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$6 Trillion in Assets On-Chain: Why Canton Network is Wall Street's New Darling

Canton Network is gaining significant traction as a blockchain platform focused on real-world assets, with reported support for over $6 trillion in on-chain assets and a daily transaction volume of $280 billion. Backed by major traditional finance institutions like DTCC and J.P. Morgan, it functions as an interoperability layer connecting independent networks ("cantons"), similar to Cosmos. The network relies on 13 permissioned "Super Validators" for consensus, many of which are operated by early investors. Canton uses a native utility token, Canton Coin (CC), which is burned as gas fees, creating deflationary pressure. Similar to Bitcoin, it employs a programmed halving schedule—the second halving is imminent, potentially reducing supply and impacting short-term token prices. While its privacy-focused, customizable design appeals to institutional players, concerns remain about centralized control and insider advantages, as Super Validators heavily influence token distribution and featured applications. The upcoming halving presents a speculative opportunity, but long-term value depends on sustainable network utility rather than supply shocks alone.

比推01/09 23:49

$6 Trillion in Assets On-Chain: Why Canton Network is Wall Street's New Darling

比推01/09 23:49

Solana On-Chain Liquidity Leadership Widens As DEX Volume Stays Robust Across The Network

Despite a volatile market with sideways price movements, the Solana network continues to demonstrate robust on-chain activity and performance. It has solidified its leadership in on-chain liquidity, processing a dominant $6.7 billion in DEX volume, which surpasses all other layer 1 and layer 2 solutions. This reflects strong trading environment, deep liquidity pools, and sustained user engagement. Further signaling strength, Solana's derivatives market is expanding, with open interest reaching $3.35 billion, indicating significant new capital inflows and trader activity. The network closed 2025 with record on-chain performance, showing growth in real economic activity, applications, and users. Key developments fueling this growth include a massive $900 million+ spike in stablecoin supply within 24 hours, driven by Jupiter's new stablecoin launch, and Morgan Stanley's filing for a Spot Solana ETF, pointing to a resurgence in institutional crypto flows.

bitcoinist01/09 18:14

Solana On-Chain Liquidity Leadership Widens As DEX Volume Stays Robust Across The Network

bitcoinist01/09 18:14

Public Wi-Fi and a Phone Call: How They Became the Perfect Trap to Steal $5000 in Crypto Assets?

An individual lost approximately $5,000 in cryptocurrency assets after connecting to a public hotel Wi-Fi network during a vacation. The attack began when the victim was overheard discussing crypto and using a Phantom wallet in a public area, making them a target. While browsing on the unsecured Wi-Fi, the attacker executed a man-in-the-middle attack, injecting malicious code into a seemingly legitimate webpage. The victim was using Jupiter Exchange to swap tokens when a fraudulent transaction approval request was triggered, disguised as a normal operation. Instead of a direct fund transfer, the request asked for “authorization” or “session approval,” granting the attacker permission to act on the wallet. The victim approved, believing it was part of the Jupiter transaction. The attacker waited until the victim left the hotel to drain the wallet of SOL, tokens, and NFTs. Key mistakes included: using public Wi-Fi instead of a mobile hotspot, discussing crypto in public, and approving a transaction without thorough verification. The wallet was a secondary hot wallet, not the main storage, preventing greater losses. The incident highlights the risks of public networks and the importance of transaction scrutiny.

比推01/09 14:32

Public Wi-Fi and a Phone Call: How They Became the Perfect Trap to Steal $5000 in Crypto Assets?

比推01/09 14:32

Coinstore B.KU Digital Finance and RWA Thematic Event Successfully Concluded

On January 8, 2025, Coinstore B.KU successfully hosted the "Digital Finance and RWA (Real World Assets)" themed event, bringing together experts from digital finance, blockchain technology, traditional industries, and international organizations. The event centered on RWA development trends, structural changes in digital finance, and global ecosystem development. The event highlighted RWA as a critical bridge between traditional finance and the blockchain world, signaling a shift toward value-driven models based on real assets, compliance, and long-term trust. Attendees included international figures such as His Royal Highness Prince Charit of Thailand, who expressed support for digital finance innovation, along with representatives from Coinstore/B.KU management, foundations, regional teams, and ecosystem partners like MMT and HMC. Coinstore COO Albert emphasized RWA as a long-term strategic focus, aiming to integrate real-world assets with blockchain through digitization, standardization, and compliance. A global launch ceremony marked a key milestone in Coinstore B.KU’s international expansion. A keynote speech by blockchain architect MOSE explored the technical and practical aspects of RWA, covering asset tokenization and enterprise digital transformation. The event also featured the signing of ecosystem partnerships with organizations including MMT and HMC, reinforcing collaborative efforts in RWA implementation. Jason, Coinstore B.KU’s APAC Market Lead, outlined plans to strengthen the platform’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region as part of its global strategy. The event concluded with a commitment to further integrate digital finance with the real economy through RWA, promoting an open, compliant, and sustainable digital asset ecosystem.

