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ASTER Price on Roll After Stock & RWA Perps Fee Structure Update

ASTER price has surged significantly following the announcement of a fee structure update for its Stock and RWA Perpetuals. The update, effective January 7, 2026, aligns fees with standard rates (0.005% for makers, 0.04% for takers) and makes these products eligible for Stage 5 points and Crystal Weekly Drops. A 5% discount applies when fees are paid in ASTER. The token's price rose 2.52% in 24 hours and 11.58% over the week, reaching $0.7779. This surge coincides with the platform surpassing 200k on-chain holders, partly due to the new Shield Mode feature. Currently, ASTER is testing support at $0.7546 and $0.7018, with resistance at $0.8074 and $0.8602. Despite a predicted potential 23.41% correction to ~$0.59 in the short term, some forecasts suggest it could reach $5 by end of 2026.

TheNewsCrypto01/06 11:01

ASTER Price on Roll After Stock & RWA Perps Fee Structure Update

TheNewsCrypto01/06 11:01

After the Great NFT Collapse: Speculation is Dead, Utility Reigns?

The NFT market has experienced a dramatic collapse, marked by the cancellation of NFT Paris 2025 due to severe financial strain. Over five years, NFTs transitioned from a speculative frenzy—epitomized by Beeple’s $69.3 million sale—to a period of severe contraction. Data reveals a 35% increase in supply in 2025, while sales plummeted by 37%, and the total market capitalization fell 86% from its 2022 peak. Average sale prices dropped to $96, down 75% from the bull market highs. Even blue-chip projects like CryptoPunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club saw floor prices crash by over 78%. Major platforms struggled: OpenSea’s monthly revenue fell from up to $120 million to under $1 million, prompting a pivot to a broader “Trade Everything” model. Blur and Magic Eden saw token prices drop over 98%, while older platforms like X2Y2 shut down entirely. Amid the downturn, Pudgy Penguins emerged as a success story by leveraging its IP into physical consumer goods, generating an estimated $50 million annually through retail partnerships and brand campaigns—avoiding crypto terminology to appeal to mainstream audiences. Similarly, Yuga Labs transferred CryptoPunks to a non-profit to focus on cultural preservation rather than speculation. NFTs are increasingly functioning as utility tools: Courtyard.io tokenizes physical Pokémon cards, facilitating over $12.7 million in sales in a month, while FIFA uses NFTs for World Cup ticket verification to combat scalping. The speculative NFT era is over, but the technology persists as a functional layer for ownership, authentication, and real-world asset tokenization—shifting from a speculative asset to a practical tool.

marsbit01/06 10:30

After the Great NFT Collapse: Speculation is Dead, Utility Reigns?

marsbit01/06 10:30

a16z Six Executives' Views on 2026 Crypto Trends: Stablecoins, Payments, RWA

In their 2026 crypto outlook, six a16z executives highlight key trends. Stablecoins, with $4.6T in transaction volume, are becoming a mainstream payment layer, driven by better on/off-ramps and integration with traditional finance. Banks are adopting stablecoins and tokenized deposits to innovate without overhauling legacy systems. There will be a shift towards crypto-native stablecoins and on-chain loan origination, moving beyond simple tokenization. Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization will evolve to include synthetic products like perpetual futures for deeper liquidity. Democratized wealth management will emerge via tokenization and AI, enabling automated, multi-asset portfolios for all investors. Finally, the internet will become the financial system itself, with smart contracts enabling programmable, instant value transfer for AI agents and automated commerce.

marsbit01/06 10:09

a16z Six Executives' Views on 2026 Crypto Trends: Stablecoins, Payments, RWA

marsbit01/06 10:09

RWA Weekly Report｜Non-US Government Debt Rises by 18.8%; Yield-Bearing Stablecoins Generate Over $250 Million in Returns in 2025 (12.30-1.6)

