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2025-01-17 13:00:00 ~ 2025-01-21 08:30:00
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2025-01-21 10:00:00 ~ 2025-01-21 14:00:00
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Total supply10.00B
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Introduction
Plume is the first RWAfi L1 EVM network focused on crypto natives. We build infrastructure to make it easy to connect the real world and the crypto markets. We go against the traditional view of RWAs by changing its definition – it’s not just TradFi onchain but instead building net new crypto-first RWA use cases to the market including things like RWA derivatives/speculation, borrow/lend, yield farming, and more.
Watch Out: Massive Token Unlocks Are Coming for 17 Altcoins This Week—Here’s the Day-by-Day, Hour-by-Hour List
The cryptocurrency market has failed to recover again in the last week, and Bitcoin, the world’s largest digital asset, is poised to close the week with a loss of approximately 3%. While cryptocurrencies failed to meet expectations, the S&P 500 in the US reached an all-time high, and the Nasdaq indices experienced gains. However, token unlocks, especially in some altcoins, will be a hot topic in the cryptocurrency market this week. Here is the token unlock schedule we have specially prepared for you. (All times are given in UTC+3 Turkish time) Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) Market Value: $377.10 million Amount of Tokens Unlocked: $4.23 million (1.12% of market value) Date: August 17, 2026, 03:00 Caldera (ERA) Market Value: $8.95 million Amount of Tokens Unlocked: $1.44 million (16.03% of market value) Date: August 17, 2026, 03:00 ZKsync (ZK) Market Value: $76.80 million Amount of Tokens Unlocked: $1.31 million (1.70% of market value) Date: August 17, 2026, 13:00 Lombard (BARD) Market Value: $37.40 million Amount of Tokens Unlocked: $1.14 million (3.01% of market value) Date: August 18, 2026, 03:00 Kaito (KAITO) Market Value: $84.29 million Amount of Tokens Unlocked: $9.09 million (10.74% of market value) Date: August 20, 2026, 03:00 Sapien (SAPIEN) Market Value: $19.47 million Amount of Tokens Unlocked: $2.05 million (10.55% of market value) Date: August 20, 2026, 03:00 LayerZero (ZRO) Market Value: $279.72 million Amount of Tokens Unlocked: $18.93 million (6.78% of market value) Date: August 20, 2026, 6:00 PM Akedo (AKE) Market Value: $227.55 million Amount of Tokens Unlocked: $21.09 million (9.25% of market value) Date: August 21, 2026, 03:00 Plume (PLUME) Market Value: $81.97 million Amount of Tokens Unlocked: $3.17 million (3.88% of market value) Date: August 21, 2026, 03:00 ETHGas (GWEI) Market Value: $40.20 million Amount of Tokens Unlocked: $1.06 million (2.63% of market value) Date: August 21, 2026, 03:00 Capybobo (PYBOBO) Market Value: $24.11 million Amount of Tokens Unlocked: $5.13 million (21.20% of market value) Date: August 21, 2026, 03:00 Trusta.AI (TA) Market Value: $20.93 million Amount of Tokens Unlocked: $1.39 million (6.65% of market value) Date: August 21, 2026, 03:00 Aria.AI (ARIA) Market Value: $12.46 million Amount of Tokens Unlocked: $1.28 million (10.19% of market value) Date: August 21, 2026, 03:00 River Market Value: $55.37 million Amount of Tokens Unlocked: $2.53 million (4.58% of market value) Date: August 22, 2026, 03:00 0G (0G) Market Value: $33.71 million Amount of Tokens Unlocked: $1.38 million (4.09% of market value) Date: August 22, 2026, 03:00 Meteora (MET) Market Value: $88.24 million Amount of Tokens Unlocked: $1.16 million (1.31% of market value) Date: August 23, 2026, 03:00 Spacecoin (SPACE) Market Value: $28.36 million Amount of Tokens Unlocked: $1.21 million (4.27% of market value) Date: August 23, 2026, 03:00
The Most Searched Altcoins in Recent Hours Have Been Revealed
CoinGecko, a cryptocurrency data and tracking platform, has announced the most searched cryptocurrencies by users in the last three hours. According to current data, USD.AI (CHIP), Bitcoin (BTC), and Plume (PLUME) ranked in the top three of the platform’s trending list. CoinGecko data highlights the strong price movements recorded by USD.AI and Cysic (CYS) in the last 24 hours. USD.AI rose 21% in the last 24 hours, while Cysic increased by 49.1%. Humanity (H) also gained 16.6% in the same period. Bitcoin, on the other hand, saw more limited movement. The price of BTC changed by 0.1% in the last 24 hours, while its market capitalization remains at approximately $1.27 trillion. Here is a list compiled by CoinGecko based on search trends over the past three hours, along with the total market capitalization of the cryptocurrencies: USD.AI (CHIP): $60.2 million Bitcoin (BTC): $1.26 trillion Plume (PLUME): $82 million Humanity (H): $245.7 million Cash Cat (CASHCAT): $113.4 million Chainlink (LINK): $7 billion Cysic (CYS): $125.4 million KiiChain (KII): $23 million Pi Network (PI): $953.5 million Lighter (LIT): $582.9 million World Liberty Financial (WLFI): $1.94 billion Avalanche (AVAX): $2.77 billion MarsCoin (MARSCOIN): $52.7 million Pudgy Penguins (PENGU): $381 million Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET): $276.4 million
