Tether outperforms most global banks
According to its new report for the first three quarters of 2025, the USDT issuer continues to break records:
• Profit: over $10B since the start of the year
• Circulating supply: $183B USDT
• U.S. Treasuries: $135B, making Tether the 17th largest holder of U.S. debt — ahead of South Korea
• Users: more than 500M worldwide
• Reserves: $12.9B in gold and $9.9B in BTC (≈13% of total reserves)
Tether’s rapid growth cements its role as a key player at the intersection of crypto and traditional finance.
According to its new report for the first three quarters of 2025, the USDT issuer continues to break records:
• Profit: over $10B since the start of the year
• Circulating supply: $183B USDT
• U.S. Treasuries: $135B, making Tether the 17th largest holder of U.S. debt — ahead of South Korea
• Users: more than 500M worldwide
• Reserves: $12.9B in gold and $9.9B in BTC (≈13% of total reserves)
Tether’s rapid growth cements its role as a key player at the intersection of crypto and traditional finance.
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Marathon Digital CEO warns: without energy innovations, Bitcoin mining may not survive the 2028 halving
Marathon Digital CEO Fred Thiel stated that the mining industry is facing rising costs, increasing competition, and declining profitability.
The main threat is high electricity prices. Without cheap and reliable energy sources, many miners could be forced to shut down after the next halving, which will reduce block rewards to 1.5 BTC per block.
To survive, companies are already shifting to adjacent areas — artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC) — turning their data centers into versatile infrastructures.
Marathon Digital CEO Fred Thiel stated that the mining industry is facing rising costs, increasing competition, and declining profitability.
The main threat is high electricity prices. Without cheap and reliable energy sources, many miners could be forced to shut down after the next halving, which will reduce block rewards to 1.5 BTC per block.
To survive, companies are already shifting to adjacent areas — artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC) — turning their data centers into versatile infrastructures.
Bitfarms cuts Bitcoin mining operations — shares drop 18%
Bitcoin mining firm Bitfarms announced a gradual wind-down of part of its mining operations, sending its shares down 18% in a single day. The company cited rising energy costs and changing market conditions that have made some facilities unprofitable.
Investors saw this as a warning sign for the mining sector — with Bitcoin’s price falling and costs rising, mining profitability continues to decline.
Bitcoin mining firm Bitfarms announced a gradual wind-down of part of its mining operations, sending its shares down 18% in a single day. The company cited rising energy costs and changing market conditions that have made some facilities unprofitable.
Investors saw this as a warning sign for the mining sector — with Bitcoin’s price falling and costs rising, mining profitability continues to decline.
Bernstein analysts stated that Bitcoin’s recent decline is linked to fears of a four-year cyclical peak rather than weakening fundamentals.
According to them, the nearly 25% drop from the $126,000 all-time high should be viewed as a correction.
Bernstein added that investors are taking profits early in anticipation of a weaker fourth quarter.
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🚀 OpenLedger’s Mainnet is officially live, and the excitement is building in a completely natural, organic way 🔥
The AI narrative is drawing in both everyday users and serious traders, creating a steady wave of momentum.
📈 Since the announcement, $OPEN has been gaining traction on its own, and the community is already whispering about a potential ATH setup
✨ Check it out: Mainnet | X | Telegram
The AI narrative is drawing in both everyday users and serious traders, creating a steady wave of momentum.
📈 Since the announcement, $OPEN has been gaining traction on its own, and the community is already whispering about a potential ATH setup
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Strategy Faces Possible Index Removal
According to Bloomberg, Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. is at risk of being excluded from major indices like MSCI USA and Nasdaq 100 — a decision is expected by January 15, 2026.
Over the past six months, BTC fell ~23%, while Strategy’s stock dropped ~57%.
If removed, the company could face $2.8B in outflows from MSCI-linked funds and up to $8.8B if other index providers follow.
Despite growing pressure, it’s unlikely Saylor will sell BTC — the company can still rely on refinancing or issuing new debt backed by its Bitcoin reserves. But given current market conditions… anything is possible.
According to Bloomberg, Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. is at risk of being excluded from major indices like MSCI USA and Nasdaq 100 — a decision is expected by January 15, 2026.
Over the past six months, BTC fell ~23%, while Strategy’s stock dropped ~57%.
