The Bitcoin beast ain’t roaring right now. It’s more like a cat curled up on your windowsill, purring soft.
Ethereum Turns 10: Defining the Next Decade of Web3 Innovation
As Ethereum celebrates its tenth anniversary, its transformation from a developer playground to the backbone of a $75 billion decentralized economy is undeniable.
Over the past decade, Ethereum has pioneered smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and DAOs, while surviving significant events like the 2016 DAO hack and the pivotal Merge in 2022, which cut energy usage by over 99%.
Looking ahead, growth hinges on striking a balance between decentralization, security, and scalability.
Its next era depends on provable performance—supported by advances such as proto-danksharding and scalable L2 integrations, rather than legacy assumptions about the blockchain trilemma.
Ethereum’s developer ecosystem remains vibrant. A recent longitudinal study revealed that protocol upgrades lead to increased collaboration and intensified contributions, demonstrating the community’s adaptability and technical resilience.
Over the next ten years, Ethereum must continually establish its status as the default Layer‑1 platform.
Institutional adoption is rising, but its long-term relevance will depend on infrastructure maturity, network efficiency, and the ability to host real-world finance at scale.
Only with sustained technical evolution and utility can Ethereum remain the programmable backbone of a decentralized future.
Vugar Usi Zade, COO at Bitget
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Hong Kong Begins Six-Month Transition for New Stablecoin Rules
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will enforce new stablecoin rules starting Friday, introducing a six-month transition period. According to Radio Television Hong Kong, issuers will receive temporary licenses if they meet regulatory requirements.
Issuers failing to comply within three months must close operations in the following four months. If the HKMA decides an issuer cannot meet the rules, it will order closure within one month of notice. The HKMA confirmed it will grant only a limited number of licenses initially and will not disclose applicant names.
The HKMA stated that temporary licenses will only be valid if issuers show they can meet the full stablecoin rules during this transition. Regulatory powers will remain active throughout the period.
Strict Requirements for Stablecoin Issuers in Hong Kong
The new stablecoin rules require issuers to fully back their tokens with high-quality liquid reserves. They must process redemption requests within one business day and maintain a physical office in Hong Kong. Adequate financial resources are mandatory for license eligibility.
Additional measures include Know Your Customer (KYC) checks, wallet ownership verification, continuous transaction monitoring, and blacklisting of high-risk wallet addresses. These rules aim to strengthen control over stablecoin issuers and prevent misuse.
The HKMA will investigate suspected noncompliance. Enforcement tools include fines, public warnings, license suspension or revocation, and referrals to law enforcement. Authorities will also criminalize the promotion of unlicensed stablecoin services.
Rising Demand for Stablecoin Licenses in Hong Kong
Interest in licenses has increased ahead of the stablecoin rules launch. JD.com registered two entities through a subsidiary linked to a stablecoin plan just days before enforcement begins. The company also participates in Hong Kong’s stablecoin sandbox program.
Ant International, part of Alibaba Group, plans to apply for licenses in both Hong Kong and Singapore. Its parent company runs Alipay, which serves 1.3 billion users and 80 million merchants globally.
In February, Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong, Animoca Brands, and Hong Kong Telecommunications announced a joint venture to issue a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin. These firms are preparing ahead of the HKMA stablecoin framework rollout.
HKMA Licensing and Enforcement Approach
The HKMA confirmed it will not reveal timelines for issuing licenses or applicant identities. It will approve only a limited number of licenses in the initial phase. The regulator stressed that all enforcement actions under the stablecoin rules will take effect during the transition period.
This move follows other initiatives in Hong Kong’s stablecoin framework, including preparation for a third batch of tokenized bonds and measures targeting unlicensed promotions.
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The best portfolio allocation for Bitcoin is 15%?
We thought we had a handle on the investment game, right? But now Ray Dalio, the big boss behind Bridgewater Associates, threw a curveball. He says the ideal number is 15%.
Speculative Altcoins Pull Back as Bitcoin Holds Steady
We observe that tokens like Fartcoin (FART) and Pump.fun (PUMP) are less aligned with broader market beta and more reflective of high-volatility, sentiment-driven microcycles.
These assets are fueled predominantly by retail enthusiasm and community dynamics, rather than institutional flows or macroeconomic narratives.
The recent corrections, FART dropping 14% to retest its 100-day EMA near $1, JUP losing support at its 200-day EMA, and PUMP continuing its slide within a descending channel, appear to stem from profit-taking and waning short-term momentum, not from a systemic market shift.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s continued strength around the $118,000 mark, underpinned by ETF flows and macro stability, reinforces the view that these altcoin dips are isolated rather than indicative of a broader rotation.
Technical levels for FART ($1), JUP ($0.5100), and PUMP ($0.002366) will be key to watch in the coming sessions.
On-chain data shows resilient wallet activity and steady social traction, particularly for FART, suggesting underlying community interest remains intact.
If sentiment recovers or Bitcoin decisively breaks above $120,000, these tokens could see renewed inflows.
For now, traders should remain mindful of the speculative nature of these assets. Momentum could swing quickly, but so can risk.
Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget Research
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Kraken Targets $500 Million Funding at $15 Billion Valuation Before 2026 IPO
Crypto exchange Kraken is reportedly seeking $500 million in funding at a $15 billion valuation, according to The Information.
Tether’s big move is set to take Wall Street by storm?
Listen up, here’s a story that’s cooking hotter than a fresh espresso in the break room.
BNB skyrockets to new heights, there’s a chance to $2,000?
The crypto market’s new heavyweight champ is the BNB. This beast just smashed through the $855 barrier, a fresh record.
ARK Invest Buys $20M in BitMine, Cuts Coinbase, Block, Robinhood Stakes
ARK Invest purchased 572,853 BitMine shares worth $20 million across three of its ETFs on Monday, according to daily trading disclosures.
