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CoinGecko, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency data aggregators, lists the top 10 Layer 1 (L1) coins by Market Cap. These top projects include Bitcoin ($BTC), Ethereum ($ETH), Tether ($USDT), $BNB ($BNB), $USDC ($USDC), $XRP ($XRP), Solana ($SOL), TRON ($TRX), Hyperliquid ($HYPE), and Dogecoin ($DOGE). Layer 1 (L1) serves as the basic, autonomous chain on which transactions are directly executed and confirmed, and provides the necessary infrastructure for the blockchain network. Here are the top Layer 1 coins by market cap. These Layer 1 coins hold a collective market cap of $1.79 trillion with a change of 0.3% in the…

$NFT games are Non-fungible token games that use them as a core part of the game ecosystem. Every unique $NFT gives users complete ownership over their in-game assets and items, not just in the game but also outside it. In traditional games, players don’t usually own their in-game items, currencies or achievements, as they exist over a centralized server controlled by game publishers/developers/companies, and they can be taken away at any moment and cannot be used outside the game. With NFTs, players get sovereign ownership over their digital assets in the same way that one can own physical items. Players…

Startale is expanding beyond blockchain infrastructure into a broader onchain finance platform. At WebX 2026 in Tokyo, the company unveiled two new products aimed at accelerating blockchain adoption on both sides of the market: Startale Onchain Finance Kits (OFK), a software suite that helps financial institutions launch regulated onchain financial services, and Startale Card, a self-custodial Visa card that lets consumers spend assets held on Sony-backed Layer-2 network Soneium anywhere Visa is accepted. Together, the launches mark Startale’s latest push to bridge traditional finance with blockchain-based payments, assets and financial services. Helping Financial Institutions Move Onchain As financial institutions move…

A pair of executive orders signed by President Trump on June 22 has pushed the quantum computing question from the research lab into the boardrooms of crypto exchanges, custodians and stablecoin issuers. In a June 24 sector comment, Moody’s Ratings warned that the credit implications for digital assets are significant, and that the industry now faces pressure to prove it can defend the cryptography at its foundation. The orders make quantum computing and its security a strategic national priority. One directs the development of a quantum computer “powerful enough to initiate the era of quantum-enabled scientific discovery,” with system specifications…

Over $1.1 billion is going to be unlocked in token unlocks over the week. Between 6 and 12th of July, major crypto projects like Rain ($RAIN), pump.fun ($PUMP), and ADI Chain ($ADI) will witness huge unlocks. As per the data from CryptoRank, Tokenomist, and DefiLlama, the other upcoming crypto token unlocks include Stable ($STABLE), Hyperliquid ($HYPE), Canton ($CC), World ($WLD), Official Trump ($TRUMP), Aptos ($APT), and RedStone ($RED). Keeping this in view, traders are keenly observing the way the crypto exchanges absorb the impending supply. Upcoming Token Unlocks: Over $1.1B in Assets Unlocking Next WeekJuly 6–12, 2026$RAIN → $796M on…

BlackRock’s (@BlackRock) BUIDL is a tokenized US Treasury fund, and on Avalanche (@avax) it has quietly become the network’s largest real-world asset. The fund holds cash, short-term Treasury bills, and repurchase agreements, aims to keep each token worth about $1, and pays daily dividends straight to holders’ wallets. On July 12, its Avalanche footprint crossed a line that turned heads: BUIDL’s assets on the network more than doubled in seven days, climbing from roughly $464 million to over $900 million. That is a 105% jump, about $436 million in new money, in a single week. It pushes Avalanche past every…

Crypto has officially become a multi-generational asset class in India. Data from CoinDCX’s H1 2026 Investor Report shows that Assets Under Custody (AUC) grew across every age group between H1 2025 and H1 2026, a level of breadth that points to something far more durable than a price-driven retail wave. Every Generation Added Capital Gen Z investors aged 18 to 25 led growth at 63%, followed by Gen X at 58% and Millennials at 53%. Even Boomers, historically the most resistant cohort globally, registered a 3% increase. In previous cycles, crypto adoption in India was dominated by younger investors chasing…

Solana is making a point that matters for the next phase of on-chain markets: bridging an asset is not the same thing as creating a market for it. In a new ecosystem post, Solana breaks down how external assets can start trading on the network from day one, using Sunrise and assets such as HYPE as examples. The interesting part is not simply that tokens can move across chains. It is that liquidity, routing, and market structure need to be ready when they arrive. TL;DR Solana’s argument is that external assets do not enter an empty venue. They arrive into…

Solana has recently amplified a widely shared post from @nibblefun announcing that Nibble is now live on the Solana mainnet, granting early access to its innovative social launchpad. This development signals a significant evolution in launchpad technology, focusing on enhanced accessibility and user engagement. What Happened The crypto market just witnessed a notable announcement as Solana retweeted Nibble’s launchpad update. The tweet highlights the growing trend of integrating social elements into launchpad services, potentially reshaping how projects launch on the blockchain. As Solana continues to position itself as a leader in blockchain technology, this initiative could attract more projects seeking…

Last Updated: July 7, 2026 Bitcoin is trading near $63,044, up 6.17% over the past week as it recovers from a low near $57,800 hit in late June. The swing illustrates something worth understanding on its own terms: Bitcoin’s price doesn’t move on mystery or vibes. A small, repeatable set of forces drives nearly every major move, in both directions, and once you know what they are, headlines like “why is Bitcoin dropping” or “why is Bitcoin going up” stop being confusing and start being predictable. Key Takeaways Bitcoin trades at $63,044, up 6.17% over the past 7 days, recovering…