If removed, the company could face $2.8B in outflows from MSCI-linked funds and up to $8.8B if other index providers follow.
Despite growing pressure, it’s unlikely Saylor will sell BTC — the company can still rely on refinancing or issuing new debt backed by its Bitcoin reserves. But given current market conditions… anything is possible.
BlackRock: Bitcoin remains primarily a capital-preservation tool
Robert Mitchnick, head of digital assets at BlackRock, noted that BTC currently functions more as a store of value rather than a global payment system — it lacks advanced L2 solutions such as the Lightning Network.
According to Mitchnick, Bitcoin should be viewed as a long-term asset, and investors shouldn’t try to predict short-term market moves.
Robert Mitchnick, head of digital assets at BlackRock, noted that BTC currently functions more as a store of value rather than a global payment system — it lacks advanced L2 solutions such as the Lightning Network.
According to Mitchnick, Bitcoin should be viewed as a long-term asset, and investors shouldn’t try to predict short-term market moves.
The market feels like it hit the snooze button today – charts barely moving, everything sluggish and quiet. Yet $OPEN is writing its own story, climbing over 12% while volume explodes more than 50% in a market that’s mostly frozen. Moves like this don’t happen by accident – smart money is clearly stepping in.
Now with the next 5 million $OPEN buyback cycle kicking off, things are about to get even more exciting. $OPEN isn’t just talking the talk, it’s running real revenue-backed buybacks. When a token shows this kind of strength even before the buyback officially starts, it usually means the next move will surprise everyone. This is how a strong reputation is built, right in front of the entire market’s eyes.
🔗 Official announcement: Check it out here
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DEX trading volumes are surging — the market is moving on-chain
According to CoinGecko, in Q2 2025 spot volumes on decentralized exchanges grew by at least 25%, while centralized exchanges saw a decline of nearly 28%. The main driver behind the growth is increased memecoin activity.
The shift toward decentralization continues: DEX platforms are becoming the primary venue for new assets and higher-risk strategies.
According to CoinGecko, in Q2 2025 spot volumes on decentralized exchanges grew by at least 25%, while centralized exchanges saw a decline of nearly 28%. The main driver behind the growth is increased memecoin activity.
The shift toward decentralization continues: DEX platforms are becoming the primary venue for new assets and higher-risk strategies.
Pavel Durov has launched the decentralized AI network Cocoon
Durov announced the launch of Cocoon — a confidential computing network on TON, where AI queries are processed with full privacy. GPU owners can already earn TON by providing their computing power.
The platform operates through a “client — proxy — worker” model: the user sends a request, the proxy selects a performer, and the GPU owner processes the computation. Cocoon connects the needs of AI applications with those who are ready to share their resources.
Durov announced the launch of Cocoon — a confidential computing network on TON, where AI queries are processed with full privacy. GPU owners can already earn TON by providing their computing power.
The platform operates through a “client — proxy — worker” model: the user sends a request, the proxy selects a performer, and the GPU owner processes the computation. Cocoon connects the needs of AI applications with those who are ready to share their resources.
Banks are stepping up crypto initiatives with Coinbase
Major U.S. banks have begun launching crypto projects in partnership with Coinbase, the company’s CEO Brian Armstrong said.
These initiatives involve stablecoins, crypto trading, and custody services.
Armstrong warned that banks that are slow to adopt crypto tools “are going to get left behind.”
Major U.S. banks have begun launching crypto projects in partnership with Coinbase, the company’s CEO Brian Armstrong said.
These initiatives involve stablecoins, crypto trading, and custody services.
Armstrong warned that banks that are slow to adopt crypto tools “are going to get left behind.”
Bloomberg: the digital treasury boom has ended in failure
The strategy of DAT companies that copied Michael Saylor’s model — raising capital and buying crypto — produced sharp growth in the first half of the year, but then collapsed. Many firms’ stocks plunged: the median decline is 43%, and some companies lost up to 99% of their value and are now worth less than their crypto assets.
The main issue is that tokens generate no income, while debts and dividends still need to be serviced.
For the first time, Strategy has admitted the possibility of selling BTC, which weakens the key narrative of “eternal holding” and creates a risk of cascading sell-offs. At the same time, large DATs are beginning to acquire smaller ones that have fallen below the value of their assets.