Tiger Research Urges Firms to Pursue RWA Tokenization Abroad Amid Domestic Regulatory Gaps
Asian Web3 research and consulting firm Tiger Research is advising financial institutions to prioritize gaining practical experience in overseas markets to capture a first-mover advantage in the rapidly growing real-world asset (RWA) tokenization sector, rather than waiting for domestic legislation to catch up. In a report titled Start RWA Tokenization Abroad First, the firm highlights that the global RWA market has already swelled to between $25 billion and $36 billion in the first half of this year, demonstrating clear operational efficiencies such as automated interest payments and significantly shorter settlement periods. Regulatory Vacuum Creates Uncertainty for Financial Firms Despite the market’s proven efficiency, Tiger Research notes that financial firms face a significant hurdle: a widespread regulatory vacuum. The report points out that the lack of legal validity for distributed ledger records and inadequate investor protection frameworks create substantial uncertainty for potential participants. This regulatory gap, the firm argues, is a primary barrier preventing traditional financial institutions from entering the tokenization space at scale. Strategic Pathways: Regulated Markets vs. On-Chain Platforms To overcome this, Tiger Research recommends that companies consider entering jurisdictions with established regulatory frameworks. Before expanding, firms should conduct a thorough review of key operational requirements, including establishing a local base, securing appropriate licensing, selecting the specific assets to be tokenized, defining target investors, choosing a settlement currency, and setting up custody and operational structures. The report outlines two primary pathways for market entry. The first involves entering regulated markets such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United States, where clear legal frameworks are already in place. The second pathway involves leveraging on-chain native platforms like Ondo (ONDO) and Plume (PLUME) to accelerate market entry and bypass some traditional regulatory bottlenecks. Why This Matters for the Industry The report underscores that the key to long-term success is not waiting for perfect local regulations but rather accumulating practical operational capabilities through real-world experience. Tiger Research emphasizes that large U.S. financial firms are currently leading the market by either building their own proprietary platforms or gaining direct operational experience on networks like Canton (CC), Solana (SOL), and Ethereum (ETH). The firm’s core message is clear: it is crucial to quickly explore available paths rather than waiting for regulations to evolve. Conclusion Tiger Research’s analysis provides a pragmatic roadmap for financial institutions looking to enter the tokenization market. By advocating for proactive overseas expansion and hands-on experience, the report challenges the industry to move beyond theoretical discussions and into practical implementation. For firms seeking a competitive edge in the $25–36 billion RWA market, the window of opportunity is open, but it may not remain so for long. FAQs Q1: What is RWA tokenization? RWA tokenization is the process of representing ownership of real-world assets, such as bonds, real estate, or commodities, as digital tokens on a blockchain. This allows for faster settlement, automated payments, and increased liquidity. Q2: Why does Tiger Research recommend going overseas first? The firm argues that many domestic markets lack clear legal frameworks for distributed ledger records and investor protection, creating uncertainty. Entering established overseas markets allows firms to gain practical experience and a first-mover advantage while waiting for local regulations to develop. Q3: Which platforms are mentioned as suitable for market entry? Tiger Research highlights two main pathways: entering regulated markets like Hong Kong, Singapore, and the U.S., or using on-chain native platforms such as Ondo (ONDO) and Plume (PLUME). Major U.S. firms are also building on networks like Canton (CC), Solana (SOL), and Ethereum (ETH).
