‍Solana Faces $250 Hurdle Amidst On-Chain Strength and Macro Headwinds Solana's SOL token is experiencing a disconnect between its robust on-chain metrics, including a 10% rise in active addresses and 8% transaction growth, and its struggle to reach $250. The network's DApp revenue dominance and a diversified ecosystem, evidenced by $12 billion TVL, show strong internal growth. Despite $343 million in ETF inflows, macroeconomic pressures and geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the AI sector and global trade wars, are creating selling pressure and hindering SOL's price recovery.
‍Maestro Unveils Mezzamine: Unlocking Bitcoin Yield for Institutions Maestro has launched Mezzamine, a BTC yield platform connecting institutional Bitcoin capital with the needs of the mining sector. This solution aims to address the difficulty miners face in accessing growth capital, with 75% reporting such challenges. Mezzamine functions as an on-chain secured credit facility, over-collateralized by hashrate, mining assets, and BTC itself. It offers institutions sustainable BTC yield and miners access to a $150 billion BTC liquidity pool with transparent terms, fostering mining decentralization.
‍PowerPool.io Achieves SOC 2 Type I Certification PowerPool.io, a crypto-mining platform, has earned SOC 2 Type I certification, validated by Grant Thornton. This certification signifies the company's commitment to enterprise-grade security and operational excellence. Ruben Gomez, CEO of PowerPool.io, stated, "Earning the SOC 2 Type I certification demonstrates our ongoing commitment to transparency and control." The company aims to further enhance institutional adoption in mining.
‍US Government Reopening May Accelerate Digital Asset Legislation The US government is set to reopen following Senate approval of a funding bill, potentially fast-tracking stalled digital asset market structure legislation. The bill funds operations through January 31, 2026, pending House approval and presidential signature. A discussion draft of a comprehensive crypto market structure bill was also released by the Senate Agriculture Committee, building on bipartisan negotiations. Lawmakers aim to establish a clear regulatory framework amid growing industry demand.
‍PrizePicks Partners with Polymarket, Entering Prediction Markets Amidst Wash Trading Concerns PrizePicks, a major daily fantasy sports operator, has partnered with prediction platform Polymarket. This collaboration integrates Polymarket's event contracts into the PrizePicks app, expanding user prediction options across sports, entertainment, and cultural events. Polymarket, built on the Polygon blockchain, aims for transparent operations. However, a recent Columbia University study suggests up to 60% of its trading volume may stem from wash trading, raising questions about market integrity. Despite these allegations, Polymarket is preparing to re-enter the US market, reportedly eyeing a $10 billion valuation. The partnership signals a strategic expansion for PrizePicks and a push for regulated prediction trading in the US.
‍Nobody Sausage Targets 33M Followers for Web3 Onboarding with "Invisible Crypto" Strategy The popular brand Nobody Sausage, with over 33 million followers, is entering Web3 by making cryptocurrency "invisible" for its community. In partnership with creative studio Heeboo, they are launching the NOBODY token. The strategy focuses on real-world experiences, physical products, and event placements (e.g., buses in Korea, fashion shows) to introduce concepts like digital ownership. The NOBODY token acts as a "two-way channel" for lasting value and engagement. This "flywheel" approach aims to create a familiar user experience, integrating with AAA games and future Web3 partnerships.
‍OKX Web3 Joins Bybit as Key Sponsor for Crypto Content Creator Campus Lisbon 2025 The Crypto Content Creator Campus (CCCC) Lisbon 2025, scheduled for November 14-16, 2025, has secured OKX Web3 as a key sponsor, alongside founding sponsor Bybit. This event focuses on the intersection of content creation, cryptocurrency, and monetization within the Web3 ecosystem. OKX Web3's sponsorship highlights the growing recognition of creators as vital for blockchain integration. The campus aims to equip creators with knowledge and tools for decentralized careers, exploring strategies like community tokens and gamified participation. Lisbon, a prominent DeFi hub, will host global visionaries, including Ben Zhou and Dr. Maye Musk.
‍Zoomex Joins Korea CODE VASP Alliance, Enhancing Travel Rule Compliance Global cryptocurrency exchange Zoomex has integrated into the Korea CODE VASP Alliance, bolstering its commitment to enhanced security and transparency. This move signifies the successful integration of Zoomex's Travel Rule compliance system, aligning with FATF standards for digital asset transactions. Jerry Hsu, Zoomex CEO, stated, "For us, compliance is not just a procedural requirement — it’s a foundation of trust." This integration aims to ensure transaction security and information transparency, providing users with a stable trading environment. Zoomex already holds multiple regulatory licenses and has undergone rigorous security audits.
‍Quantum Threat Demands Immediate Migration to Post-Quantum Crypto Smart contract researcher Gianluca Di Bella emphasizes the urgent need for the cryptocurrency ecosystem to adopt post-quantum encryption standards. The primary threat is "harvest now, decrypt later," where encrypted data is collected today, anticipating future quantum capabilities will decrypt it. Even if commercial quantum computing is a decade away, major tech entities could develop solutions sooner. This poses a significant risk to sensitive information requiring long-term protection. While NIST has approved post-quantum encryption standards like ML-KEM, a comparable standard for zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs) is still lacking. Research is ongoing, with PLONK noted as a promising implementation, though challenges in investment and development complexity remain.
‍SoftBank Divests $5.8B Nvidia Stake for $40B OpenAI Investment SoftBank Group has exited its $5.83 billion stake in Nvidia to fund a $40 billion investment in OpenAI. This strategic shift from AI hardware to generative AI, despite ongoing scrutiny of AI profitability, has significantly boosted SoftBank's Vision Fund gains. The investment, finalized March 31, marks a substantial commitment to artificial super intelligence (ASI) and is financed through bonds, debt, and bridge loans. This pivot aligns with SoftBank's mission for ASI advancement, focusing on AI chips, robotics, data centers, and energy, while also investing in firms like OpenAI.