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Runes and Inscription Activity Cools as Blockspace Buyers Step Back September 6, 2026 — Bitcoin blockspace devoted to Runes and inscription-style payloads slipped from last month’s local peak. Fee share from those transactions fell, giving ordinary payments a cheaper mempool. Collectors said the cul…

Bitcoin ETFs Attract $101 Million While Ethereum Funds Post Outflows U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs flipped back to inflows with about $101 million in net purchases, while Ethereum ETFs recorded roughly $48 million in outflows after a 12-day winning streak. The split underscored a rotation toward Bitcoin am…

Ondo’s USDY and BlackRock Funds Land on Tempo Ondo Finance switched on USDY on Tempo. The chain also said it would support BlackRock’s BUIDL and a planned GENIUS-compliant money-market fund, BRSRV. Stripe’s L1 is stacking tokenized cash next to merchant payouts. If payroll and T-bills settle on the …

Solana Leads Major Cryptocurrencies Higher as Supply-Cut Vote Advances Solana has been the strongest performer among large-cap cryptocurrencies, rising more than 20% on the week and trading near $109 at one point. The move coincides with on-chain governance activity: three proposals have cleared quo…

Hyperliquid Dominates On-Chain Perpetual Futures Volume Hyperliquid has maintained a leading position in on-chain perpetual futures trading volume and application revenue among decentralized venues. The platform’s focus on high-performance order-book trading continues to differentiate it from tradit…

Polkadot Governance Approves New Parachain Slot Auction Schedule Polkadot’s on-chain governance has finalized the timetable for the next series of parachain slot auctions. The decision includes adjusted bond requirements and a revised bidding window designed to encourage broader participation. Ecosy…

Ripple Prime Debuts with $275 Million Investment-Grade Note Sale Ripple Prime completed its first investment-grade note sale, raising $275 million. The transaction marks a significant step for the company in accessing traditional capital markets. The notes received an investment-grade rating, reflec…

Asian Central Bank Accelerates CBDC Pilot with Cross-Border Focus A major Asian central bank expanded its central bank digital currency pilot program this week, adding real-time cross-border settlement capabilities with two partner nations. Officials said the next phase will test interoperability wi…

Bitcoin Long-Term Holder Supply Hits All-Time High On-chain metrics show the supply of Bitcoin held by long-term holders has reached a new all-time high, indicating strong conviction among HODLers.

Base Chain Memecoins Drive Record Transaction Volume July 7, 2026 — Coinbase’s Layer-2 network Base has seen explosive growth with memecoin trading pushing daily transactions above 8 million. New tokens inspired by internet culture have captured significant liquidity. While volatility remains high, …

Ethereum Ecosystem Sees Major Protocol Upgrades Core developers have implemented enhancements improving scalability and user experience. The updates are expected to solidify Ethereum’s position as a leading smart contract platform.

Binance Expands Fiat On-Ramps Through Strategic Partnership with Major Asian Banks June 24, 2026 — Binance has announced new collaborations with leading banks in Southeast Asia, enabling seamless direct bank transfers for crypto purchases. The move is expected to lower barriers for retail investors …

Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade Fuels Explosive Growth in Layer-2 Ecosystems Following the successful implementation of the Dencun upgrade, Ethereum's Layer-2 solutions have experienced unprecedented expansion. Transaction fees on networks like Optimism and Arbitrum have plummeted, leading to a more than …

Regulatory Clarity in Japan Boosts Crypto Innovation Japan’s updated crypto regulations provide clearer guidelines for stablecoins and staking, positioning the country as a leader in responsible innovation.

New Blockchain Gaming Title Raises $80M in Seed Funding A highly anticipated AAA Web3 game has secured major funding, promising true player ownership and cross-platform asset interoperability.