# On-Chain Related Articles

Columbia Professor Exposes the 'Conspiracy of Giants Going On-Chain': Beware the 'Suit Simps' Selling Out Crypto's Future

In his article, Columbia Business School professor Omid Malekan expresses skepticism toward the recent embrace of tokenization by major traditional finance (TradFi) firms—including DTCC, SWIFT, Visa, Stripe, and PayPal. While these companies publicly promote blockchain's benefits—such as real-time payments, 24/7 settlement, and programmability—they largely ignore the existential threat that permissionless, decentralized networks pose to their core business models. Malekan argues that truly decentralized systems like Ethereum fundamentally challenge the centralized control these institutions rely on. For example, DTCC’s tokenization efforts avoid addressing how direct on-chain issuance could eliminate the need for centralized clearinghouses. Similarly, stablecoins threaten SWIFT’s cross-border messaging monopoly and Visa’s card-based payment model. Although these firms see growth opportunities in blockchain—such as new fee structures or expanded services—they face an innovator’s dilemma: their legacy businesses must be disrupted for crypto’s full potential to materialize. Malekan warns that these companies, driven by risk aversion and entrenched interests, may push for regulatory capture and compromise core crypto values like permissionless access and censorship resistance. He highlights concerning trends: JPMorgan limiting tokenized assets to accredited investors, DTCC favoring permissioned “enterprise chains,” and Stripe supporting a initially permissioned blockchain. Malekan cautions against “suit simps” in crypto—those who compromise decentralization to appease traditional finance—and urges the industry to avoid diluting its foundational innovations as TradFi adopts blockchain technology.

比推12/19 21:39

New Bitcoin whales are rewriting BTC’s market structure: Data

New Bitcoin whale activity is fundamentally reshaping the market structure, according to on-chain data. Nearly 50% of Bitcoin’s realized cap is now held by new whales, indicating a structural reset in the network’s cost base. Unlike previous cycles, these whales are deploying large capital at higher price levels, even during pullbacks, suggesting a re-anchoring of Bitcoin’s aggregate cost basis rather than speculative trading. Additionally, the supply held by short-term holders surged by roughly 100,000 BTC in 30 days, reaching an all-time high and reflecting intense demand. Data shows that long-term holders are not selling; instead, short-term holders and some whale-sized wallets provided selling pressure during recent price weakness. However, larger players absorbed this selling, with whale wallets posting a positive $135 million cumulative volume delta, while retail and mid-sized traders reduced exposure. This indicates strong accumulation by high-capital entrants amid market volatility.

cointelegraph12/19 18:33

No Surge, No Meme: As Crypto Moves into the Real World, Will 2026 Be the First Year of 'On-Chain Wall Street'?

marsbit12/19 15:02

Valuation at $1.25 Billion Post-SPAC Listing, Securitize to Issue "True Equity" On-Chain Stocks

Securitize, a major RWA (Real World Assets) platform, plans to launch native on-chain stock products by Q1 2026. Unlike synthetic or beneficial-rights models that track prices or represent indirect claims, Securitize will issue legally recognized shares directly on-chain, with tokens representing full shareholder rights including dividends and voting. These shares will be recorded on the issuer’s official cap table. Valuing compliance and integration with traditional finance, Securitize is an SEC-registered transfer agent. It has already tokenized over $3 billion in assets, including BlackRock’s $1.7+ billion BUIDL money market fund, and works with major institutions like Apollo, KKR, and VanEck. In October, Securitize announced plans to go public via a SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners II at a $1.25 billion valuation (ticker: SECZ). Backed by investors such as Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, and ARK Invest, the company is positioning itself as a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized systems, emphasizing regulatory alignment and institutional adoption.

Odaily星球日报12/19 08:37

Ethereum Retail Participation Vanishes: Hits One-Year Low In Network Activity

Ethereum's network activity has hit a one-year low, with active sending addresses falling to around 170,000, signaling a significant decline in retail participation. This drop reflects deteriorating market conditions and fading investor confidence amid prolonged volatility and bearish sentiment. On-chain data suggests a phase of seller exhaustion rather than capitulation, where selling pressure is easing but new demand remains weak. Without retail momentum, Ethereum's recovery attempts have been shallow and short-lived. However, such low activity periods have often attracted long-term institutional accumulation. A sustainable rebound would require both price stabilization and a recovery in network activity, indicating returning demand. Continued stagnation risks deeper consolidation or a demand-destruction phase.

bitcoinist12/19 05:05

Bitcoin trips at $90K despite CPI showing curbed US inflation: What gives?

