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In February 2026, Solana surpassed Ethereum in stablecoin transaction volume, marking a significant shift in the market after Ethereum held dominance in 2024. The increase in Solana's usage reflects its growing role in actual transactions.

LunarCrush recently ranked the top Layer-2 projects based on social activity, highlighting Linea as the leader. Other notable projects include Celo, Stacks, and Optimism, each showcasing varying engagement and interaction metrics.

American Bitcoin, linked to the Trump family, has rapidly grown to become the 16th largest corporate Bitcoin holder, amassing 6,899 BTC. Despite facing market risks and competition, its rise indicates a shift in how companies view Bitcoin, moving towards long-term holding rather than trading.

Arkham reports that American Bitcoin, the Trump family's BTC mining company, now holds 6,899 BTC worth $486M, making it the 16th largest Bitcoin treasury. This growth signals increased institutional interest in Bitcoin and its role in decentralized finance.

The global crypto market has faced a decline, with a 4% dip in total market cap to $2.44T. Bitcoin and Ethereum dropped by 4.56% and 5.85%, respectively. Despite these declines, some cryptocurrencies saw significant gains, while DeFi and NFT metrics also fell.

Tron purchased an additional 167.999 TRX, bringing its reserve fund to 687 million TRX as the price retests key resistance levels. Despite signs of price appreciation and increased stablecoin activity, the number of active users declined amid a broader market downturn.

Data from Artemis indicates that Ethereum accounts for 53.9% of the stablecoin supply, while Tron holds 27.7%. Together, these two networks dominate up to 80% of the total supply, reflecting a "Two-Chain" market structure.

Eric Trump announced that his American Bitcoin company's Bitcoin holdings have increased to approximately 6,899 BTC, surpassing Galaxy Digital to become the 16th largest publicly listed Bitcoin company globally. The company relies primarily on industrial-scale mining rather than market purchases, and recently acquired 11,298 mining machines to expand production capacity. The Trump family's combined Bitcoin holdings exceed 16,000 BTC, demonstrating their significance in the cryptocurrency sector.

The crypto market shows mixed results with a $2.54T cap, as Bitcoin dips 0.13% and Ethereum rises 0.61%. Notable gainers include $TRUMP, $IDOS, and $MAGA. DeFi and NFT markets also see significant activity, while regulatory developments emerge from the SEC and CFTC.

The RWA (Real World Asset) tokenization sector is drawing significant attention, highlighted by Chainlink's dominance with 14.2 million interactions, far surpassing other projects. The article examines market perceptions and potential for growth among top projects like ONDO and AVAX.

Solana has surpassed Ethereum in transaction volume and active addresses over the past three months, achieving over 5 billion DEX transactions. Despite leading in these metrics, Ethereum retains a higher total value locked.

According to the latest data from Santiment, several privacy-focused crypto projects, including Chainlink, Aztec, and Dash, are leading in development activity, indicative of long-term commitment and technological progress.

The crypto lending market has contracted significantly since October 2025, with total deposits down 35%. However, leading protocols Morpho, Maker, and Jupiter Exchange saw growth, with deposits rising from $18.4 billion to $20.9 billion, a 13.6% increase.

Recent data reveals that Tether remains the most popular stablecoin globally, while USD Coin is steadily increasing its market share. Nigeria leads in stablecoin ownership, with 59% holding USDT and 48% USDC, reflecting a trend in volatile economies. Emerging markets show high demand, mainly for remittances and savings, while USDC gains traction in countries like the US and Germany.

Mizuho Financial Group research shows that USDC's adjusted trading volume will reach $2.2 trillion in 2026, surpassing USDT's $1.3 trillion for the first time, demonstrating its growth in the stablecoin market. USDC performs better in regulated markets, while USDT maintains dominance in emerging markets, reflecting geographic differentiation in the stablecoin market. This phenomenon is closely related to the different regulatory strategies adopted by both.

