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NEAR Protocol’s NEAR Intents has achieved $4 billion in cross-chain transaction volume within its first year. Leveraging an intent-driven approach, users only need to specify their goals, while third-party Solvers automatically bid to execute the most efficient path. This enables settlement within 2–3 seconds, eliminating the need for manual bridging.

Comprehensive analysis of Ethereum’s pivotal “still waters run deep” structural shift: USDT stablecoin supply has doubled to $102 billion; institutional staking provider P2P Validator now manages over $10 billion in assets; and U.S. regulatory momentum is moving toward a transparent on-chain ecosystem. These three bullish catalysts are resonating together.

Ethereum has dropped over 30% from its YTD peak, as a combination of ETF redemptions and forced liquidations has triggered market turbulence. This article offers a comprehensive analysis of the causes behind the decline, key technical support levels, and potential opportunities for a rebound.

As the first spot Solana ETFs go live in the United States and capital continues to flow in, combined with the rollout of staking rewards, retail investors are facing new opportunities to position themselves. However, with SOL prices pulling back and volatility increasing, this article examines the opportunities and risks of Solana ETFs.

Recently, Strategy Inc. took further action, acquiring 487 bitcoins for $50 million and raising its total holdings to more than 640,000 bitcoins. Under Michael Saylor's leveraged flywheel strategy, Strategy has fundamentally reshaped the corporate asset management paradigm and set a replicable precedent for traditional companies looking to enter the cryptocurrency market.

Tether is redirecting its $180 billion in reserves from U.S. Treasuries toward physical gold, having brought on board Vincent Domien, HSBC’s Global Head of Metals Trading, and Mathew O’Neill, EMEA Head of Precious Metals Issuance. Their aim is to establish a vertically integrated supply chain encompassing trading, logistics, storage, and mining investments.

As global technology stocks shift into a new AI-driven cycle, Microsoft (MSFT) leveraged its cloud and AI dual engines to generate $77.7 billion in revenue for Q3 2025. The company further accelerated its AI momentum by securing a $250 billion long-term contract with OpenAI and a $9.7 billion GPU supply agreement, fully initiating its AI flywheel.

Lighter founder Vladimir Novakovski has shifted his focus from AI back to crypto, aiming to create a transparent, fair, and verifiable foundational layer for finance. The $68 million funding round drew participation from industry giants including Founders Fund, Ribbit Capital, and Robinhood, driving Lighter’s valuation above $1.5 billion and positioning it as a standout newcomer in the DeFi infrastructure space.

The cryptocurrency market is pivoting from prioritizing user privacy to emphasizing institutional privacy. ZKsync utilizes a hybrid architecture that combines native private chains with ZK proofs synchronized to the public blockchain, achieving a balance among privacy, liquidity, and regulatory compliance. This signifies a pivotal moment for DeFi, as it moves from retail-driven speculation toward institutional-grade adoption.

The U.S. Senate approved a significant appropriations bill with a 60–40 vote, paving the way to resume federal government operations. The legislation now heads to the House of Representatives for a vote and could potentially end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

Uniswap has proposed activating protocol fees and standardizing ecosystem incentive mechanisms, triggering a surge in UNI prices and marking a structural upgrade for decentralized exchanges.

Square has officially rolled out Bitcoin payments to roughly 4 million merchants. Utilizing the Lightning Network, the platform delivers instant settlement with no transaction fees, signaling a major milestone as cryptocurrency enters the era of everyday payments.

Polymarket is capitalizing on ICE’s $2 billion strategic investment and the return of U.S. licensing to establish a global event contract trading platform. Essential project insights for newcomers.

The European Union's new AML cash payment ban is set to take effect, limiting cash transactions over €10,000. This article explores the potential implications for the cryptocurrency, stablecoin, and Web3 payments ecosystem.

Dogecoin trading volume has soared to approximately $2 billion, yet the price has not recovered in tandem. Does this signal the start of a bull market, or is it a warning that large holders are exiting their positions? This article offers a comprehensive analysis of the ongoing battle between bullish and bearish forces in DOGE, and highlights key risk factors to watch.