundation of liquidity are composed of fiat currencies, sovereign debt, and credit instruments, backed by trust and legal enforcement.

USD, for, example, is a fiat currency that serves as a global settlement layer. It is backed by the economic activity of the U.S. (and its military).

Share of global reserve currencies: wolfstreet.comIn DeFi, the analogues to these assets emanate from protocol design. For example, ETH is a base currency of the Ethereum network (analogous to USD and the U.S.). However, it is also a yield-bearing asset through staking — similar in function to a sovereign bond, such as U.S. treasuries.

LP tokens are like claims on underlying capital and have similar functionality to equity or structured notes. Lending protocol receipt tokens, like aUSDC or cDAI, are on-chain debt instruments backed by collateral in smart contracts.

CategoryTradFiDeFiBase assetFiat currencies (USD, EUR, JPY)Native tokens (ETH, SOL, BTC)Risk-free yield Sovereign bonds (e.g., U.S. Treasuries)Staked ETH / LSTs (e.g., stETH)Credit instrumentsCorporate bonds, commercial paperLending protocol debt (e.g., aUSDC, cDAI), undercollateralized loans (Maple)Equity-likeStocks, ETFsProtocol tokens (e.g., UNI, AAVE), LP tokens (claim on revenue/yield)Collateral InstrumentsRepo securities, margin accountsLP tokens, vault shares, wrapped assets The big difference lies in the trust assumptions. TradFi relies on solvency of the nations and institutions issuing and custodying the assets; DeFi relies on code and incentive alignment.

StablecoinsStablecoins are somewhat of an anomaly, as they have ties to both worlds. They are the bridges between TradFi and DeFi. They allow DeFi protocols to price assets and settle trades, all while functioning on-chain.

Fiat-backed stablecoins (USDC and USDT) are on-chain liabilities of off-chain institutions, similar to how eurodollars are liabilities held in foreign banks. They rely on off-chain solvency, legal enforcement, and trust in the custodian. Because of this, fiat-backed stablecoins are more like a hybrid asset: neither fully DeFi nor TradFi.

Tell me without telling me you live in America.

Stablecoins have many use cases in the eurodollar system.

I have personally used them to pay for things in SE Asia and South America. They were preferred to local currency or bank dollars.

Walt is burying his head in the sand and… https://t.co/ZDPOYbxNlv

— Austin Campbell (@CampbellJAustin) December 13, 2024 Decentralized stablecoins (DAI and crvUSD), on the other hand, fit natively into DeFi’s trust model. They are backed by on-chain collateral, managed by smart contracts, and governed by decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).

Risk management and designOne of the most important questions we must ask about every financial system is what happens when things go wrong? A financial system’s design addresses how it operates under both normal conditions and stress.

In traditional finance, a network of institutions and regulations manage risks. Banks have capital reserves, trading firms have margin requirements, so on and so forth. In this system, trust relies on legal enforcement and solvency.

Conversely, DeFi does not delegate risk management, it is resolved in real time. Protocols like Sky (formerly MakerDAO) and Aave mitigate credit risk through:

Over-collateralization Decentralized oracles Time weighted average prices (TWAP), Bots that execute liquidations automatically In this system there are no bailouts — just code and game theory.

Liquidation bot on Aave: app.blocksec.comOne of the tradeoffs of this design is that protocols and assets are more volatile in the short term, but resilient over time. On the other hand, TradFi buffers risk through institutional control. This design effectually hides risk until it reaches a breaking point.

one thing crypto has over tradfi is the high frequency of liquidations. liquidate early, liquidate often. accumulate data, improve at risk management, reduce systemic risk

tradfi does the opposite, putting the whole system at risk with just a couple days of bad price action

— juthica (@juthica) April 5, 2025 Both systems acknowledge that risk cannot be eliminated, only designed for. Each approach takes a different philosophy of control.

GFC vs. Terra-Luna and Celsius contagionThe Great (or Global) Financial Crisis (GFC) is an event that began in 2007 and peaked in 2008. It was a financial crisis that originated in the U.S., spread to other countries, and became widely recognized as the most significant economic downturn since the Great Depression.

The GFC exposed how interdependence and the lack of transparency can allow risk to accumulate quietly and spread systemically. Bailouts and quantitative easing ensured that the system remained operational. However, this also taught the world an important lesson: in TradFi, risk is socialized.

