The crypto market values chains more than standalone applications

The crypto market values chains more than standalone applications

The crypto industry’s value debate often pits blockchains against DApps, but market trends and infrastructure realities show blockchains remain the foundational layer driving long-term growth. Opinion by: Hatu Sheikh, founder of Coin Terminal Although blockchains and DApps are critical, crypto industry stakeholders often prioritize applications based on adoption principles and revenue distribution. DApps won’t function…

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South Korean presidential front-runner proposes won-based stablecoin

South Korean presidential front-runner proposes won-based stablecoin

South Korea’s presidential front-runner Lee Jae-myung has proposed a won-backed stablecoin to curb capital flight. South Korea’s Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung has proposed the creation of a stablecoin tied to the Korean won to prevent capital outflows and strengthen national financial sovereignty. Speaking during a recent policy discussion, Lee argued that a won-based stablecoin…

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Bitcoin trading in six-figure territory shows BTC is ready to carry gold’s ‘baton’ — Fidelity exec

Bitcoin trading in six-figure territory shows BTC is ready to carry gold’s ‘baton’ — Fidelity exec

Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer says Bitcoin’s rally back to six-figure territory strengthens its store-of-value status, making it comparable to investing in gold. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s Sharpe ratio converges with gold’s, indicating similar risk-adjusted returns, supporting its store-of-value role. Gold outperformed Bitcoin in Q1 2025 with a 30.33% price gain versus Bitcoin’s 3.84%, driven by economic uncertainty….

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