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📊 Weekly Crypto Market Wrap (July 28 – August 3)
New Blog post is out – here’s your no-fluff breakdown of the biggest market movers 👇

🇺🇸 Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Markets weren’t impressed. Stocks and crypto slid into correction mode.
BTC dropped 4.5%, sparking panic among alt holders – but the real crash was dodged (barely).

🧑‍⚖️ SEC approves in-kind redemptions for BTC & ETH ETFs
Institutions can now redeem ETF shares for actual BTC/ETH.
This is a huge step toward crypto-native finance.

🪙 Strategy reports $10B profit in Q2; raising $8B+ with Metaplanet
Retail says ‘bear market,’ whales say ‘thank you.’

💵 Tether minted $20B USDT YTD, made $4.9B in Q2 profits
The printer's alive and well – and backed by real U.S. treasuries.

📈 Coinbase & JPMorgan to launch tokenized stocks + U.S. prediction markets
Wall Street meets Web3. Tokenized Apple stock? Coming soon.

🏛️ White House releases crypto strategy report
Crypto’s moving from ‘grey zone’ to cornerstone of U.S. economic strategy.
Blockchain dollarization is no longer a theory – it’s policy.

🔗 Full wrap in our Blog

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📈 July trend recap: what google searches say about the market

Google Trends once again proved itself as an early indicator of retail investor interest. Historically, assets that hit the top of search charts often see increased volatility and price action in the following weeks – just like we saw earlier with FARTCOIN and HYPE.

One standout example: Ethereum, which topped search queries in June and went on to become one of the best-performing major assets in July, gaining over 50%.

⏺ In July, the spotlight was on large-cap, liquid assets – BTC, DOGE, AVAX, and XRP. That setup suggests investors are seeking familiar and reliable names while waiting for the next big move.

⏺ DOGE and AVAX are already shaping up as potential winners if capital begins rotating from ETH into other altcoins. They may become the next magnets for liquidity.

Interestingly, we didn’t see new meme coins trending this month – instead, attention turned back to older, well-known names. Combined with ETH’s rally, this could indicate a market reset before the next wave of retail hype.

✅ Overall, July showed steady, focused retail interest, especially in recognizable assets. This creates a strong foundation for future growth – and once again confirms that Google Trends remains a reliable tool for spotting early investor sentiment.

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📈 ENA in the spotlight – what’s behind the hype?

The token of the Ethena protocol, ENA, is climbing to the top of Google Trends – and it’s not just another DeFi pump.

Ethena is building a next-gen stablecoin alternative – the synthetic dollar USDe. Unlike traditional stablecoins like USDT or USDC, USDe isn’t backed by fiat or centralized banks. Instead, it uses crypto-based hedging strategies and smart contracts to maintain its value – fully decentralized, censorship-resistant, and globally accessible.

Why it matters?
⏺ USDe is fully collateralized 1:1, verified on-chain
⏺ No fiat = no bank risks, no asset freezes
⏺ Works like a stablecoin, but independent from traditional finance

Ethena is also one of the fastest-growing DeFi protocols with $5.8B+ TVL, ranking 7th globally.

Curious how it works and why institutions are taking notice?

👉 Read more about Ethena in our Blog

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📈 Trend analysis: last week of July

Retail interest in crypto remains strong as July wraps up – but unlike past hype cycles, this time it’s more balanced and thoughtful. Attention is spread across memecoins, infrastructure plays, DeFi protocols, and experimental stablecoin models. Notably absent from the top are hype-driven assets like PENGU or even ZORA, despite the latter’s impressive recent rally.

🐶 DOGE is firmly back in the spotlight. The original memecoin is riding a new wave of attention, sparked in part by renewed buzz around Solana and the broader meme/NFT culture revival. Users seem ready to play with forgotten collectibles and nostalgic tokens again.

Infrastructure tokens are also gaining traction. OP continues to be one of the most mentioned L2 assets – Superchain development, DeFi growth, and on-chain gaming on Optimism are all driving sustained momentum. AVAX is regaining popularity too, with its unique three-chain architecture attracting new infra-focused projects.

💸 Yield-bearing strategies are back on the radar. ENA, the native token of Ethena and its synthetic dollar USDe, is catching serious interest from both DeFi degens and institutional players. As a non-bank-based stablecoin model, it stands out from the traditional crowd.