RWA Sector Grows Quietly as Holders Rise Across Plume and Solana
Real-world assets are expanding steadily on-chain as the sector crosses another major market level. Fresh RWA data showed the market moving above $34 billion, while holder growth continued across several blockchain networks. At the same time, the latest dashboard from RWA.xyz showed rising participation even as some asset-value metrics cooled over the past month. The trend points to wider distribution of tokenized assets across users, chains, and market categories. Frigg said the on-chain RWA market has crossed $34 billion, citing data from Ondo Finance and RWA.xyz. The update framed tokenized real-world assets as a sector growing quietly while broader crypto attention remains focused on more volatile narratives. RWA.xyz’s global market overview showed distributed asset value at $31.26 billion. The represented asset value stood much higher at $361.90 billion, showing the broader asset base linked to tokenization activity. However, both value metrics declined over the past 30 days. Distributed asset value fell 0.75%, while represented asset value dropped 7.71%. That shows market size cooled slightly by value, even as user participation kept growing. Total asset holders reached 849,273, up 12.78% over the same period. That contrast is important. It shows more wallets are entering the RWA market, even while some value-based measures declined. Winny highlighted that RWA holder growth remains strong, rising 46% in five months. The referenced RWA Foundation data showed holders increasing from 577,000 to about 845,000 during that period. The growth is not concentrated on one network. The holder chart showed Plume leading with 251,997 holders, or 29.8% of the total. Solana followed with 238,123 holders, giving it a 28.2% share. Source: X Ethereum held 193,165 RWA holders, or 22.9%. BNB Chain followed with 82,232 holders, representing 9.7%. Polygon, Base, Stellar, and other networks accounted for the remaining share. This spread shows that tokenized asset users are moving across multiple ecosystems. Meanwhile, it also suggests that RWA adoption is not relying only on Ethereum or a single application environment. RWA.xyz also showed total stablecoin value at $299.59 billion, down 1.44% over 30 days. Total stablecoin holders reached 262.01 million, up 5.76% during the same period. Stablecoins remain separate from the distributed RWA chart unless included, but they still form an important part of the tokenization market structure. They provide settlement, liquidity, and dollar-based rails for on-chain financial activity. Source: rwa.xyz The RWA value chart showed steady growth from 2023 through 2026, with faster expansion from late 2025 into 2026. U.S. Treasury debt remained the largest visible category, while commodities, private credit, equities, and other tokenized assets formed smaller layers. Even so, the latest data shows a market where asset value has paused slightly, but user adoption continues to rise. That mix keeps attention on whether holder growth can support the next phase of tokenized RWA expansion. Advertise here div#ce-iframe-ads div#frame { margin: auto; text-align: center; }
The crypto market fluctuates within a narrow range, with the RWA sector up over 2%.
