The Ethereum network reached a historic milestone by processing a total volume of 8 trillion dollars through stablecoin transfers on Ethereum during the fourth quarter of 2025. According to recent data provided by the analysis platform Token Terminal, this figure represents almost double what was recorded in the second quarter of the same year.
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Liam Hunter focuses on the on-chain systems where liquidity, risk and protocol mechanics become visible. He writes about DeFi, DEXes, perpetuals, Smart Money flows, hacks and Ethereum-linked infrastructure, with an emphasis on what the data shows, what remains uncertain and where market interpretation can go too far.Market developments and regulatory context are part of his reporting when they intersect with Web3 or DeFi activity.
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