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Crypto Weekend Roundups – Bitcoin and Tech Stocks Continue to Tumble
Financial markets have been a rollercoaster of volatility lately, with technology stocks experiencing significant declines. Amid this turbulence, Bitcoin has shown remarkable resilience, seemingly decoupling from the performance of the traditional technology sector. This phenomenon has sparked a debate among investors and analysts about the underlying factors contributing to Bitcoin’s stability in contrast to the decline of the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100.
One view suggests that macroeconomic data and market trends are influencing Bitcoin’s price movements, leading to a valuation of nearly $67K as US stocks show signs of recovery. On the other hand, some market commentators suggest that Bitcoin’s recent stability could be attributed to its potential decoupling from tech stocks, a process likely influenced by former President Donald Trump’s involvement in the cryptocurrency space.
As the tech sector grapples with disappointing earnings results from giants like Alphabet and Tesla, Bitcoin has held firm, raising questions about its correlation with tech stocks and its potential role as a safe haven. This divergence is particularly intriguing given the historical correlation between Bitcoin and tech stocks, which has seen both markets move in lockstep.
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TON Network Gas-Free Transactions
THE Open Network (TON) blockchain has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of gas-free transactions, a move that is set to revolutionize the user experience. The new W5 smart wallet standard, developed by TON Core and Tonkeeperis at the heart of this innovation, allowing users to make transactions without having to pay toncoin for gas fees.
This development is not just a technical upgrade; it represents a paradigm shift in how blockchain transactions are perceived and executed. By enabling transactions using USDT and Notcoin for gas fees, TON is removing one of the main barriers to blockchain adoption: the need to hold native tokens for transaction fees.
THE The V5 smart wallet also introduces advanced parallel processing capabilities, meaning users can run up to 255 transactions at once. This feature is poised to open up new use cases and simplify processes such as transferring multiple NFTs or managing decentralized subscriptions.
With TON’s monthly active on-chain wallets rising to 5.8 million and a significant increase in daily active addresses, the introduction of gas-free transactions is timely. It is in line with TON’s goal of tapping into Telegram’s large user base and promoting mainstream blockchain adoption.
Spot Ethereum ETF Volumes Surpass $1 Billion
The cryptocurrency market has witnessed a significant milestone with the launch of Ethereum spot ETFs, which have seen trading volumes surpass $1 billion. This notable achievement underscores the growing investor interest in Ethereum as a major asset class within the digital currency space.
The introduction of these ETFs represents a pivotal moment for Ethereum, mirroring the excitement that greeted the previous launch of Bitcoin ETFs. The trading volumes seen on the first day are indicative of the market’s readiness to embrace Ethereum ETFs, with BlackRock’s iShares ETF leading the charge with substantial inflows.
This surge in trading volumes is not only a testament to Ethereum’s growing importance, but also reflects the broader acceptance of cryptocurrencies in traditional investment portfolios. With Ethereum’s unique value proposition as a technology platform and alternative financial system, it is poised to attract significant monthly net inflows, potentially rivaling those of long-term Bitcoin ETFs.
StarkWare to integrate Cosmos IBC protocol
In a significant move for blockchain interoperability, Stark Articles announced its collaboration with Informal Systems to integrate the Inter-blockchain communication (IBC) protocol from the Cosmos ecosystem. This integration represents a key step for StarkWare, the lead developer behind Ethereum’s Layer 2 solution Starknet, as it seeks to connect with the Cosmos ecosystem and beyond.
Starknet, known for its decentralized permissionless ZK-Rollup operating on Ethereum, aims to provide high throughput and minimal transaction fees, while maintaining strong security standards through the use of STARK proofs. On the other hand, Cosmos operates as an interconnected network of blockchains, facilitating communication via its native IBC protocol, which uses the Tendermint consensus mechanism.
The integration of the IBC protocol into Starknet will allow Starknet to interact with any blockchain that supports IBC, which includes all chains within the Cosmos ecosystem and potentially others that adopt the same technology. A distinctive feature of the IBC protocol is the use of lightweight client verification, which allows for efficient communication between chains without the need for full validation of the state of the counterparty blockchain, thus accelerating interoperability.
Google Search Volume for Onchain Hits All-Time High
In the dynamic world of blockchain technology, the term “onchain” has recently seen a significant increase in Google search volume, reaching an all-time high (ATH). This spike reflects a growing interest in blockchain technologies and their applications beyond the confines of the tech-savvy community.
The term “onchain” refers to transactions and activities that occur directly on a blockchain, as opposed to “offchain” processes that occur outside of the blockchain network. The increase in search volume indicates a greater curiosity and desire to understand and engage with blockchain technology on a deeper level.
Several factors are contributing to this trend. For example, the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund has become the largest tokenized treasury fund on a blockchain, with $459.9 million in assets under management. This highlights the potential of blockchain to disrupt traditional financial systems.
Additionally, the integration of AI agents on blockchain platforms, such as the collaboration between Ethereum layer-2 blockchain Starknet and AI firm Giza, suggests a future where AI can autonomously perform on-chain tasks for users. This could lead to more efficient and intelligent management of digital assets.
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