Real-world utility is trending. VRA and XION are two tokens pushing blockchain adoption beyond the crypto-native crowd – the former combats ad fraud in video monetization, while the latter simplifies dApp usage for mainstream users. Both reflect a clear shift toward products with practical value.

📉 Interestingly, Bitcoin has faded from the top of Google searches for another week. Zooming out, this aligns with BTC’s declining dominance – not a sign of an immediate altseason just yet, but certain altcoins are already heating up. Just look at the recent explosion around ZORA.

📊 Overall, late July signals a maturing market dynamic. Investors aren’t just chasing pumps – they’re digging into fundamentals. Whether it’s a promising yield strategy, solid infra project, or the next meme coin revival, the appetite is definitely real.

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🔥 Top trending coins this week

Looking to explore some of the hottest tokens across DeFi, L2s, real-world payments, and next-gen chains? We’ve curated a fresh batch of coins gaining traction across the crypto space:

🔵 XRP (CMC #3)
The OG cross-border payments coin. XRP runs on a fast, low-cost, carbon-neutral ledger built for global finance. Backed by Ripple, with hundreds of banks and fintech partners worldwide.

🔵 OP (CMC #71)
Governance token for Optimism – a leading L2 scaling solution for Ethereum using optimistic rollups. Fast, cheap, secure. OP fuels growth across 90+ dApps including Uniswap and Synthetix.

🔵 DOGE (CMC #8)
The original meme coin that broke the internet. Beloved by Elon, powered by the community. Cheap, fast, and still a symbol of crypto’s culture and viral power.

🔵 ENA (CMC #31)
Ethena’s governance token. ENA powers USDe – a synthetic dollar not backed by banks, but by ETH and derivatives. A new take on DeFi-native stability and yield.

🔵 AVAX (CMC #17)
Native coin of Avalanche – a highly scalable multichain ecosystem. Supports smart contracts, subnets, and DeFi protocols with lightning-fast finality and low fees.

🔵 VRA (CMC #958)
Verasity token powering anti-ad fraud tech for video platforms. With AI + blockchain, VRA rewards real views and secures publisher revenue via VeraViews and VeraWallet.

🔵 XION (CMC #607)
A consumer-friendly blockchain built for mass adoption. XION abstracts away crypto complexity, letting users interact with dApps using simple interfaces and fiat rails.

🔵 KNC (CMC #417)
Token of Kyber Network, a cross-chain liquidity hub behind KyberSwap. KNC enables governance, staking, and rewards across 13+ chains with seamless DEX aggregation.

🔵 CAKE (CMC #79)
Native token of PancakeSwap, DeFi’s largest DEX on BNB Chain. From swaps to farming to lottery – CAKE does it all. Now with deflationary ‘Ultrasound CAKE’ tokenomics.

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Debentures Go Digital: Fixed Income Meets Blockchain

While the market swings, fixed-income tools like crypto debentures offer a shot at predictable returns – now supercharged with blockchain tech.

🧠 What’s the deal?
⏺ Traditional debentures = unsecured loans with interest
⏺ Crypto debentures = same thing, but tokenized
⏺ Smart contracts do all the boring stuff: payouts, tracking, compliance
⏺ Tokenization = fractional ownership & global access

⚖️ Pros: steady income, no equity dilution, instant settlement
⚠️ Cons: smart contract risks, market volatility, legal gray zones

Want stability without going full boomer?
👉 Read the full breakdown in our Blog

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⚡️ Jupiter (JUP) vs Hyperliquid (HYPE): UX Wars in Web3

Two radically different approaches to building next-gen crypto UX – one is Solana’s DeFi backbone, the other is a custom-built derivatives juggernaut.

📊 Market Overview

$JUP – Market Cap: $1.73B (#59), FDV: $4.05B, TVL: $3.05B, 24h Volume: $160M
$HYPE – Market Cap: $14.4B (#11), FDV: $43.1B, TVL: $541M (dApp) + $2.56B (L1), 24h Volume: $350M

🪐 Jupiter (JUP): Solana’s Swap Engine

Jupiter is the leading aggregator on Solana, pulling liquidity across DEXs to deliver best prices. The ecosystem goes beyond swaps – offering limit orders, DCA, automation tools, and DAO infrastructure.

Backed by Solana’s speed and scalability, JUP is for those who believe in modular, decentralized DeFi. While not loud on socials, it remains a key piece of Solana’s core.

