Author: Oguz Ozdemir

Layer-1 blockchain network Hyperliquid has seen an explosion in trading through “Builder-Deployed Perpetuals” this month, hitting a new all-time high in open interest on Monday. In a post on X, Hyperliquid attributed the rapid adoption of HIP-3 — a permissionless market creation framework — to a surge in commodities trading.“HIP-3 open interest reached an all-time high of $790M, driven recently by a surge in commodities trading. HIP-3 OI has been hitting new ATHs each week. A month ago, HIP-3 OI was $260M.” Source: Hyperliquid HIP-3 was a Hyperliquid improvement proposal that went live in mid-October. Its introduction enables builders to…

Enjoyed this article? Share it with your friends! A recent $2.24 billion decline in the stablecoin market may suggest that investors are moving money out of crypto, according to data from Santiment. The analytics firm noted that this drop could slow down a market recovery.In a post on X, Santiment explained that much of this capital has flowed into assets like gold and silver, which have both reached new highs. Meanwhile, Bitcoin BTC $88,008.59 , other cryptocurrencies, and stablecoins have lost ground. Did you know? Want to get smarter & wealthier with crypto? Subscribe – We publish new crypto explainer…

The crypto market is keenly awaiting the Federal Reserve’s potential decision on interest rates after the FOMC meeting tomorrow. With inflation still high and the job market starting to cool, investors are watching to see whether the Fed will change its approach or keep rates unchanged. After easing policy in recent meetings, the central bank appears to take a wait-and-see approach. Fed to Hold Rates After This FOMC Meeting The Federal Reserve is reportedly gearing up to conduct its FOMC meeting today and tomorrow. After the FOMC meeting, the Fed will decide whether to change the interest rates, currently at…

Real-world asset tokenization, which started as controlled pilots and innovation experiments, is now becoming live market infrastructure. Enterprises are no longer asking if RWA tokenization makes sense, but how fast, how compliant, and how scalable it can be. As we move into 2026, the RWA tokenization platform development market is being shaped by institutional capital, regulated exchanges, and enterprise-grade platforms. From private credit and real estate to carbon credits and funds, real assets are moving on-chain. This is happening in a way that improves settlement speed, liquidity access, and operational transparency by measurable margins. And also, 2025 marked a remarkable…

Solana’s market activity has picked up sharply in recent weeks. On-chain data from Santiment showed that the number of active addresses has nearly doubled, rising from 2.5 million to 4.8 million since the start of 2026. This increase signals a return of user participation across the network. More importantly, it suggests that recent activity is not driven solely by price speculation, but also by Solana’s growing usage. Source: Santiment Institutional demand is accelerating Alongside on-chain growth, institutional interest in Solana appeared to be rising. According to the derivatives market data, SOL’s total Open Interest jumped by more than $34 million…

A Trump-backed stablecoin called USD1 reportedly surged to $4.9 billion in circulation, pushing it past PayPal’s PYUSD in raw issuance. That growth came fast, without a matching surge in public disclosures or third‑party audits. The timing matters as stablecoins move from crypto side projects into mainstream payment tools. Stablecoins are crypto tokens designed to hold a steady $1 price. Think of them like digital dollars that move at internet speed. When one grows this quickly, it grabs attention from traders, regulators, and anyone who uses crypto as a savings tool. This jump also lands in the middle of a global…

In brief Stablecoin supply fell by about $2.24 billion over the past 10 days, tracking Bitcoin’s slide from roughly $95,000 to $88,000. The decline suggests investors are exiting crypto for fiat rather than rotating into stablecoins. Risk appetite remains muted, with Bitcoin derivatives open interest stuck in a narrow range and capital instead flowing toward gold. Stablecoin supply has continued to shrink over the past week, coinciding with Bitcoin’s extended drop that began two weeks ago. The combined market capitalization of the top 12 stablecoins has shed roughly $2.24 billion over the past 10 days, according to on-chain analytics platform Santiment.…

Bitcoin holders face pressure, fatigue, and doubt as the crypto winter has intensified since November. Crypto markets opened the week under pressure. Bitcoin (BTC), for one, briefly dipped toward $86,000 as risk-off sentiment weighed across the sector. The asset later clawed back some losses and traded around $87,800. However, market experts believe that BTC remains bearish and lower levels are still ahead. Bitcoin’s Harsh Reality Check Popular crypto analyst Mr. Wall Street said the market is not in a bull phase and that optimism about a rebound is premature. In the latest update, he explained that the plunge to a level not…

Silver is witnessing massive trading on the Hyperliquid crypto-perpetual exchange, with daily trading volume approaching that of Bitcoin and Ethereum after surpassing Solana and XRP. Silver prices spiked by over 5% and gold by 1% today amid strong haven demand amid rising trade and geopolitical tensions. Daily Trading Volume on Silver Surpasses Solana and XRP on Hyperliquid Daily trading volume of the Silver-USDC perpetual contract on Hyperliquid has surpassed $1 billion, making it one of the most active markets on the crypto perpetual exchange. SILVER open interest sits near $145 million at the time of writing. It is approaching Bitcoin…

In brief Australia is progressing digital-asset licensing laws that would require crypto custody and trading platforms to hold an Australian Financial Services Licence. ASIC said some firms deliberately remain outside existing rules, heightening regulatory uncertainty and complicating enforcement. Industry experts said clearer licensing boundaries and expanded regulatory sandboxes could support innovation while improving consumer protections. Australia’s primary corporate and financial services regulator has listed regulatory gaps around crypto firms as a key risk for this year.In its Key Issues Outlook released Monday, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission said fast-growing crypto, payments, and AI players operating at the edge of regulation…