Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

Of 113 major crypto tokens launched since 2024, only 8 still trade above their launch price, according to CryptoRank data dated 21 July. The remaining 105 tokens are underwater, with a median return of -95.7% across the entire cohort. The figures contrast with recent headlines celebrating

On July 27, 2026, with less than 48 hours left until the Fed’s July 28–29 rate decision meeting, the market’s view of the outcome is experiencing one of the most dramatic disagreements in recent years. Economists are nearly unanimous in betting on no change, but pricing in the interest-rate futures market for a rate hike has surged from 12% to 37% over the past two weeks. Meanwhile, on the Gate prediction market, capital has provided a different set of clear figures. \\Gate prediction market dat

According to CryptoRank data dated July 21, only 8 of 113 major crypto tokens launched since 2024 still trade above their launch price, representing a 7.1% survival rate with a median return of -95.7%. The other 105 tokens are underwater, with the cohort limited to projects that reached and

According to Injective's blog, South Korean trading company POSCO International and IT firm LG CNS announced a proof-of-concept to tokenize cross-border trade receivables as RWA assets on the Injective network. The pilot enables authorized parties to verify, transfer, and settle transactions

Circle, the issuer of USDC, announced on Monday the acquisition of IBM's blockchain patent portfolio. The portfolio comprises more than 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents worldwide. Circle stated the acquisition positions it as the leader in blockchain patent holdings in the

According to Guru Club, Empery Digital officially divested its digital asset strategy on July 27, redirecting focus to artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company invested $20 million in Cardinal Data Power in exchange for approximately 8% equity stake. To fund the investment and repay

Japan approved a crypto-related bill aimed at enhancing its regulatory framework for digital assets, reinforcing the country's position as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction. The legislation is expected to provide greater legal certainty for stablecoins, crypto service providers, and blockchain-based

According to Moody's May report, quantum computing poses a significant threat to cryptocurrency networks and banking systems, with potential attacks estimated to cause $2-3 trillion in indirect losses to payment systems. In response, major institutions including BlackRock, ARK Invest, and Fidelity h

According to CoinDesk, crypto perpetual futures trading has surged on weekends in recent months, with traditional Wall Street institutions reassessing the "weekend closure" rule. Hyperliquid recorded $1.2 billion in open interest for oil perpetual futures on March 8—a Sunday—when traditional

Talos has integrated Kalshi into its institutional trading platform, allowing hedge funds, market makers and professional trading firms to access prediction markets and US-regulated crypto perpetual futures through existing digital asset infrastructure. The integration enables eligible Talos

Dogecoin is trading near $0.073, up approximately 1% this week, following a weekend rebound that briefly lifted the token above that level before momentum cooled. The rally was partly fueled by easing geopolitical tensions, which sparked a risk-on move across crypto markets. Analyst Ali Martinez

Talos recently integrated Kalshi into its institutional trading platform, allowing hedge funds, market makers and professional trading firms to access prediction markets and regulated crypto perpetual futures through the same infrastructure used for digital asset trading. The integration extends Ta

According to BlockBeats, Revolut announced on July 27 it is recruiting crypto content creators in the European Economic Area (EEA) to join its crypto creator program. The fintech company is seeking partnerships to promote its brand through sponsored content on platforms including YouTube. Trader

According to Delphi Digital, Hyperliquid's open interest reached approximately $11.5 billion on July 27, setting a 2026 record. The HIP-3 product suite for traditional finance assets accounts for about $4 billion, with the S&P 500 as its largest

Strategy, the business intelligence firm holding the largest corporate Bitcoin treasury, sold 5,429,160 shares of its Class A common stock (MSTR) between July 20 and July 26, generating $544.5 million in net proceeds, while simultaneously repurchasing 288,930 shares of its STRC preferred stock

According to PR Newswire, Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR) added 9,946 Ethereum over the past week, bringing its total ETH holdings to 5,787,414 as of July 27. The position now represents 4.8% of Ethereum's total supply, and the company also repurchased 6.1 million shares of common