Best for:
⏺ DeFi builders and power users
⏺ Solana ecosystem believers
⏺ Infrastructure-first investors

🔵 Hyperliquid (HYPE): The Custom L1 DEX Beast

Hyperliquid is a fully custom L1 chain – not EVM-compatible – purpose-built for blazing-fast derivatives trading. Instant finality, CEX-style UI, and no governance fluff.

No DAO, no token politics – just pure, streamlined trading. Hugely popular recently and a favorite in Google Trends.

Best for:
⏺ Traders leaving CEXs behind
⏺ Derivatives-focused users
⏺ Fans of simple UX with custom tech

🔍 Breakdown

TVL: ~$3B both sides, but HYPE’s mcap is 8x higher – FDV 10x
Dev Activity: JUP (34 commits, 18 devs) vs HYPE (29 commits, 11 devs)
Socials: JUP – 591K X followers, HYPE – 293K

📈 Key Insights

JUP looks undervalued vs its metrics – a bet on Solana DeFi infrastructure.
HYPE is a slick, high-growth trading platform built for the next wave of decentralized CEX killers.

Which side are you on? 👀

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📊 Weekly Crypto Wrap | July 21–27

The market just ate a $9B BTC sell-off for breakfast – Bitcoin bounced back to $119K, ETH is cruising between $3,800–$3,900. But don’t relax yet: the Fed meeting on July 30 and Trump’s tariffs on August 1 could shake things up.

Here’s your weekly dose of crypto drama:

🪙 Galaxy Digital sold 80,000 BTC ($9B) – coins from the Satoshi era. The market barely flinched. Maturity level: boss.

🟠 Trump Media bought $2B in BTC – from dollar defender to sat stacker? We see you.

🏦 JPMorgan to offer BTC/ETH-backed loans (2026) – Wall Street’s finally bringing crypto into the real finance club.

🇺🇸 U.S. still holds 198,011 BTC – just chilling in the Treasury. Diamond hands or slow rug?

🔷 BitMine holds $2B in ETH – calling it ‘Ethereum-as-a-Treasury.’ Flippening vibes?

💎 Kingsway Capital plans $400M TON reserve – TON isn’t just Telegram’s side hustle anymore.

🇯🇵 Trump signs trade deal with Japan – 15% tariffs coming. Protectionism, but make it 2025.

🔗 Read the full breakdown in our Blog

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📈 KASPA is trending

Kaspa is a fast and scalable Layer-1 blockchain based on the Proof-of-Work algorithm. Unlike traditional blockchains with a linear chain structure, Kaspa uses a DAG structure where blocks can be created in parallel. This enables the network to achieve high throughput of 10 blocks per second, with a future goal of reaching 100 blocks.

Kaspa uses a unique GHOSTDAG protocol that doesn’t discard competing blocks, but instead orders them in a Directed Acyclic Graph (blockDAG). This allows the network to process transactions at internet speed while maintaining a high level of decentralization and security.

The project was launched in 2021 with no presale or VC control. It was founded by Dr. Yonatan Sompolinsky, who conducted research on scalable PoW systems under the supervision of Prof. Aviv Zohar. Early development was carried out at DAGLabs with support from Polychain Capital, but today the project is fully decentralized.

🔧 Key Features
⏺ PoW mining – GPU-based (CPU works too, but slowly)
⏺ Full node support even on a regular PC
⏺ Fast transaction confirmations
⏺ Active development of Layer-2 solutions and decentralized oracles

📈 Tokenomics
Kaspa uses a unique musical emission model based on the chromatic scale. The block reward gradually decreases each month following the formula (1/2)^(1/12). The starting reward is 440 KAS, which matches the frequency of note A4 (440 Hz).

📊 Kaspa Today
⏺ Listed on major exchanges (Bitget, Bybit, MEXC, Gate, etc.)
⏺ Price: $0.099 | Market Cap: $2.62B
⏺ Ranked #41 on CoinMarketCap
⏺ Circulating supply: 26.48B
⏺ Virtual DAA Score: 179M – a metric reflecting real blockchain activity, higher than most competitors
⏺ Hashrate: 891.20 PH/s | Max Hashrate: 1.59 EH/s

Kaspa is one of the few next-gen PoW networks that combines real scalability with mining. It appeals both to those nostalgic for the Bitcoin/ETC mining era and to those seeking cutting-edge technology and true decentralization.

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📈 Weekly trend analysis: a healthy shift toward fundamentals

In the second half of July, retail investor interest in the crypto market remains strong. Google Trends data looks more balanced, with top results including projects from various sectors – pointing to diversified interest. Users are focusing less on hype and more on fundamental characteristics.