Much like the GFC spread to global financial markets, the Terra-Luna collapse was the catalyst for widespread contagion in crypto markets. This led to the collapse of Celsius, Voyager, Three Arrows Capital, and many other CeFi platforms.

The contagion revealed the systemic risks of centralized lending platforms operating under the banner of DeFi. Though this event spread throughout the crypto markets, leading to a collapse in asset prices, actual DeFi platforms remained operational.

TradFi vs. DeFi: Which one is better?Rather than question whether DeFi or TradFi is better, it’s smarter to consider what each system is designed for. TradFi is more mature and deeply embedded into the global economy. It supports everything from insurance, banking, real estate, and more. Entire industries rely on TradFi.

By contrast, DeFi is nascent, experimental, and narrow in practical application. Most of its activity centers around trading and lending. Its adoption is still niche and real-world application is still in its early phases.

However, DeFi reimagines core functions of the financial system. It is not meant to replace it entirely. TradFi builds around institutions and laws, whereas DeFi builds around protocols and minimized trust. It encodes rules on the blockchain, opens access to anyone, and allows users to hold and trade assets without intermediaries.

TradFi dominates in stability in scale, while DeFi is structurally more egalitarian. The real question is how will they influence each other in the future.

CategoryTradFiDeFiMaturityMature EmergingScopeBroadNarrowSystem designInstitution-centricProtocol-centricAccessPermissionedPermissionlessTransparencyOpaque systems, private ledgersFully transparent, real-time, on-chain dataRisk managementCentralized oversightOn-chain risk mitigationPhilosophyTrust in institutions and legal frameworksTrust minimized through open-source code and cryptographyValue propositionStability, scale, and economic integrationTransparency, composability, and financial inclusivityFinance is not a zero-sum gameTradFi and DeFi have two fundamentally different approaches to organizing and managing financial systems — one built on trust, the other on code. DeFi is still early but has introduced new possibilities. Conversely, TradFi is essential to global economies but subject to human error. The outcome of TradFi vs. DeFi is not a zero-sum game. The future of finance may not be one or the other but a marriage of both; something evidenced in the recent institutional adoption of crypto and popularity of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.

Frequently asked questions Both TradFi and DeFi have tradeoffs. While DeFi is better for transparency, TradFi is better for real world use. Both have strengths and weaknesses, however, TradFi is the more widely used of the two.

TradFi is the established financial system that predates DeFi. The term was created retrospectively as the alternative to DeFi. It comprises multiple institutions, such as banks, insurance, equities, real estate, and more.

DeFi is the collection of financial services on the blockchain. It replicates the function of traditional finance, such as lending, borrowing, trading, payments, and more. What separates DeFi from traditional finance is the decentralization of the systems that are built out from blockchain protocols.

Yes, it is possible to make money in DeFi. There are many protocols that replicate familiar products and services in traditional finance. Some of these include lending, borrrowing, and trading.

Kroma is proud to unveil ZKcandy has entered into definitive agreements to become our newest strategic investor and partner. This partnership will mark an exciting new phase for Kroma as ZKcandy will assume the role of major shareholder, currently held by WEMIX Pte., after closing takes place.

ZKcandy is a unique collaboration between iCandy Interactive, Southeast Asia’s largest game developer, and ZKsync, a leading Layer 2 (L2) Ethereum scaling solution. iCandy boasts over 650 full-time employees and has developed more than 300 mobile games, with over 400 million downloads worldwide. ZKcandy, operating a Layer 2 gaming zkChain, has already shown tremendous early success, registering over 2.5 million wallets within two weeks of its open testnet launch. ZKcandy is set to launch its mainnet by the end of 2024, with over 20 games already in the pipeline.

This strategic partnership demonstrates ZKcandy’s confidence in Lightscale’s innovative L2 blockchain solution, Kroma, and strengthens their commitment to accelerating Kroma’s future growth and success.

Kroma, built on the Superchain, is advancing the OP Stack, improving the security and efficiency of blockchain transactions. By integrating Native Account Abstraction, Kroma reduces gas fees and simplifies the user experience for both developers and end-users. Kroma is also the first OP Stack rollup featuring a ZK fault-proof system powered by the Tachyon library, which accelerates ZK proof generation while reducing costs, offering unmatched scalability without compromising security.

“We look forward to welcoming ZKcandy as a strategic partner and investor,” said Taekyu Park, Founder of Kroma. “Their involvement will represent a pivotal moment for Lightscale, one that will drive Kroma’s growth and help solidify its leadership in the Layer 2 blockchain space.”

