Glassnode reports that Bitcoin has fallen below the short‑term holder cost basis, with stablecoin supply shrinking and ETF outflows draining liquidity, while some large wallets are beginning to accumulate. The analysis notes that Bitcoin remains above its June low and could regain profit for many holders if it retests the $77.5K true market mean.
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The a16z crypto report explores how autonomous agents could power new two‑sided marketplaces for complex goods and services. It finds that agent‑driven networks can unlock transactions that are currently too costly or cumbersome for consumers and businesses.
The report examines how USDT and USDC are used for merchant payments across different blockchains, showing that the networks with the highest on‑chain volume are not always the ones where most payments are received. It finds that USDT on Tron, BNB Chain and Ethereum accounts for 86% of pay‑in value, while the top on‑chain value movers (USDC on Base, USDC on Ethereum, USDT on Tron) only represent 5
Chainalysis investigates how a shadow market lets Chinese users bypass U.S. AI export controls via proxy services, finding that 40% of these services accept cryptocurrency. The report highlights a growing, crypto‑enabled ecosystem that could undermine U.S. security restrictions.
Fidelity Digital Assets outlines why investors might choose its staking services and the associated risks. The report emphasizes regulatory positioning and the need for high‑risk tolerance.