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🏇Wyoming just made history: the cowboy state launched the first-ever state-backed stablecoin in the US - the Frontier Stable Token

built with LayerZero, #FRNT went live on 7 chains - including Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, #Polygon , Arbitrum, #Optimism and Base. unlike Tether or USDC, interest from reserves won’t go to a private company, but to Wyoming’s School Foundation Fund.

✂ still, there’s a catch: the token is issued, but not yet really in the market. regulatory gray zones keep it in limbo.

a state-level, constitutionally protected stablecoin. not a CBDC, not corporate. a public asset - with potential yield-sharing down the line.

🇺🇸 a few years ago, stablecoins were close to being banned in the US Today, Wyoming is pushing them into public finance.
first of its kind, and definitely not the last.

🧨 Avalanche: network growth and the Future of AVAX 🚀

Despite a recent price pullback from $25+ to around $23.6, Avalanche is showing impressive network growth - daily transactions have nearly TRIPLED in the past month (from 500K to over 1.3M)

📈 Stablecoin adoption, DeFi activity and TVL growth reinforce the network's strong fundamentals. Avalanche is also making strides in real-world asset tokenization: $250M in RWAs via Grove, global stablecoin settlement deals with Visa, and even tokenized whisky bottles from Bowmore highlight its expanding role.

🏔️ Why is Avalanche attracting institutional attention, including Wall Street?

- modular architecture & subnets: institutions can build private blockchains with custom rules and validators, meeting regulatory and privacy requirements.
- fast, energy-efficient Avalanche consensus: near-instant transaction finality is critical for high-frequency financial operations.
- EVM compatibility: projects can migrate from Ethereum easily, lowering the barrier for enterprise adoption.

For Wall Street, Avalanche is less about replacing legacy systems and more about experimenting with tokenization, automation and modernizing financial infrastructure. The interest shows a strategic, cautious adoption of blockchain technology.

$AVAX may experience short-term price swings, but rising network activity, institutional interest, and real-world use cases point to strong long-term potential. Avalanche is quietly stacking wins while the market watches.
#AvalancheAVAX

🇯🇵 Japan is set to approve its first yen-backed stablecoin this fall.

#JPYC , pegged 1:1 to the yen and backed by liquid assets like bank deposits and government bonds, is registering as a money transfer business to make it official.

Welcome to the team, JPYC! 🫂 The yen just got digital 🪙
#Japan  #yen

in the meantime, Qubic went ahead and rewrote 8 blocks on Monero’s blockchain - because why not test the network’s patience in public?

this isn’t a 51% attack, but a textbook case of "selfish mining": hiding mined blocks, then dropping them to create orphaned blocks. transactions in these blocks were temporarily invalidated until the network accepted the longest chain.

red = discarded, green = accepted. a clear visual of how Monero picks the legit chain.

the pattern suggests Qubic is angling for more economic leverage and influence over the network. after a previous 6-block reorg just days ago, the repeated disruption shows just how fragile miner consensus can be - even on a privacy-focused chain.

#XMR #Monero #QubicAttack

🐋 Smart Whale loading $LINK after nailing SHIB, USDC & UST Moves

Lookonchain spotted a whale that got $SHIB early, traded ETH around USDC depeg and exited UST/LUNA before the crash, now scooping up Chainlink.

🔹How it started: 4,806 ETH (~$21.25M) spent to buy 938,489 LINK across five wallets
🔹How it's going: LINK is up 14% in 24h, 46% in 30 days ($25.75)

This whale isn't just chasing trends - they have a track record of timing key market events. This kind of activity often signals institutional conviction, but personally I'd look for swing trades around this momentum rather than a long-term hold.

By the way, the same whale has been loading up on $HYPE - depositing millions in USDC. Curious if it plays out the same way here 🙈
#Chainlink #LINK

📈 Altcoins drive July's market growth

According to Binance Research's latest report, crypto market expanded 13% in July, with capital rotating out of Bitcoin and into altcoins. Here are the main datapoints from the full report:

📌 Ethereum leads adoption: +48% in July; 24 more companies added ETH. Companies' holdings jumped 128% to 2.7M $ETH, which indicates they increasingly prefer direct ETH exposure over ETFs.

📌 Bitcoin dominance drops: down 5.2pp to 60.6% as investors eye Fed rate cuts and the passage of three U.S. crypto bills, including the GENIUS Act.

📌 Stablecoins & tokenization (RWA) surge: $2.1T in stablecoin transfers (again outpacing Visa) and a 220% MoM jump in tokenized stock market cap. Active addresses for tokenized stocks soared from 1,600 to 90,000.