With ZKcandy’s backing, as well as continued support from partners like SK Planet, Xangle, and Hexlant, Kroma is well-positioned to expand its influence across gaming, DeFi, and NFT sectors, driving the future of secure and scalable decentralized applications.

About Kroma: As Asia’s leading Layer 2 solution built on the Superchain, Kroma is the first OP Stack rollup with an active fault proof system utilizing zkEVM.
Kroma will transition to a universal ZK Rollup once the generation of ZK proofs becomes more cost-efficient and faster — using its original modular ZK backend library, Tachyon.

Kroma plans to push for gamified web3 experience backed by its strengths in gaming, consumer applications, Asia market, and technical capabilities for true universal web3 adoption.

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Wemix Foundation CEO addressed the late announcement of Feb. 28 security breach and announced full services resumption on Mar. 21.

In a press conference held on Mar. 17, Wemix Foundation (WEMIX) CEO Kim Seok-hwan addressed the delayed announcement of the recent security breach and announced full services resumption on 21 March, as initially reported by Business Korea.

The incident in question occurred on Feb. 28 and involved a security breach of the Wemix Foundation’s “Play Bridge Vault” crypto wallet, which transfers WEMIX to other blockchains.

Around 8.6 million WEMIX tokens were withdrawn, worth around $6.04 million (8.75 billion won). Following the hack, the affected server was shut down immediately, and the company reported it to the Cyber Investigation Team of the Seoul National Police Agency.

Although the incident was noted on Feb. 28, Wemix Foundation didn’t report it until Mar. 4, sparking public backlash. In the press conference today, Wemix Foundation CEO Kim Seok-hwan addressed the late announcement, explaining that it had been delayed due to concerns about additional attacks and to avoid panic selling.

This is not the first time Wemix Foundation was criticized for issues with information disclosure. In October 2022, Digital Asset Exchange Joint Consultative Body has warned investors to exercise caution with WEMIX due issues with disclosing WEMIX circulation volume.

That being said, delaying the announcement appears justified, as the CEO explained that without identifying the infiltration method, the platform risked further attacks.

In addition to addressing the delayed announcement, Seok-hwan said that Wemix Foundation is investigating the cause of the infiltration and relocating all blockchain-related infrastructure. Complete service resumption is slated for Mar. 21.

In addition to these efforts, Wemix Foundation introduced a series of buyback initiatives to stabilize the market. On Mar. 13, they announced a 10 billion won buyback, followed by an additional acquisition of 20 million WEMIX.

Meanwhile, the WEMIX token has risen from the close of $0.45 on Mar. 4 (when the company disclosed the hack) to $0.57 at the time of writing, according to CoinGecko. However, it remains down 3% on the daily timeframe.

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WEMIX, the native cryptocurrency of South Korean gaming firm Wemade, saw its price plunge over 60% following a devastating announcement from the Digital Asset eXchange Alliance (DAXA) that it will be delisted from all major domestic exchanges by June 2.

한국의 주요 5개 거래소가 6월 2일부터 WEMIX 거래를 중단할 예정이며, 이로 인해 토큰은 60% 이상 급락하여 $0.2757에 이르렀다가 약 $0.36으로 반등했습니다. 이는 WEMIX의 두 번째 집단 상장 폐지입니다. DAXA 거래소 동맹은 상장 기준 미달을 이유로 들었습니다. 一 링크 한국의 주요 5개…

— WuBlockchain News Korean (@WuBlockchainKR) May 2, 2025 The decision marks the second time WEMIX has faced delisting within South Korea’s notoriously cautious crypto environment.

The delisting follows a February cyberattack in which more than 8.65 million WEMIX coins, valued at around 9 billion won (approximately $6.2 million), were illicitly withdrawn from Wemade’s Play Bridge Vault, a critical component of its Web3 infrastructure.

DAXA deemed the breach inadequately explained, and the WEMIX Foundation failed to satisfy key transparency, disclosure, and user compensation compliance standards.

DAXA, which comprises five major Korean crypto exchanges: Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Gopax, announced that all trading support for WEMIX will cease at 3:00 PM KST on June 2. Withdrawal functionality will remain available until July 2.

The move was particularly consequential because Korea remains WEMIX’s most significant liquidity and trading volume market.