Bitcoin approached $90,000 after U.S. November CPI inflation came in lower than expected at 2.7% year-over-year, renewing market risk appetite. The rally was driven by new long positions rather than short covering, with open interest rising. On-chain data indicates a stabilization phase rather than panic selling, with metrics like NUPL and SOPR showing loss absorption and coins being sold near cost. However, the move is seen as liquidity-driven and impulsive, leaving room for short-term pullbacks. A key technical hurdle is reclaiming $90,000, with a close above potentially targeting $90,500–$92,000. A rejection could lead to a retest of $83,800. The Bank of Japan’s upcoming rate decision remains a final macro risk for the year.

cointelegraph12/18 19:59

2025 Year-End Final Exam: Crypto Asset Allocation Guide After the FOMC Decision

Crypto markets face a critical juncture in late 2025. Bitcoin hovers near $90,000, with the Fear & Greed Index at 25 (Extreme Fear) and short-term holder capitulation at historic highs. The December FOMC meeting delivered an expected 25bps rate cut but adopted a hawkish tone, projecting only one more cut in 2026, causing a brief BTC sell-off. However, the Fed also initiated a $40B/month Reserve Management Purchases (RMP) plan, a form of "stealth QE" injecting liquidity. Key themes emerge: - **Macro Impact**: Hawkish guidance creates short-term pressure, but ending QT and launching RMP set the stage for a 2026 liquidity surge, historically bullish for crypto. - **Institutional Shift**: 2025 marked a pivot to institutional dominance. While BTC remains core, portfolios are diversifying into ETH, Solana, stablecoins, and tokenized real-world assets (RWA). Pension and sovereign wealth funds are increasing exposure. - **Historical Pattern & On-Chain Data**: A potential "Santa Low-Chinese New Year Rally" pattern is anticipated due to seasonal liquidity shifts. On-chain metrics signal a likely bottom: massive STH capitulation, declining exchange reserves, and valuation indicators (MVRV Z-Score, Puell Multiple) in historic buy zones. The confluence of extreme fear, strong underlying accumulation signals, and impending macro liquidity shifts presents a strategic entry point for long-term investors, framing the current pullback as a mid-cycle correction within a broader upward trend.

marsbit12/18 07:13

The On-Chain Evolution of Private Credit: From Ledgers to Investable Products

Private credit is undergoing a significant on-chain evolution, transitioning from a ledger-based operational upgrade to a distributable, investable product. While the total value of tokenized private credit has surged to around $24 billion, only 12% of the $19.3 billion in active loans tracked on RWA.xyz are held in transferable tokenized form. The market is split between "representative" tokenization—where blockchain serves as a transparent record-keeping system for off-chain loans—and "distributable" tokenization, where loans are natively issued and held as transferable tokens on-chain. The latter is growing rapidly, offering benefits like enhanced liquidity, faster settlement, and improved transparency. Figure dominates the market with a 73% share but uses blockchain only for record-keeping. In contrast, platforms like Maple are driving the shift toward fully distributable tokenized credit. This shift could standardize and scale private credit distribution by reducing intermediation, enabling programmable compliance, and improving portability—key advancements for an asset class that represents less than 2% of the $1.6 trillion global private credit market.

深潮12/18 02:42

After Researching How to Add Leverage to Prediction Markets, I Found This Problem Almost Unsolvable

Leverage in prediction markets remains a major unsolved challenge due to the unique nature of binary outcomes. Unlike traditional assets, prediction market shares have a fixed maximum value of $1 and can drop to zero instantly upon event resolution, causing discontinuous price "jumps." This jump risk makes high leverage extremely dangerous, as liquidation mechanisms fail during sudden price moves, potentially leaving lenders with losses. Real-world cases, like dYdX’s TRUMPWIN market during the 2024 election, show even well-designed systems with safeguards can fail under jump conditions. Current solutions vary: some platforms (e.g., HyperliquidX, Drift) limit leverage to 1-1.5x; others use dynamic risk management (e.g., D8X, PredictEX); while some offer high leverage without clear risk disclosure. The core issue is that prediction markets resemble exotic options, not perpetual futures, and may require specialized, exchange-level infrastructure—such as time-based margin calls and multi-layer insurance—to manage jump risk transparently on-chain. Until then, sustainable high leverage remains elusive.

Odaily星球日报12/17 09:57

Odaily Editorial Team Tea Party (December 17)

"Odaily Editorial Tea Party (Dec 17): Editors share crypto market insights and personal strategies. Asher is buying SOL, ADA, and ENA, expecting a rebound, while shorting overvalued tokens like PIPPIN and BEAT. Wenser notes asymmetric opportunities in crypto stocks and highlights the growth potential of prediction markets like Kalshi. Several editors express caution, with Dingle holding BTC and ETH, and Bcxiongdi advising reduced trading due to low liquidity. Moni observes the absence of a seasonal "Santa rally" and warns of potential JPY rate hike impacts. Suzz explores shorting overvalued "dump projects," while Azuma shares reports favoring application-layer investments over infrastructure. Ethan mentions rumors of Chinese exchange operators relocating overseas. Golem discusses challenges in user growth, citing smartphone pre-installation attempts. Overall, sentiment is mixed: some see buying opportunities, while others advocate caution amid market uncertainty."

marsbit12/17 09:43