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What’s Driving the Continuous Rise in Orca (ORCA) Prices?

What’s Driving the Continuous Rise in Orca (ORCA) Prices?

Orca (ORCA) surged from around $0.94 to over $2 between April 25 and April 27, 2026, accompanied by a significant increase in trading volume. This article examines whether the rally was driven by fundamentals or capital flows by analyzing price action, fund movement, and Solana ecosystem data.

XRP On-Chain Data Analysis: Extreme Imbalance Between Derivatives and Spot Trading—What Is the Market Betting On?

XRP On-Chain Data Analysis: Extreme Imbalance Between Derivatives and Spot Trading—What Is the Market Betting On?

XRP derivatives trading volume reached $1.74 billion, while spot trading was only $295 million. Meanwhile, a whale transferred 89.8 million tokens to exchanges, yet the price remained flat at $1.33. This article breaks down the on-chain movements and analyzes bullish and bearish signals.

Blog Team04/16/2026

Examining the Regulatory Dilemma Between Polymarket and the CFTC Through the Lens of the US-Iran Ceasefire Event

Examining the Regulatory Dilemma Between Polymarket and the CFTC Through the Lens of the US-Iran Ceasefire Event

At least 50 new accounts on Polymarket placed highly accurate bets just before the US-Iran ceasefire. During the same period, $950 million worth of crude oil was sold off, and S&P 500 options generated $23 million in single-day profits.

Blog Team04/10/2026

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 Team04/08/2026

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Circle Mints $3.25 Billion USDC on Solana in a Single Week: Analyzing the Signals of Stablecoin Liquidity Migration

Circle Mints $3.25 Billion USDC on Solana in a Single Week: Analyzing the Signals of Stablecoin Liquidity Migration

Circle minted 3.25 billion USDC on the Solana blockchain in a single week, marking a new high for 2026. An additional 550 million USDC was minted within just 12 hours. This article examines the structural trend of stablecoin liquidity migrating to high-performance blockchains from three perspectives: on-chain data, market debates, and industry impact.

Blog Team04/07/2026

Airdrops No Longer a Path to Wealth? What the edgeX Airdrop Controversy Reveals About Shifting Dynamics in the Crypto Industry

Airdrops No Longer a Path to Wealth? What the edgeX Airdrop Controversy Reveals About Shifting Dynamics in the Crypto Industry

In the edgeX airdrop event, the total value locked (TVL) was only around $200 million, yet there were over $1 billion in open positions. Nearly all early users ended up on the losing side, as on-chain associations and unfair distribution sparked industry-wide skepticism about the structural integrity of the airdrop mechanism.

Blog Team04/02/2026

Fabric Protocol (ROBO) Airdrop Controversy and Outlook for Machine Economy Infrastructure

Fabric Protocol (ROBO) Airdrop Controversy and Outlook for Machine Economy Infrastructure

After the Fabric Protocol ROBO token launched, its airdrop was suspected of being targeted by a Sybil attack, with approximately 40% of the allocation claimed by 7,000 wallets. This article reviews the background of the incident, the tokenomics, and the potential implications.

Blog Team03/31/2026

Why Did Bitcoin Drop in Tandem with U.S. Stocks After Trump’s Iran Ceasefire Order Was Undermined by Israel?

Why Did Bitcoin Drop in Tandem with U.S. Stocks After Trump’s Iran Ceasefire Order Was Undermined by Israel?

Israel violated the Trump-era suspension of sanctions against Iran and launched an attack on the country, triggering a sharp downturn in both Bitcoin and the stock market. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the event’s background, market data, divergent public opinions, and potential future scenarios, offering investors a structured framework for decision-making.

Blog Team03/30/2026

After the Step Finance Hack: Jito Foundation’s Strategic Acquisition of SolanaFloor and Its Impact on the Solana Ecosystem

After the Step Finance Hack: Jito Foundation’s Strategic Acquisition of SolanaFloor and Its Impact on the Solana Ecosystem

Step Finance suffered a hack, prompting SolanaFloor to shut down. Recently, the platform was acquired and relaunched by the Jito Foundation. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the incidents causes and consequences, the motivations behind the acquisition, and its impact on the ecosystem.

Blog Team03/12/2026