Source: CryptonewsWEMIX’s price collapsed nearly 60% on the news, falling from 1,200 won ($0.85) to just over 400 won within hours. Shares of Wemade were similarly affected, tumbling 17.45% in a single day to close at 23,650 won.

Delisting Decision Deepens Regulatory and Security Woes, Affects WEMIX PriceDAXA’s rationale for the delisting was firmly rooted in its description of Wemade’s ongoing failure to meet the standards necessary for maintaining trading support.

“Despite the foundation’s explanatory data, the cause of the security breach and investor compensation plans remain unclear,” DAXA stated.

The alliance conducted multiple reviews in March and April following the February hack, during which WEMIX had already been placed on a warning list.

Ultimately, however, the regulators determined that neither the incident nor the risks to investors had been sufficiently addressed.

Wemade’s response was to propose a token buyback initiative to absorb circulating WEMIX and burn (incinerate) the tokens to restore market trust.

WEMIX Buyback Execution

To swiftly recover from the impact of the WEMIX PLAY Bridge incident and restore the stability of the service and ecosystem, the #buyback execution begins today.🔄

The buyback method and the exchanges where the buyback was conducted will be disclosed… pic.twitter.com/KU6XCWYz8U

— WEMIX (@WemixNetwork) March 14, 2025 While this plan was made public, DAXA was unconvinced of its effectiveness or sincerity.

The February hack, which affected the Play Bridge Vault used for cross-chain token transfers, highlighted vulnerabilities in Wemade’s infrastructure.

Despite immediate disclosures by the company, DAXA flagged a lack of timely and transparent communication.

The security lapse was particularly troubling because WEMIX underpins multiple blockchain-based games and DeFi applications within Wemade’s ecosystem.

This is not the first time the company has had to weather such storms. In 2022, WEMIX was initially delisted from Korean exchanges, only to be reinstated the following year.

That prior delisting was also due to concerns over token supply disclosures.

A Strategic Setback With Global ImplicationsThe delisting’s domestic impact cannot be overstated. With Korean exchanges responsible for most of WEMIX’s trading volume, losing liquidity and investor access in its home market is critical.

Even though WEMIX remains tradable on certain overseas platforms like Bitget and Bybit, trading volumes on those exchanges are minuscule compared to South Korea’s concentrated crypto ecosystem.

Moreover, re-listing on domestic exchanges is now barred for at least a year under current regulatory guidelines.

Wemade has vowed to continue expanding its blockchain initiatives globally, hinting at new exchange listings outside of Korea to mitigate the impact of the delisting.

Statement for the WEMIX Community

In response to DAXA’s recent decision to end support for #WEMIX transactions,
we sincerely apologize to our community.

We remain firmly committed to the integrity, growth, and global future of WEMIX.

📢 Official announcement here :… pic.twitter.com/K28EWf94jU

— WEMIX (@WemixNetwork) May 2, 2025 However, without robust domestic support and still recovering from reputational damage, those efforts face uphill challenges.

With its ecosystem’s key token removed from its strongest market, the company will have to navigate technical or regulatory challenges and a fundamental crisis of trust among investors and users alike.

The future of Wemade’s blockchain ambitions may now hinge on how it restores faith after its second major delisting.

On June 1st, 2025, WEMIX hit rock bottom at $0.195 — its lowest price in a year. But just a few days later, by June 5th, it had already bounced back to $0.454 before dipping slightly again.

So, what caused that sharp drop in the first place? And where could WEMIX be headed next — later this year and even five years down the line? Instead of guessing, let’s take a closer look at our WEMIX price prediction.

What is WEMIX? WEMIX is a blockchain platform designed to bring gaming and crypto together in a way that actually makes sense. It’s built for players who want more than just fun — here, you can truly own your in-game items, earn tokens while playing, and move assets between different games without losing control. 

The WEMIX (WEMIX) token powers everything in the ecosystem: you can use it to buy items, stake it to earn rewards, vote on platform decisions, or tap into DeFi tools like swaps and lending. The tech behind it is fast and cheap to use, which means smooth gameplay and quick transactions — no waiting around or wasting money on gas fees.

On top of that, WEMIX includes a growing lineup of blockchain games, an NFT marketplace, a crypto wallet, and tools for developers to build more.

What is the WEMIX crypto price prediction, and is WEMIX a good investment?

WEMIX coin price prediction: general outlook As of June 23, 2025, WEMIX is trading at $0.425. Over the past month, the token has gained around 10.5%, with a 2.5% rise in the last week alone. However, it dipped slightly by 0.2% in the past 24 hours.

