BlockchainIST Insights

Issue #71

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📰 TOP NEWS

  • Bitcoin hashrate hits 1 zettahash/sec milestone

    Bitcoin’s network hashrate reached a historic high of 1 zetahash per second.
    “This underscores strong security and miner confidence, though increasing hashpower may increase operational and energy costs.”

  • Ethereum positioned to replace Wall Street infrastructure yet undervalued

    Experts argue that Ethereum’s infrastructure could replace legacy Wall Street systems, but investors have not fully priced this potential in.
    “If Ethereum delivers on scalability and regulatory clarity, its value could surge as institutions seek modern settlement layers.”

  • Hyperliquid surpasses Nasdaq’s net income, beats Robinhood in trading volume

    Hyperliquid has outdone Nasdaq’s 2024 net income and surpassed Robinhood’s trading volume for several months in a row.
    “DeFi platforms are proving they can compete financially with traditional giants, signaling a shifting landscape in how people trade and use liquidity.”

  • Institutions now hold 12.3% of total Bitcoin supply

    Institutional funds and public companies now control 12.3% of the entire Bitcoin supply, led by entities like Strategy and Metaplanet.
    “Institutional accumulation solidifies Bitcoin’s role as an asset class and may reduce supply available to retail, potentially tightening market dynamics.”

 📌 REMARKS OF THE WEEK

Source: Investing.com

🔐 CRYPTO UNLOCKS

Source: Token Unlocks

🎟️ EVENT OF THE WEEK

Korea Blockchain Week 2025

  • Korea Blockchain Week 2025 (KBW2025), the premier Web3 conference in Asia, returns to Seoul from September 22-27, 2025, bringing together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and institutional investors to explore the latest innovations in blockchain, AI, and digital asset regulation.

  • Date Sep 22-27

  • Detailed Info & Registration

💬 EXPERT OPINION

Bitcoin is a technological tour de force.

Marc Andreessen

📊 METRIC OF THE WEEK

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GLOSSARY CORNER

Privacy refers to the ability of participants to protect their identities, transaction details, and data from being publicly exposed, while still ensuring verifiable trust and transparency through cryptographic methods.

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