RWA Weekly Report: Non-US Government Debt Surges 18.8%; Yield-Bearing Stablecoins Generate Over $250M in Returns (Dec 30 - Jan 6) The on-chain total value of Real World Assets (RWA) continued its upward trend, increasing by 2.83% to $19.59 billion. The broader RWA market saw a slight contraction, falling 0.26% to $401.53 billion. User activity grew significantly, with the number of asset holders rising 3.82% to 604,909. Stablecoin holders also increased by 2.54% to 217.94 million, though the total stablecoin market cap dipped slightly by 0.2%. In terms of asset structure, US Treasuries remained dominant at $8.7 billion. A notable standout was non-US government debt, which surged 18.8% to $772.1 million. Public equity also grew by 7.6% to $775.4 million. In contrast, private credit was the only sector to see a significant decline, decreasing by $200 million to $2.3 billion. Key developments included Ethereum stablecoin transfer volume exceeding $8 trillion in Q4, a new record. Yield-bearing stablecoins generated over $250 million in returns in 2025, with sUSDe, BUIDL, and sUSDS being major contributors. Tether invested in the cross-border QR code payment platform SQRIL. Standard Chartered and Ant International launched a commercial blockchain-based tokenized deposit solution in Hong Kong and Singapore. The report also highlighted growing institutional engagement, with PwC increasing its focus on crypto and BlackRock noting that stablecoins are becoming a bridge between traditional finance and digital liquidity, potentially challenging government control over fiat currencies. Despite predictions of a potential "crypto winter" in 2026 by some analysts, the underlying trends of institutionalization and on-chain transformation, particularly in RWA tokenization, are expected to continue advancing.

Odaily星球日报01/06 09:59

RWA Weekly Report｜Non-US Government Debt Rises by 18.8%; Yield-Bearing Stablecoins Generate Over $250 Million in Returns in 2025 (12.30-1.6)

Odaily星球日报01/06 09:59

Housing Price "Shorting Tool" Emerges as Polymarket Launches Real Estate Prediction Market

Polymarket, a prediction market platform, has partnered with real estate data provider Parcl to launch a new prediction market for US housing prices. The collaboration will utilize Parcl’s daily housing price indices as a verifiable and transparent data source to settle market outcomes on Polymarket. Users can trade on whether prices in specific high-liquidity U.S. cities—such as New York, Miami, and San Francisco—will rise or fall over monthly, quarterly, or annual periods. All trading is done using USDC on the Polygon blockchain. This initiative effectively creates a “shorting tool” for real estate, allowing participants to hedge against or speculate on local housing market downturns without needing to buy or sell physical property. The move introduces a liquid, crypto-native trading layer for real estate price expectations—a market traditionally known for its illiquidity and high transaction costs. The launch has positively impacted Parcl’s native token PRCL, which saw a price increase of over 150% following the announcement.

marsbit01/06 03:45

Housing Price "Shorting Tool" Emerges as Polymarket Launches Real Estate Prediction Market

marsbit01/06 03:45

Housing Price "Shorting Tool" Emerges as Polymarket Launches Real Estate Prediction Market

A new real estate prediction market has been launched on Polymarket in collaboration with Parcl, a blockchain-based real estate platform. The partnership integrates Parcl’s daily housing price indices into Polymarket’s prediction markets, enabling users to trade on future price movements of real estate in major U.S. cities such as New York, Miami, San Francisco, and Austin. The markets will allow participants to speculate on whether housing prices will rise or fall over monthly, quarterly, or annual periods, using USDC on the Polygon blockchain. Settlement is based on Parcl’s transparent and independently verifiable data, addressing delays and subjectivity in traditional real estate reporting. This initiative introduces a form of “shorting tool” for real estate, enabling users to hedge against or bet on housing market declines without needing to buy or sell physical property. The move is seen as a significant step in bringing liquidity and real-time price discovery to an otherwise illiquid market, while also incorporating real-world asset (RWA) data into the crypto ecosystem.

Odaily星球日报01/06 03:39

Housing Price "Shorting Tool" Emerges as Polymarket Launches Real Estate Prediction Market

Odaily星球日报01/06 03:39

From a $270 Billion Peak to a Flash Crash: DeFi Ventures into the Deep Waters of Financial Infrastructure

DeFi in 2025 experienced a dramatic rollercoaster, with Total Value Locked (TVL) surging to a historic peak of $277.6 billion before a sharp "10/11 Flash Crash" wiped out gains, ending the year with only a 3.86% increase to $189.35 billion. Despite volatility, key sectors evolved significantly: - **Staking** matured, with Ethereum securing over 30% of its supply, while Lido’s dominance declined to 24%. Restaking protocols like EigenCloud (TVL peak: $22B) and Ether.fi grew rapidly. - **Lending** hit a record $1.25T TVL, with Aave leading (>50% share). Shift from CDP (e.g., Maker) to money market protocols accelerated. - **DEXs** gained traction, capturing 21.71% of spot trades vs. CEXs at peak. Uniswap remained dominant, while Solana DEXs like HumidiFi challenged with low-fee models. - **Perp DEXs** like Hyperliquid ($3.55T volume) saw explosive growth, though competition intensified from Aster and Lighter. - **RWA** expanded, with tokenized assets exceeding $20B. BlackRock’s BUIDL fund grew to $1.75B, and tokenized commodities surged. - **Stablecoins** faced regulatory shifts (e.g., MiCA, GENIUS Act), with USDT and USDC leading. Yield-bearing stablecoins like Ethena’s USDe rose but later crashed, exposing systemic risks. The year highlighted DeFi’s growth into global financial infrastructure, alongside vulnerabilities in leverage and governance.

