Bitcoin maintains its position near the $110,000 mark, demonstrating resilience even as gold reaches new all-time highs. On-chain data reveals significant capital rotation from Bitcoin whales into Ethereum, signaling shifting institutional sentiment. WLFI has launched with a $25 billion valuation and announced a revenue-based token buyback program aimed at enhancing value for holders. In DeFi, HYPE achieved a record $100 million in monthly protocol fees, reflecting robust activity. TRON reduced its network fees by 60%, improving affordability for users. Japanese investment firm Metaplanet expanded its Bitcoin treasury with a $112 million purchase. Ethereum developers introduced a novel mechanism to tokenize burned ETH, potentially unlocking new utility. Sonic Labs secured $150 million in funding to accelerate its expansion into the U.S. market. In a landmark move, a Chinese state-owned enterprise issued the nation’s first real-world asset (RWA) digital bond on the Ethereum blockchain. Meanwhile, major exchanges Coinbase and OKX are positioning to capture a share of Australia’s lucrative pension market, highlighting growing institutional adoption.