The strategy of DAT companies that copied Michael Saylor’s model — raising capital and buying crypto — produced sharp growth in the first half of the year, but then collapsed. Many firms’ stocks plunged: the median decline is 43%, and some companies lost up to 99% of their value and are now worth less than their crypto assets.
The main issue is that tokens generate no income, while debts and dividends still need to be serviced.
For the first time, Strategy has admitted the possibility of selling BTC, which weakens the key narrative of “eternal holding” and creates a risk of cascading sell-offs. At the same time, large DATs are beginning to acquire smaller ones that have fallen below the value of their assets.
Light-Protocol Unveils Light-Token Standard: Redefining Token Economics ⭐
Light-Protocol is proud to announce the launch of the Light-Token Standard, a high-performance token program designed to address the critical challenges of cost and scalability within the blockchain ecosystem.
This technology leverages cutting-edge ZK Compression to achieve unprecedented efficiency.
💸 200x Reduction in Account Creation Costs
The Light-Token Standard eliminates the requirement for rent-exemption on Mint Accounts and Token Accounts, drastically lowering costs for projects and end-users.
- Previous Standard (SPL): Account creation often incurred costs amounting to millions of Lamports.
- Current Standard (Light-Token): The cost for creating both Mint and Token Accounts is reduced to approximately 15,000 to 17,000 Lamports.
This monumental shift paves the way for mass-scale token adoption without the prohibitive storage overhead.
🚀 Superior Compute Unit (CU) Efficiency
Beyond being cost-effective, the Light-Token program is significantly more efficient. It demonstrates substantially lower CU usage for critical operations compared to the existing SPL Token Standard.
- Transfer (Base Path): Light-Token requires only 312 CU, vastly more efficient than the 4,645 CU required by SPL.
Projects integrating Light-Token will benefit from faster transactions and reduced gas fees across the board.
🛠️ Interoperability and Integration
The Light-Token Standard is fully interoperable with existing SPL and Token 2022 standards. We invite developers to begin testing integrations for use cases such as:
- Stablecoin Payment Solutions
- More Efficient Digital Wallet Development
- Large-Scale Streaming and Minting Systems
⚡️ The Light-Token Standard is currently live on Devnet.
Developers are encouraged to review the comprehensive documentation and begin building with the future of token standards today.
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Light-Protocol is proud to announce the launch of the Light-Token Standard, a high-performance token program designed to address the critical challenges of cost and scalability within the blockchain ecosystem.
This technology leverages cutting-edge ZK Compression to achieve unprecedented efficiency.
💸 200x Reduction in Account Creation Costs
The Light-Token Standard eliminates the requirement for rent-exemption on Mint Accounts and Token Accounts, drastically lowering costs for projects and end-users.
- Previous Standard (SPL): Account creation often incurred costs amounting to millions of Lamports.
- Current Standard (Light-Token): The cost for creating both Mint and Token Accounts is reduced to approximately 15,000 to 17,000 Lamports.
This monumental shift paves the way for mass-scale token adoption without the prohibitive storage overhead.
🚀 Superior Compute Unit (CU) Efficiency
Beyond being cost-effective, the Light-Token program is significantly more efficient. It demonstrates substantially lower CU usage for critical operations compared to the existing SPL Token Standard.
- Transfer (Base Path): Light-Token requires only 312 CU, vastly more efficient than the 4,645 CU required by SPL.
Projects integrating Light-Token will benefit from faster transactions and reduced gas fees across the board.
🛠️ Interoperability and Integration
The Light-Token Standard is fully interoperable with existing SPL and Token 2022 standards. We invite developers to begin testing integrations for use cases such as:
- Stablecoin Payment Solutions
- More Efficient Digital Wallet Development
- Large-Scale Streaming and Minting Systems
Developers are encouraged to review the comprehensive documentation and begin building with the future of token standards today.
https://www.zkcompression.com/light-token
#LightProtocol #LightToken #ZKCompression #EfficientBlockchain #Scalability
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Shido Enters New Phase Toward Tera Mainnet Launch ⚡️
Shido is officially entering its next development phase, shifting its primary focus toward the upcoming launch of the Tera Mainnet.