marsbit01/06 03:16

From a $270 Billion Peak to a Flash Crash: DeFi Ventures into the Deep Waters of Financial Infrastructure

marsbit01/06 03:16

Taisu Ventures and Keio FinTEK Center Launch Keio ChainHack 2026 Focused on Web3 Innovation

Taisu Ventures, a global Web3 venture capital firm, has announced Keio ChainHack 2026, a one-day pitch and hackathon co-hosted with the Keio FinTEK Center. The event aims to support early-stage builders working on blockchain infrastructure, regulation, and real-world adoption. It will bring together students, founders, academics, and investors to explore practical blockchain applications. The announcement highlighted several portfolio companies: Helix, which provides institutional infrastructure for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and stablecoins; Lofty, a blockchain-based real estate exchange enabling fractional property ownership; and Pruv, Indonesia’s first licensed platform for permissionless RWA issuance. Each company emphasized Taisu’s active support beyond capital, including strategic partnerships and regulatory guidance. Keio ChainHack 2026 reflects Taisu’s strategy to foster innovation through academic-industry collaboration. Taisu Ventures has over 120 early-stage investments in Web3 sectors and supports the ecosystem through events and founder forums.

TheNewsCrypto01/05 14:24

Taisu Ventures and Keio FinTEK Center Launch Keio ChainHack 2026 Focused on Web3 Innovation

TheNewsCrypto01/05 14:24

Antalpha 2025 Annual Business Review Report

Antalpha 2025 Business Review: A Year of Strategic Growth and Platform Expansion In 2025, Antalpha achieved a significant milestone with its IPO on Nasdaq (ticker: ANTA), raising approximately $56.7 million. The company demonstrated robust financial performance, with Q3 year-to-date revenue reaching $51.67 million, a 52% increase year-over-year. Net profit surged 235% to $9.15 million, highlighting improved operational efficiency. Core business growth was driven by a 60% increase in Total Value Locked (TVL) to $2.36 billion. The company solidified its position in Bitcoin-focused financial services, notably in mining finance, where it provided financing for 77.1 EH/s of hash rate, representing 7-8% of the global Bitcoin network. Strategically, Antalpha launched the "RWA Hub," integrating traditional assets like gold (via XAU₯) with on-chain finance. It also executed a key treasury strategy by leading a strategic acquisition to establish Aurelion Inc. as the first Nasdaq-listed company focused on Tether Gold reserves. The year was marked by global expansion, particularly in Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian markets, and a strengthened organizational structure to support international operations. Looking ahead to 2026, Antalpha will focus on global compliance, deepening core client relationships, and further upgrading its technology platform.

marsbit01/05 13:48

Antalpha 2025 Annual Business Review Report

marsbit01/05 13:48

9 Perp DEX Projects Poised for Airdrops in 2026

Here is a concise English summary of the article: This article, originally by crypto KOL fiyalkin, compiles a list of 9 decentralized perpetual exchange (Perp DEX) projects anticipated to conduct token airdrops by 2026. All projects are in early development stages and have not yet issued a native token. The list includes: 1. **Variational (Arbitrum):** A P2P derivatives protocol. Key stats: $670M OI, $1.5B daily volume. 2. **Ethereal:** Integrated with Ethena's USDe, offers yield on margin. Stats: $45M OI, $80M daily volume. 3. **Hibachi:** Privacy-focused platform. Stats: $1.5M OI, $7M daily volume. 4. **Cascade:** A "24/7 neobroker" offering crypto, stocks, and private assets. Raised $15M. 5. **Pacifica (Solana):** Aims for CEX speed with DeFi security. Stats: $71M OI, $600M daily volume. 6. **Extended (Starknet):** Offers cross-margin trading for crypto and TradFi assets. Stats: $200M OI, $1.5B daily volume. 7. **Nado (Ink L2):** A high-performance CLOB DEX by ex-Kraken team. Stats: $90M OI, $500M daily volume. 8. **TradeXYZ (Hyperliquid):** Focuses on RWA and TradFi perpetuals. Stats: $221M OI, $570M daily volume. 9. **Reya:** An Ethereum-based ZK Rollup for institutional execution. Stats: $22M OI, $550M daily volume. The article provides a brief introduction and key metrics for each project, highlighting their unique features and current traction.

比推01/05 08:38

9 Perp DEX Projects Poised for Airdrops in 2026

比推01/05 08:38

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