Despite the recent recovery, WEMIX is still down more than 98% from its all-time high of $24.68, reached back in November 2021.

WEMIX 1-day chart, June 2025 | Source: crypto.news The sharp drop to $0.195 in early June 2025 was largely triggered by a major setback: five of South Korea’s leading crypto exchanges — Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Gopax — jointly announced the delisting of WEMIX. Coordinated by the Digital Asset Exchange Association (DAXA), this decision took effect on June 2, giving users until early July to withdraw their holdings.

Going forward, the token’s performance will depend on key factors like the growth of its GameFi and NFT ecosystem, the impact of deflationary tokenomics, ongoing regulatory pressure, recovery from a $6M hack in March, and how well the team maintains community engagement and trust.

What’s on the horizon for the WEMIX token? Let’s look at the WEMIX price prediction for 2025 and beyond.

According to CoinCodex’s WEMIX price prediction, the token could see a modest bump of about 4.5%, possibly hitting around $0.43 by mid-July 2025. They also say WEMIX might swing anywhere between $0.41 and $2.79 throughout the year — so expect some ups and downs.

As of June 20, the vibe around the WEMIX price forecast is pretty mixed: 17 technical indicators are leaning bullish, while 12 are on the bearish side.

DigitalCoinPrice is a bit more optimistic, thinking WEMIX might even briefly beat its old high of $24.68 sometime in 2025 before settling down between $0.85 and $0.91.

Wallet Investor thinks WEMIX could reach as high as $4.10 by the end of the year.

Will WEMIX go up or down in five years?

WEMIX price prediction 2030 According to Wallet Investor’s expectations, WEMIX’s price could drop significantly, potentially reaching as low as $0.0373 by June 2030.

DigitalCoinPrice’s projections for WEMIX are more positive, suggesting the token could trade between $1.98 and $2.29 by the end of the decade.

CoinCodex’s WEMIX price prediction for 2030 estimates a range between $0.50 and $1.87.

Should you invest in WEMIX? Honestly, WEMIX is a bit of a rollercoaster. It’s bounced back from some serious lows, but it’s still miles away from its all-time high — and getting delisted from major South Korean exchanges definitely shook confidence. 

Some predictions see it climbing again, while others warn it could drop even further in the long run. If you’re thinking about investing, make sure you’re okay with big ups and downs — and don’t put in more than you can afford to lose.

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[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, July 2nd, 2025]

WEMADE and Redlab Games are excited to announce the start of global pre-registration for <ROM: Golden Age>, the anticipated Web3 MMORPG, now available on the WEMIX PLAY platform and the official website.

<ROM: Golden Age> is the latest title from Redlab Games, creators of the acclaimed <ROM: Remember of Majesty>. This new game combines their signature RPG experience with cutting-edge blockchain technology and will officially launch this August in over 170 countries (excluding select regions such as Korea).

During the global showcase, the team introduced “RPG Tokenomics 3.0”—a next-generation Play-to-Earn (P2E) system that seamlessly links two unique tokens for a dynamic and rewarding player experience. The showcase also revealed key features and the game’s upcoming roadmap.

How to Join and What to Expect

Where to Register: Pre-registration is now open on the official WEMIX PLAY website and the official <ROM:Golden Age> game website. Pre-Registration Rewards: All players who pre-register will receive special in-game items, including Gold Random Boxes and Top-grade Monster Slates. Extra Benefits for WEMIX PLAY Members: Users who pre-register through WEMIX PLAY will receive a ticket to join the “Invite a Friend” event. For every friend invited who completes pre-registration, the users get additional raffle entries. Exciting Events and Rewards

Weekly Raffles: Every week until August 7th, players can win PLAY Tokens (usable on WEMIX PLAY), CROM Tokens (the game’s native currency), and other prizes. Additional raffle tickets are awarded for each friend who completes the sign-up process through an invitation, increasing the chances of selection with every successful referral. Milestone Rewards: As the total number of pre-registrations increases, everyone unlocks milestone rewards like ROM Buff Boxes and Enhancement Scroll Selection Boxes. Check-In Event: After pre-registering, log in to the official website to collect Pre-registration Coins. These coins can be used to craft a variety of rare items, such as ImperionGuaranteed Slates and Lucky Enhancement Scroll Boxes. Mission Event: Completing special missions can earn an additional 200 Pre-registration Coins, offering more opportunities to engage ahead of the launch. Developer Q&A: Upcoming Live AMA Events

The <ROM: Golden Age> development team will host three live AMA (Ask Me Anything) sessions during the pre-registration period. These sessions will offer participants an opportunity to:

Learn about the game’s unique tokenomics and how the Dual-token P2E system works Discover gameplay features and future plans Chat directly with the creators and get their questions answered Pre-Registration Now Open for <ROM: Golden Age>

<ROM: Golden Age> enters the pre-registration phase, marking a step forward in interactive, player-driven experiences. The campaign features early access rewards, community engagement events, and insights into the game’s tokenized ecosystem.

