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Tony Kim May 10, 2026 12:58 Three DeFi protocols—Hyperliquid, EdgeX, and Pump.fun—distributed $96.3M in revenue to token holders in 30 days, signaling a focus on real earnings. Three emerging DeFi protocols—Hyperliquid, EdgeX, and Pump.fun—returned a combined $96.3 million in revenue to their token holders over the past 30 days, according to data from DefiLlama. The figures highlight a growing shift in the crypto sector toward revenue-based valuations rather than traditional metrics like transaction volume or network growth. Hyperliquid led the trio, distributing $50.95 million in revenue during the period, with all earnings going…

Bitcoin (BTC) traded near $80,874 on May 10, with an intraday high of $81,026 and a low of $80,237. The move kept BTC close to the $81,000 area after a steady weekly recovery. Summary Van de Poppe says Bitcoin can grind higher while price holds above the 21-MA. The $79K and $76K levels remain key supports for Bitcoin’s short-term structure. CryptoQuant data shows Bitcoin’s aSOPR stayed above 1 for nine straight days. Michaël van de Poppe said Bitcoin’s setup remains simple. In his view, BTC can keep moving higher as long as price stays above the 21-period moving average. Van…

Alvin Lang May 10, 2026 10:53 South Korea’s crypto holdings plunged 50% in a year, with trading volumes collapsing as investors pivot to stocks and regulators tighten oversight. South Korea’s cryptocurrency market has witnessed a dramatic contraction, with the value of holdings falling by over 50% in just 13 months. According to data reported by The Chosun Daily and sourced from the Bank of Korea, South Korean crypto assets dropped from 121.8 trillion won ($83.3 billion) at the end of January 2025 to just 60.6 trillion won ($41.4 billion) by February 2026. Daily…

Four days before the Senate Banking Committee votes on the CLARITY Act, major banking trade groups have submitted a joint letter demanding changes to a stablecoin yield compromise they had already accepted.The American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute, and three other major banking lobbies sent the letter to Senate Banking Committee leadership after the markup vote was officially scheduled for May 14. The timing is deliberate. The Memorial Day recess begins May 21. If the bill does not clear committee before then, it gets pushed off the Senate calendar entirely and a full year of negotiations resets to zero.What the…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Over the past week, Bitcoin has traded as high as $82,000, marking another bullish weekly performance in Q2 2026. Following the bear market’s trajectory since October 2025, the price return above $80,000 represents a strong technical signal of a potential market recovery. Notably, on-chain developments are also contributing to this renewed bullish narrative. LTH/STH SOPR Ratio Signals Growing Market Strength In a QuickTake post on CryptoQuant, pseudonymous analyst Arab onchain highlighted growing strength among long-term Bitcoin holders using the LTH/STH SOPR Ratio metric. The SOPR (Spent Output…

James Ding May 10, 2026 08:39 AAVE sits perfectly positioned at $96.92 with whales loading 65% long positions and aggressive buying pressure emerging. Technical setup points to $105 within 8 weeks, though failure below $92 inva… Market Context: Why AAVE is Moving Now The DeFi lending space is quietly heating up again, and AAVE is catching the early wave at $96.92. While the broader crypto market remains choppy, decentralized finance protocols are showing renewed institutional interest as traditional finance continues embracing on-chain lending mechanisms. AAVE’s current positioning above its 20-day moving average at…

Darius Baruo May 10, 2026 05:51 Santiment flags excessive bullish sentiment as Bitcoin trades near $80K, hinting the rally may lose steam. Analysts weigh in on potential pullbacks. Bitcoin (BTC) surged to $80,628, up 11.5% over the past 30 days, but crypto sentiment platform Santiment is sounding the alarm. According to a Saturday report, the spike in bullish chatter on social media may signal that the rally could be nearing its end. Santiment noted a 1.5-to-1 ratio of bullish to bearish comments among active crypto accounts—a level often associated with overconfidence. Historically, markets…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin’s market cycle appears to be evolving, with lower volatility and more controlled price action replacing the extreme swings of previous years. Instead of sharp crashes and explosive rallies, the market now seems focused on longer accumulation phases and steadier growth. Cycles Show Signs Of Structural Evolution Bitcoin is entering a new era defined by volatility suppression. Crypto analyst Killa highlights that the days of wild, parabolic expansions and euphoric blow-off tops appear to be fading, replaced by more muted and controlled price action. As the asset…

Bitcoin is seeing an explosive rise in Open Interest, with derivatives activity now surpassing peak session levels recorded during the 2025 all-time high. This explosive growth reflects rising trader participation and increased leverage that is often seen during periods of heightened anticipation for major price moves. As positions rise across futures and perpetual markets, the spike in open interest points to a market gearing up for volatility. Can Bitcoin Sustain Momentum With Leverage Rising This Fast? Bitcoin is experiencing its strongest Open Interest expansion of 2026, with derivatives actively now surpassing even 2025’s all-time highs. A verified CryptoQuant author, known…

Semilore Faleti is a cryptocurrency writer specialized in the field of journalism and content creation. While he started out writing on several subjects, Semilore soon found a knack for cracking down on the complexities and intricacies in the intriguing world of blockchains and cryptocurrency. Semilore is drawn to the efficiency of digital assets in terms of storing, and transferring value. He is a staunch advocate for the adoption of cryptocurrency as he believes it can improve the digitalization and transparency of the existing financial systems. In two years of active crypto writing, Semilore has covered multiple aspects of the digital…