📌 NFTs rebound: sales rose nearly 50%, driven by renewed interest in CryptoPunks and Bitcoin-based #NFT​ 's.

Binance Research concludes that macro tailwinds and regulatory clarity could accelerate the ongoing altcoin rotation, reshaping the market beyond Bitcoin. I see the diversification into altcoins and RWAs as a signal that the market is finally starting to mature beyond a single narrative.

🚀 Ethereum becomes the go-to layer for Tokenized Assets

Tokenized assets have just reached a new peak: $270B, covering everything from currencies and commodities to private equity, venture capital and treasuries. This growth is largely driven by institutions adopting blockchain rails for efficiency, with Ethereum $ETH emerging as the dominant platform.

📈 Ethereum hosts around 55% of all tokenized assets, thanks to its mature smart contract ecosystem and widely adopted standards like ERC-20 and ERC-3643. Major examples include USDT, USDC, and BlackRock’s BUIDL fund. Even PayPal's #PYUSD stablecoin has surpassed $1B supply (fully on Ethereum) proving the network is liquid, secure and trusted enough for global fintech players.

The story here is clear: Ethereum isn't just for DeFi anymore. Its network effects, developer ecosystem and upgrades like PoS and rollups make it appealing for both retail and institutional markets. Stablecoins enable global payments; tokenized treasuries and credit instruments attract institutional portfolios seeking yield and efficiency.

☝️Caution is still warranted - Ethereum faces notable sell pressure, and while 98% of its supply is profitable, volatility remains a factor.
#RWA #TokenizedRealEstate

💫 Cardano: slow & steady - can it win the long game?

Cardano has always stood out in the crypto space for one reason: patience. While most chains race to launch new features, Cardano has taken the opposite route: peer-reviewed research, staged upgrades and a methodical pace.

✍️ Critics say this has cost them adoption, while rivals like Solana and Ethereum sprint ahead. But the trade-off is reliability. In risk-on markets, explosive growth often grabs attention. In risk-off periods, however, a proven and secure infrastructure can become far more attractive.

Beyond tech, Cardano's biggest strength may be its community - patient, educated and deeply committed. Instead of chasing hype, they've built resilience.

📈 Its native token, $ADA, has recently broken above long-term resistance, briefly touching $1.01 before consolidating near $0.96. Analysts point to strong support around $0.84-0.88, while the 50-day MA near $0.75 could act as a deeper cushion if profit-taking intensifies. The golden cross setup, combined with whale accumulation and upcoming upgrades like Hydra, keeps the broader trend bullish. While short-term pullbacks are possible, momentum into 2025 looks constructive - especially if ADA can sustain above the $1 psychological barrier.

👉 The question here is whether Cardano's "slow and steady" approach could ultimately turn into a market-winning strategy? I tend to think so. Personally, I'd keep ADA as a long-term hold, trusting that its slow but steady progress could pay off when the market shifts back to valuing resilience over hype.
#ADA #ADABullish

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$PENGU

🦄 Uniswap's "fee switch" saga: is the end finally near?

For years, $UNI holders have been chasing the white whale - the fabled fee switch.
First proposed in 2022, revisited in early 2024, and rejected both times, it's been the kind of DeFi soap opera where the plot barely moves until now.

💫 This week, UNI rallied over 25% as the DAO prepares for a governance restructure: DUNI (a Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association), registered in Wyoming. The move gives governance participants limited liability protections and opens the door to turning on protocol fees. Why it matters:
- Uniswap generated $129M in fees over the last 30 days and $1.08B in the past year, and for now, the chart agrees - UNI's been having a pretty good run lately.
- under the new U.S. administration, the SEC’s tone towards DeFi has shifted, with Chair Paul Atkins’ “Project Crypto” signaling a friendlier stance.
- Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis called DUNAs a "legal foundation American innovators need to succeed".

If the fee switch flips, it could mark a new chapter in DeFi governance - one where protocol revenues finally flow to token holders without the same legal clouds. But in crypto, the last mile is always the hardest...
#UNI #uniswap

🚀 OKB just hit a new all-time high after 65M tokens were burned - roughly 71% of total supply - fixing it at 21M.

This time, scarcity has become the immediate driver for this surge, not sentiment. Fewer tokens in circulation naturally increase the relative weight of each remaining unit in the total market capitalization. This is a textbook example of a structural deflationary mechanism engineered by the exchange to influence tokenomics.

