Blockchain

This report highlights nine startups most favored by investors at Y Combinator (YC) 2025 Summer Demo Day. It focuses on AI-driven tools and infrastructure, industry-specific applications, and how these ventures address key pain points to drive rapid revenue growth and scaling.

The article not only analyzes the current issues in the Meme x live streaming model, such as the disconnect between token prices and live streaming quality, the loss of user trust due to highly volatile token prices, and the lack of user retention mechanisms, but also proposes specific methods for how prediction markets can inject new vitality into the live streaming ecosystem.

The article explores three interesting observations in detail: the concentration of tokenized stock trading, the decline in weekend liquidity, and the comparison of prices with Nasdaq.

This article offers a comprehensive examination of Hyperliquid's Event Perpetuals proposal—a novel trading product aimed at incorporating binary prediction market capabilities into its perpetual contracts platform.

The article not only introduces the latest developments of Base, but also provides an in-depth analysis of the background and potential impact of its token issuance, as well as Base’s strategic considerations regarding decentralization and ecosystem expansion.

This article uses on-chain data analysis and cross-chain comparisons to explore how Binance and its Alpha platform accelerate user adoption and trading volume growth. It also analyzes the emergence of innovative sectors, including Meme Coins, RWA (Real World Assets), and AI.

Southeast Asia Non-USD Stablecoin Market Report Q2 2025: XSGD Dominates, Political and Regulatory Diversity, DEX Trading Volume Plummets, But Active Addresses and User Engagement Rise Steadily, Revealing the Potential and Challenges of Local Stablecoins in Cross-Border Payments and Financial Inclusion.

a16z analyzes the growth logic of Web3 projects, pointing out that traditional Web2 metrics are difficult to apply, and proposes a framework for measuring users, transactions, community, and ecosystem that is suitable for the crypto space.

Arc Network adopts USDC as native gas, introducing a fee smoothing mechanism and enterprise-grade accounting logic to address the pain points of unpredictable blockchain gas fees tied to crypto asset prices. With a low-cost and stable **USD-denominated** fee structure, Arc provides enterprises with clearer accounting compliance, simpler treasury management, and a more user-friendly experience, empowering applications in payments, capital markets, and beyond.

The cryptocurrency industry has always been a dark forest, requiring vigilance against on-chain security threats as well as real-world legal risks. For some, using USDT transfers for currency exchange means doing a favor for a friend and building goodwill; for others, it results in criminal charges for "illegal business operations."

The article delves into the long-term battle between Appchains and General Purpose Chains (GP Chains), drawing on financial history, platform economics, and distribution effects. It points out that finance and applications will ultimately trend towards centralization, with the best applications strengthening GP chains rather than building isolated ecosystems.

The Coinbase research team believes that the "September curse" does not apply to the crypto market, as historical seasonal patterns lack statistical significance. With expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, the continued expansion of Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs), and favorable regulatory developments, the market is expected to continue its bull run in Q4 2025, with particular attention on Bitcoin's performance.

The article emphasizes Pump's ecosystem expansion, including the addition of new features and early positioning in the live-streaming sector, all of which provide strong support for Pump's long-term growth.

The article discusses liquidity, the decrease in ETF fund inflows, and the potential impact of derivative markets on Bitcoin's price.

Compliance is the foundation for survival in the Web3 ecosystem. It is essential for both companies and individuals. For Web3 professionals, understanding the boundaries of applicable laws, building robust compliance frameworks, and avoiding illicit financial activities are crucial for stable, sustainable growth in the industry.