‍Streamflow Introduces USD+: A New Yield-Bearing Stablecoin on Solana Streamflow has announced USD+, a novel stablecoin built on the Solana blockchain and backed by U.S. Treasury Bills. This asset is designed to distribute daily yield directly to holders, offering Web3 companies and investors a way to earn passive returns on idle capital without lockups. USD+ leverages M0’s platform to pass on U.S. Treasury yields, estimated at ~3.6% APY, directly on-chain. Yields are distributed daily as additional tokens. The stablecoin maintains a $1 peg, is fully composable across Solana's DeFi protocols, and features transparent reserve holdings verified by the M0 Protocol. Streamflow aims to optimize on-chain treasury management for projects, allowing easy swaps from USDT or USDC to USD+. The developer previously achieved a $2.5 billion TVL with its token management tools. A waitlist for early access is now open.
‍El Salvador Balances Bitcoin Ambitions with IMF Demands in 2025 El Salvador navigated a critical juncture in 2025, balancing its Bitcoin strategy with IMF requirements for a $1.4 billion loan. The nation made Bitcoin legal tender in 2021, but by January 2025, acceptance became voluntary for merchants, with taxes primarily in USD. This was a compromise to secure financing and address debt. Despite concessions, El Salvador continued sovereign BTC accumulation, reaching 6,367 BTC by December 12, 2025, with significant unrealized profit. This highlights a persistent tension between government "stacking" and IMF warnings on volatility exposure. The country also became a hub for institutional crypto services, with Tether and Bitfinex relocating operations, and the introduction of an Investment Banking Law. The Central Bank of Bolivia signed a memorandum to adopt a similar crypto model.
‍Mantle Leads as Layer 2 Distribution Hub, Messari Report States A recent report by Messari highlights Mantle as a leading Layer 2 network, functioning as a coordinated distribution layer for onchain finance. The analysis notes Mantle's success in integrating traditional finance with decentralized ecosystems via deep exchange partnerships, liquid staking, and RWA infrastructure. Key to Mantle's growth is its integration with Bybit, where the MNT token has gained significant utility. This has contributed to MNT's circulating market capitalization reaching approximately $8.7 billion. The mETH Protocol holds $791.7 million in ETH, with total DeFi TVL at $242.3 million as of September 30, 2025. Mantle is also active in Tokenization-as-a-Service (TaaS), facilitating RWA issuance. The network's strategy focuses on coordinating capital, liquidity, and distribution for institutional-scale onchain finance. With over $4 billion in community-owned assets and direct access to exchange users, Mantle positions itself as a gateway for TradFi to onchain liquidity.
‍Bitcoin Market Bottom: Key Indicators Signal Incoming Recovery Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of establishing a local bottom after a significant retracement. Technical and on-chain metrics, including miner capitulation and upward momentum in Stochastic RSI, suggest selling pressure is weakening. Historically, miner capitulation has preceded significant BTC price recoveries, with positive 90-day returns occurring 65% of the time following hashrate declines. Macroeconomic factors, such as shifts in the National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI) and potential Fed liquidity injections, also point to a possible recovery phase in the coming weeks.
‍Kraken IPO and M&A Growth Could Fuel Next Phase of Crypto Bull Market Despite recent corrections, industry experts suggest institutional milestones, like Kraken's potential IPO, could drive fresh capital into crypto. Dan Tapiero believes the Bitcoin bull market is in its "mid-stage," with Kraken's recent $800M funding round and potential public offering attracting Traditional Finance interest. While some analysts like Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer foresee a potential downturn in 2026, others, like Jimmy Xue, note that loosening global liquidity could support higher lows. Bitcoin currently trades near $87,015, following a $19B liquidation event. Smart money shows caution, though Avalanche (AVAX) and Pump.fun (PUMP) remain outliers.
‍Bitcoin Stalls Below $90,000 Amidst Yearly Low Network Activity Bitcoin (BTC) is consolidating near $87,000-$88,000, failing to break the $90,000 resistance. On-chain metrics reveal a significant slowdown, with active addresses at a yearly low of approximately 807,000. Exchange liquidity has also contracted, with Coinbase seeing inflows drop significantly. Technical indicators suggest a cautious market bias. Analysts are monitoring fair-value gaps at $85,800-$86,500 (containing over $60M in long liquidations) and $90,600-$92,000 (targeting ~$70M in short liquidations). Until new liquidity enters or network activity rebounds, BTC may remain range-bound.
‍Ondo Finance to Launch Tokenized US Equities on Solana in 2026 Ondo Finance plans to introduce tokenized US stocks and ETFs on the Solana blockchain in early 2026. This initiative aims to integrate traditional finance with DeFi, enabling users to manage equities and stablecoins in a single wallet. The platform will operate on a custody-backed model, with underlying securities held by US-registered broker-dealers. Solana's low fees and fast block times will facilitate near-instant settlement and 24/7 trading. Chainlink will provide oracle services for pricing and corporate actions.
‍Headway NOVA Honored with Top Industry Awards for Real Estate Tokenization Headway NOVA, a leading platform for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, has received two significant industry awards: "1st Most Trusted Financial Company – Community Choice 2025" from TrustFinance and "Real Estate Investment Firm of the Year" by Corporate LiveWire. These accolades highlight the platform's success in merging blockchain technology with real estate. The recognitions underscore Headway NOVA's commitment to security, user experience, and strategic innovation, particularly in high-growth regions like the UAE. The platform's NOVA 2.0 upgrade lowers entry barriers, enabling fractional ownership starting at $25. With over 70,000 users from 130+ countries, Headway NOVA is solidifying its position as a leader in RWA tokenization.
‍Jumper Exchange Enhances Cross-Chain Routing Jumper Exchange has significantly upgraded its cross-chain routing capabilities, aiming to simplify asset transfers between different blockchain networks. The update consolidates swap and bridge actions into a single, optimized flow to mitigate risks like fragmented liquidity and inconsistent bridge selection. This enhancement addresses the historical complexity and "bridge roulette" faced by users, reducing manual steps, minimizing slippage, and improving transaction success rates by identifying stable liquidity paths. Jumper Exchange also provides educational resources, such as a guide for the Linea network, to further support users in the DeFi ecosystem.
‍HTX Releases 2025 Proof of Reserves Report: 100% Asset Backing Maintained for 38 Months HTX has announced its 2025 Proof of Reserves report, confirming a 100% reserve ratio for core assets over 38 consecutive months. Notably, USDT deposits saw a surge of over 150%, indicating strong market confidence. The exchange utilizes Merkle Tree audits for on-chain transparency and guarantees 100% redemption. HTX has evolved into a Web3 ecosystem, focusing on global expansion and compliance, reinforcing its role as a secure gateway to the digital asset industry.