The public Tera Testnet is currently reported to be operating with high stability and performance, achieving near-instant transactions and 500 ms finality. This milestone validates Shido's core infrastructure and marks a significant step toward a scalable, production-ready network upgrade.
Key Development Highlights:
1. Ongoing Development: The Shido team continues to work through the festive season, focusing on final testing, thorough validation, and full mainnet readiness.
2. Launch Target: Shido is targeting the launch of the new Tera Mainnet in January 2026, positioning the Shido Network for its next stage of growth.
3. Future Vision: Alongside its community and contributors, Shido is building a high-performance foundation for the future of decentralized finance (DeFi).
💰 Official Links:
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Shido is officially entering its next development phase, shifting its primary focus toward the upcoming launch of the Tera Mainnet.
The public Tera Testnet is currently reported to be operating with high stability and performance, achieving near-instant transactions and 500 ms finality. This milestone validates Shido's core infrastructure and marks a significant step toward a scalable, production-ready network upgrade.
Key Development Highlights:
1. Ongoing Development: The Shido team continues to work through the festive season, focusing on final testing, thorough validation, and full mainnet readiness.
2. Launch Target: Shido is targeting the launch of the new Tera Mainnet in January 2026, positioning the Shido Network for its next stage of growth.
3. Future Vision: Alongside its community and contributors, Shido is building a high-performance foundation for the future of decentralized finance (DeFi).
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Bitcoin expected to be less volatile than Nvidia
Bitcoin will remain less volatile than Nvidia in 2026, according to Bitwise.
The firm attributes this to the fact that “Bitcoin’s volatility has steadily declined over the past 10 years.”
In 2025, Bitcoin’s price swing amounted to 68%, compared with 120% for Nvidia shares.
Bitcoin will remain less volatile than Nvidia in 2026, according to Bitwise.
The firm attributes this to the fact that “Bitcoin’s volatility has steadily declined over the past 10 years.”
In 2025, Bitcoin’s price swing amounted to 68%, compared with 120% for Nvidia shares.
🔥 Korean public company Netmarble’s MARBLEX has made a strategic investment in $OPEN, signaling growing institutional confidence in on-chain AI infrastructure.
With major partnerships including Cambridge and Chainbase, a transparent public technical roadmap, and $OPEN up approximately 15% in the past 24 hours, OpenLedger appears to be reaching a key inflection point.
Market momentum continues to build, and many are now watching closely to see whether $OPEN can move toward the $0.30 range in the near term.
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With major partnerships including Cambridge and Chainbase, a transparent public technical roadmap, and $OPEN up approximately 15% in the past 24 hours, OpenLedger appears to be reaching a key inflection point.
Market momentum continues to build, and many are now watching closely to see whether $OPEN can move toward the $0.30 range in the near term.
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IMF notes progress in El Salvador’s economy but disputes the country’s BTC course
The IMF positively assessed El Salvador’s economic growth and fiscal discipline under the EFF program.
At the same time, discussions around Bitcoin continue — the fund insists on reducing risks and protecting public funds.
El Salvador’s authorities state that despite the IMF’s position, the country will continue daily BTC purchases.
The IMF positively assessed El Salvador’s economic growth and fiscal discipline under the EFF program.
At the same time, discussions around Bitcoin continue — the fund insists on reducing risks and protecting public funds.
El Salvador’s authorities state that despite the IMF’s position, the country will continue daily BTC purchases.
Blockchain neobanks to grow to $1 trillion by 2030
The neobank market is projected to grow from approximately $149 billion in 2024 to $1 trillion by 2030, and to reach $4.4 trillion by 2034.
Branchless neobanks, which initially emerged as an alternative to traditional banking institutions, are increasingly transitioning to blockchain.
This model eliminates delays associated with cross-border settlements, reduces dependence on closed banking networks, and operates without regional time restrictions.
The neobank market is projected to grow from approximately $149 billion in 2024 to $1 trillion by 2030, and to reach $4.4 trillion by 2034.
Branchless neobanks, which initially emerged as an alternative to traditional banking institutions, are increasingly transitioning to blockchain.
This model eliminates delays associated with cross-border settlements, reduces dependence on closed banking networks, and operates without regional time restrictions.