TLDR: Solana daily transaction count dropped from 125M to 64M while its price continued to rise. Analysts warn of a possible divergence between Solana’s market value and on-chain activity. 80–90% of Solana’s transactions are validator votes, not user-driven transfers or DeFi actions. Traders eye Solana ETFs and $600 targets despite slowing network usage and market [...] The post Solana Price Climbs as Network Activity Tumbles: Can the Rally Last? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin’s brief pullback from its all-time high has not altered the bullish longer-term view, but bulls will have to swiftly push the price above $126,200 to retain the advantage.

• #bitcoin

The prediction market platform has come a long way since regulators in the United States banned Polymarket from serving US clients in 2022.

Bitcoin bulls chase $125,000 as buying pressure intensifies, pointing to an influx of liquidity and growing confidence among spot and institutional traders.

• #bitcoin

North Dakota plans to launch Roughrider Coin, a fully dollar-backed stablecoin, in 2026, in partnership with payments company Fiserv.

As the government shutdown drags on, the Senate’s confirmation of Jonathan McKernan gives the Treasury a new voice on banking and digital asset oversight.

Senate Republicans initially said they planned to pass digital asset market structure before 2026, but consideration of the bill was already delayed before the shutdown.

The team of 47 professionals from the blockchain industry will help research and develop privacy features for the Ethereum layer-1 network.

MetaMask is partnering with Polymarket to offer all markets on the prediction platform, with the integration slated for later this year.

Crypto exchange Gemini is expanding its offering in Australia with a local entity and team, and plans to sit back and watch the country’s consultation on crypto laws.

Solana’s leading DEX aggregator Jupiter is launching JupUSD to serve as the backbone of its ecosystem in partnership with Ethena Labs.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

The UK has lifted its four-year ban on crypto exchange-traded notes, with analysts predicting the move could grow the UK crypto market by 20%.

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan predicts Bitcoin ETF inflows will hit a record in Q4, as analysts say Bitcoin still has room to run despite recently hitting a peak.

• #bitcoin

SOL’s bull case is supported by a rising TVL and DEX activity, along with strong institutional demand and investors’ hope for spot ETF approvals.

If Bitcoin deviates from its four-year cycle, it’ll see “dramatic” price action, according to veteran trader Peter Brandt.

• #bitcoin

Rachael Lucas, an analyst at BTC Markets, noted that BNB‘s recent surge highlights growing investor confidence in its long-term prospects.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argued Bitcoin cycles are driven by monetary policy rather than timing, and something’s very different this time around.

• #bitcoin

BitMine stock saw major swings after the Ether treasury firm caught the ire of short seller Kerrisdale, which issued a scathing report on the company.

Bitcoin’s massive gains amid a surge in Bitcoin ETF inflows are signalling strong demand, but analysts warn that rising leverage introduces short-term risks.

• #bitcoin

Bitwise is seemingly already moving to undercut other issuers with its Solana Staking ETF, proposing an annual fee of just 0.20%.

Uganda’s CBDC, a digitized version of the Ugandan shilling, has been deployed on a permissioned blockchain and backed by Ugandan treasury bonds.

XRP’s value extends far beyond its price, powering fast remittances, loyalty rewards and institutional finance.

Citigroup’s venture arm invested in London-based stablecoin firm BVNK as Wall Street accelerates its push into blockchain-powered payments.

Bitcoin Bollinger Bands data demands that BTC price action stage a fresh breakout within the next 100 days, but in which direction?

• #bitcoin

SoftBank’s mobile payment service PayPay acquired a 40% stake in the Japanese subsidiary of Binance after applying for US listing in August.

Key factors, such as Bitcoin dominance, liquidity shifts, market cycles and investor sentiment, drive altcoin season.

• #litecoin

Luxembourg’s sovereign wealth fund allocated 1% of its $900 million portfolio, or about $9 million, into Bitcoin ETFs.

• #bitcoin

Inflows to crypto funds have topped last year’s total, with Bitcoin dominance slipping at $30 billion while Ether and altcoins surge.

Amina Bank has become the first regulated financial institution to offer staking for Polygon’s POL token, allowing institutional clients to earn up to 15% rewards.

DeFi TVL reached a record $237 billion in the third quarter of 2025, but DApp wallet activity fell 22% as SocialFi and AI DApps lost momentum.

The launch could democratize meme token access, fostering innovation and transparency in the crypto space while attracting diverse investors. The post Binance Wallet launches Meme Rush platform for non-custodial wallet users appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Vitalik Buterin breaks silence on new privacy protocol for Ethereum ecosystem

Bitcoin’s brief pullback from its all-time high has not altered the bullish longer-term view, but bulls will have to swiftly push the price above $126,200 to retain the advantage.

