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TLDR: Lily Liu says DeFi is the primary economic engine that gives non-Bitcoin blockchains a reason to exist. Liu draws on ancient and modern history to argue no vision reaches scale without a strong economic engine. Networks must be neutral, global, and performant to deliver open financial access to 5.5 billion users. Liu separates corporate blockchain infrastructure from open systems, calling the divide philosophical, not technical. Solana Foundation President Lily Liu has made a bold case for decentralized finance as the backbone of every blockchain network. In a recent post, Liu argued that DeFi is not a standalone application category…

TLDR Fidelity submitted a formal letter to the SEC seeking clear rules for crypto market infrastructure. The firm asked the SEC to define standards for tokenized securities under existing laws. Fidelity urged regulators to update reporting requirements for decentralized finance platforms. The letter stated that tokenizing a security does not change its legal status. Issuer-sponsored tokens provide voting rights, while third-party tokens often offer only price exposure. Fidelity submitted a formal letter to the SEC outlining demands for clearer crypto market infrastructure rules. The firm called for defined standards on tokenized securities, revised DeFi reporting requirements, and guidance on distributed…

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says Circle’s 22% post-CLARITY Act selloff is “excessive,” arguing USDC’s payments moat and a $1.9t stablecoin market by 2030 justify a $75b valuation target. Summary Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan called Circle’s post-regulatory selloff “excessive,” projecting the stablecoin issuer could be worth $75 billion by 2030. Hougan cited Citigroup’s revised forecast that the global stablecoin market could reach $1.9 trillion by 2030, arguing the fundamental growth thesis remains intact. William Blair analysts added that Circle’s cross-border B2B payments utility is undiminished, even as regulatory uncertainty persists around profit-sharing rules. Bitwise Asset Management pushed back Wednesday against the…

TLDR: Crypto market cap has grown from billions to $2.34T, showing strong long-term upward trends. Adoption may reach 4 billion users by 2030, surpassing early internet growth rates. Tokenization and stablecoins integrate crypto into global financial systems daily. $100T market cap projection depends on continued adoption and partial on-chain asset migration. Crypto Market Cap continues to expand despite volatility, with projections suggesting adoption could reach billions, pushing valuation toward $100 trillion over the next decade. Adoption Trends Driving Crypto Market Cap Crypto Market Cap has steadily grown from billions to trillions over the last decade, reaching about $2.34 trillion today.…

TLDR The CFTC has launched an Innovation Task Force to oversee crypto, artificial intelligence, and prediction markets. CFTC Chair Michael Selig announced the new initiative at the Digital Asset Summit in New York City. Michael J. Passalacqua will lead the task force as part of the agency’s regulatory efforts. The task force will coordinate with the Securities and Exchange Commission and its crypto unit. The SEC and CFTC recently issued joint guidance to clarify jurisdiction over digital assets. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has created an Innovation Task Force to oversee crypto, artificial intelligence, and prediction markets. Chair Michael…

Circle (CRCL) sank about 22%, its worst drop since June 2025, after a tougher CLARITY Act draft threatened to ban stablecoin yield, clashing with booming USDC growth. Summary Circle Internet Group (CRCL) stock is trading around $98.71, down about 22% on the day and roughly 18% below Monday’s close, its steepest slide since June 2025. The sell-off follows reports that the latest draft of the U.S. CLARITY Act would sharply limit or ban yield and rewards on stablecoins, directly hitting Circle’s USDC-centric business model. The move wipes billions from Circle’s market value even as USDC circulation and on-chain usage climb,…

Crypto analyst Celal has predicted that the Bitcoin price could hit a new all-time high (ATH) of $145,000. The analyst also provided a timeline for when the leading crypto could hit this milestone.  When The Bitcoin Price Could Hit $145,000 In an X post, Celal stated that the Bitcoin price will rally to $145,000 between October and November. His accompanying chart showed that this rally could happen as BTC’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) picks up and hits overbought, rising to 90. The chart also suggested that the leading crypto may already be forming a bottom as it eyes this rally…

TLDR: Ethereum whales near breakeven signal reduced aggressive selling and late-stage accumulation. ETH price on the 4H chart shows an early downtrend with lower highs and key support zones. MACD and RSI indicators confirm weakening momentum and potential for further downside. Liquidity clusters above and below the current price suggest volatility expansion is imminent. Ethereum whale unrealized profit ratio has dropped near zero, placing major holders at breakeven or loss. This aligns with weakening short-term price action and tightening liquidity zones, setting the stage for a decisive market move. Whale Profitability and Market Structure Ethereum whale unrealized profit ratio shows…

Key takeaways: Bitcoin price faces volatility around $70K. Our Bitcoin price prediction expects BTC’s price to reach $150K by the end of 2026 due to the bullish sentiment following the halving event. By 2032, BTC might touch $350,548 following increased institutional adoption. Bitcoin’s outlook for 2026 has become highly debated. The approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs and the rally after the halving were expected to bring more clarity, but instead they’ve brought mixed volatility in Bitcoin price forecast. However, top analysts are bullish on BTC price prediction this year. Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has predicted that Bitcoin could…

A tentative agreement on stablecoin rewards has renewed hope for the CLARITY Act, a key piece of cryptocurrency legislation.  Summary Galaxy Research warns that the crypto bill still faces critical regulatory hurdles ahead. Despite recent stablecoin deal, key issues like DeFi regulation remain unresolved. The crypto industry faces uncertainty as the legislative clock runs out on the bill. The agreement, which resolves a major conflict between traditional banks and the digital asset industry, has provided a boost to the stalled legislation. However, experts are warning that the CLARITY Act still faces significant challenges and must overcome a series of unresolved…