Bitcoin may dominate the crypto headlines, but the real growth story of the next five years will be stablecoins, the digital dollars that are modernizing the way money moves around the globe. Yes, the original cryptocurrency is rapidly becoming an ideal non-sovereign global store of value, with a market capitalization of $2.3 trillion, but stablecoins serve a transactional purpose and thus have already vastly surpassed bitcoin in daily transactions. On October 6, bitcoin’s 24-hour volume was $63.8 billion ...

XRP posts modest gains but trails the broader crypto rally as volume spikes nearly 10% above the weekly average — a sign of institutional positioning at key technical levels ahead of potential breakout catalysts. XRP gained 1.33% to $2.41 during Tuesday’s session, underperforming the CD5 index by 0.50% despite a clear uptick in trading activity. The token attracted renewed institutional interest, with total 24-hour volume jumping 9.55% above its seven-day average. Traders said the muted price action alo ...

Global Pi Market. Photo by BeInCrypto Pi Coin is currently locked in a prolonged period of sideways price action, a pattern that signals growing trouble for the altcoin. With the cryptocurrency trading flat for the past two weeks, investor sentiment has notably turned bearish.  This lack of positive momentum, coupled with minimal support from the broader crypto market, is worsening conditions for Pi Coin and pushing it closer to a potential price breakdown. Pi Coin Investors Remain Skeptical Weighted se ...

Solana. Photo by BeInCrypto The recent price action of Solana (SOL) shows signs of resilience, though the broader crypto market remains unstable.  Despite attempts at recovery, the token faces mid-term holder selling pressure, casting doubt on its near-term strength. Still, technical patterns hint that Solana could mount another rally if momentum aligns. Solana Holders Sell On-chain data from HODL Waves reveals an interesting trend among Solana investors. Mid-term holders—those who have held SOL for thr ...

The head of the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Jonathan Gould, has rejected fears that stablecoins could trigger a sudden banking crisis, describing the risk of a deposit run as overstated and unlikely to occur without warning. Speaking at the American Bankers Association (ABA) Annual Convention in Charlotte on October 19, Gould told attendees that any large movement of deposits linked to stablecoins “would not happen in unnoticed fashion” and “would not happen overnight.” His comm ...

The crypto market is down today, showing a notable dip as total market capitalization fell by 2.3% to $3.76 trillion. Trading volume over the past 24 hours stands at $156.6 billion, reflecting moderate market activity amid continued price corrections across major assets. TLDR: The total crypto market cap dropped 2.3% to $3.76 trillion; 8 of the top 10 coins are down; Fear & Greed Index sits at 33 (Fear), up slightly from 30; BTC is consolidating between $107K–$110K; ETH faces pressure around $3,8 ...

Ethereum often sets the tone for the wider crypto market. When ETH trades sideways, experienced investors quietly start building positions in smaller, undervalued assets. These early moves often deliver the biggest gains once Ethereum begins its next uptrend. Analysts watching the current market cycle are already calling this the best time to focus on accumulation. ...

Key Points Concerns over the economy and trade tensions between the U.S. and China hurt the broader market and cryptocurrencies. President Donald Trump walked back comments he made last week about China. 10 stocks we like better than Dogecoin › Since Friday afternoon, the price of meme token Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) has traded 9.4% higher, as of 11:11 a.m. ET Monday. The crypto market started to recover from a rocky last week, driven by growing trade tensions between the U.S. and China and concerns ...

更为深层的问题在于，这种由美国科技公司主导的稳定币体系，正在悄然构建一种新型的国际金融霸权 工具。正如经济学家朱嘉明先生曾警示的，"稳定币的结构伦理存在致命缺陷。它以'技术中立'之名， 行'金融权力集中'之实，一旦发行方滥用权限或储备不足，便可能演变为一场全球性的信用危机。"表 面上看，稳定币确实为跨境支付提供了高效便捷的解决方案；背地里，它却同样可能成为美国实施金融 制裁、收割全球虚拟资产的"灰色通道"。由于其发行、流通与清算均受控于美国企业及监管体系，一旦 地缘政治紧张升级，美国完全可以通过冻结账户、限制交易甚至操控发行量，对特定国家或地区实施精 准打击。倘若一个国家的金融体系对美元稳定币形成路径依赖，无异于在数字时代为他人敞开后门，埋 下巨大的安全隐患。 10月16日，一则消息震惊全球金融市场：PayPal旗下稳定币PYUSD的发行方Paxos，在以太坊区块链上 意外铸造了300万亿枚代币，名义价值高达300万亿美元——相当于2024年全球GDP总和的两倍以上。这 一堪称"史诗级乌龙"的事件，虽然以"误铸"的稳定币在半小时内被紧急销毁、未引发系统性危机而告一 段落，却如一面棱镜，折射出稳定币这一所谓"数 ...

Core Insights - Ark of Panda (AOP) has achieved over 21% of all trades and more than 30% of total trading volume on Binance Alpha, with daily volumes reaching $6.4 billion, significantly surpassing its market cap of $22 million [1][2][4] - The trading volume of AOP is more than 26,000% of its market cap, indicating a unique trading environment on Binance Alpha, where most trades occur compared to other platforms like PancakeSwap [3][5] - AOP's recent volume surge is attributed to a Binance-sponsored competition that incentivized trading, awarding 8 million AOP to top participants, which has led to speculative trading and increased engagement [4][6] Trading Dynamics - AOP's trading incentives include gamified token rules and AI-powered tools, which promote community engagement and flexibility, while its circulating supply is low at 271 million out of a hard cap of 2 billion, leading to concentrated ownership and increased volatility [6][7] - The trading contest allowed users to earn leaderboard points through buy and sell trades, with some traders generating over $30,000 in volume using only $2, exploiting small price differences [7][8] - Limit orders during the contest earned quadruple points, further enhancing trading volume, indicating that reported volume may not accurately reflect real demand [8]