Further details are available on:

● WEMIX PLAY Pre-registration Page

● <ROM: Golden Age> Official Website

● <ROM: Golden Age> Official Discord channel

About WEMADE

WEMADE is a South Korea-based technology and gaming company with 25 years of experience in digital innovation. Best known for The Legend of Mir IP, WEMADE has expanded its vision through the WEMIX platform, which powers a global ecosystem of Web3 games, NFTs, DeFi, and token-based services.

The company is committed to building sustainable digital economies where developers, players, and partners can grow together in a secure and open environment.

Users can learn more at https://wemade.com

PANews reported on August 1st that according to Coingecko data, six of the top 300 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization have seen monthly gains exceeding 100% over the past 30 days. The specific gains are as follows:

Zora (ZORA) rose 746.5% and is currently trading at $0.0698; Rekt (REKT) rose 208.3% and is currently trading at $0.0000008631; Conflux (CFX) rose 183.9% and is currently trading at $0.2114;  Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) rose 134.4% and is currently trading at $0.03333;  Ethena (ENA) rose 125.5% and is currently trading at $0.5862; Story (IP) It rose 102.7% and is now priced at $5.88. WEMIX (WEMIX) rose 94.6% and is now priced at $0.773. Convex Finance (CVX) rose 85.1% and is now priced at $4.14. Qubic (QUBIC) rose 82.1% and is now priced at $0.000002518. Bonk (BONK) rose 79.6% and is now priced at $0.00002554.

Author: PA一线

This content is for market information only and is not investment advice.

Best Crypto to Buy: Top XRP Alternatives as SEC Delays Decision on Spot XRP ETFs

South Korea’s Stock Market Soars: Will the Gains Trickle Down to Crypto?

PANews reported on May 20th that, according to SoSoValue data, the entire crypto market sector experienced a pullback. The RWA sector, which performed strongly yesterday, led the decline with a 3.13% drop in the last 24 hours. Within the sector, Centrifuge (CFG) fell 8.40%, while Ondo Finance (ONDO) and Pendle (PENDLE) fell 3.02% and 6.08% respectively. The GameFi sector fell 2.59%, with WEMIX bucking the trend and rising 2.01%.

In other sectors, the Meme sector fell 0.73% in the last 24 hours, but Banana For Scale (BANANA) surged 17.23% and Siren (SIREN) rose 8.27%; the Layer 1 sector fell 0.87%, while Algorand (ALGO) rose 7.52%; the CeFi sector fell 1.03%, with NEXO (NEXO) remaining relatively strong, rising 1.61% intraday; the DeFi sector fell 1.49%, with Morpho Token (MORPHO) rising 3.34%; the Layer 2 sector fell 1.80%, with Arbitrum (ARB) falling 2.74%; and the PayFi sector fell 2.41%, but Telcoin (TEL) rose 4.66%.

Price analysis 1/26: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, ADA, AVAX, DOGE, DOT, LINK

Cryptocurrencies had an exciting start to the new year, and January flew by in the blink of an eye. Following the approval of an ETF, prices plummeted due to triggered sell-offs as markets emptied. Now, the market is recovering from $38,500, with BTC trying to consolidate at $42,000 and altcoins turning upwards.

AVAX bulls, confident that BTC will not make deeper lows for the time being, have driven the price above $31. This key area was the last stop before lower levels for AVAX. Although the recovery is positive, the downward-leaning 20-day EMA at $33.81 could halt the bulls’ progress. A supportive daily close from BTC would help prevent this.

In a bearish scenario, we could see AVAX prices drop to $27.24 and even $24, which would erase most of the gains from the impressive rally at the end of last year and jeopardize the $100 target.

If $33.81 turns into support, then $38 will become the second significant target.