🏆 KASPA continues to gain popularity thanks to its unique DAG architecture and PoW algorithm. The project earns trust from supporters of decentralized security. More on it below.

🔵 Infrastructure players DIA and UMA represent two different approaches to oracles, focusing on data reliability and flexibility for DeFi protocols. The growing interest in them may be linked to renewed activity in decentralized prediction and insurance markets.

🪙 Bitcoin is once again appearing in Google Trends. Although it has remained at the top for a long time, current attention to the asset could lead to a new rally. However, if this activity continues for several more months, a trend reversal is not out of the question.

🔵 A local surge on Solana has brought RAY and SOL into the trending section amid growing interest in blockchain infrastructure and real-world use cases. Zebec is building payment infrastructure, and HEI is focusing on cross-chain communication – possibly reflecting a broader trend toward the development of internet interfaces.

The latest Google Trends data shows balanced interest, with no single sector clearly dominating. Market participants are paying attention to a wide variety of directions. This points not to speculative euphoria, but to a mature and healthy interest in the crypto market.

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🔥 Top trending coins this week

From high-speed Layer-1s to oracle infrastructure, from cross-chain OS to real-world payment rails – here’s a fresh list of tokens making serious moves across the crypto space:

🔵 KAS (CMC #40)
Kaspa is a blazing-fast PoW Layer-1 built on GHOSTDAG – a unique consensus that allows multiple blocks to coexist, not just one. With 10 blocks per second (aiming for 100), Kaspa brings scalability to Proof-of-Work. Lightweight nodes, recent Crescendo upgrade, and upcoming L2s (with MEV protection) make it one to watch.

🔵 ZBCN (CMC #161)
Zebec powers real-time payments and RWA infrastructure across Web3. Backed by Solana Ventures and Coinbase, it supports payroll, retail, and fintech solutions used by hundreds of companies – building a permissionless payment layer for the next-gen economy.

🔵 DIA (CMC #340)
An open-source oracle platform that connects real-world data to smart contracts. DIA enables both data providers and users to create reliable, on-chain price feeds. A key bridge between off-chain truth and on-chain execution.

🔵 BTC (CMC #1)
The original and still the king. Digital gold, trustless money, and the reason we’re all here. After 15 years, Bitcoin keeps hitting new ATHs and driving the entire market narrative.

🔵 UMA (CMC #317)
The ‘Optimistic Oracle’ that can verify any knowable truth on-chain. Protects bridges, prediction markets, insurance, and DAOs. Created by ex-Goldman Sachs engineers to make financial contracts more accessible and resilient in uncertain environments.

🔵 QNT (CMC #63)
The utility token of Quant – an operating system for blockchain interoperability. Through Overledger, it allows devs to build MApps and connect chains, even those without smart contracts (like Bitcoin). Holding QNT grants network access.

🔵 HEI (CMC #744)
Formerly Litentry, Heima evolved into a full-on intent-based identity and asset management protocol. Now multi-chain and modular, it's tailored for the shifting needs of Web3 dApps and ecosystems.

🔵 SOL (CMC #6)
Lightning-fast Layer-1 for DeFi, NFTs, and everything in between. Uses a hybrid PoH + PoS consensus for low fees and instant execution. Solana remains the go-to chain for memecoins and high-performance apps.

🔵 RAY (CMC #92)
Raydium is an AMM on Solana with full Serum orderbook integration. LPs get access to both liquidity pools and centralized-style limit orders. RAY is used for staking, governance, and IDO participation.

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🇺🇸 GENIUS Act just changed the game for stablecoins – and crypto at large.
Regulatory clarity, big banks entering the space, and a new layer of legitimacy for DeFi.

We broke it all down in our Discord. Read Now!

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📊 Weekly Crypto Wrap | July 14-20, 2025

The crypto market is heating up again – and it’s not just the weather.
Here’s what happened this week:

🔼 Total crypto market cap briefly crossed $4T
🪙 BTC closed above $118K, ETH near $3,800 – early buyers now in the green
🇺🇸 U.S. passed major crypto bills (GENIUS, CLARITY, Anti-CBDC)
🪙 U.S. Marshals now hold ‘just’ 28,988 BTC – down from 70K
🔷 SharpLink now holds more ETH than the Ethereum Foundation
📉 BofA says U.S. stock market may be entering bubble territory
📊 Grayscale files for IPO

Full breakdown in our Blog

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