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USD1 Stablecoin’s Expansion in DeFi: Analyzing the Reshaping of the Stablecoin Market’s Three-Pillar Structure

USD1 Stablecoin’s Expansion in DeFi: Analyzing the Reshaping of the Stablecoin Market’s Three-Pillar Structure

A comprehensive analysis of how the USD1 stablecoin is spreading throughout the DeFi ecosystem, from its exclusive partnership with Aster DEX and integration with Morpho vaults to its adoption across lending protocols. This article systematically examines the emerging three-way competition between USD1, USDT, and USDC.

Blog Team2026-04-27

From HTTP 402 to On-Chain Payments: How the x402 Protocol Empowers AI Agents to Transact Autonomously

From HTTP 402 to On-Chain Payments: How the x402 Protocol Empowers AI Agents to Transact Autonomously

This article breaks down protocol architecture, on-chain data, industry alliance structures, and multiple scenario evolution paths. It explores the technical logic and risk factors in the autonomous agent crypto payments sector.

Blog Team2026-04-27

Why Is $83,000 the Key Threshold for Bitcoin? The STH Cost Model Reveals the Bull-Bear Turning Point

Why Is $83,000 the Key Threshold for Bitcoin? The STH Cost Model Reveals the Bull-Bear Turning Point

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the logic and market significance behind the STH cost basis threshold, drawing on historical backtesting data, current on-chain metrics, and the broader macroeconomic context.

Blog Team2026-04-27

Bitcoin Pullback of 25% Sees $8.4 Billion Inflows Into IBIT: Why Are Institutions Still Buying ETFs?

Bitcoin Pullback of 25% Sees $8.4 Billion Inflows Into IBIT: Why Are Institutions Still Buying ETFs?

In the first quarter of 2026, Bitcoin fell by more than 25%. However, BlackRock’s IBIT recorded net inflows on 48 out of 62 trading days, with total net inflows reaching approximately $8.4 billion for the quarter.

Blog Team2026-04-27

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Why Does BSV’s Price Remain Low Despite Ongoing Technical Upgrades?

Why Does BSV’s Price Remain Low Despite Ongoing Technical Upgrades?

Bitcoin SV (BSV) completed the Chronicle upgrade and advanced the Teranode architecture in April 2026, yet its price remains in a weak range. This article examines key timelines and on-chain data to analyze the reasons behind BSVs prolonged price stagnation, focusing on technical developments, capital movements, and market structure.

Blog Team2026-04-27

Why Did ApeCoin (APE) Surge and Then Pull Back? Unpacking the Market Dynamics Behind the Move

Why Did ApeCoin (APE) Surge and Then Pull Back? Unpacking the Market Dynamics Behind the Move

After climbing from $0.10 to $0.27 in April, ApeCoin has since pulled back to $0.14. This article analyzes the factors driving its rise and subsequent decline, examining market data and ecosystem developments to explore the impact of capital flows, key events, and shifts in market structure.

Blog Team2026-04-27

AI Payment Market Restructuring: Competitive Landscape Between Solana and Base in the Agent Payment Layer

AI Payment Market Restructuring: Competitive Landscape Between Solana and Base in the Agent Payment Layer

Solana now accounts for roughly 70% of AI payment processing volume within the x402 protocol ecosystem. This article offers an in-depth analysis of the power struggle between Solana and Base at the AI payment layer, examining the competition from four perspectives: data, technical architecture, ecosystem dynamics, and narrative strategy.

Blog Team2026-04-27

Bitcoin Surges Over 13% in April: Can ETFs and USDT Drive a Break Above $80K?

Bitcoin Surges Over 13% in April: Can ETFs and USDT Drive a Break Above $80K?

This article examines the quantitative foundations and market divergences behind the recent rebound from three key perspectives: ETF net inflows, USDT supply surpassing $150 billion, and the scale of short liquidations. It also explores whether the $80,000 threshold can be effectively breached.

Blog Team2026-04-27

IBIT Options Open Interest Nears Deribit: Analyzing the Shift in Bitcoin Derivatives Market Structure

IBIT Options Open Interest Nears Deribit: Analyzing the Shift in Bitcoin Derivatives Market Structure

BlackRock’s IBIT options open interest has matched that of offshore giant Deribit in just two years, signaling a structural shift in the Bitcoin derivatives market as the center of power moves from offshore venues to regulated markets.

Blog Team2026-04-27