marsbit01/09 13:34

Coinstore B.KU Digital Finance and RWA Thematic Event Successfully Concluded

marsbit01/09 13:34

Zcash Mass Resignation Highlights Bitcoin’s Importance, Says Samson Mow — Here’s Why

Samson Mow, a prominent Bitcoin advocate and critic of Zcash, commented on the mass resignation of Zcash's core development team, calling it a cautionary tale for investors. The entire team from the Electric Coin Company (ECC) resigned on January 7 due to what CEO Josh Swihart described as "constructive discharge" and "malicious governance" by the board, making it impossible for them to continue their work. Despite the upheaval, Swihart stated the developers plan to continue advancing Zcash's technology under a new organization, and the network remains operational. Mow criticized the event, highlighting Bitcoin's reliability as "insurance against shitcoin dev teams quitting all at once." He has previously advised investors seeking privacy to use Bitcoin with Lightning Network instead of Zcash. The former ECC team is already working on a new Zcash wallet using the existing Zashi codebase, reaffirming their commitment to Zcash development without launching a new coin. Mow remains bullish on Bitcoin, predicting it could reach $1 million by 2031 or sooner.

ccn.com01/09 13:07

Zcash Mass Resignation Highlights Bitcoin’s Importance, Says Samson Mow — Here’s Why

ccn.com01/09 13:07

Has the Era of Project Buyback Bonuses Really Come to an End?

"Project Buybacks: The End of an Era?" In traditional finance, stock buybacks are often seen as a confidence booster. However, this strategy has largely failed to produce positive results in the Web3 space. Recently, Jupiter co-founder SIONG proposed halting $JUP's buyback program after the project spent over $70 million on repurchases with little positive impact on the token price. Similarly, Helium's founder Amir Haleem announced an end to their buyback, calling it "throwing money into a black hole." Data from 2025 shows a collective downturn for major projects that executed buybacks. Despite Hyperliquid spending $716 million and others like Pump.fun, LayerZero, Raydium, and Sky also making significant investments, most tokens continued to decline in value, raising questions about the efficacy of buybacks. The debate highlights a split in perspectives: some founders advocate reallocating funds towards user acquisition and product development to strengthen fundamentals. Others, like DeFi OG CM, argue that buybacks are inherently beneficial by reducing circulating supply, though they don't guarantee short-term price increases. Critics, including Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz, view buybacks as a pessimistic mechanism, signaling a lack of better growth opportunities. Former Aave executive Ajit Tripathi called the buyback narrative "the most value-destructive play after memecoins." Alternative strategies are emerging. Selini Capital's Jordi Alexander emphasizes the importance of execution timing, suggesting dynamic buybacks based on price-to-earnings ratios rather than repurchasing at inflated valuations. Solana's Anatoly favors long-term capital accumulation through staking mechanisms to reward long-term holders and dilute short-term speculators. The consensus is evolving: buybacks alone are not a solution. Effective token value management requires strategic financial planning—buying low, reserving capital during high valuations—and, crucially, building fundamental product value and user demand to sustain long-term growth. Without solid fundamentals, buybacks merely become an exit liquidity for short-term traders.

marsbit01/09 12:07

Has the Era of Project Buyback Bonuses Really Come to an End?

marsbit01/09 12:07

Honored as the 'Global Blockchain Ecosystem Growth Star', TRON Shines at the 2025 Hong Kong Wealth Management Summit

Tron Network Honored as "Global Blockchain Ecosystem Growth Star" at 2025 Hong Kong Wealth Management Summit On January 9, 2026, Tron founder Justin Sun delivered a virtual speech at the 2025 Hong Kong Wealth Management Summit and the 12th "Hong Kong Top 100 Stocks" Awards Ceremony, emphasizing blockchain's role in reshaping global finance toward greater efficiency, transparency, and inclusivity. Tron received the "Global Blockchain Ecosystem Growth Star" award in recognition of its expanding ecosystem and industry influence. The event, attended by listed company representatives, financial leaders, and Web3 experts, highlighted the integration of traditional finance and innovative technology. Tron's achievement underscores growing acceptance from traditional finance and its key role in this convergence. Sun shared notable metrics: over 352 million global accounts, approximately 3.34 million daily active accounts, 12.32 billion total transactions, and a Total Value Locked (TVL) exceeding $23.76 billion. Tron's mascot and booth facilitated engagement between blockchain and traditional finance sectors. Tron is supporting Hong Kong's strategy to become a global digital financial hub by contributing its high-performance blockchain infrastructure and ecosystem applications. Sun also addressed security, referencing a recent $456 million global asset freeze order by the Dubai International Financial Centre Court related to TUSD reserves, highlighting efforts to ensure investor protection and market stability. Looking ahead, Tron plans to deepen its involvement in Hong Kong through technology development, application implementation, talent cultivation, and compliance collaboration to advance the global digital financial ecosystem.

