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Polygon Giugliano Hard Fork Goes Live: On-Chain Transaction Volume Surges, But Why Is POL Still Hovering Around $0.09?

Polygon Giugliano Hard Fork Goes Live: On-Chain Transaction Volume Surges, But Why Is POL Still Hovering Around $0.09?

Polygon’s Giugliano hard fork was activated on April 8, reducing finality time to just 2 seconds. The network now boasts over 8.1 million daily active addresses and decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume has reached $8.6 billion. However, POL continues to trade around $0.09, highlighting a key issue: the disconnect between on-chain growth and token price.

Blog Team2026-04-08

Morgan Stanley Lists Bitcoin ETF: $1.9 Trillion Asset Management Giant Launches Its First Spot Product

Morgan Stanley Lists Bitcoin ETF: $1.9 Trillion Asset Management Giant Launches Its First Spot Product

Morgan Stanley, which manages $1.9 trillion in assets, officially listed its spot Bitcoin ETF (ticker: MSBT) on the NYSE Arca on April 8. With an annual fee of just 0.14%, it has become the first major US bank to launch this type of product.

Blog Team2026-04-08

Miners Lose Over $19,000 per Mined BTC: How Inverted Costs Are Reshaping Bitcoin Supply Dynamics

Miners Lose Over $19,000 per Mined BTC: How Inverted Costs Are Reshaping Bitcoin Supply Dynamics

Each time miners produce a single BTC, they incur a loss of approximately $19,000. Publicly listed mining companies sold over 19,000 BTC in the first quarter, and mining hash rate experienced its first quarterly decline in six years. This article examines the data logic behind the cost inversion and explores three industry strategies for coping with these challenges.

Blog Team2026-04-08

AAVE Whale Sell-Off and Exchange Reserve Shifts: Analyzing On-Chain Selling Pressure Signals

AAVE Whale Sell-Off and Exchange Reserve Shifts: Analyzing On-Chain Selling Pressure Signals

AAVE exchange reserves have climbed to 2.23 million tokens since early February, ending a year-long downward trend. Meanwhile, whales holding between 100,000 and 1 million AAVE reduced their holdings by approximately 960,000 tokens over the same period. This article breaks down on-chain data, contributor departures, and shifts in market structure.

Blog Team2026-04-08

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From Digital Gold to On-Chain Treasury Bonds: Is a Structural Turning Point Coming for the Crypto Market in 2026?

From Digital Gold to On-Chain Treasury Bonds: Is a Structural Turning Point Coming for the Crypto Market in 2026?

The 2026 Digital Asset Trends White Paper highlights a global shift in liquidity paradigms, with crypto assets moving from high volatility to mainstream portfolio allocation. It offers an in-depth analysis of Bitcoin’s evolving role, the expansion of stablecoins, and the rise of the AI agent economy, while examining the underlying changes in on-chain financial logic.

Blog Team2026-04-08

Bitcoin Technical Chart Analysis: The Critical $78,000 Price Level

Bitcoin Technical Chart Analysis: The Critical $78,000 Price Level

The Bitcoin daily chart has formed a cup-and-handle pattern, with the neckline at $73,238 and a target projected at $78,000. This article breaks down key support levels, capital flows, and macro variables to clarify the technical structure and market dynamics.

Blog Team2026-04-08

In-Depth Analysis of Diverging Interest Rate Expectations: Investment Banks Hold Firm on Rate Cut Bets While Markets Price in a Year Without Easing

In-Depth Analysis of Diverging Interest Rate Expectations: Investment Banks Hold Firm on Rate Cut Bets While Markets Price in a Year Without Easing

Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and Barclays still forecast two rate cuts in 2026, but CME FedWatch now shows that the market is no longer pricing in any easing. Just how wide is the gap among the three major interest rate outlooks? How should crypto assets respond to this unprecedented level of macroeconomic uncertainty?

Blog Team2026-04-08

After the US-Iran Ceasefire, BTC and Gold Rally Together—The "Digital Gold" Narrative Faces a New Test

After the US-Iran Ceasefire, BTC and Gold Rally Together—The "Digital Gold" Narrative Faces a New Test

After the ceasefire between the US and Iran, crude oil prices plunged 15%, gold surged above $4,800, and Bitcoin broke through $72,000. This article analyzes how the ceasefire news impacts these three major asset classes through different transmission channels, and examines how Bitcoin is being priced in the overlapping space between "digital gold" and "risk asset."

Blog Team2026-04-08

DOGE Search Interest Soars 140%: Can X Money Revive the Payment Narrative?

DOGE Search Interest Soars 140%: Can X Money Revive the Payment Narrative?

Dogecoin social discussion volume surges by 140%, fueled by anticipation of X Money’s upcoming payment feature. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the event’s background, on-chain data, market perspectives, and explores multiple potential scenarios for future developments.

Blog Team2026-04-08