Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

According to Glassnode, US trading sessions have recently transitioned from net buyers to net sellers of Bitcoin, marking a notable shift in trading dynamics. Previously, US trading hours drove significant gains from July through September, but the current selling stance could influence future

Solana overtook BNB Chain in daily tokenized equities trading, capturing a 34% market share. CryptoTwitter commentator @SolanaFloor reported the development. The shift signals a change in the competitive landscape of digital finance and highlights growing confidence in Solana's blockchain

According to its official announcement, NEAR Protocol launched quantum-safe signing on its mainnet on October 7, enabling post-quantum assets across 30 or more chains. The new NEAR Intents feature provides a one-click integration option for applications, simplifying cross-chain functionality and

According to Foresight News, CertiK announced a brand upgrade at the TOKEN2049 Singapore conference on October 7, repositioning itself as "The Trust Layer for Digital Value." Chief Commercial Officer Jason Jiang unveiled the company's mission to build trust infrastructure for the digital economy. Ce

Robinhood has added $25 million worth of Bitcoin to its corporate balance sheet, according to statements from Johann Kerbrat, the company's senior vice president and general manager of crypto and international. Kerbrat said the purchase is intended to align Robinhood more closely with the Bitcoin

According to Uniswap, stock tokens for U.S. and South Korean equities issued by Stove Finance are now live on Arbitrum. The tokens are available for trading on Uniswap Apps and supported by UniswapX.

Bitcoin traded near $91,000 on Black Friday 2025 while United States online shoppers spent a record $11.8 billion, according to Adobe Analytics. The cryptocurrency had fallen about 17% from its early November price above $110,000, even as retail spending increased 9.1% from the previous year's $10.8

Open interest in on-chain perpetual futures tied to real-world assets reached $5.78 billion on October 7, marking a 25.6-times increase since the start of the year, according to DefiLlama data. The expansion followed the entry of at least 10 venues listing RWA perps, up from a single platform at the

According to the Cardano Foundation, CIP-0113, a programmable token standard, was launched on mainnet, granting token issuers authority to freeze wallets, seize assets, and enforce compliance rules. The final pull request was merged on September 29 after 90 commits, and a September 2026

According to DefiLlama data, on-chain perpetual futures tied to real-world assets reached $5.78 billion in open interest on October 7, a 25.6-times increase since the beginning of 2026. The market remains highly concentrated, with TradeXYZ holding $3.866 billion (roughly 67% of total) and

According to the companies, Google Cloud and Mysten Labs announced the Verifiable Agent Arbiter (VAA) on October 6, a blockchain-based system designed to create cryptographically verifiable records of actions taken by AI agents. The system separates customer-controlled operational data in Google Clo

Solana blockchain network recorded a new high in development activity in September, with monthly active programs exceeding 8,400 as funded wallets increased 38.5% to 16.1 million and daily active stablecoin addresses rose 269% year-over-year to 888,000. The growth came as the network's application e

Solana's monthly active programs surpassed 8,400 in September, marking a new record for developer activity on the blockchain. The expansion was accompanied by significant user participation growth: funded wallets increased 38.5%

According to Igloo Inc CEO Lucas Netz, Abstract Chain was shut down on October 6 after the firm lost tens of millions of dollars over two years attempting to maintain the Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain. Users have until December 15 to move funds off the network before they become inaccessible. Netz

From 13:45 to 14:00 UTC on October 7, 2026, the 15-minute ETH candlestick closed 0.48% higher, with prices ranging from 2553.19 to 2576.73 USDT and an amplitude of 0.92%. Although a slight short-term rebound occurred, ETH fell from a high of $2,725 to around $2,568 over the past 24 hours, a decline of 5.36%. Volatility has increased significantly, and market sentiment remains cautious. The move was primarily driven by concentrated selling pressure in the Order Book and a technical correction. Th

According to Odaily, Solana has launched the x402 batch payment feature in collaboration with PayAI Network and BlockRunAI. The feature enables AI agents to initiate multiple USDC payments and settle them in a single on-chain transaction. BlockRunAI has integrated the technology for its AI model

Gate News message, amid the market decline, Machi(@machibigbrother)'s long position of 39,025 $ETH (valued at $99.8M) is approaching liquidation. The liquidation price is set at $2,501.38.

Sky Protocol became the first stablecoin protocol to receive a credit rating from Moody's Ratings, as reported by crypto commentator @SkyEcosystem. The rating provides institutional investors with a framework to assess the protocol's financial health and governance. Sky Protocol operates within the

Bitcoin dropped below $83,000 on October 7, trading at $82,842.95 as of 10:48 p.m. in South Korea according to CoinMarketCap data. The cryptocurrency declined 4.04% from the previous day and 2.1% from a week earlier. Bitcoin Price Metrics and Kimchi Premium Data CoinMarketCap recorded Bitcoin at