marsbit01/09 11:39

Honored as the 'Global Blockchain Ecosystem Growth Star', TRON Shines at the 2025 Hong Kong Wealth Management Summit

marsbit01/09 11:39

Iran Internet Shutdown Raises Question: Can Crypto Still Function?

The Iranian government has implemented a nationwide internet shutdown in response to widespread protests, raising questions about cryptocurrency's functionality under extreme connectivity restrictions. With approximately 7 million Iranians using crypto and $3.7 billion in tracked crypto flows linked to Iran in early 2025, the shutdown severely disrupts transactions. Potential solutions include satellite internet services like Starlink, which previously restored access during blackouts, and Blockstream's satellite network for broadcasting blockchain data. Decentralized tools like Bitchat enable Bluetooth-based messaging to relay Bitcoin transactions between nearby devices, though eventual internet connectivity is still required for on-chain confirmation. Other developing tools like Darkwire and Machankura use radio networks or basic mobile telecoms for offline Bitcoin transactions. While these technologies provide partial workarounds and financial lifelines, they cannot fully replace internet access, as a connected node is ultimately needed to finalize blockchain transactions. The situation underscores crypto's censorship-resistant value during turmoil, though it remains a complete substitute for traditional internet-dependent systems.

TheNewsCrypto01/09 10:22

Iran Internet Shutdown Raises Question: Can Crypto Still Function?

TheNewsCrypto01/09 10:22

RWA Weekly: Central Bank to Steadily Develop Digital Yuan by 2026, WeChat and Alipay to Gradually Gain Authorization to Open Wallets

This RWA Weekly report covers developments from January 2-9, 2026. The total on-chain market cap for Real World Assets (RWA) grew steadily to $19.8 billion, with holders surpassing 607,000. Stablecoin market capitalization saw a slight decrease to $2.986 trillion, yet monthly transfer volume surged 29.04% to $7.02 trillion, indicating increased institutional large-scale settlement activity amid stagnant retail participation. Key regulatory developments include the People's Bank of China announcing it will steadily develop the digital yuan (e-CNY) in 2026, with plans for platforms like WeChat and Alipay to gradually gain permissions to open e-CNY wallets. South Korea proposed new rules requiring banks to have a majority controlling stake in stablecoin issuers. Russia is accelerating the large-scale integration of the digital ruble into its budget and banking systems. Notable project updates: Jupiter launched its compliant, reserve-backed stablecoin JupUSD. Tempo introduced the TIP-20 token standard designed for payments. Traditional finance integration advanced as UAE's RAKBank received approval to issue a dirham-pegged stablecoin, Lloyds Bank completed the UK's first tokenized deposit purchase of government bonds, and J.P. Morgan expanded its JPM Coin to the Canton network. Other developments include the launch of a yield-sharing Brazilian stablecoin (BRD) and the public issuance of Wyoming's official stablecoin, FRNT, on the Solana network. Insights from reports by BlackRock and Moody's highlight that stablecoins are evolving from niche crypto products into core market infrastructure, challenging traditional fiat currencies and reshaping the banking landscape, particularly in emerging markets.

marsbit01/09 08:29

RWA Weekly: Central Bank to Steadily Develop Digital Yuan by 2026, WeChat and Alipay to Gradually Gain Authorization to Open Wallets

marsbit01/09 08:29

Zcash Dev Drama Explained: ECC Fallout, Board Dispute, and the cashZ Pivot

Zcash developers resigned en masse from the Electric Coin Company (ECC) due to disputes with the nonprofit oversight board, Bootstrap, which created intolerable working conditions. The team has since formed a new for-profit startup, cashZ, to continue Zcash development independently. The conflict centered on governance disagreements, with the board accused of steering the project away from its core privacy mission. Despite the internal shake-up, the Zcash protocol remains operational and unaffected. The new structure aims to enable faster scaling and greater development agility outside the constraints of nonprofit governance.

ccn.com01/09 07:44

Zcash Dev Drama Explained: ECC Fallout, Board Dispute, and the cashZ Pivot