According to Odaily, based on SoSoValue data, the overall crypto market is showing a narrow-range oscillation trend. Bitcoin (BTC) fell by 0.38%, remaining around 78,000 USD for several consecutive days; Ethereum (ETH) fell by 0.41%, consolidating above 2,100 USD. The RWA sector performed notably, rising 2.12% over 24 hours, with Centrifuge (CFG) up 6.98%, Plume (PLUME) up 16.85%, and Ondo Finance (ONDO) up 3.24%. In other sectors, Layer2 was up 0.76%, with Celestia (TIA) up 4.45%; the DeFi sector rose 0.71%, Hyperliquid (HYPE) increased by 2.07%, surpassing 62 USD intraday to reach a new all-time high; Layer1 was up 0.71%, NEAR Protocol (NEAR) rose 17.83%; the CeFi sector advanced by 0.65%, FTX (FTT) increased 1.16%; the Meme sector rose 0.42%, SPX6900 (SPX) was up 2.86%; the PayFi sector fell 0.88%, with Safe (SAFE) up 11.85%. The crypto sector index reflecting historical sector performance shows the ssiCeFi, ssiLayer2, and ssiLayer1 indices climbed by 0.77%, 0.64%, and 0.51% respectively.
The cryptocurrency sector saw mixed movements, with the RWA sector rising by 5.07%.
Foresight News reported, according to SoSoValue data, the cryptocurrency market sectors showed mixed performance. The RWA sector performed strongly, rising 5.07% in the past 24 hours. Among them, Centrifuge (CFG) surged 16.45%, Ondo Finance (ONDO) increased by 12.16%, and Plume (PLUME) rose 5.87%. The DeFi sector gained 2.54%, with Uniswap (UNI) and Hyperliquid (HYPE) up 2.71% and 2.92% respectively. In other sectors, the Layer1 sector rose 0.86%, with Injective (INJ) soaring 14.14%; the Layer2 sector increased 0.42%, and Celestia (TIA) climbed 4.74%; the CeFi sector fell 0.01%, but Cronos (CRO) rose 1.36%; the Meme sector declined 0.11%, with Binance Life rallying again by 9.51%; the PayFi sector decreased 0.41%, with Dash (DASH) up 6.69%. According to the crypto sector indices reflecting historical sector performance, the ssiGameFi, ssiSocialFi, and ssiDeFi indices rose 4.01%, 3.76%, and 2.14% respectively.
Plume pilots payroll system allowing employees to receive part of salary in WisdomTree tokenized fund
Real-world asset blockchain Plume Network has begun testing a payroll system that allows employees to receive part of their salaries in tokenized money-market fund shares, in what it says is a first-of-its-kind pilot linking everyday income to onchain yield. The program, built with payroll provider Toku and asset manager WisdomTree, uses WisdomTree’s tokenized money market fund WTGXX as the underlying asset. Plume’s mainnet launched last year with roughly $150 million in tokenized real-world assets deployed. The protocol seeks to bring traditional financial products onchain, and has drawn backing from names like YZi Labs, as The Block previously reported. The payroll pilot extends that thesis into a new domain: wages. By linking compensation to tokenized funds, the model tests whether onchain assets can move beyond trading and investment into routine financial activity. Notably, the pilot removes several steps typically associated with crypto-based investing. Staffers are not required to purchase tokens, use exchanges, or move funds manually onchain. Instead, employees can opt to allocate a portion of their pay into the fund instead of receiving it fully in cash, allowing salaries to begin earning yield immediately. According to Plume, the structure keeps payroll mechanics intact. Salaries are calculated and delivered as usual, but Plume converts the elected portion into fund shares via WisdomTree’s infrastructure and delivers them to employee-linked wallets. The test is initially limited to Plume employees and is intended as a reference model for broader adoption of tokenized assets in payroll and financial infrastructure. Participation is voluntary and subject to eligibility requirements, the project emphasized.
Plume was invited to attend a U.S. House of Representatives hearing to discuss tokenized securities legislation.
Foresight News reports that the United States House Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing titled "Tokenization and the Future of Securities: Modernizing Capital Markets" today at 22:00 (GMT+8). Salman Banaei, Chief Legal Officer of Plume Network, has been invited to testify as the only expert representing an emerging RWA project among the five key witnesses. He will join members from Wall Street giants such as Nasdaq, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), and SIFMA to discuss the topic. Plume has already attracted over 220 tokenization projects, covering nearly 50% of non-stablecoin RWA wallets. This hearing will focus on two key legislative bills for 2026, marking RWA’s official entry into the core agenda of mainstream regulation and capital markets in the United States.