• #bitcoin

The prediction market platform has come a long way since regulators in the United States banned Polymarket from serving US clients in 2022.

Bitcoin bulls chase $125,000 as buying pressure intensifies, pointing to an influx of liquidity and growing confidence among spot and institutional traders.

• #bitcoin

North Dakota plans to launch Roughrider Coin, a fully dollar-backed stablecoin, in 2026, in partnership with payments company Fiserv.

As the government shutdown drags on, the Senate’s confirmation of Jonathan McKernan gives the Treasury a new voice on banking and digital asset oversight.

Senate Republicans initially said they planned to pass digital asset market structure before 2026, but consideration of the bill was already delayed before the shutdown.

The team of 47 professionals from the blockchain industry will help research and develop privacy features for the Ethereum layer-1 network.

MetaMask is partnering with Polymarket to offer all markets on the prediction platform, with the integration slated for later this year.

Crypto exchange Gemini is expanding its offering in Australia with a local entity and team, and plans to sit back and watch the country’s consultation on crypto laws.

Solana’s leading DEX aggregator Jupiter is launching JupUSD to serve as the backbone of its ecosystem in partnership with Ethena Labs.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

The UK has lifted its four-year ban on crypto exchange-traded notes, with analysts predicting the move could grow the UK crypto market by 20%.

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan predicts Bitcoin ETF inflows will hit a record in Q4, as analysts say Bitcoin still has room to run despite recently hitting a peak.

• #bitcoin

SOL’s bull case is supported by a rising TVL and DEX activity, along with strong institutional demand and investors’ hope for spot ETF approvals.

If Bitcoin deviates from its four-year cycle, it’ll see “dramatic” price action, according to veteran trader Peter Brandt.

• #bitcoin

Rachael Lucas, an analyst at BTC Markets, noted that BNB‘s recent surge highlights growing investor confidence in its long-term prospects.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argued Bitcoin cycles are driven by monetary policy rather than timing, and something’s very different this time around.

• #bitcoin

BitMine stock saw major swings after the Ether treasury firm caught the ire of short seller Kerrisdale, which issued a scathing report on the company.

Bitcoin’s massive gains amid a surge in Bitcoin ETF inflows are signalling strong demand, but analysts warn that rising leverage introduces short-term risks.

• #bitcoin

Bitwise is seemingly already moving to undercut other issuers with its Solana Staking ETF, proposing an annual fee of just 0.20%.

Uganda’s CBDC, a digitized version of the Ugandan shilling, has been deployed on a permissioned blockchain and backed by Ugandan treasury bonds.

XRP’s value extends far beyond its price, powering fast remittances, loyalty rewards and institutional finance.

Citigroup’s venture arm invested in London-based stablecoin firm BVNK as Wall Street accelerates its push into blockchain-powered payments.

Bitcoin Bollinger Bands data demands that BTC price action stage a fresh breakout within the next 100 days, but in which direction?

• #bitcoin

SoftBank’s mobile payment service PayPay acquired a 40% stake in the Japanese subsidiary of Binance after applying for US listing in August.

Key factors, such as Bitcoin dominance, liquidity shifts, market cycles and investor sentiment, drive altcoin season.

• #litecoin

Luxembourg’s sovereign wealth fund allocated 1% of its $900 million portfolio, or about $9 million, into Bitcoin ETFs.

• #bitcoin

Inflows to crypto funds have topped last year’s total, with Bitcoin dominance slipping at $30 billion while Ether and altcoins surge.

Amina Bank has become the first regulated financial institution to offer staking for Polygon’s POL token, allowing institutional clients to earn up to 15% rewards.

DeFi TVL reached a record $237 billion in the third quarter of 2025, but DApp wallet activity fell 22% as SocialFi and AI DApps lost momentum.

Polymarket founder Shayne Coplan, the 26‑year‑old entrepreneur who launched the blockchain‑based prediction market in 2020, has been reported by multiple outlets as reaching billionaire status, making him one of the youngest individuals to attain that net worth through crypto and startup equity. The reports place Coplan’s rise in the context of Polymarket’s rapid growth and […]

Bitcoin’s brief pullback from its all-time high has not altered the bullish longer-term view, but bulls will have to swiftly push the price above $126,200 to retain the advantage.

• #bitcoin

The prediction market platform has come a long way since regulators in the United States banned Polymarket from serving US clients in 2022.

