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March token unlocks to hit $6B, with WhiteBIT driving majority of supply increase

March 2026 is set to be the largest token unlock event of the year, with approximately $6.03 billion worth of crypto assets scheduled to enter circulation—a significant increase from February's $2 billion. The majority of this supply surge, around $4.18 billion, is attributed to WhiteBIT, making it the dominant contributor. Other protocols, including Sui and Arbitrum, will also unlock tokens but at comparatively smaller scales. Data from both CryptoRank and DeFiLlama confirm the concentration, highlighting potential liquidity and volatility risks as markets absorb the new supply. While not all unlocked tokens may be sold immediately, large, concentrated unlocks historically coincide with increased market volatility, especially during cautious trading periods.

ambcrypto02/16 16:08

March token unlocks to hit $6B, with WhiteBIT driving majority of supply increase

ambcrypto02/16 16:08

Story Co-Founder Defends Token Unlock Delays; Why Long-Term Scaling Matters For $MAXI

Story Protocol co-founder S.Y. Lee defends delayed token unlocks, arguing that extended vesting periods prevent premature sell pressure and support long-term protocol development. This approach prioritizes sustainable growth over short-term liquidity. Similarly, meme coin project Maxi Doge ($MAXI) emphasizes high-conviction holding through staking rewards, a 'Leverage King' culture, and planned utility features. Having raised over $4.5M in presale, it aims to build a resilient, engaged community by incentivizing long-term participation and reducing launch-day sell pressure.

bitcoinist02/09 15:13

Story Co-Founder Defends Token Unlock Delays; Why Long-Term Scaling Matters For $MAXI

bitcoinist02/09 15:13

Story Delays $IP Token Unlock, Strengthens Long-Term Token Economics and Network Stability

Story has announced a six-month extension for the initial unlocking and subsequent vesting schedule of all locked $IP tokens, applicable to investors, team members, and internal stakeholders. As a result, no new liquidity from these tokens will enter the market before August 13, 2026. This decision is part of a broader strategy to strengthen long-term alignment with the community and enhance the network’s economic sustainability. It follows recent proposals, SIP-00009 and SIP-00010, which recalibrated token emissions and staking incentives to support a more sustainable token economy. These changes reduce emissions from locked tokens, encourage broader community staking participation, and lower inflation pressure as the network matures. The token supply, allocation ratios, vesting terms, and legal ownership remain unchanged. The updated schedule is enforced via automated smart contracts to ensure compliance. Story emphasizes that this move prioritizes long-term network stability over short-term market fluctuations. Story is an AI-native blockchain focused on traceability, licensing, and monetization of AI data and models, backed by $136M from investors including a16z crypto and Samsung Ventures.

marsbit02/02 01:51

Story Delays $IP Token Unlock, Strengthens Long-Term Token Economics and Network Stability

marsbit02/02 01:51

Onchain data shows vested 1INCH holders distributing tokens as price drops 15%

Onchain data reveals that large, vested 1INCH holders distributed approximately 36.36 million tokens (worth ~$5 million) during a sharp sell-off on January 27, contributing to a 15–17% intraday price decline. The tokens, representing about 2.6% of circulating supply and 8% of daily volume, were sold via CoW Protocol in tranches to manage slippage. Historical data indicates the sellers were likely early investors or team members. The sales occurred amid thin liquidity, amplifying downward pressure without a new token unlock. Trading volume surged 370%, and the volume-to-market-cap ratio exceeded 36%, signaling significant liquidity stress.

ambcrypto01/27 16:50

Onchain data shows vested 1INCH holders distributing tokens as price drops 15%

ambcrypto01/27 16:50

US Fast-Food Chain Steak ’n Shake Announces Bitcoin Bonuses to Employees, but It Didn’t Go as Planned