WHITE Holds Firm at $0.00008064 As Its Consolidative Movement Suggests Upcoming 60% Spike Amid Whale RWA Accumulation
The WhiteRock (WHITE) coin is attracting market attention with its price momentum, according to a revelation disclosed today by market analyst AltsDaddy. As pointed out by the analyst, WHITE’s price reclaimed the $0.03963149 level while its trading volume surpassed the $3,406,503 mark, signaling rising investor confidence in its RWA market. The WHITE coin is the cryptocurrency powering the WhiteRock, a RWA (real-world asset) protocol that has expertise in tokenizing economic rights to traditional financial assets such as equities, real estate, commodities, bonds, and many other RWAs, turning them into tradeable digital assets on-chain. By converting such real-world financial assets into on-chain tokens, WhiteRock allows global investors, traders, and users to seamlessly access them for trading, staking, lending, yield farming, and other various DeFi applications. $WHITE so bright it blinds you if you keep looking up the sun. — AltsDaddy (@AltsDaddycom) March 9, 2026 WHITE Forms The Cup-And-Handle Pattern WhiteRock is in a consolidation phase, a reflection of the calmed movement currently being noticed in the wider cryptocurrency market. Today, WHITE experienced a 13.3% decline, making its value currently stand at $0.00008064. Also, its price has been down 0.0% and 6.2% over the past week and month, respectively, pulled down due to persistent macro/geopolitical risks and investor cautiousness. The weekly trading chart shared by the analyst indicates that WHITE is forming a cup-and-handle structure, a bullish setup that suggests that the crypto asset could witness a massive surge soon. The chart shows three stages in the cup-and-handle pattern. Stage one shows the initial peak. While stage two indicates a fall forming a rounded bottom, stage three represents the consolidation forming the handle, as can be seen in the chart above. Technical analysis reveals that WHITE’s consolidation in recent months is in its final stage of the cup-and-handle formation. Its price is consolidating within a narrowing range, forming the stage for a looming breakout. This formation normally signals a huge, upcoming spike once resistance is breached, a setup that often brings a 60% breakout. The current price of WhiteRock is $0.00008424. Top Performing RWA Tokens To Watch While the RWA sector continues to gain traction, the analyst’s technical examination revealed WHITE as one of the real-world asset projects that have emerged as major players. In short, the technical analysis signals that WhiteRock is among the top RWA tokens to watch, preparing to give token holders remarkable returns soon. WHITE is currently ranked number 352 on CoinMarketCap, with a market capitalization of $54.71 million, and its price is trading at $0.00008064. Over the past few months, WHITE has been following a consolidating range, which is limiting its momentum for now, but its underlying strength is visible underneath. Some of the top-performing RWA tokens currently include Carnomally (CARR), IXS (IXS), Plume (PLUME), and Mantra (MANTRA), which have been up 102.46%, 52.03%, 48.59%, and 27.91% over the past week, respectively displaying their innovativeness, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
XRP Holds Crucial Support as On-Chain Data Hints at March Rally
