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Sentora’s tweet landed like a cold splash of water across DeFi feeds on Thursday: “Ethereum DeFi TVL remains dominant, and has become increasingly dominant last year. Do you expect this trend to hold, or could other chains start catching up?” The chart he attached, a stacked share graphic from DeFiLlama, makes the point in one blunt visual: the blue representing Ethereum occupies far more of the picture than any other protocol family, and after the turbulence of 2021–2022, it has settled into a commanding share through 2023–2025. That rise didn’t happen by accident. Ethereum’s advantage stems from deep liquidity, an…

Payment companies raised $6.2 billion in 2025, a meteoric rise from the $540 million raised in 2024, as investors bet on blockchain-based financial infrastructure replacing traditional settlement systems. The raises, which represent more than a 1,000% increase from the previous year, were led by stablecoin issuer Circle’s $1.05 billion initial public offering (IPO). Circle, Figure, Ripple, Tempo, and Rapyd were responsible for more than half of the year’s total funding, after collectively raising around $3.6 billion through public markets and private rounds, respectively. How much did payment IPOs raise in 2025? Circle’s June IPO priced shares at $31, securing an…

Shlomo Kramer, CEO of Cato Networks, has publicly called for limiting the provisions of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The executive justified these remarks, claiming that it would help protect the country against the evolution of cyber warfare and social media manipulation. Cato Networks CEO Shlomo Kramer Calls to Limit the First Amendment to Counter Cyber Warfare The intersection of artificial intelligence, social media, and its effects on political stability is now being scrutinized. Shlomo Kramer, CEO of Cato Networks, a cybersecurity firm, called for limiting the reach of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, saying that…

Ethereum-based stablecoin transfers are changing shape, with new data showing that businesses and merchants now move far more value on-chain than individuals. The findings point to Ethereum quietly becoming a settlement layer for corporate payments and consumer spending, rather than just peer transfers. And while most stablecoin transactions, by count, still happen between individuals, the bulk of the money now flows through business-linked wallets, a sign that real-world payment use is gaining ground. Institutions Drive Volume, Consumers Fuel Growth The findings, published in an Artemis research report, provided a detailed look at stablecoin payments on Ethereum, which hosts nearly half…

The white house affirmed that President Donald Trump was in favor of tax exemptions on small Bitcoin and cryptocurrency transactions. This stance is part of Trump’s more general pro-crypto agenda, which seeks to bring digital assets into the daily economic life without overregulation. This announcement is an indication of a significant change in the tone of U.S. policy toward cryptocurrencies. The given policy is concerned with de minimis exemptions, which implies that users would not pay capital gains taxes on minor crypto-transactions. Additionally, such an exemption would be applicable to regular payments like purchasing coffee, groceries, or cheap services through…

Salvo Games is partnering with Alpha X, an established provider of on-chain Artificial Intelligence solutions for online real-time cryptocurrency tracking, as well as many other Marketplaces. Transforming the way gamers engage with blockchain-based information by delivering real-time, professional-grade analytical data seamlessly integrated into the gaming experience. Understanding the Partnership’s Core Value Salvo Games has billed itself as a bridge between traditional Web2 gaming and the decentralized world of Web3. The platform is an AI powered social entertainment ecosystem, which turns ordinary users into active blockchain users using in-game play and rewards. With popular games such as Rage Mage boasting more…

Ethereum (ETH) ended 2025 underperforming relative to market expectations, keeping sentiment muted around the asset. However, Kevin Rusher, founder of RAAC, argues that focusing on price alone misses the bigger picture. According to Rusher, 2026 could be the year Ethereum blindsides the market, driven by accelerating institutional adoption and growth across stablecoins, tokenized assets, and payments. Everyone Is Watching ETH’s Price, but Ethereum’s Real Growth Is Elsewhere Ethereum declined by nearly 10% in 2025, following substantial losses in the last quarter. Notably, January 2026 has started on a positive note, with the asset recording modest gains. BeInCrypto Markets data shows…

Key Highlights Crypto.com has formally raised objections to a rule that would exclude companies with over 50% digital asset holdings from major global stock indexes This objection has raised support from the industry leaders and supporters The largest corporate Bitcoin holders warn that the rule is “discriminatory, arbitrary, and unworkable” A leading cryptocurrency exchange, Crypto.com has formally raised objections to a proposal from Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI). The proposal from MSCI wants to exclude certain companies from its major stock indexes based on how much cryptocurrency they hold. Justin Wales, Head of Legal for the Americas at Crypto.com, argues…

A Dubai court has sentenced a woman to jail and ordered her deportation after finding her guilty of stealing cryptocurrency worth about $1 million by secretly swapping a hardware wallet during a business meeting. How the Crypto Wallet Swap Happened According to court records, the fraud took place during a verification meeting arranged in Dubai. An investor had been introduced to a man who claimed to run an investment company and showed interest in financing a business project. Before moving forward, the man requested “proof of financial capability,” asking the investor to demonstrate ownership of a large crypto holding. A…

Despite expectations of a major rally in the last quarter of 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins moved in the opposite direction and experienced sharp declines. While bullish expectations now extend to 2026, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan stated that Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) may be preparing for major breakthroughs in 2026. According to Hougan, if the long-debated Clarity Act, designed to clearly define how cryptocurrencies should be regulated, is passed in the US, Ethereum and Solana could reach all-time highs. According to Bitwise’s CIO, Ethereum has already shown strong performance in 2025. After falling as low as $1,500 in the…