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- Tron's network activity hit a two-year high with 11.1M active addresses and 12.6M daily transactions, driven by USDT's dominance. - The 69% weekly address surge reflects organic growth, outpacing major blockchains while maintaining low-cost, high-speed transactions. - USDT processes 15-20M weekly transactions on Tron, serving 500M users in emerging markets as a tool for financial inclusion. - Tron's $78.7B USDT circulation rivals Ethereum's $83.4B, showcasing its efficiency in handling high-volume stable
- Binance's CZ Zhao denied proposing Kyrgyzstan's Bereket Bank, calling claims "inaccurate" and stating no interest in operating a crypto bank. - Kyrgyzstan's President Japarov claimed Zhao advocated for a private crypto bank, contrasting with his initial preference for state ownership. - CZ clarified his general support for crypto-friendly banks but emphasized no direct involvement in Bereket Bank's creation or naming. - The controversy highlights crypto misinformation risks, as viral reports falsely attr
As we approach the 2024 Q4 Wave of AI Agents, a full year has passed, and during this year, the Crypto AI field has undergone a profound transformation.
- 14:18MegaETH: MEGA allocation inquiry page is now liveAccording to ChainCatcher, MegaETH posted on X that more than 5,000 users have been selected as MegaETH holders together with Fluffles and Echo, based on their verifiable on-chain data, social influence, and Mega credentials. The MEGA allocation inquiry page is now live.
- 14:18Arx Research completes $6.1 million seed round and launches stablecoin and fiat POS device "Burner Terminal"According to ChainCatcher, citing The Block, hardware and software company Arx Research has completed a $6.1 million seed round led by Castle Island Ventures, with participation from Inflection, Placeholder, Seed Club Ventures, and 1kx. The company officially launched the handheld POS device "Burner Terminal," which integrates digital assets and traditional payments. The terminal is EMV security certified, supports stablecoins, contactless cards, and chip-and-PIN card payments, and integrates the Flexa network to support crypto assets such as bitcoin and ethereum. The product is specifically designed for small merchants such as food trucks and hair salons, enabling mobile payments via WiFi and LTE networks. Consumers can pay by tapping their phone, using a Burner card, or scanning a QR code. The founding partner of Castle Island Ventures pointed out that this is the first time stablecoins have truly entered the physical retail scene. The company CEO stated that if merchants accept stablecoins directly, the fee structure can be nearly free. The funds raised will be used to expand production, develop the ecosystem, and expand into the European, American, and Latin American markets. The product is planned for full launch in early 2026.
- 14:06Lido launches strategic treasury Lido stRATEGY VaultAccording to Jinse Finance, the staking protocol Lido has announced the launch of the strategic vault Lido stRATEGY Vault. This vault is built on the Mellow Core Vault technology stack and offers diversified investment opportunities in leading DeFi strategies, including Aave, Ethena, and Uniswap.