Ethereums proof-of-stake network has reached a new milestone as staking activity climbs to its highest level ever. The surge reflects rising confidence in Ethereum’s long-term value, driven largely by institutional participation and improving market sentiment. Ethereum Staked Supply Hits New Peak More than 36 million ETH is now locked in Ethereum staking, representing close to 30% of the circulating supply. This marks a clear increase from the previous high recorded in mid-2025. At current prices, the total value of staked ether exceeds $118 billion, highlighting the scale of capital committed to securing the network. Ethereum’s validator ecosystem has expanded alongside…
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The latest US economic data presents a mixed picture of inflation pressures and consumer demand, shaping expectations for monetary policy and influencing moves in the US dollar and gold prices. Key producer price and retail sales figures suggest resilience in spending alongside easing inflation at the core level. The Core Producer Price Indexcame in at 0.0%, below the 0.2% forecast and down from 0.2% previously, indicating a pause in underlying price pressures at the producer level. Meanwhile, headline PPI (m/m) matched expectations at 0.2%, signaling that overall wholesale inflation remains stable but not accelerating. On the demand side, Core Retail…
Animoca Brands has strengthened its position in digital collectibles by acquiring Somo, a gaming and collectibles company, as the NFT market begins to show early signs of recovery in 2026. The move reflects renewed confidence in Web3 entertainment after a prolonged market slowdown. Animoca Expands Web3 Collectibles Strategy The acquisition brings Somo’s playable, streamable and tradable digital collectibles into Animoca Brands’ growing ecosystem of blockchain-based platforms. Animoca plans to integrate Somo across its wider Web3 infrastructure, using cross-promotion, shared technology, and its global partner network to scale the brand and reach new audiences. The deal aligns with Animoca’s broader strategy…
Prediction markets opened 2026 with unprecedented momentum posting their highest-ever daily trading volume despite mounting regulatory attention in the United States and abroad. Market data shows that activity has not only remained resilient but continues to accelerate at a rapid pace. On Monday total prediction market trading volume reached $701.7 million, surpassing the previous day’s record of $666.6 million. The bulk of this activity was driven by Kalshi which generated approximately $465.9 million, accounting for nearly two-thirds of all trades. Other platforms collectively contributed around $100 million, reinforcing the sector’s growing depth and liquidity. Dune Analytics data from Gate Research shows; This…
Corporate Bitcoin holdings have grown at an unprecedented pace, adding 260,000 BTC over the past six months, far exceeding the 82,000 coins mined during the same period. This trend highlights the increasing role of digital asset treasuries (DATs) in corporate balance sheets and the intensifying supply-demand dynamics in the Bitcoin market. Glassnode analytics show that corporate Bitcoin balances rose from 854,000 BTC to 1.11 million BTC, representing an expansion of roughly $25 billion at current prices. This equates to about 43,000 BTC added per month, underscoring the steady accumulation of crypto assets by public and private firms. A dominant portion of…
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have seen a sharp resurgence in investor interest, posting their largest single-day inflows in three months. The surge highlights renewed institutional confidence as macroeconomic uncertainty begins to ease and regulatory clarity improves. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded over $750 million in net inflows in a single day, marking the strongest daily total since early October. Data shows combined inflows of approximately $753.7 million, driven primarily by large asset managers. One leading fund attracted more than $350 million, while others followed with inflows ranging from $120 million to $160 million. According to data from SoSoValue; Macro Signals Support Crypto Market…
A sharp rise in crypto related fraud is drawing concern from security analysts as impersonation scams increased by approximately 1,400% in 2025 compared with the previous year. The data highlights a growing threat to digital asset users, particularly those targeted through deceptive messages designed to appear legitimate. Impersonation scams typically involve fraudsters posing as trusted companiesexchanges, or well known individuals to trick victims into revealing passwords, recovery phrases, or direct access to crypto wallets. Industry data shows that these schemes are no longer isolated incidents but part of increasingly organized operations. According to Chainalysis the average amount stolen per impersonation…
Visa is moving deeper into digital payments by enabling stablecoin-based payouts through its global Visa Direct network. The initiative reflects growing confidence among major financial institutions that stablecoins can play a practical role in real-time payments and cross-border money movement. Visa Direct Integrates Stablecoin Infrastructure Visa will allow businesses in select global markets to fund and distribute payments using stablecoins via Visa Direct, its real-time payments platform that already supports around $1.7 trillion in annual transaction volume. Through this setup, companies can send money directly to digital wallets, bypassing traditional banking delays and enabling transfers outside standard banking hours. The…
Pakistan has taken a step toward digital finance innovation by entering into an agreement to explore stablecoin-based payments. The move signals growing interest in regulated blockchain solutions to improve cross-border transactions and remittance efficiency, according to recent reports. Stablecoin Payments Agreement With SC Financial Technologies Pakistan has signed an agreement with SC Financial Technologies, a company connected to World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture linked to the family of former US President Donald Trump. The partnership aims to assess the use of the USD1 stablecoin, a dollar-pegged digital asset, within Pakistan’s payments ecosystem. The initiative would involve collaboration with the…
Efforts to bring long-awaited regulatory clarity to the US crypto market may face a prolonged timeline, even if current legislation succeeds. Industry experts warn that the rulemaking phase — which follows the passage of any major law could stretch across multiple presidential terms, delaying real-world impact for years. The proposed crypto market structure bill has progressed to Senate committees with bipartisan language and active negotiations. While a markup is scheduled with the Senate Banking Committee, further discussions remain pending in other panels. Even if lawmakers approve the bill and it is signed into law, implementation would be far from immediate.…