Runes Protocol One Year Later: From 90% of Bitcoin Fees to Under 2% - What Happened to Bitcoin Tokenization?
Runes launched at the Bitcoin halving commanding 90% of network fees. Eighteen months later, its share collapsed to under 2%. But programmable Runes via Alkanes and native AMMs signal a second act for Bitcoin tokenization.
Tether USA₮ Launch: The $167B Stablecoin Giant's Gambit for American Dominance
Tether launches USA₮, its first U.S.-regulated stablecoin, with Trump's former crypto czar Bo Hines as CEO. With 96,000 BTC in reserves and $135B in Treasuries, can Tether challenge Circle's USDC dominance on American soil?
The Great Prediction War: How AI Agents Are Reshaping the $16B Battle Between Polymarket and Kalshi
Prediction markets have surged to $5.9 billion in weekly volume as Polymarket and Kalshi vie for dominance. AI agents, now responsible for over 30% of trades with 98% accuracy, are pioneering 'information finance' as a new asset class.
Crypto Venture Capital's Shift: From Speculation to Infrastructure
In the first week of January 2026, crypto venture capitalists invested $763 million across six projects, signaling a shift from speculation to infrastructure. This article explores the strategic reallocation of capital towards stablecoins, Bitcoin infrastructure, and compliance tools, driven by institutional demand and the need for robust financial systems.
The Fusaka Upgrade: How Ethereum Tripled Blob Capacity and Slashed L2 Fees by 60%
The Fusaka upgrade marks a pivotal shift in Ethereum data availability, tripling blob capacity and reducing Layer-2 transaction fees by up to 60%. Discover how this quiet revolution is reshaping scalability and economic landscape.
From Ethereum Treasury to Jet Engines: Inside ETHZilla's $12 Million Bet on Aviation Tokenization
ETHZilla's bold $12 million investment in jet engines marks a significant shift in corporate crypto strategy, highlighting the potential of real-world asset tokenization in the aviation industry.
Rain: Transforming Stablecoin Infrastructure with a $1.95 Billion Valuation
Rain's meteoric rise in the stablecoin infrastructure space highlights a shift from speculative crypto investments to practical financial solutions. With major partnerships and a $1.95 billion valuation, Rain is setting new standards for how stablecoins integrate into the global economy.
The Solv Protocol Controversy: A Turning Point for BTCFi Transparency
The Solv Protocol controversy highlights the fragile trust architecture in Bitcoin's DeFi ecosystem and the emerging institutional-grade solutions like Chainlink's Proof of Reserve that aim to address transparency challenges.
Chain Abstraction Is Finally Solving Crypto's Worst UX Problem: How NEAR Intents Just Crossed $5 Billion in Volume
NEAR Intents has processed $5 billion in cross-chain volume, enabling seamless asset swaps across 25+ chains without bridges. As ZORA and STRK tokens expand to Solana via NEAR's infrastructure, chain abstraction is finally making multi-chain crypto usable.