XRP steadies above key support as selling pressure cools across major exchanges. On-chain metrics show capitulation easing while March seasonality signals strength. Technical levels highlight $1.30 as the pivot for any early-month recovery attempt. XRP spent the first two months of 2026 grinding lower, unable to shake off a downtrend that set in at the start of January. Attempts to break through heavy resistance zones faded quickly, leaving the asset stuck beneath levels that traders once treated as routine. Market sentiment hasn’t helped either. Lingering macro tension and expanding geopolitical uncertainty have pushed investors toward safer corners of the sector and drained momentum from most altcoins. Even so, the XRP price managed to claw back above the $1.30 support level after slipping beneath it over the weekend. It held near $1.36 by early Monday, though still down roughly 4% on the day. Besides, the broader backdrop remains tense: the market sits in an “Extreme Fear” phase, Bitcoin dominance continues to rise, and the CMC Altcoin Season Index slid to 34 within 24 hours. Traders pointed to the same rotation affecting other speculative names, such as PIPPIN, which has struggled under shifting risk appetite. Escrow Unlock Adds to Supply Pressure Similarly, Ripple’s March 1 unlock of 1 billion XRP did not spark immediate volatility, but it left a noticeable shadow over the tape. In softer conditions, fresh supply tends to settle slowly. Analysts noted that these events often weigh on recovery attempts when demand is already thinning across the board. 🔓 🔓 🔓 🔓 🔓 🔓 🔓 🔓 🔓 🔓 500,000,000 #XRP (688,880,546 USD) unlocked at #Ripplehttps://t.co/gilwkVVkVF — Whale (@whale_) March 1, 2026 The effect this time appears muted but persistent. With liquidity pockets already shallow, additional tokens in circulation add friction to any upside move. Several market desks compared the behavior to broad alt pressure earlier this year, when smaller tokens like PLUME saw rallies fade under comparable supply dynamics. Capitulation Metrics Approach Turning Zone Meanwhile, on-chain data paints a picture of holders staying underwater. The Net Unrealized Profit and Loss gauge shows XRP deep in capitulation territory, a zone that historically forms near the end of a downtrend rather than the start. In previous years, these phases lasted close to a month. Source: Glassnode The current stretch began in early February, leaving analysts watching the calendar as much as the chart. The SOPR reading, another measure of whether investors are selling at a gain or loss, remains below 1. That signals realized losses still dominate trading. Source: Glassnode A brief push above that line in mid-February vanished almost as quickly as it arrived. Traders say a convincing break above 1 tends to coincide with early recovery stages, often marking the moment selling pressure exhausts itself. On the same accord, seasonality has long been part of XRP’s narrative. Over the past 12 years, March has delivered an average return near 18%, making it the strongest month in the first quarter. However, traders hesitate to lean too heavily on historical tendencies this year, given heightened global tension involving the United States and Israel. Source: CryptoRank Even minor shocks in broader financial markets have been enough to delay risk flows into altcoins, while assets with speculative profiles such as PIPPIN continue to see sharper whiplash. Related: Pippin Price Dives 33% After New Peak of $0.8964: What’s Ahead Now? Key Technical Levels in Focus For now, the $1.30 floor remains the line to watch. Holding it keeps the door open for a push toward the 23.60% Fibonacci marker at $1.42. Clearing that level sets up a move toward the 38.20% Fib zone near $1.61, with the 50% level at $1.76 forming the next waypoint. Moreover, the RSI, once buried in oversold territory, now sits around 40, an early sign that conditions may be stabilizing. A decisive breakdown, however, would open space toward $1.11, last visited on February 6.The market doesn’t appear to be in free fall, yet conviction remains thin. As March begins, XRP price stands at a crossroads defined by support resilience, cooling capitulation, and seasonality that could help if global conditions stop tightening long enough for buyers to breathe.
