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VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsThe unique value of Proof-of-Work (PoW) tokens lies in their mining mechanism and regulatory positioning. Research shows that mining costs are a defining feature of PoW tokens, involving significant investment in hardware and electricity. When market prices approach miners' breakeven points, miners tend to hold onto their coins in anticipation of future appreciation. This behavior reduces circulating supply, shifts the supply-demand balance, and may contribute to price increases. Regulatory clarity is also critical to the investment appeal of PoW tokens. Both BTC and LTC are classified as commodities by the U.S. SEC rather than securities, which simplifies the ETF approval process. In January 2024, the approval of the BTC spot ETF triggered significant institutional inflows. LTC is currently undergoing the ETF application process. While DOGE and KAS have not yet received formal classification, their PoW nature may position them for similar treatment. Together, these factors enhance market liquidity and attract more institutional investors.
VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsIn recent weeks, rising risk-averse sentiment and declining demand for leverage have led to a sharp drop in yields across Earn products. On major DeFi platforms, stablecoin yields have fallen below 4%, while on centralized exchanges, yields on stablecoin-based Earn products now hover around 2%. In contrast, Bitget HodlerYield offers users a 10% APR on stablecoins, with no 7-day cooldown for withdrawals or claims. Funds can be deposited and redeemed instantly, offering greater convenience and flexibility.
VIPBitget VIP Weekly Research InsightsThe RWA (Real-World Assets) sector has been gaining significant traction in the crypto space, as it tokenizes traditional assets like real estate and bonds to bridge the gap between TradFi and DeFi. This process unlocks trillions of dollars in potential value, while enabling broader access to high-value investments through asset fractionalization, increased liquidity, and lower entry barriers. RWA also diversifies and stabilizes DeFi collateral options, addressing the sector's over-reliance on crypto-native assets and paving the way for large-scale adoption. With regulatory frameworks becoming clearer worldwide, the compliance advantages of RWAs are increasingly evident—drawing in institutional capital. What sets RWA projects apart is their connection to real-world income streams like rent and interest payments, offering more sustainable returns than purely speculative assets. These cash-flow-generating features appeal to investors seeking steady returns. As such, RWA is seen as a crucial step in the evolution of blockchain technology from concept to practicality. Its development potential and practical use cases make it an important sector in the crypto industry today.
- 00:13Today's Fear and Greed Index rises to 53, remaining at a neutral levelJinse Finance reported that today's Fear and Greed Index has risen to 53, with the level remaining neutral. Note: The Fear and Greed Index ranges from 0 to 100 and includes the following indicators: volatility (25%) + market trading volume (25%) + social media popularity (15%) + market surveys (15%) + bitcoin's dominance in the overall market (10%) + Google trend analysis (10%).
- 00:13NBA star Tristan Thompson to launch player tokenization platform Basketball.fun in partnership with SomniaOn September 19, it was reported that NBA star Tristan Thompson, together with Improbable CEO Herman Narula and co-founder Hadi Teherany, will launch a Web3 basketball fan experience (player tokenization) platform called basketball.fun in October. The platform is built on the layer-1 blockchain Somnia, which launched on September 2, and will tokenize NBA players, with their value fluctuating in real time based on sentiment and performance. Fans can build lineups, speculate on emerging talent, and earn rewards based on predictions and engagement. Teherany stated that the application will not launch a native token, but will focus on infrastructure, gamification, and fan empowerment.
- 2025/09/18 23:20Hybrid crypto exchange GRVT completes $19 million Series A funding round, led by ZKsync and Further VenturesChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the hybrid decentralized exchange GRVT, based on Ethereum scaling layer ZKsync, has completed a $19 million Series A funding round, led by ZKsync and Further Ventures, with participation from EigenCloud and 500 Global. The new funds will help GRVT expand its product range, covering cross-exchange vaults, cross-chain interoperability, and plans to leverage EigenDA's programmable privacy features. GRVT combines the user experience and compliance of CEX with the self-custody features of DEX. Its mainnet Alpha version will launch on ZKsync at the end of 2024, and its trading categories have expanded from crypto perpetual contracts to spot and options. Currently, GRVT is applying for operating licenses in multiple regions and had already obtained a VASP license in Lithuania as early as 2023. Previously, GRVT had raised about $14.3 million through multiple funding rounds and raised $2.2 million through a private token sale in March 2024. GRVT plans to conduct its TGE in Q1 2026, with community rewards accounting for 20% of the total token supply.