Blockchain analytics platforms continue to track how capital moves across different crypto ecosystems. Data referenced by crypto.news shows that Hyperliquid captured the largest net inflows among blockchain networks during the past month. The platform recorded approximately $616 million in net capit

Cryptocurrency derivatives trading volume has significantly surpassed spot trading, making perpetual futures decentralized exchanges (Perp DEX) a core battleground for blockchains. Major public chains including BNB Chain's Aster, Aptos's Decibel, and Hyperliquid have begun deploying Perp DEX to enhance liquidity and trading environments. However, liquidity tends to concentrate among a few dominant platforms. In the future, platforms offering unique yields may emerge as long-term winners.

LunarCrush announced the top NFT projects by social activity on February 12, 2026, with Pudgy Penguins ($PENGU) leading in engagement. Other notable projects include ApeCoin ($APE) and Pixels ($PIXEL), highlighting their social media performance metrics.

The tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) market reached $26.7 billion in March this year, a 309% increase compared to last year. Despite the overall downturn in the crypto market, institutional demand for tokenized assets continues to grow, with Ethereum dominating over 57% of the market share, making it the preferred choice for institutions. Although alternative chains like Solana are developing rapidly, Ethereum's security and ecosystem make its position difficult to challenge. Market growth is mainly driven by improved regulatory environments and the demonstration effect from financial institutions.

Goldman Sachs currently holds nearly $154 million in XRP ETF, making it the largest holder with about 73% of the total $211 million held by the top 30 institutions. Most XRP ETF holders do not need to report their holdings because their positions are less than $100 million, creating an "invisible" holding phenomenon that indicates a high level of institutional interest and capital inflow into the market.

The tokenized stock market has surpassed $1 billion, highlighting growing investor interest in blockchain-based financial assets. Ondo Finance and Backed Finance's xStocks dominate the market, controlling over 80% of tokenized stock activity.

The crypto market has seen significant growth, with total market capitalization rising by 2.20% to $2.38T and trading volume increasing by 24.25% to $106.43B. Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced notable price gains, while several altcoins soared dramatically. Crypto DeFi TVL and NFT sales volume also surged, indicating robust sector activity. Additionally, Nvidia is launching an open-source AI agent, and retrial demands have arisen for Tornado Cash's co-founder.

Hyperliquid's CL-USDC contract traded over $1.2 billion in volume within 24 hours, nearly 57 times the growth compared to the US-Israel strike on Iran, indicating a sensitive response to geopolitical pressures. As a perpetual futures contract with no expiration date, settled in USDC, it attracts retail traders but does not directly represent traditional oil market prices. Overall energy and precious metals contracts have seen increased activity, reflecting market sentiment and heightened leverage trading interest.

MicroStrategy's recent acquisition of 17,994 BTC reinforces its dominance in Bitcoin holdings, affecting market supply and liquidity. With institutional demand growing, 193 firms now hold over 5% of Bitcoin, reshaping market dynamics and influencing price volatility.

Ethereum reserve company Bitmine announced its holdings on March 9, accumulating 4.535 million ETH with total assets reaching $10.3 billion. Chairman Tom Lee stated that they have recently accelerated their purchase by 60,976 ETH and believe that Ethereum is currently in the late stage of a small bear market, with the bottom estimated between March 8 and 14. Bitmine has staked 3.04 million ETH, generating an annualized yield of $174 million, and plans to launch its own staking infrastructure, MAVAN.

The global crypto market shows signs of recovery, with a 0.58% increase in market cap to $2.31T and a 42.79% rise in trading volume. Bitcoin and Ethereum have both seen modest gains, while top gainers include Black Phoenix and PENGU AI. DeFi TVL dipped slightly, but NFT sales rose significantly. Key developments include concerns from an actor about Bitcoin's future and new initiatives in crypto mining from space.

The Central Bank of Kazakhstan plans to invest up to $350 million in crypto assets, with investments starting from April to May, accounting for only 0.5% of reserves. At the same time, crypto assets seized by law enforcement will also be included in the national crypto fund, demonstrating the country's further recognition and cautious attitude towards cryptocurrencies.

