Category: crypto
-
Tron slashes fees by 60% to boost on-chain activity risking $28 million hit to revenue
The Tron blockchain is set to reduce fees by 60% following a community vote by Super Representatives. This change aims to lower transaction costs and increase on-chain activity. Despite an initial revenue decline, it is expected to attract more users and drive adoption. Tron remains one of the busiest ecosystems in the industry.
-
Ethereum Foundation pauses grants to align with strategic goals
The Ethereum Foundation has paused new grant applications to its Ecosystem Support Program (ESP) as it reconsiders its funding model to focus on strategic needs. While the open grants channel is temporarily paused, existing grantees will continue to be supported. A detailed roadmap outlining new funding priorities is expected in the fourth quarter of 2025.
-
Corporate Bitcoiners eye Thailand as gateway to $3.8 trillion ASEAN Bitcoin treasury play
An international consortium, led by Sora Ventures and others, met with former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Bangkok to position Thailand as a hub for Bitcoin in ASEAN. The group aims to integrate Bitcoin into corporate and national finance strategies across the region, with a focus on treasury management.
-
Wolf Token ($WOLF) lists on BitMart and CoinMarketCap amid Byrrgis’ Solana DeFi push
Wolf Token ($WOLF) is now trading on BitMart Exchange and listed on CoinMarketCap. Byrrgis, a Solana-native DeFi platform, aims to provide a “command center” for traders with AI-driven research and execution tools. The $WOLF token serves as an access key and rewards mechanism for the community. The listing enhances liquidity and global reach for Byrrgis.
-
Tether brings USDT stablecoin to Bitcoin via RGB
Tether confirmed the issuance of its USDT stablecoin directly on the Bitcoin network via the RGB protocol. This move aims to create a native, lightweight, private, and scalable stablecoin on Bitcoin. RGB allows for asset issuance on Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, reducing congestion and enabling instant payments. This integration could lead to stablecoins becoming…
-
24 hour altcoin gainers you can’t ignore
PYTH and CRO altcoins saw significant increases in value over a 24-hour period. CRO’s rise was attributed to a new treasury venture involving Trump Media & Technology Group and Crypto.com. PYTH’s spike was due to changes in market structure and being selected by the US Department of Commerce to publish economic data on-chain.
-
America makes GDP data immutable by publishing it on Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana
The US Department of Commerce is publishing economic statistics on public blockchains for transparency and data security. The pilot program includes nine networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Major exchanges like Coinbase are assisting in making the data available. The initiative aims to make federal data immutable and universally accessible.
-
Everclear Launches TRON Network Support, Bringing Capital-Efficient Rebalancing to Top Stablecoin Network
Everclear, a cross-chain clearing and settlement protocol, has integrated with the TRON network to solve liquidity fragmentation for blockchains and digital assets. TRON, with a circulating supply of USDT exceeding $82 billion, is a leader in the stablecoin market and onchain economy. Everclear plans to expand to more non-EVM blockchains in the future.
-
Solana DeFi TVL nears all-time high at $11.7B but daily fees remain stuck under $2 million
Solana has seen increased capital investment and user activity remains mixed. The network has high DEX volume, stablecoin supply, and TVL. However, fee and revenue growth are not accelerating. Liquidity is strong but usage is not fully monetized. Derivatives markets show steady activity. Solana remains a liquidity hub with potential for revenue growth if activity…
-
Solana surges amid community backing for Alpenglow proposal
Solana’s token SOL has surged to levels not seen since February, boosted by community confidence in a network proposal. SOL briefly reached above $215 this week, gaining over 6% in 24 hours. Retail sentiment is positive, despite a decline in activity on Solana’s decentralized exchanges. The Alpenglow proposal aims to improve network efficiency, with strong…