After a whirlwind tour through cities like Washington, New York, and Boston—where he met folks like crypto cowboys and Wall Street wizards—Kendrick shared that there’s a growing buzz among the crypto elite (plus some suit-wearing folks) that once we tiptoe past that $750 billion line, stablecoins will throw a big ol’ party in government debt issuance and monetary policy. 🍾💸
The report notes that $29.2 million was allocated across Cardano’s (ADA) three core focus areas, including adoption, operational resilience, and education, up from $19.2 million in 2023. An additional $7.1 million was allocated toward operational capacity, supporting governance, infrastructure, and legal efforts. As of year-end, the Foundation held $659.1 million in assets, mostly denominated in ADA, and generated its primary income from staking 599.2 million ADA tokens. 📈
While the rest of us mere mortals are left scratching our heads, large wallets have been quietly increasing their holdings without a hint of heavy selling. This recent rally seems more than just a bounce, it’s a full-blown party! 🎉
According to the ever-so-reputable Messari, the illustrious Ondo’s USDY has taken the lead, clutching $175.3 million like a Victorian gentleman gripping his top hat during a sudden downpour—capturing nearly 42% of the market. Following closely are the fine establishments of Franklin Templeton and Maple. A recent proclamation from Ondo Finance triumphantly declares it encapsulates 60% of Solana’s non-stablecoin RWA market, as if waving a banner at a particularly dull parade.
In a recent tweet, Mr. Saylor shared the Bitcoin yield generated for the company’s shareholders recently and year-to-date. The man is positively beaming with pride as he announces the quarter-to-date Bitcoin gain of 2,485 valued at approximately $291 million for MSTR shareholders.
As the ever-enthusiastic Michael Stroev, co-founder and CEO, so eloquently put it, “Since I moved to Barcelona in 2020, it has been my dream to build a startup that truly feels local…” In other words, darling, he’s finally speaking our language—quite literally!
The bank’s latest forecast is nothing short of a manifesto for the crypto faithful, outlining a bullish path for Bitcoin that projects a base-case target of $128,000 and an optimistic scenario reaching a staggering $155,000 by the end of 2025. Even the downside view, landing at $55,000, is a testament to the volatile and unpredictable nature of this digital asset. 🌪️
After a Satoshi-era whale decided it was time for a massive 20,000 BTC yard sale, things took a nosedive. I can just picture this guy sitting back, sipping coffee, thinking, “What’s the worst that could happen?” No need for a fortune teller with moves like that! 🐳
The report indicates that Ethereum is on the verge of a breakout, driven by institutional investment, stablecoin growth, and the potential of the GENIUS Act. Like, what’s the GENIUS Act? Is it a new Seinfeld episode? 🤔
Now, let us delve deeper into the wisdom of the great Buterin. He asserts that the most effective way to build a layer-2 blockchain is to rely on the layer-1’s bountiful gifts—security, data, censorship resistance, and proofs. These are the very foundations upon which layer 2s can thrive, focusing their efforts on the noble task of sequencing, which involves the meticulous ordering of transactions and the verification of their validity. For instance, on Ethereum, this is achieved through the mystical arts of zero-knowledge proofs or fraud proofs. 🧙♂️