Odaily Planet Daily News: Polynomial co-founder Gautham Santhosh warned that the continued demand for Ethereum Layer 2 is rapidly exhausting the mainnet blob capacity, and 55% of the blobs are currently occupied by BASE and World Chain. Since November last year, the blob base fee has exceeded $50 several times, resulting in a significant increase in user transaction costs. The Pectra upgrade, which will be launched in March, will increase the blob limit per block to 9, but Santhosh believes that this can only temporarily alleviate the problem, and long-term expansion still requires more solutions. (Coindesk)

According to Foresight News, Avalon Labs has announced that the total lending amount for USDa, the first Bitcoin-based over-collateralized stablecoin, has surpassed $270 million. The stablecoin offers a fixed annual interest rate of 8%. Additionally, the total value locked (TVL) for USDa has exceeded $800 million. Avalon Labs, a leading financial infrastructure platform in the BTCFi sector, has achieved a TVL of over $2 billion. In 2024, the company completed a $10 million Series A funding round led by venture capital firm Framework Ventures.

According to PANews, Gautham Santhosh, co-founder of Polynomial, has issued a warning regarding the increasing demand for Ethereum Layer 2 solutions, which is rapidly depleting the mainnet's blob capacity. Currently, 55% of the blob capacity is utilized by the BASE and World Chain networks. Since November of last year, the base fee for blobs has frequently exceeded $50, significantly raising transaction costs for users. The upcoming Pectra upgrade, scheduled for March, aims to increase the blob limit per block to nine. However, Santhosh believes this measure will only provide temporary relief, and more solutions are needed for long-term scalability.

According to Odaily, an on-chain analyst known as Ai Yi has reported that a significant LINK investor, referred to as the 'LINK Whale,' has potentially reduced their holdings by 100,000 LINK tokens, valued at $2.51 million, approximately half an hour ago. If sold, this transaction could yield a profit of $946,000. This investor initially acquired 200,000 LINK tokens at an average price of $15.62 each seven months ago. This marks the first time in over six months that the whale has engaged in a deposit operation. The investor still retains 500,000 LINK tokens, currently valued at $12.86 million.

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Odaily Planet Daily News According to Ai Yi, an analyst on the chain, the "LINK band profit of $1.65 million whale" is suspected to have reduced its position by 100,000 LINK (2.51 million US dollars) half an hour ago. If it is sold, it will make a profit of $946,000. The whale opened a position of 200,000 LINK at an average price of $15.62 seven months ago. This is the first recharge operation in more than half a year. It still holds 500,000 LINK, worth $12.86 million.

According to Odaily, the terms and conditions page for TRUMP outlines several key legal stipulations. The agreement includes disclaimers, liability limitations, indemnifications, and a requirement for arbitration of any claims against FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT LLC and its affiliates, managers, members, service providers, partners, consultants, and suppliers, collectively referred to as 'the insured parties.' These parties are explicitly recognized as third-party beneficiaries of the mandatory arbitration clause, which forms a fundamental part of the agreement. The class action waiver states that, to the extent permitted by law, users agree not to initiate, join, or participate in any class action lawsuits related to claims, disputes, or controversies against any insured party. Users also agree to seek injunctive relief to halt such lawsuits or disqualify themselves as participants. Additionally, users consent to cover any legal fees and litigation costs incurred by the insured parties in seeking such relief. This clause does not constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies, allowing users to bring individual claims outside of class actions in binding arbitration. It is considered a separate agreement. Users have the option to opt out of these dispute resolution terms by providing written notice within thirty (30) days of first accessing the website.

According to PANews, as the global market anticipates Donald Trump's inauguration, the U.S. economy continues to demonstrate resilience. Recent employment data has been robust, and retail sales figures remain steady, with a core inflation rate of 3.2%, which is still at a high level within its range. The cyclical and structural dynamics of the U.S. economy align with the natural interest rate, which is currently close to the Federal Reserve's fund rate. However, inflation remains stubbornly above the target level, providing the Federal Reserve with a reason to conclude its easing cycle. The potential impact of a Trump 2.0 administration on the U.S. and global economies is highly uncertain, with protectionist policies likely to influence inflation expectations. Of greater concern is the possibility that excessive fiscal stimulus could affect the economy's operational potential. Contrary to market pricing, Bank of America believes that the Federal Reserve has already completed its rate-cutting measures.

According to Odaily, the "Wintermute OTC: 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook" report highlights significant changes in the cryptocurrency market structure in 2024, driven by institutional-grade products, deeper market liquidity, and increased regulatory transparency. This institutional shift is mirrored in Wintermute's OTC trading activities, which have experienced similar momentum. The report examines trends that influenced the market in 2024 to identify patterns that may continue into 2025. Key highlights from the report include a 313% increase in Wintermute's OTC trading volume, surpassing the overall cryptocurrency exchange growth of 142%. Over 300 new independent trading pairs were introduced for the first time, and the average trade size grew by 17%, indicating a shift towards larger institutional block trades. Traditional financial institutions saw a 240% increase in OTC trading volume, while derivatives trading volume surged by over 300%. Contracts for difference (CFDs) accounted for 4.3% of Wintermute's total OTC trading volume within just nine months. Notably, meme coins unexpectedly became a focal point for traditional finance, with their OTC trading volume rising by 210%, making up 16.2% of Wintermute's total trading volume, up from 7.3% in 2023. This shift suggests that institutions are exploring high-risk assets in pursuit of higher returns, despite a slight decline in major cryptocurrency trading activity. These changes reflect a broader trend of increasing institutional participation and a maturing market structure. More institutions are turning to OTC trading to minimize market impact and avoid capital inefficiencies associated with holding assets on exchanges. Their growing involvement is reshaping counterparty dynamics and intensifying competition, making the OTC market an increasingly important venue for institutional cryptocurrency trading. Institutional adoption is expected to accelerate in 2025, enhancing the demand for scalable liquidity solutions, evolving derivatives markets, and efficient trade execution. Macro trends and regulatory clarity will shape execution strategies and drive further integration between cryptocurrency and traditional financial markets.

President-elect Donald Trump launched a meme coin called TRUMP on Jan. 18, of which he owns 80% of the supply unlocking throughout his presidency, triggering a weekend frenzy of activity. Initially, most assumed that Trump’s social media had been hacked. However, as the day went on, it became clear the project was real, and the […] The post Donald Trump has $47 billion in TRUMP memecoins... source: https://cryptoslate.com/donald-trump-has-47-billion-in-trump-memecoins-unlocking-over-presidency/

Odaily Planet Daily News Bitget Wallet launches TRUMP currency list, supports tracking popular meme currency market such as TRUMP, MELANIA, BARRON, FIGHT, and provides one-click trading function. Through MemeX and Hot Picks lists, users can easily discover early potential projects on the chain such as Ethereum, Solana, Base, etc. At the same time, Bitget Wallet is the only wallet that supports Solana and Base multi-chain limit order function, and the system automatically trades at the target price. At the same time, Bitget Wallet Lite version of Telegram wallet already supports lightning transactions, and users only need to send the token contract address to complete the transaction quickly. As the preferred Web3 wallet of 60 million users, Bitget Wallet supports hundreds of mainstream public chains and provides comprehensive Web3 services through App, plug-ins, web pages, exchanges and Telegram wallets.

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The market value of $TRUMP exceeded 24 billion US dollars on the first day of its issuance, becoming the well-deserved market focus.

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The Ethereum Foundation is undergoing a leadership transition, with Vitalik Buterin outlining its key priorities and reaffirming its commitment to ethical principles while clarifying values it will not adopt.