Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

According to Solana Foundation VP Jacob Creech, Solana has reduced its network slot time to 350 milliseconds for the first time since network genesis. The network will pursue further reductions to 300 milliseconds in the next phase, with an ultimate target of 200 milliseconds through four-stage

According to intangiblecoins data reported by ChainCatcher, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net inflows of $1.6 billion this week, marking the largest single-week inflow since October 2025. The data also showed that Bitcoin ETF holders maintain an average cost basis of

According to BlockBeats, on August 21, renowned trader and chart analyst Peter Brandt stated that Bitcoin's pattern has transitioned from an inverse head-and-shoulders formation into a valid bottom after recent price surges. Brandt said he bought on the breakout, adding "for better or worse." On

Gate News bot message: Gate market data shows HOODG up 10.13% over 24 hours, currently priced at 107.43 USDT.

Gate News message, according to the August 21 update, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a 1-day net inflow of 8,879 BTC (approximately $684.18 million) and a 7-day net inflow of 22,043 BTC (approximately $1.7 billion). Ethereum ETFs showed a 1-day net inflow of 86,701 ETH (approximately $207.03 million) and a

According to ChainCatcher, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire stated that newly proposed FASB accounting rules could serve as a significant strategic driver for USDC adoption among global enterprises and financial institutions. Combined with the GENIUS Act, the accounting standard would enable broader use

According to ChainCatcher, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued proposed accounting guidance on August 18 to clarify how the definition of cash equivalents applies to stablecoins and other specific digital assets. The update aims to promote consistent application of the definition

Shinhan Asset Management signed a memorandum of understanding with the Solana Foundation, Etherfuse and Orca to test the issuance and distribution of a Korean won-denominated tokenized investment fund. The South Korean asset manager, which oversees roughly 133.6 trillion won ($96.6 billion), said th

Shinhan Asset Management signed a four-party memorandum of understanding with Solana Foundation, Etherfuse and Orca to test issuance and distribution of a Korean won-denominated tokenized investment fund, according to the South Korean asset manager. The partners will conduct a proof-of-concept

BitPay integrated XRP into its self-custody wallet, enabling users in the U.S. and supported regions to buy, sell, swap, send, receive and spend the asset while retaining control of private keys. The integration expands XRP's accessibility beyond traditional exchanges into a payments-focused

According to Coinglass data, over $1.505 billion in positions were liquidated across crypto derivatives markets in the past 24 hours, with short positions accounting for $1.213 billion and long positions for $292 million. Bitcoin short liquidations dominated at $742 million, while BTC longs

BitPay recently added XRP to its self-custody wallet, allowing users in supported regions to buy, sell, swap, send, receive and spend XRP while maintaining control of their private keys. XRP is trading at $1.38 with 24-hour trading volume of $13.61 billion and a market capitalization of

According to Odaily, Solana perpetual contract trading platform GMTrade announced a proposal to acquire Flash Trade and airdrop GT points to FAF token holders and liquidity providers. The exact snapshot date for the airdrop has not been determined. GMTrade stated the acquisition represents a

According to Hyperliquid Policy Center, a new research report titled "Perpetual Futures as Complements to Dated Futures" found that perpetual contracts extend market risk management tools and enhance price discovery without cannibalizing traditional futures markets. The study analyzed Bitcoin and on

According to BitcoinTreasuries data, as Bitcoin surged above $77,000 on August 21, Michael Saylor's Strategy (MSTR) stock jumped over 8% in pre-market trade. The company's holdings of 840,447 BTC now carry roughly $1.36 billion in unrealized gains at the $77,000 price level. Bitcoin gained over 6% i