Dogecoin bulls have been on a break for a while, and the price has managed to stay relatively calm even as BTC makes impressive rallies. For now, the positive aspect is that the $0.07 support is holding. A bounce from here is expected for an uptrend, but DOGE has not yet attempted it. If support is lost, the price is likely to fall to the next support at $0.06.

The DOGE community needs to find something to draw attention away from alternative meme coins. Otherwise, without Elon Musk, Dogecoin is unlikely to repeat its 2021 bull run performance and may bid farewell to the bull at a lower peak of around $0.3.

Chainlink has been fluctuating between $12.85 and $17.32 for a few days. Such wide-ranging movements please short-term traders but leave those waiting for mid-term targets for buying or selling feeling quite bored, as there hasn’t been a real breakout yet. Determining the direction is difficult, but one of the two price regions will be lost.

Surpassing the moving averages could bring the $17.32 and $20 targets into play, while the opposite scenario could see a drop to $10.5.

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.

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of the cryptocurrency world this past week, several noteworthy developments unfolded. Various partnerships and advancements showcased innovation and collaboration within the industry, while efforts to enhance user experience and security were notable. PancakeSwap, a popular and inexpensive crypto exchange, partnered with Chainlink to improve its features. Chainlink Data Streams and Automation on Arbitrum aim to improve precision and neutrality, solidifying PancakeSwap’s multidimensional platform with NFT collectibles and more prediction market options. Meanwhile, Alchemy Pay and BakerySwap partnered to improve cryptocurrency transactions and DeFi/NFT trading. BakerySwap’s integration of Alchemy Pay’s fiat On-Ramp technology makes cryptocurrency purchases easy, showing its commitment to crypto supporters.

OKX Wallet also advanced Web3 by adding Aptos Names, which replace complex blockchain addresses with memorable domain names. OKX’s user-focused strategy provides a seamless Web3 experience and improves decentralized application accessibility. Velo Labs gained stability and security by partnering with TrueUSD. TUSD secured USDV, their stablecoin. Finally, the Shiba Inu community increased token burning, demonstrating their commitment to deflationary SHIB tokens. These achievements indicate a promising future for cryptocurrencies, marked by innovation, collaboration, and user-centered improvements.

PancakeSwap Partners with Chainlink to Enhance Prediction Markets PancakeSwap, a simple, low-cost crypto exchange, has teamed with Chainlink to improve its prediction markets. The agreement incorporates Chainlink Data Streams and Automation on Arbitrum into PancakeSwap’s platform to improve prediction market accuracy and impartiality. PancakeSwap needed a reliable oracle to provide market data for its prediction markets quickly and freely. After thorough research, the platform chose Chainlink Data Streams as its oracle.

It guarantees fast, decentralized price determination in a fraction of a second, giving prediction market participants accurate and timely information. Chainlink’s partnership improves PancakeSwap’s prediction markets and services. PancakeSwap, known for its low-cost asset exchanges and token staking rewards, now offers NFT collectibles and more prediction market options to its varied user base. PancakeSwap uses Chainlink’s infrastructure to strengthen its Oracle solution, boosting confidence and preventing tampering in its decentralized exchange system.

BakerySwap Integrates Alchemy Pay for Seamless Cryptocurrency Purchases Alchemy Pay and BakerySwap, two renowned blockchain firms, have joined to ease crypto buying and promote DeFi and NFT trading. BakerySwap now integrates Alchemy Pay’s fiat On-Ramp service, making it easy to buy cryptocurrencies like $BAKE, the native currency. BakerySwap is adaptable for cryptocurrency aficionados because it specializes in DeFi and NFT on the BNB Chain and Ethereum. The platform offers AMM Dex, Liquidity Farming, Launchpad, NFT Swap, and Marketplace.

The simple Alchemy Pay On-Ramp service allows customers to buy cryptocurrency with cash. Over 300 global payment methods and numerous blockchain networks are supported. More than 173 countries and 50 fiat currencies accept it. Alchemy Pay is attempting to obtain licenses for financial and payment services in the US, Canada, and Indonesia. It earned an Iowa MSL license recently. MasterCard and Visa trust this regulatory compliance and security policy. This agreement helps BakerySwap achieve its goal of smooth transactions across financial and geographical boundaries.