The stablecoin economy is once again scaling new heights, pushing past the $313 billion mark this weekend. Metrics from defillama.com show that Sky’s USDS posted the biggest percentage jump among the top ten fiat-pegged coins, climbing 8.5% over the last seven days. Stablecoin Sector Climbs

Open interest is a key indicator of trader participation and confidence in derivatives trading platforms. In the last 30 days, total open interest in perp DEXs has increased by over $1.5 billion, with Hyperliquid leading at a $1.01 billion rise. Dreamcash saw significant percentage growth, increasing by 130%. The competition among mid-tier perp DEXs remains intense, indicating a heated market ahead of Q2.

The younger generation, especially Gen Z, is emerging as the main driving force behind the growth of peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency transactions. According to a survey from the cryptocurrency exchange NoOnes, Gen Z currently accounts for 72% of total P2P cryptocurrency transactions, while the Millennial generation follows closely with 24%.

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Recent data reveals Starknet is leading the BTCFi sector, attracting $400 million in inflows while other platforms like BNB Chain face significant outflows. The Bitcoin DeFi landscape is gaining traction among institutional and retail investors, driven by increasing confidence in protocols.

Justin Sun highlights a shift from hype to utility in blockchain, with AI agents driving real demand. TRON leads in revenue and transaction activity, outperforming competitors. While optimism exists, some critics question TRON's visibility in innovation. The focus is now on quantifiable success, with AI emerging as a key factor in blockchain's evolution.

Curve Finance has topped the GitHub development activity rankings among cryptocurrency governance projects, with both CRV implementations scoring 32.8 points. With a market cap of 19,283,746,565,748,392,010 million, it highlights strong development activity despite its 152nd global ranking.

Strategy bought 3015 BTC for 204 million and now holds 720737 BTC in total. Strategy controls over 3.4% of Bitcoin total supply through steady equity sales. The firm faces about $7.3 billion in unrealized losses at current Bitcoin prices. Strategy expanded its bitcoin position with a

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) announced that as of March 1, it holds 4.47 million ETH, valued at $8.8 billion, making it the publicly listed company with the largest holdings of Ethereum worldwide. Despite the market downturn, Bitmine continues to increase its ETH holdings and plans to launch its own "Made in USA Validator Network," which is expected to generate an annualized revenue of $249 million.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies increased its holdings by 51,162 ETH, bringing the total to 4.42 million ETH, accounting for 3.66% of the total supply. The market value is approximately $8.7 billion, making it the publicly listed company with the largest ETH holdings worldwide. Chairman Tom Lee stated that the reason for holding ETH is optimistic about its future potential, and 68.7% of the ETH has been staked, which is expected to generate substantial passive income.

The essay discusses the top AI agent projects in the cryptocurrency market based on social activity metrics from LunarCrush. Chainlink ($LINK) leads with the highest engagement, followed by Pippin ($PIPPIN) and Injective ($INJ), highlighting the active trend of AI in crypto.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies increased its holdings by 51,162 ETH, bringing the total to 4.42 million ETH, accounting for 3.66% of the total supply. The market value is approximately $8.7 billion, making it the publicly listed company with the largest ETH holdings worldwide. Chairman Tom Lee stated that the reason for holding ETH is optimistic about its future potential, and 68.7% of the ETH has been staked, which is expected to generate substantial passive income.

The crypto market anticipates $5.8 billion in token unlocks in March 2026, led by Rain ($RAIN) unlocking $338.02 million. Other significant unlocks include Aster ($ASTER) and Sui ($SUI), among others.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies increased its holdings by 51,162 ETH, bringing the total to 4.42 million ETH, accounting for 3.66% of the total supply. The market value is approximately $8.7 billion, making it the publicly listed company with the largest ETH holdings worldwide. Chairman Tom Lee stated that the reason for holding ETH is optimistic about its future potential, and 68.7% of the ETH has been staked, which is expected to generate substantial passive income.

This essay analyzes the performance of the top 15 Perpetual Decentralized Exchanges (DEXes), highlighting key metrics such as active addresses, total volume locked (TVL), and revenue generated over recent periods. Hyperliquid leads with significant figures, followed by Lighter and Aster, among others.