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O1.exchange Hits $200M Volume—Are On-Chain Trading Terminals the Next Trend?

O1.exchange Hits $200M Volume—Are On-Chain Trading Terminals the Next Trend?

o1.exchange has surpassed $200 million in total trading volume, with over 400,000 registered users. As Spot, Perps, and Prediction Market features continue to integrate, on-chain trading platforms are evolving from single DEXs into comprehensive trading hubs. This shift may be signaling the emergence of a new competitive landscape.

Beneath the Surface of Steady Interest Rates: What Does Waller’s First FOMC Statement Mean for Crypto Assets?

Beneath the Surface of Steady Interest Rates: What Does Waller’s First FOMC Statement Mean for Crypto Assets?

The Federal Reserve’s June FOMC meeting is about to begin, with Waller presiding for the first time. Markets expect interest rates to remain unchanged at 3.50% to 3.75%. The dot plot may remove guidance for rate cuts, putting Bitcoin under renewed pressure as macro policy expectations are repriced.

Blog Team06/17/2026

Prediction Markets vs. Traditional Forecasting: Which Method Will Be More Reliable in 2026?

Prediction Markets vs. Traditional Forecasting: Which Method Will Be More Reliable in 2026?

Prediction Markets Set to Surge: $29.4 Billion in Trading Volume Recorded in May 2026. Prediction Markets vs. Traditional Forecasting—Which Is More Reliable? A Deep Dive into Their Strengths, Weaknesses, and the Latest Data.

Blog Team06/17/2026

Are Stock Tokens Real Stocks? A Deep Dive into 5 Key Limitations

Are Stock Tokens Real Stocks? A Deep Dive into 5 Key Limitations

The market capitalization of stock tokens has surpassed $1.6 billion, but what you’re actually buying may be nothing more than a "price promise." This article offers an in-depth analysis of five fundamental limitations of stock tokens, covering regulatory challenges, ownership rights, liquidity, and more.

Blog Team06/17/2026

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$8–9 Trillion in Sideline Cash? BlackRock Says Capital Is Flowing Back Into Risk Assets at an Accelerated Pace

$8–9 Trillion in Sideline Cash? BlackRock Says Capital Is Flowing Back Into Risk Assets at an Accelerated Pace

BlackRock’s Chief Investment Officer reports that $8–9 trillion in money market funds is rapidly flowing back into risk assets. With the dual catalysts of the US-Iran agreement and the anticipated SpaceX IPO, equities, bonds, and crypto markets may see a simultaneous upswing.

Blog Team06/16/2026

Permissioned Chains Trigger $7.2 Trillion in Transactions: DLR Outpaces Public Blockchains—Is Ethereum Being Sidelined?

Permissioned Chains Trigger $7.2 Trillion in Transactions: DLR Outpaces Public Blockchains—Is Ethereum Being Sidelined?

Broadridges DLR platform processed $7.2 trillion in repo transactions in May, averaging $362 billion per day—a 220% year-over-year increase.

Blog Team06/16/2026

How Will the Crypto Market Respond to the June FOMC Decision and the Bank of Japan's Rate Hike?

How Will the Crypto Market Respond to the June FOMC Decision and the Bank of Japan's Rate Hike?

Federal Reserve’s June FOMC Dot Plot May Drop Rate Cut Guidance; Bank of Japan Expected to Raise Rates to 1%—Highest in 31 Years. How Will the Crypto Market Price In Liquidity Tightening Expectations?

Blog Team06/15/2026

Why Is SanDisk Surging? AI Storage Supercycle Drives SNDK Up Over 43x This Year

Why Is SanDisk Surging? AI Storage Supercycle Drives SNDK Up Over 43x This Year

SanDisk (SNDK) has surged 43-fold over the past year. This article examines the factors behind this explosive rally, including the spin-off rationale, financial breakout, AI-driven demand, and industry competition. We also explore the constraints that may define the upper limit of its valuation.

Blog Team06/15/2026

US May PPI Surges to 6.5%, Highest in Three Years: How Is Inflation Impacting Bitcoin and the Crypto Market?

US May PPI Surges to 6.5%, Highest in Three Years: How Is Inflation Impacting Bitcoin and the Crypto Market?

In May, the US Producer Price Index (PPI) surged to 6.5%, marking its highest level since November 2022, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained steady at 4.2%. This article breaks down the structural impact on crypto assets across three key mechanisms: cost transmission, interest rate expectations, and capital flows.

Blog Team06/12/2026