US fast-food chain Steak ’n Shake announced a plan to pay hourly employees a Bitcoin bonus of $0.21 for every hour worked, starting March 2026. The bonus, managed via Bitcoin wallet app Fold, is part of the company’s broader crypto strategy, which includes accepting Bitcoin payments and building a corporate Bitcoin treasury. However, the announcement faced significant backlash due to the small payout amount, a two-year vesting period, and exposure to Bitcoin’s volatility for low-wage workers. Critics highlighted that the bonus amounts to only about $1.68 per eight-hour shift and questioned its practicality amid rising living costs. The timing of the announcement—coinciding with a Bitcoin price drop—further fueled online mockery and criticism, framing the initiative as more of a marketing stunt than a meaningful employee benefit.

ccn.com01/21 08:24

US Fast-Food Chain Steak ’n Shake Announces Bitcoin Bonuses to Employees, but It Didn’t Go as Planned

ccn.com01/21 08:24

Ranger Public Offering Introduces New Features, Can a Grassroots Team Win Market Trust?

On January 6th, Ranger Finance, a DEX aggregator on Solana, launched its ICO for the RNGR token via the MetaDAO platform to raise funds and accelerate development. The project aims to address fragmented liquidity and poor execution quality in the derivatives market by using an intelligent order routing system that scans multiple venues for optimal trade execution. It also offers a unified interface for managing diverse trading positions and plans to introduce cross-margin support. The public sale, running until January 10th, has a minimum fundraising target of $6 million. If exceeded, Ranger will initiate a buyback plan to repurchase and burn tokens at the difference between the ICO and listing price. The total token supply is 25,625,000, with 10 million allocated to the ICO. Team tokens (29.6% of supply) are subject to performance-based vesting, unlocking at multiples of the ICO price (2x to 32x). Ranger raised $1.9 million in December 2024 from investors like RockawayX and Asymmetric. The team, including co-founders with backgrounds at SolanaFM and mtnCapital, is partially anonymous, which may pose trust issues despite alignment incentives. Currently, the ICO has raised $2.9 million from nearly 1,800 investors, with market predictions suggesting a high probability of exceeding $30 million.

marsbit01/08 03:56

Ranger Public Offering Introduces New Features, Can a Grassroots Team Win Market Trust?

marsbit01/08 03:56

Hyperliquid Unstaking Alert: 1.2M Tokens Move Before Jan 6 Sparks Tension

Hyperliquid unstaked 1.2 million HYPE tokens on December 28, ahead of the first scheduled team token distribution on January 6, 2026. This is part of a 24-month vesting plan covering nearly 24% of the total token supply. Although the move was expected and follows a publicly disclosed schedule, its timing during a fragile market and declining token prices has raised concerns about sustained sell pressure. The monthly unlock is valued at approximately $30–33 million at current prices. While the protocol has implemented countermeasures like buybacks and a recent burn of 37 million tokens to offset dilution, traders remain cautious. HYPE is down about 60% from its September 2025 high, and increased competition from rival perpetual DEXs has added to market unease. The upcoming distribution highlights the ongoing tension in DeFi between predictable token emissions and price stability.

ccn.com12/29 08:55

Hyperliquid Unstaking Alert: 1.2M Tokens Move Before Jan 6 Sparks Tension

ccn.com12/29 08:55

3 Days Until TGE: What Other Cards Is Lighter Hiding?

Lighter's highly anticipated TGE is confirmed to occur by the end of the year. Key details from recent community calls include: 25% of the total token supply allocated for the initial airdrop, with another 25% reserved for future airdrops. All investors have a 3-year vesting schedule. The $LIT token is not an equity or dividend token; protocol fees will be reinvested into ecosystem growth and token buybacks, not distributed as dividends. Manual high-frequency trading will not be flagged as Sybil. Specific conversion rates for points to $LIT will be announced later. Post-TGE plans include Season 3 incentives, unified margin trading, a mobile app, and prediction markets. Lighter will not pay listing fees for CEXs, and even if exchanges list forcibly, withdrawals won’t be supported, preventing sell pressure. The team has engaged with US regulators in advance for compliance. No special hidden rewards or backend allocations exist. Justin Sun is a notable early liquidity provider with over 10,000 points.

marsbit12/26 10:35

3 Days Until TGE: What Other Cards Is Lighter Hiding?

marsbit12/26 10:35

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