In July, Arbitrum again leads in transaction volume. But Base (from Coinbase) is rapidly catching up. zkSync and StarkNet are strengthening their positions in the zk-segment.
👉 Want to farm, trade, or launch a dApp cheaply — choose your L2 wisely.
Layer 2 in 60 seconds: What is it and why is it important? Layer 2 (L2) is a scaling solution for Ethereum that moves computations off the main chain. You get:
⚡ Fast transactions
💰 Low fees
🔐 Ethereum security
This is the foundation of the new Web3 economy in 2025.
🧮 The volume of Tether (USDT) on the Tron network hits historical records: why is this important?
In the last month, the volume of Tether (USDT) on the Tron network exceeded $60 billion, accounting for over 67% of the total USDT issuance. This is a record.
Why does this matter:
💸 Tron is the cheapest and fastest way to transfer USDT, especially in countries where the banking system is unstable.
🌍 Used in South Asia, Africa, Latin America.
🏦 Centralized exchanges and OTC are increasingly using Tron.
⚠️ At the same time, experts are drawing attention to the concentration of risks—Tron remains less decentralized and has a close connection with Justin Sun.
Question: will Tron become a “critical point” for the stability of Tether?
🇧🇷 Brazil launches digital real (Drex): the first phase is already in action
The Central Bank of Brazil has officially launched the first phase of its national digital currency — Drex, based on blockchain technology. This is one of the most ambitious CBDC initiatives among Latin American countries.
🪙 Key facts:
Built on a private Ethereum-like chain.
A pilot has already been tested with 16 banks and fintechs.
Aimed at fast B2B transactions, DeFi, and tokenized assets.
🌍 This is a signal of a global trend: governments are increasingly integrating digital currencies for economic control and financial inclusion.
📊 Side Trend in the Market: Is the 2019 Scenario Repeating?
Text: Bitcoin has been fluctuating in the range of $58–61K for the third week now. Altcoins are in a sluggish movement, with predominantly negative dynamics. All of this closely resembles the "calm" phase of 2019 before a new cycle.
Main Similarities:
Low trading volume in spot markets.
High activity in derivatives (but without a breakout).
Active accumulation by whales (according to Glassnode data).
Infrastructure growth (ETF, L2, CBDC).
Possible Scenarios:
1. Repeat of 2019 — a long period of consolidation before a sharp breakout in Q4.
2. Local decline — correction to $50K before the next wave.
3. Sideways movement — moderate growth to $65–68K without an "altseason."
🔎 Watch the activity of stablecoins, ETF inflow, and the behavior of small holders.
🚨 TON is reaching a new level: integration with Telegram Ads marks the start of mainstream adoption
The TON network continues to amaze with innovations. Telegram has officially launched support for payment of the advertising cabinet through Toncoin (TON), which effectively turns the cryptocurrency into an advertising currency for millions of users.
What this means:
Advertisers can launch Telegram Ads by paying directly in TON.
TON is increasingly integrating into the Telegram ecosystem: chats, bots, payments.
This is a significant step towards mass crypto adoption among audiences outside of crypto.
📉 Why is the altcoin market stagnating while Bitcoin is rising? An analysis of the summer trend 2025
Although Bitcoin has increased by over 18% since the beginning of June 2025, most altcoins are showing weak dynamics or even retracement. Why is this happening?
Main reasons:
1. Global focus on BTC-ETF — In the USA, active inflows into spot ETFs on BTC continue, strengthening BTC's dominance.
2. Instability of the DeFi sector — after several exploits on L2 networks, investors are becoming more cautious.
3. Rising Fed rates — risky assets are under pressure from macroeconomic factors.
What's next?
Analysts from Binance Research indicate that the “Bitcoin first” trend will remain in the near future, and only L2 projects with real use cases may show growth. Attention should be paid to TON, StarkNet, and EigenLayer as potential favorites.
🧠 What are LST (Liquid Staking Tokens) and why is it the future of staking?
Liquid Staking Tokens (LST) are tokens you receive in exchange for assets locked in staking. They allow you to participate in staking while maintaining liquidity.
For example: you stake 1 ETH through Lido and receive 1 stETH. You earn rewards for staking, but can trade or use stETH in DeFi protocols.
Advantages of LST:
💸 Liquidity while staking.
📈 Ability to participate in DeFi and farming.
🔐 Decentralized governance.
Risks:
📉 Deviation of LST's price from the underlying asset.
⚠️ Smart contract vulnerabilities.
This solution is already actively implemented in Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos. If you are interested in passive income — LST is worth exploring further.
🔔 Ethereum is preparing for a significant upgrade: What awaits users in Q3 2025?
The Ethereum team has officially announced the upcoming upgrade scheduled for August 2025, named Pectra, which aims to greatly improve scalability and reduce transaction costs on the network.
Key innovations:
Proto-Danksharding (EIP-4844) — the implementation of "blob transactions" that will reduce the load on the network.
Improved rollup functionality — more flexibility for L2 solutions.
New signature processing mechanism — reducing block size without compromising security.
Analysts expect this upgrade may trigger increased activity on the network and positively impact the price of ETH. If you hold or plan to buy Ethereum — it is worth keeping an eye on the upgrade!
📌 Crypto Tip of the Day: Don't open a trade just because you "feel" that the time has come. 📉 The market doesn't read your emotions, it reads your mistakes.
😅 — Me: "This time there will definitely be an increase" — The market: breathes in both directions at the same time
🧘♂️ Conclusion: Plan your trades — don't guess. Set stop-loss, take profit.
📢 Market News: Is the Ethereum ETF Closer to Launch?
🔹 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent positive signals regarding the potential approval of the Ethereum ETF. 🔹 A decision is expected by the end of the month. 🔹 ETH has already shown a growth of +6.2% in the last 24 hours!
📈 If the ETF is approved — it will open doors for institutional money into ETH. 💡 Some analysts predict $3,800–$4,200 as a possible target in the medium term.
🤔 Your thoughts? Is it worth buying ETH now or waiting for a pullback?