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TLDR: Ethereum’s total transaction count is rising sharply in 2026 despite price remaining largely range-bound in crypto markets. DeFi liquidity is returning to lending, stablecoin provision, and DEX trading after two years of capital outflows and declining yields. The U.S. CLARITY Act introduces a safe harbor for non-custodial developers, removing direct legal liability tied to publishing smart contract code. Network activity is leading price movement in this cycle, pointing to a structurally grounded growth phase rather than speculation-driven momentum. Ethereum is recording clear structural changes in 2026, with total transaction counts rising sharply despite flat price performance. This divergence separates…

Total value locked in the Monad blockchain currently stands at around $355 million, up more than 55% since the beginning of February. This figure makes Monad the fastest Layer 1 blockchain to reach $300 million TVL in the last few years, crossing the threshold roughly four months after its November 2025 mainnet launch. Despite the recent growth, Monad still accounts for less than 0.4% of the approximately $91 billion total TVL tracked across all chains, leaving significant room for share gains. Expand Chart Monad’s onchain fee generation currently averages under $3,000 a day. That means $355 million in capital is…

SpaceX has reportedly filed confidential IPO papers with the SEC, eyeing a June 2026 listing at over $1.75T and up to $75B raised after its $1.25T xAI merger valuation. Summary Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reportedly submitted a confidential IPO registration to the SEC, targeting a valuation above $1.75 trillion and a June 2026 listing. The listing could raise as much as $75 billion, eclipsing Saudi Aramco’s $29.4 billion offering, the current record for funds raised in an IPO. SpaceX’s recent $1.25 trillion valuation following its acquisition of Musk’s AI venture xAI positions it as the world’s most valuable private company…

TLDR: U.S. rule proposal gives 401(k) fiduciaries a formal crypto due diligence framework with legal safe harbor Trustees must review fees, liquidity, valuation, benchmarks, and complexity before crypto plan approval Proposal opens a regulated pathway for retirement capital to access crypto and private equity exposure 60-day comment period now begins before regulators decide on final 401(k) crypto rule language The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a rule that could formally open 401(k) retirement plans to cryptocurrencies and private equity.  The measure introduces a defined process for fiduciaries evaluating alternative assets inside retirement portfolios. It marks the clearest federal framework…

TLDR: Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan calls Ethereum the top play on stablecoins and tokenization markets. Ethereum controls 61.4% of all tokenized assets, representing a total market value of $206.2 billion. Hougan compares tokenization’s growth trajectory directly to the rise of the ETF industry. NYSE, NASDAQ, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and J.P. Morgan are all actively building in tokenization. Ethereum is set to dominate both the stablecoin and tokenization sectors, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan. Speaking on the matter, Hougan expressed strong conviction in Ethereum’s market position, calling it the “leading play” on both fronts. He currently holds ETH as the…

SoSoValue data show listed companies bought just $70K of bitcoin last week, a 99.93% drop, with only BHODL adding 1 BTC as majors sat out. Summary Publicly listed companies bought just $70,000 worth of bitcoin last week, a 99.93% drop from the prior week, according to SoSoValue. Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and Japan’s Metaplanet both reported zero new purchases, while UK firm BHODL was the only disclosed buyer at $72,832 for 1 BTC. Despite the pause, listed companies still hold 1,023,333 BTC worth about $6.939 billion, or 5.1% of bitcoin’s circulating market value. Bitcoin’s (BTC) once‑relentless corporate accumulation has effectively stalled,…

Ex-Blackstone staffers raised $25M for Valinor, a startup using smart contracts to move private credit workflows on-chain and lend first to crypto firms. Summary On-chain private credit startup Valinor has closed a $25 million seed round led by Castle Island Ventures, according to Fortune. The firm, founded by ex-Blackstone private credit staff, wants to replace spreadsheet-based workflows with smart contracts that automate fund routing and loan execution. Valinor has already originated loans to several fintech and crypto companies and plans to expand its book, client base and six-person team with the new capital. Valinor, an on-chain private credit startup co-founded…

TLDR: Ethereum secures 61.4% of tokenized assets, reaching $206.2 billion in total market value globally. Tokenized asset market cap on Ethereum has grown over 40% year over year. Institutional voices point to blockchain adoption across equities, bonds, and real estate markets. Market data shows Ethereum leading infrastructure for tokenization and stablecoin settlement. Ethereum accounts for 61.4% of all tokenized assets, totaling $206.2 billion in value. Data from Token Terminal shows steady expansion, with the network’s tokenized asset market cap rising more than 40% year over year. Ethereum’s Expanding Role in Tokenized Markets Recent data shared by Coin Bureau on X…

The price of Bitcoin succumbed to bearish pressure and fell to around $65,500 on Friday, while the geopolitical tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran seem to worsen. According to a recent on-chain evaluation, this latest price decline appears to have been triggered by a panic-driven sell-off among the market’s most sensitive investor group. Panic Selling Dominates Short-Term Market Sentiment Market analyst Maartunn revealed, in a March 27th post on the X platform, that Bitcoin’s short-term holders have moved a significant amount of Bitcoin into exchanges over the past day. This on-chain observation puts some perspective on the latest…

Pi Network has started its second migration phase with the required Protocol 21 upgrade. The update sets an April 6 deadline for mainnet node operators and opens the path toward later upgrades that aim to add smart contracts and DeFi tools. Summary Pi Network requires mainnet nodes to upgrade to Protocol 21.2 before the April 6 deadline. The roadmap schedules Protocol 22.1 for April and smart contract features for the May rollout. Pi traded near $0.174 as RSI and MACD signaled weak momentum and sellers still controlled. The move also comes as Pi’s token trades near $0.174, far below its…