Author: liam

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.

Toncoin (TON) has repeatedly tried to overcome key resistances but is held back by strategic selling that limits its adoption in the short term. Over the last week, the price fell -7.89%, although it maintains a slight monthly gain of +3.60%, accumulating an annual loss of -59.40%. This situation combines pressure from large holders, sensitivity to regulatory news and technical confluence that turns every rally into an opportunity for profit-taking.

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THORWallet, a non-custodial mobile-first wallet bridging DeFi and TradFi, has announced integration with NEAR Intents, enabling users to access new cross-chain swap routes across dozens of blockchains including Stellar, Solana, Bitcoin, Ethereum and many more. The upgrade enhances THORWallet’s multi-chain liquidity reach and aims to make asset swaps more seamless and chain-agnostic than ever.

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Bitcoin whales have shown strong conviction this week. They purchased $32 billion worth of BTC (equivalent to 300,000 BTC) during the recent market volatility. This massive Bitcoin whale accumulation was key. It helped the price recover and surpass $105,000, moving it away from danger. Data from the Santiment platform confirms this large-scale accumulation activity.

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On Nov. 6, 2025, Keonne Rodriguez, cofounder of Samourai Wallet, received the maximum penalty of five years in prison from Judge Denise Cote in the Southern District of New York for operating an unlicensed money transmission business. The ruling marks a turning point in the federal crackdown on privacy services in cryptocurrencies and has implications for developers, users of mixing tools, and operators relying on anonymity to move liquidity.

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Gate has launched a Web3 Launchpad that promotes fully “on-chain” token issuance and a no-code launch platform. The move aims to accelerate project creation while impacting liquidity and risk for traders and investors, combining a traditional IEO route with a new offering focused on community launches and meme tokens. The initiative integrates on-chain transparency with security controls, according to the firm’s statement.

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In mid‑2025, decentralized perpetual contracts platforms (perp DEXs) accounted for approximately 26% of futures market volume, up from 1% in 2022 and from 4–6% in mid‑2024. This shift reconfigures liquidity, execution and risk for traders and managers and challenges the traditional dominance of centralized exchanges.

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