Axelar Network, a decentralized blockchain designed to enhance interoperability and scalability across different blockchain ecosystems, today announced a strategic partnership with Solana, a high-performance blockchain known for scalability, rapid transaction speed, and low fees. The partnership enabled Axelar to integrate its decentralized interoperability network with Solana’s broad Web3 infrastructure for application chains to enhance cross-chain
In a significant development for blockchain advertising, Alkimi has announced plans to build a transparent rewards engine on the Sui network, potentially transforming how digital advertising platforms engage users and distribute value. This move represents a strategic evolution for the advertising technology sector, leveraging Sui’s high-performance blockchain architecture to create more equitable and engaging advertising
Stablecoin monthly transaction volume reached $7.2 trillion in February 2026, overtaking the Automated Clearing House ($ACH) network’s $6.8 trillion for the first time. The $ACH is an electronic payment network in the United States that enables transfers directly between bank accounts. It has become the most widely used infrastructure for handling electronic money movement across
Bitcoin, once promoted by some investors as a hedge against geopolitical turmoil, is behaving like a liquidity-sensitive risk asset at a time when energy prices are climbing, and macro stress is spreading. This comes as the conflict between the United States and Iran deepens, with shock rippling through oil, the dollar, and broader financial conditions
According to recent analysis from Jurrien Timmer, director of global macro at Fidelity Investments, exchange-traded product (ETPs) flows clearly show that investors who abandoned Bitcoin in late 2025 are returning to the cryptocurrency. Market data indicated a massive change in sentiment when Bitcoin peaked back in October. Investors pulled out of digital assets and jumped
Bitcoin ATM numbers in the United States declined during the first quarter of 2026, pointing to a cooling in deployment after a brief rise earlier in the period. Quarterly comparisons are based on first-of-month snapshots, providing a consistent view of network changes over time. Data from Coin ATM Radar shows that the number of Bitcoin
A Claude-powered trading bot has managed to turn $1 into $3.3 million on the crypto-based prediction market Polymarket since August 2025. Used by an account named sovereign2013, the bot relied on a strategy that revolved around arbitrage sports bets at a rapid pace. Its biggest bet by amount won was on a college basketball game,
After months of continuous growth, the RWA sector is showing its first signs of a slowdown. Distributed asset value sits at $27.49 billion with only 1.74% growth over the past 30 days. Stablecoins even recorded a slight decline. RWA Growth is Dying Out Current data from RWA.xyz shows the following picture: Distributed Asset Value: $27.49
The DeFi Report, a closely followed analysis platform in the cryptocurrency markets, has examined the potential bottom levels for Bitcoin (BTC) in the current cycle. Company analysts, considering both macroeconomic uncertainties and on-chain data, urged investors to “be patient.” Mike, the company’s chief analyst, argued that despite a general market downturn, the “most attractive buying
In brief Bitcoin posted its worst quarterly performance since 2018, falling about 22%. The cryptocurrency outperformed equities and gold after the Iran war outbreak. Analysts point to Fed policy and a resolution to the Middle East conflict as key Q2 catalysts. Bitcoin closed the first quarter of 2026 with its worst performance since early 2018,