But OKB’s case is just one of three recent notable ATHs among exchange-native tokens. Looking at the drivers behind each, we see very different strategies at work:

$BNB - Growth here has historically been fueled by ecosystem adoption and real utility. BNB is deeply integrated into Binance’s products and services, from trading fee discounts to DeFi applications. Its ATHs reflect organic demand stemming from practical use rather than engineered scarcity.

#WBT - Token's maturing is supported first by ecosystem development, ensuring the token has utility and integration across the platform. Strategic collaborations, such as the recent partnership with Juventus, add visibility and attract new users. Finally, community engagement mechanisms amplify participation - currently, WBT celebrates its 3rd anniversary with a daily raffle allowing participants to buy tokens at the presale price of 1.62 $USDC , illustrating how timed promotions can stimulate demand and retention.

#OKB - In contrast, the surge was almost entirely supply-driven. By burning a significant portion of reserve tokens, OKX engineered scarcity, making each remaining token more valuable. The market responded sharply, demonstrating how structural tokenomics changes can outperform mere sentiment in moving the price.

The comparison is clear: all three are exchange-native, but each ATH was powered by a different mechanism - adoption, engagement, or engineered scarcity. Understanding these drivers is crucial for analyzing long-term token.
#BinanceSquareFamily

🎶 has it ever occurred to you that $BTC price cycle resembles Vivaldi's Four Seasons?

in the "Summer" movement, slow and fast passages alternate in a clear pattern, ending with a brief, intense Presto. Bitcoin's market behavior follows a similar rhythm: phases of steady growth punctuated by pauses, leading to one final surge.

🎻 looking back at the last three post-halving cycles in 2013, 2017 and 2021, Bitcoin consistently formed a local peak around late August ➡️ this was typically followed by a pullback in September, which often brought the price down to the bull market support band, a key dynamic support level ➡️ after this correction, the market launched a final push toward the cycle peak, usually occurring in the fourth quarter.

we're about 1,006 days into the current cycle; previous ones ended near days 1,059 and 1,067. that leaves roughly 50-60 days until a potential peak, if history repeats. Bitcoin trades around $120,000, and the expected September pullback could be the last good entry before the final surge.

in Vivaldi's Summer, the Presto movement lasts only minutes but carries the entire season's tension. In Bitcoin's case, this "Presto" phase could stretch over weeks, yet the principle remains the same - a compressed, intense finale that defines the outcome of the cycle. the question now is whether you are ready to hold your position through this final act or if you will exit before the crescendo...
$CFX #BTCReclaims120K

My take on Affiliate Programs: where flexibility meets growth

🤝 Affiliate marketing in crypto seems pretty straightforward. The mechanics are the same almost everywhere: you bring in users - you get a cut. But the way different platforms approach this tool makes all the difference. Especially if you're not just pushing traffic, but building something long-term with your audience.

#BİNANCE for example, built a whole ecosystem around affiliate growth - from massive commissions to creator campaigns and even unpaid brand ambassadors. But as I've seen in my work as a Web3 product analyst, some of the most powerful affiliate setups come from platforms that offer more flexibility, not just scale.

💥 KuCoin puts a clear focus on incentives. Up to 60% commissions, regular challenges and a strong community playbook - including ambassador programs and educational support. It's a solid fit if you're just starting to grow or experimenting with content-driven funnels.

💥 WhiteBIT, however, is doing something less visible but incredibly valuable: it gives you control. You can decide how to split the commission between you and your referral - say, keep 40% for yourself and give 15% to your audience, or flip it the other way around. When you're working as an influencer or media project, that kind of flexibility is critical. You can even forecast your earnings before you start, thanks to an open calculator available right on the site.

💥 Then there's OKX - not the flashiest on the affiliate side, but strong where it matters. Their clear structure, paired with a robust trading and Web3 suite, makes it a good match for more experienced users who stick around.

Personally, I've found that when a platform treats you like a partner (not just a lead generator), it changes how you think about growth. And that's where custom terms become a real game changer.
$BNB

📈 Two weeks ago I shared why $ZORA was taking off - and now it's breaking all-time highs, hitting $0.14 and $450M market cap!
The surge continues as trading volumes explode, perpetual contracts get listed and creator activity hits new records.

This is a powerful reminder: strong product + smart integrations = sustained momentum 🫐
#ZORA

🏴 STG's last chapter? LayerZero proposes $110M swap into $ZRO

LayerZero Foundation has proposed a $110M takeover of the Stargate bridge, offering STG holders a swap into its native ZRO token - the community is split.