Bloomberg extends financial data to $25B tokenized markets via Kaiko
Bloomberg is collaborating with Kaiko, a Paris-based digital asset market data provider, to make Bloomberg’s licensed financial data accessible directly within blockchain environments rather than through traditional offchain databases. The companies said Thursday that the initiative is designed to address the challenge of inconsistent data across tokenized markets. In many tokenized asset ecosystems, companies may rely on different versions of pricing data, security identifiers or reference information, increasing the risk of discrepancies and operational inefficiencies. By enabling a common, licensed data source to be embedded onchain, the collaboration aims to ensure that market participants reference the same dataset, potentially reducing reconciliation disputes and improving data integrity. The first use case focuses on tokenized US Treasurys and repo markets operating on the Canton Network, a permissioned blockchain network designed for institutional financial applications. Kaiko launched that data on-ramp service in August. The integration targets banks, asset managers and other regulated financial institutions experimenting with blockchain-based versions of traditional financial instruments, rather than retail crypto traders. Questions around data reliability and market size in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) have surfaced before. In May, Cointelegraph interviewed Chris Yin, co-founder of RWA platform Plume, who said that the tokenized asset market may be significantly smaller than figures cited by some industry aggregators. At the time, Yin said the sector’s actual size was likely closer to half of what major data sources were reporting. According to at least one estimate, the current size of the tokenized RWA market excluding stablecoins is about $25 billion. Source: Related: Hong Kong to link new digital bond platform with regional tokenization hubs Why data integrity matters for tokenized markets Kaiko CEO Ambre Soubiran said institutional-grade data is essential for well-functioning financial markets, stating that the collaboration with Bloomberg “will extend the availability of market data used in traditional markets to now support the next generation of tokenized securities infrastructure.” Kaiko expanded its footprint in the digital asset data sector with its 2024 acquisition of European crypto index provider Vinter, strengthening its presence in regulated benchmark and index services across Europe. Reliable data has long been a priority in the digital asset industry, where market participants have relied not only on price feeds but also on onchain analytics and sentiment indicators to improve transparency. In tokenized markets, particularly those linked to real-world assets like Treasurys, consistent pricing data and reference information help ensure that onchain assets accurately mirror the underlying financial instruments. Related: Aster’s quiet relisting on DefiLlama leaves ‘big gaps’ in data: Exec
TradFi giant Apollo enters crypto lending arena via Morpho deal
Traditional finance giant Apollo Global Management Inc. has signed a partnership agreement with decentralized lending platform Morpho to take a significant stake in the project and help support its blockchain lending infrastructure. The move was announced on Friday by the Morpho Association, the nonprofit organization behind the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform. The partnership, or “cooperation agreement,” will see Apollo or its affiliates buy up to 90 million Morpho (MORPHO) governance tokens over the next four years, representing 9% of the total 1 billion-token supply of MORPHO. “Under the Agreement, Apollo or its affiliates may acquire MORPHO tokens through a combination of open-market purchases, OTC transactions, and other contractual arrangements, subject to an overall ownership cap of 90 million MORPHO tokens over a 48-month period as well as transfer and trading restrictions,” the Morpho Association said. The Morpho Association added that they will also be working together to “support onchain lending markets on Morpho’s protocol,” without providing further specifics. The move saw a 17.8% bump in the price of MORPHO over the weekend, rising from around $1.12 on Friday to $1.32 at the time of writing, according to CoinGecko data. However, the asset is down 38% over the past 12 months amid a broader crypto market slump. MORPHO price increased over the weekend. Source: CoinGecko Morpho is the sixth-largest DeFi protocol on the market, with $5.8 billion worth of total value locked, according to DeFi Llama. The project primarily provides lending markets and curated investment vaults for investors to earn yield. Related: BlackRock enters DeFi as institutional crypto push accelerates: Finance Redefined The deal with Apollo, a multinational asset manager with nearly $940 billion worth of assets on its books, marks another significant partnership secured by Morpho in recent months. In late January, Cointelegraph reported that digital asset manager Bitwise had jumped on board to provide curated vaults offering a 6% annual yield on Morpho. Last week, Bitcoin DeFi project Lombard also announced that Morpho had signed on as an initial liquidity partner as part of its launch of Bitcoin Smart Accounts. Meanwhile, Apollo has been gradually upping its exposure to crypto and blockchain. Last year, the firm partnered with Coinbase to develop stablecoin credit strategies and made an undisclosed investment in Plume to support its real-world-asset tokenization infrastructure. Magazine: Coinbase misses Q4 earnings, Ethereum eyes ‘V-shaped recovery’: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 8 – 14
Plume signs strategic cooperation agreement with EX.IO to promote large-scale institutional RWA adoption in Hong Kong
Foresight News reported that RWA network Plume has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with licensed digital asset platform EX.IO to jointly promote the large-scale implementation of institutional-level RWA in Hong Kong. Relying on Plume's on-chain asset infrastructure and ecosystem network, combined with EX.IO's compliant trading system and local market resources, the two parties will open up the entire chain of "issuance—compliance—trading," helping high-quality assets efficiently enter the on-chain capital market and further consolidating Hong Kong's position as a global hub for RWA and digital financial innovation.
