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CEO Sees 10X TVL Growth In 2026

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According to Sharplink co-CEO Joseph Chalom, Ethereum could see a major jump in total value locked (TVL) next year if certain onchain trends pick up. Chalom put a bold number on it: 10X TVL in 2026. That claim ties together rising stablecoin use, bigger tokenization of real-world assets, and increased interest from big financial groups. Related Reading Stablecoin Activity On Ethereum Based on reports, the total stablecoin market stands at about $308 billion now and could grow to $500 billion by the end of next year, a rise of roughly…

Ethereum’s TVL To Surge ’10X’ In 2026: Sharplink CEO

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Ethereum’s total value locked (TVL) may surge ten-fold in 2026 as adoption expands across multiple use cases and institutional investors, according to Sharplink’s co-CEO Joseph Chalom. Sharplink Gaming is the second-largest public Ethereum treasury company, holding 797,704 ETH (ETH), worth roughly $2.33 billion at the time of publication, according to Ethereum Treasuries data.  “The stablecoin market will hit $500B by the end of next year,” Chalom predicted in an X post on Friday, as the total stablecoin market capitalization currently sits at around $308.46 billion. A move to $500 billion…

Bitcoin Market Fundamentals Strong In 2025: Strategy CEO

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Bitcoin’s market fundamentals have stayed strong in 2025, despite the asset’s price and sentiment declining toward the end of the year, says Strategy CEO Phong Le. “The fundamentals of the market this year for Bitcoin couldn’t be better,” Le told the “Coin Stories” podcast on Tuesday, emphasizing that he doesn’t care too much about its short-term performance.  Bitcoin (BTC) reached an all-time high of $125,100 on Oct. 5, but has since declined nearly 30%, trading at $87,687 at the time of publication, according to CoinMarketCap. AMeanwhile, the Crypto Fear &…

Prediction Markets Hurt Fintech User Churn: Inversion CEO

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Finance platforms racing to add prediction markets are doing so at the cost of accelerated “casino-like” user churn, says venture capital firm Inversion Capital founder and CEO, Santiago Roel Santos. Santos argued in a blog post on Saturday that while he is a “believer in the underlying idea” of prediction markets, he thinks offering them in mainstream finance apps like Robinhood threatens future value capture by increasing the risk of user account liquidation.  “The problem with casino-like products isn’t that users lose money. It’s that casinos accelerate churn,” he said. …

Bitcoin bulls eye 2026 as Tether CEO flags AI bubble as top market risk

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Tether’s Paolo Ardoino warns an AI bubble could hit Bitcoin in 2026 but says deeper crashes are unlikely as institutional demand and RWA tokenization grow. Summary Paolo Ardoino says a bursting AI bubble in U.S. equities is Bitcoin’s main 2026 risk due to ongoing correlation with capital markets.​ He does not expect new 80% drawdowns, citing growing holdings by pension funds, governments and long-term investors reshaping Bitcoin’s supply.​ Ardoino backs real-world asset tokenization, criticizes Europe’s MiCA regime, and warns crypto treasury firms must build real operating businesses. Tether CEO Paolo…

DAT longevity hinges on avoiding ‘mNAV roller coaster’: Solmate CEO

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The rise of digital asset treasury (DAT) companies will go down as a meta-narrative of 2025, but the longevity of the movement will be decided by capital management and sound business strategies. According to Solmate CEO Marco Santori, all DATs have to contend with the value of the underlying token they hold on their balance sheets. This shouldn’t be a problem for revenue-generating businesses, but pure-play DATs will be in for a bumpy ride. The Solana DAT space might be the most competitive out there (besides Bitcoin 😏). But what…

SharpLink Gaming Appoints New CEO as Ethereum Treasury Surpasses 863K ETH

Key Notes The company ranks as the second-largest public Ethereum holder with nearly 100% of holdings staked for rewards. Institutional ownership jumped from single digits to over 30% in Q3 as the firm built an in-house treasury team. Technical analysis shows ETH near oversold levels with declining volume suggesting potential consolidation above $2,850. SharpLink Gaming, the second-largest publicly disclosed Ethereum ETH $2 853 24h volatility: 2.6% Market cap: $343.79 B Vol. 24h: $24.58 B treasury holder, announced a leadership transition on Dec. 17 as it deepened its commitment to ETH.…

THETA Price Hits 2020 Lows as Company and Its CEO Accused of Fraud?

Key Notes THETA has dropped to its 2020 price range despite multiple crypto rallies passing by. Long-term charts show repeated lower highs with THETA down more than 97% from ATH. Whistleblower lawsuits allege insider-driven price inflation and misleading partnerships. THETA has returned to price levels last seen in 2020 after erasing gains from multiple bull market rallies along the way. The long-term weekly chart shows a clear distribution structure, with each recovery attempt capped by a descending trendline stretching back from the 2021 peak. Despite brief rallies between late 2020…

SEC Wraps Up Investigation Into Aave Protocol, Confirms CEO Stani Kulechov

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially concluded its investigation into the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Aave (AAVE), marking a significant development in the ongoing evolution of regulatory approaches within the cryptocurrency industry.  Stani Kulechov, the founder and CEO of the Aave protocol, confirmed the end of the four-year investigation in a post on social media, expressing relief and optimism about the future of DeFi. Aave Founder Celebrates End Of SEC Investigation In his announcement, Kulechov emphasized the considerable effort and resources invested by the Aave team throughout…

Bitcoin Headed For $200 Trillion? CEO Makes Bold Prediction

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They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…