OKX Wallet Teams Up with Aptos Names for Web3 Revolution A groundbreaking update to OKX Wallet simplifies blockchain technology for users. OKX, a leading Web3 company, announced the integration of Aptos Names into its wallet services today, revolutionizing the customer experience. The strategy replaces complex blockchain addresses with memorable domain names, addressing a common criticism. This feature is significant for OKX Wallet users since it lets them use domain names instead of alphanumeric addresses to interact with decentralized applications (DApps).

OKX Wallet partners with Aptos Names to improve Web3 user experience. This collaboration intends to smooth blockchain interactions for more people. This alliance considerably simplifies Web3 for beginners. The user-friendly way makes DApps more accessible, streamlines transactions, and reduces address entry errors, improving security. Download the OKX Wallet web extension on Chrome and Firefox to use this innovative functionality. OKX’s frictionless integration process shows its commitment to providing a hassle-free Web3 experience and making blockchain interactions as easy as browsing the internet.

Velo Labs Strengthens Stability with TrueUSD Partnership Velo Labs has taken a major step towards enhancing stability and user security by announcing a strategic partnership with TrueUSD (TUSD). It is a well-established USD-pegged stablecoin known for its on-chain attestations. Velo has made progress, but the company is committed to being a trusted provider of Web3-based financial solutions. The relationship with TrueUSD uses TUSD as collateral in Velo’s Web3+ Ecosystem to stabilize USDV, its native stablecoin. This link boosts stablecoin security. Velo Labs plans to provide multi-chain interoperability in 2024.

Velo’s Universe OTC market allows TUSD cross-chain trading. Using TUSD in Velo’s Web3+ Ecosystem to settle remittances is a major benefit of this collaboration. Remittance operations using TUSD should optimize and enhance efficiency, especially cross-border transactions. Velo’s popular cryptocurrency payment gateway, Orbit, will benefit from TUSD, making transactions easier for businesses and customers. Velo wants to simplify crypto transfers worldwide with this effort.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Witnesses Over 262% Surge in Token Burning The Shiba Inu (SHIB) community has seen a 262.32% increase in token burning in the past 24 hours. Shibburn, a website that tracks Shiba Inu burns, said that 50,727,264 tokens were burned during this time, showing the community’s commitment to reducing SHIB token circulation. The SHIB community burned 193,690,722 tokens last week. Despite this large sum, weekly spending dropped 97.94% from the prior week. Most Shiba Inu token-burning actions add to the coin’s deflationary nature. This advancement has placed SHIB close to gaining a spot in the list of best crypto to buy now.

Lucie, the Shiba Inu team’s marketing specialist, presented crucial information on WoofSwap, a Shibarium-based DEX. While WoofSwap’s position in SHIB burning was not disclosed, Lucie stressed its importance in supporting Shiba Inu’s vital efforts. The Shiba Inu community actively shapes coin dynamics.

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Chainlink (LINK) price volatility remains visible on the daily timeframe, as the price moved horizontally within a wide but fixed range between the 50% and 100% Fibonacci levels of $11.66 and $17.74 respectively.

Also Read: Chainlink price gains could extend riding on bullish on-chain metrics

Chainlink powering RWA tokenization Chainlink (LINK) price looks ready for a move north even as the network advertises as “The only platform that can power tokenized RWAs at scale. RWA abbreviates for Real World Assets, defining established commodities from traditional finance, tokenized and brought over into the DeFi space using blockchain technology.

Meanwhile, the Chainlink price may be poised for a 5% move north to test the 78.6% Fibonacci level at $15.14, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) recording higher highs to show growing momentum. The histogram bars of the Awesome Oscillator (AO) are also gaining strength, evidence of the bulls gaining ground.

Enhance activity among LINK bulls could see Chainlink price overcome the aforementioned blockade, going as far as to clear the range high of $17.67, or in a highly bullish case, fill the market range at $17.74. This would constitute nearly 23% in gains above current levels.

LINK/USDT 1-day chart

On the flipside, if LINK holders book profits for the 7% gains made over the last three days, the Chainlink price could descend, losing the support offered by the most critical Fibonacci level, 61.8% at $13.09.

In the dire case, it could extend the fall to the 50% Fibonacci level at $11.66, potentially breaking below the market range as it retraces the 38.2% Fibonacci at $10.22. This would denote a nearly 30% fall below current levels. 

This article was edited on January 28 at 16:00 GMT to say if LINK holders book profits for the 7% gains made over the last three days, the Chainlink price could descend, losing the support offered by the most critical Fibonacci level, 61.8% at $13.09, and not $113.09.