Bitcoin bulls chase $125,000 as buying pressure intensifies, pointing to an influx of liquidity and growing confidence among spot and institutional traders.

• #bitcoin

North Dakota plans to launch Roughrider Coin, a fully dollar-backed stablecoin, in 2026, in partnership with payments company Fiserv.

As the government shutdown drags on, the Senate’s confirmation of Jonathan McKernan gives the Treasury a new voice on banking and digital asset oversight.

Senate Republicans initially said they planned to pass digital asset market structure before 2026, but consideration of the bill was already delayed before the shutdown.

The team of 47 professionals from the blockchain industry will help research and develop privacy features for the Ethereum layer-1 network.

MetaMask is partnering with Polymarket to offer all markets on the prediction platform, with the integration slated for later this year.

Crypto exchange Gemini is expanding its offering in Australia with a local entity and team, and plans to sit back and watch the country’s consultation on crypto laws.

Solana’s leading DEX aggregator Jupiter is launching JupUSD to serve as the backbone of its ecosystem in partnership with Ethena Labs.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

The UK has lifted its four-year ban on crypto exchange-traded notes, with analysts predicting the move could grow the UK crypto market by 20%.

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan predicts Bitcoin ETF inflows will hit a record in Q4, as analysts say Bitcoin still has room to run despite recently hitting a peak.

• #bitcoin

SOL’s bull case is supported by a rising TVL and DEX activity, along with strong institutional demand and investors’ hope for spot ETF approvals.

If Bitcoin deviates from its four-year cycle, it’ll see “dramatic” price action, according to veteran trader Peter Brandt.

• #bitcoin

Rachael Lucas, an analyst at BTC Markets, noted that BNB‘s recent surge highlights growing investor confidence in its long-term prospects.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argued Bitcoin cycles are driven by monetary policy rather than timing, and something’s very different this time around.

• #bitcoin

BitMine stock saw major swings after the Ether treasury firm caught the ire of short seller Kerrisdale, which issued a scathing report on the company.

Bitcoin’s massive gains amid a surge in Bitcoin ETF inflows are signalling strong demand, but analysts warn that rising leverage introduces short-term risks.

• #bitcoin

Bitwise is seemingly already moving to undercut other issuers with its Solana Staking ETF, proposing an annual fee of just 0.20%.

Uganda’s CBDC, a digitized version of the Ugandan shilling, has been deployed on a permissioned blockchain and backed by Ugandan treasury bonds.

XRP’s value extends far beyond its price, powering fast remittances, loyalty rewards and institutional finance.

Citigroup’s venture arm invested in London-based stablecoin firm BVNK as Wall Street accelerates its push into blockchain-powered payments.

Bitcoin Bollinger Bands data demands that BTC price action stage a fresh breakout within the next 100 days, but in which direction?

• #bitcoin

SoftBank’s mobile payment service PayPay acquired a 40% stake in the Japanese subsidiary of Binance after applying for US listing in August.

Key factors, such as Bitcoin dominance, liquidity shifts, market cycles and investor sentiment, drive altcoin season.

• #litecoin

Luxembourg’s sovereign wealth fund allocated 1% of its $900 million portfolio, or about $9 million, into Bitcoin ETFs.

• #bitcoin

Inflows to crypto funds have topped last year’s total, with Bitcoin dominance slipping at $30 billion while Ether and altcoins surge.

Amina Bank has become the first regulated financial institution to offer staking for Polygon’s POL token, allowing institutional clients to earn up to 15% rewards.

DeFi TVL reached a record $237 billion in the third quarter of 2025, but DApp wallet activity fell 22% as SocialFi and AI DApps lost momentum.

Bitcoin’s brief pullback from its all-time high has not altered the bullish longer-term view, but bulls will have to swiftly push the price above $126,200 to retain the advantage.

• #bitcoin

The prediction market platform has come a long way since regulators in the United States banned Polymarket from serving US clients in 2022.

Bitcoin bulls chase $125,000 as buying pressure intensifies, pointing to an influx of liquidity and growing confidence among spot and institutional traders.

• #bitcoin

North Dakota plans to launch Roughrider Coin, a fully dollar-backed stablecoin, in 2026, in partnership with payments company Fiserv.

As the government shutdown drags on, the Senate’s confirmation of Jonathan McKernan gives the Treasury a new voice on banking and digital asset oversight.

Senate Republicans initially said they planned to pass digital asset market structure before 2026, but consideration of the bill was already delayed before the shutdown.