The evolution of Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust
Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust transitioned from a 2013 investment vehicle to a spot ETF following a legal battle with the SEC. Despite holding over 125,262 BTC, the fund…
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Bitcoin
Tesla faces valuation pressure from Bitcoin price swings
Tesla's decision to hold 11,509 BTC exposes its balance sheet to significant volatility due to mandatory accounting rules. The company recorded a $173 million…
Charts & flows
Markets & Analysis
Hyperliquid dominates on-chain perpetual futures
Hyperliquid captured 32% of all on-chain perpetual futures volume by processing $633 billion in trading volume during Q1 2026. The platform utilizes its own Layer 1…
Open finance
DeFi
Rocket Pool’s decentralized staking evolution
The Atlas upgrade enhances Rocket Pool efficiency by increasing the deposit pool maximum to 18,000 ETH to better capture supply growth. This evolution introduces…
Ownership online
NFT & Web3
Policy & law
Regulation
HKMA Expands Stablecoin Sandbox
The HKMA expanded its regulatory sandbox for stablecoin issuers to clarify market rules following the US GENIUS Act. This move supports a global market projected to…
CFTC crypto oversight shifts after Behnam departure
The CFTC lost 21% of its staff by 2025, leaving Michael Selig as the sole commissioner overseeing a reduced enforcement division. The agency is expanding prediction…
Dubai VARA licensing fees and Bybit headquarters relocation
Dubai's VARA charges roughly $6,420 for initial entry, a cost CEO Matthew White calls a barrier for smaller firms. Bybit secured a VASP license in Dubai, while the…
SEC Crypto Enforcement Budget Economics Under Peirce’s Safe Harbor Push
The SEC's reliance on the Howey Test for crypto enforcement created market uncertainty and high costs, with 63% of U.S. adults lacking confidence in digital assets.
Under the hood
Blockchain Tech
LayerZero OFT adoption drives cross-chain liquidity
LayerZero enables seamless blockchain messaging through its modular security stack and OFT standard. As of May 31, 2025, the protocol supported 132 networks, with 25.4%…
Starknet’s Cairo-native execution: myths versus facts
Starknet maintains 800 million STRK staked, representing over 19% of the circulating supply. The network utilizes the Cairo programming language to achieve high…
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