Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

President Donald Trump issued a social media statement suggesting ongoing US-Iran conflict could cease following the upcoming election. Trump implied that adversaries are attempting to influence the electoral process to favor a less aggressive U.S. administration that might facilitate their

Binance posted $243B in spot trading volume in August, reclaiming the top position among cryptocurrency exchanges as total spot volume across 14 major centralized exchanges reached $510.4B, a 19% increase from July. The recovery followed July's 21.7% volume decline to approximately $429B, marking on

World launched its official prediction market platform on Solana on Wednesday, granting more than 1 million waitlisted users access to hundreds of markets spanning sports, crypto, politics, finance, economics and culture. Available markets include NFL games, seven soccer leagues, Formula 1,

Spot trading volume across 14 major exchanges reached $510.4 billion in August 2026, according to data shared by WuBlockchain. This represents a 19.0% increase from July 2026, when volume totaled $429.0 billion. Thirteen out of fourteen exchanges reported rising trading volumes during this

According to FinanceFeeds, on Wednesday the Blockchain Association and Crypto Council for Innovation filed a 34-page motion for a preliminary injunction to block Illinois's 0.2% digital asset transaction tax before it takes effect on January 1, 2027. The industry groups argue that companies are

LayerZero introduced Lattice Jolt, an open-source zero-knowledge virtual machine (zkVM), as referenced in a tweet by a16z crypto. The enhanced zkVM promises faster performance and post-quantum security through a new polynomial commitment scheme called Akita. The advancement aims to improve

According to financefeeds.com, Consensys Software Inc. announced on September 9 that it will separate into two independently operated companies, splitting MetaMask's consumer business from Ethereum infrastructure and institutional operations by end of 2026. The existing company will be rebranded as

According to a16z crypto, LayerZero has officially introduced Lattice Jolt, a new zero-knowledge virtual machine (zkVM) designed to enhance cross-chain interactions. The enhanced zkVM features faster performance and post-quantum security, utilizing a new polynomial commitment scheme called Akita. Th

According to Die Welt, Germany's Federal Ministry of Finance has proposed ending a tax advantage for cryptocurrency investors. Under the draft, Bitcoin and other digital assets purchased after December 31, 2026, would become subject to a 26% flat tax on investment gains, even when held for more

According to Odaily, Bitwise CEO announced on X that the company manages options strategies through SMAs for holders of 25 million USD or more in BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and ZEC, enabling them to maintain long positions while generating income from market

DoubleZero Foundation announced Wednesday that Kalshi's election and politics markets went live on its DoubleZero Edge platform ahead of midterm elections in November. The integration gives institutional firms access to real-time prediction market data beyond the platform's existing sports event

On Wednesday, Kalshi's election and politics markets went live on DoubleZero Edge, a market data delivery platform, expanding institutional access to prediction market data. DoubleZero Foundation said the addition gives firms new tools to price risk and manage exposure as political events

USDC minting on the Solana ecosystem has surpassed $10 billion, according to analyst @tokenterminal. The stablecoin, designed to maintain a 1:1 peg with the US dollar, has seen increased adoption on Solana's network. Solana is known for its high throughput and low transaction costs, making it an

According to commentator Hayden Adams, Robinhood recently launched a testnet faucet that allows users to acquire 2.8 testnet ETH for just $1. The initiative aims to attract new users to the Ethereum ecosystem and enhance engagement within the

Lucy Rigby, CryptoUK's Economic Secretary, advocated for the tokenization of wholesale markets during her speech at a UK Finance event. She emphasized that collaboration among industry, government, and regulators is crucial for moving from pilot projects to scalable solutions. The UK Treasury is