Industry Reports

Ripple plans to enhance the security of its XRP Ledger using AI, integrating AI tools for early vulnerability detection, implementing AI-assisted testing, and forming a dedicated red team to simulate attacks. This proactive approach aims to fortify the ledger amid its growth and increasing attractiveness to attackers.

Barcelona, Spain — The question facing the digital asset industry is no longer one of legitimacy. After the approval of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, the rollout of MiCA across the European Union, and growing allocations from asset managers and pension funds, institutions are in the market. The qu

Stablecoins are undergoing an evolution into a foundational financial infrastructure. North America leads in development, focusing on regulated, compliant options. The market shows a shift with RLUSD gaining traction due to integration with Ripple, emphasizing real demand over exchange liquidity.

Justin Sun has launched an AI detective system capable of analyzing over $1 billion in crypto crimes, aiding law enforcement by identifying suspects quickly. A $100 million bounty rewards contributors with valuable leads in ongoing investigations.

Euro-denominated stablecoins make up more than 80% of the non-US dollar stablecoin market, which Dune says has grown to about $1.2 billion in total supply, according to a report commissioned by Visa. Dune said euro stablecoins accounted for 85% of transfer volume in the non-US dollar stablecoin mar

After launching on Binance, most tokens faced severe losses, with an average retracement of 71% to 80%. Listing is no longer seen as an investment opportunity but rather as an insider sell-off event. The main reasons include internal liquidity events, overvaluation, weak capital inflows, and market saturation. Only projects with genuine products and communities can survive in the future.

Marathon Digital, the world's largest Bitcoin miner, announced that starting in 2026, it will change its treasury policy. The company will not only sell Bitcoin earned from mining but also sell long-term held Bitcoin to meet market demand. This strategic shift reflects how miners are adjusting their financial strategies amid market volatility and cost pressures to maintain flexibility. In 2025, the company recorded significant losses, and mining output declined, but hash rate continued to expand.

OceanPal releases annual financial report, showing holdings of approximately 51.3 million NEAR tokens and 2.85 million as derivative collateral. The company partnered with NEAR Foundation for a $120 million investment and established a new subsidiary, with assets estimated at $85.5 million in 2025.

_Ripple pilots RLUSD in Singapore MAS sandbox, automating trade finance with XRPL smart contracts and BNY Mellon-backed custody._ Ripple is testing the RLUSD stablecoin in Singapore bank sandbox for trade payments, marking a new step in enterprise blockchain use.  The pilot focuses on improving

On March 26, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po stated that the People's Bank of China and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority are exploring the feasibility of upgrading the digital yuan wallet to enhance usage limits and user experience. Currently, Hong Kong has opened 80,000 digital yuan wallets, with the number of accepting merchants increasing to 5,200, covering multiple consumption sectors.

Bitcoin mining economics are tightening to levels that are pushing a portion of the global fleet below profitability, according to a report from asset manager CoinShares.  In its Bitcoin mining report for Q1 2026, CoinShares said hashprice, a key measure of miner revenue, fell to around $28 per

CoinShares' Bitcoin mining report indicates that global Bitcoin miners are under profit pressure, with 15%-20% of mining farms operating at a loss, and the hash price reaching a five-year low. Older mining equipment and miners with high electricity costs are most affected. Recent difficulty reductions have eased short-term pressure, but a prolonged downturn could force some farms to shut down, impacting network stability. Miners need to assess costs and efficiency to ensure sustainable operations.

Justin Sun has announced a bold new plan to fight crypto crime. He says his team has built an AI system. That can study fraud cases and help find criminals faster. According to him, this system has already looked at cases worth more than $1 billion. Now, he wants to take the next step. He plans to u

The crypto market shows cautious stability with a $2.43T cap, a slight decrease in volume, and rising fear among participants. Bitcoin rises 0.15% while Ethereum drops 0.40%. Notable gainers include $TRUMP, $MAGA, and $CRCL. DeFi TVL increases, NFT sales plunge. Bhutan transfers $500 BTC, and Visa becomes a Super Validator for the Canton Network.

The Solana Foundation has launched a new proxy payment gateway based on the X402 protocol, aimed at lowering the barriers for merchants to adopt crypto payments and promoting stablecoin usage. The system supports real-time settlement, reducing price volatility risks and helping traditional businesses enter the blockchain payment space. The market response has been positive, but challenges remain in regulation and user growth, marking a trend of blockchain transitioning into commercial applications.

OpenAI launches a new security vulnerability bounty program, focusing on the risks of AI misuse, aiming to identify potential hazards in advance. The program encourages ethical hackers to submit risk cases related to behavior, emphasizing evidence and actual risk value while handling sensitive and private topics. This move has sparked differing opinions in the tech community, promoting transparency and collaborative safety in AI, but also facing ethical and accountability concerns.

FiscalNote Holdings has been delisted from the New York Stock Exchange due to its stock price remaining below $1 for an extended period and will now trade on the over-the-counter market. The company faces challenges from AI technology replacing its core business model. Despite efforts to pivot and diversify, market confidence remains low. This delisting reflects the profound impact of the AI-driven era on traditional SaaS models.

Key Insights: Hyperliquid generated $14 million in weekly fees, reflecting strong derivatives demand and positioning the protocol among the top revenue drivers in decentralized finance. HyperEVM recorded 55 percent transaction growth and 25% user expansion, highlighting rapid adoption and st

Digital asset ETPs saw a peak of over $250B, ending 2025 with $184B AUM, mainly driven by Bitcoin products. The market is evolving, with over 125 new filings indicating a trend toward diversified asset offerings.