📑 Under the deal, the $STG token would be discontinued, with holders able to swap it for ZRO, LayerZero's native token, at a ratio of 1 STG to 0.08634 ZRO. This reflects a value of $0.1675 per STG and $1.94 per ZRO at the time of announcement.

If approved (with a 70% threshold) Stargate would be fully integrated into the LayerZero ecosystem, and its DAO dissolved. LayerZero's leadership says the move will accelerate Stargate's roadmap, expand beyond bridging and create a unified tech stack for ecosystem partners.

📈 The market reacted swiftly: STG climbed about 12% and ZRO 15% after the announcement, pushing the implied value of the deal from $110M to around $127M. Still, some community members argue the offer undervalues STG, pointing to its all-time high of $4.14 and the bridge's $70B in historical volume.

It's a power move - LayerZero is pulling its most successful spin-off back in-house. Great for ecosystem cohesion, but a bittersweet exit for STG believers who expected more than a sub-$0.20 farewell.
#LayerZero

$XRP kicks off a new wave - $4.50 in sight after SEC Case closure!

After five years of legal battles, Ripple and the SEC officially closed their case with no appeals. This removed the biggest obstacle for XRP, and the price reacted immediately - jumping 10% to $3.38

💥 Following this surge in price, XRP futures volume exploded, surging over 200% to $12.4B, surpassing Solana. Alongside soaring futures volume, whale activity suggests a strong bullish outlook too - XRP reserves on exchanges dropped from 3.02 to 2.3B tokens, meaning that many are moving coins off exchanges and holding, which tightens supply and supports price.

Technically, XRP broke out of a classic bull flag pattern, signalling potential gains up to $4.50 by fall. Key indicators like RSI still leave room to run before becoming overbought.

🏛️ Beyond the SEC settlement, #Ripple is showing strength on multiple fronts and has ambitious plans ahead. Their recent $200M acquisition of the payment platform Rail will integrate XRP and the $RLUSD stablecoin across 37 countries, significantly boosting real-world adoption and attracting more institutional interest.

Additionally, there's growing excitement around a potential XRP ETF, possibly led by BlackRock, which could unlock massive institutional capital and make XRP far more accessible to mainstream investors.

With legal uncertainty behind it and strong fundamentals building, XRP looks set for a fresh rally. I clearly see $4.50 as the next target for this coin.
#XRPEFT

🧭 Monero is facing one of the most serious tests in its history.

The Qubic mining pool, running $XMR through its Useful Proof of Work scheme, now controls around 40% of the network's hashrate - just one step away from 51% and the risk of full consensus centralization.

👊 Instead of holding the mined XMR, Qubic instantly swaps it for USDT to buy and burn its own token, #Qubic . By making this loop more profitable than casual Monero mining, it has drawn massive hashrate away from independent pools, concentrating power in a single hand. Miners, chasing better returns, have naturally shifted their power to Qubic, resulting in it controlling a dominant share of Monero’s hashrate.

It didn't take long for the market to notice: $XMR dropped 9% in 24h, even as the broader market rallied. This decline has fueled debate — is this an attack on Monero’s core values, or just an economic experiment?

One thing is clear: we’re witnessing a rare moment when the ideology of privacy collides head-on with the raw mechanics of profit. If Qubic crosses that threshold, it won’t just be Monero’s consensus at stake — it will be a live demonstration of how financial incentives can override even the most principled decentralization.

#XMR #Monero

📞 Got a call from my dad this morning. He kept going on about how some secret global cabal is gonna burst the crypto bubble, that it's already game over for anyone thinking of getting in... I didn't bother arguing. Instead, I calmly pulled up the Bitcoin chart. And just as I expected, there were no signs of any looming Web3 apocalypse.

The picture even looked... optimistic to me? August could actually turn out pretty WELL for crypto and $BTC in particular! Here's why:

1️⃣ August has a thing for halving years
Historically, every time we've had a halving, August ended green

2️⃣ Rate cut odds are flying
Chances of a Fed cut in September jumped to nearly 80%! That's the kind of macro shift that gets risk-on flows moving, and BTC loves that kind of energy

3️⃣ MVRV is still looking chill
Bitcoin's MVRV ratio is hovering in the 2.2-2.4 range - far from overheated. Last time we saw true tops, it was closer to 3.7+ (translation: there's still room to breathe)

So yeah, maybe he political elite will try to kill crypto someday, but that day doesn't look like it's anywhere close (sorry Dad) 🥸, and #bitcoin seems to be gearing up for its next move.
$CFX $ENA