Global leading RWA network Plume lowers the investment threshold for Korean institutions through the KRW1 stablecoin
Plume Network, a leading Real World Asset (RWA) platform, has integrated the KRW1 Korean won-pegged stablecoin issued by the custody company BDACS, according to a report by Bijie Network. This move will enable Korean investors to use KRW1 for payments and investments within Plume's ecosystem. Currently, Plume's ecosystem holds over $645 million in RWAs. The integration aims to leverage Korea's advanced tokenized securities regulatory environment, reduce foreign exchange costs for Korean institutions, and pave the way for future expansion into other Asian currencies such as the Japanese yen.
From Sand to Stone: Two General Counsels Discuss the New Legal Foundations Shaping the Future of Cryptocurrency
According to a report by Bijie Network: In the latest episode of The Block's "Layer One" podcast, Ava Labs Chief Legal Officer Lee Schneider and Plume Chief Legal Officer Salomon Benaei joined the host to discuss how a new Senate bill could solidify the legal foundation of cryptocurrency, transforming it from uncertain "sand" to stable "rock," and the impact this regulatory clarity will have on the next wave of builders in the sector.
PLUME reached a daily high of 0.016 USDT, with a 24-hour increase of 7.72%
Foresight News reported that after the token unlock today, the token PLUME of the RWAfi full-stack chain and ecosystem Plume Network reached an intraday high of 0.016 USDT and is now quoted at 0.0156 USDT, up 7.72% in 24 hours, with trading volume increasing by more than 50%. The PLUME token unlock did not result in selling pressure, and the price trend shows that the impact of the unlock has been fully absorbed by the market.
Crypto Market to See $1B in Token Unlocks as AltSeason Index Sits at 27
Key Notes Over $1.05 billion in token unlocks will hit the market in seven days. Bitget Token and PLUME face the largest cliff dilution. With the AltSeason Index at 27, capital stays in Bitcoin. The crypto market faces more than $1.05 billion in token unlocks over the next seven days, according to token unlock data provider Tokenomist. The timing is poor for altcoins as the AltSeason Index sits at 27, which means Bitcoin is dominating, and the risk appetite for secondary assets is weak. Unlocks of this size matter because they increase liquid supply in a market already struggling to absorb sell pressure. In the past 24 hours, the total crypto market cap is down more than 2%, currently at $3.15 trillion. According to Tokenomist, upcoming one-time large token unlocks (exceeding $5 million) in the next 7 days include BGB, ZRO, RIVER, PLUME, H, UDS, XPL, MBG, SOSO, SOON, ANIME, etc.; linear large unlocks (daily amounts exceeding $1 million) include RAIN, SOL, RIVER, TRUMP, WLD,… — Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) January 19, 2026 Cliff Unlocks Bring Sudden Supply Shocks The largest one‑time unlock belongs to the Bitget Token (BGB), with 140.56 million tokens worth roughly $528 million entering adjusted supply. The single event represents about 7.76% of BGB’s adjusted released supply in one week. Meanwhile, PLUME shows the sharpest impact with about 1.42 billion tokens (worth $22.4 million) scheduled to unlock, equal to more than 41% of the adjusted released supply. Related article: Hopes of Strong Altcoin Season Ignite Again as Russell 2000 Hits All-Time High Also, RIVER token’s cliff unlock releases 2.75 million tokens worth $74.1 million, roughly 8% of adjusted supply. Smaller cliff events follow across ZRO at $43 million, MBG at $19.2 million, H at $18.9 million, and UDS, XPL, SOSO, SOON, and ANIME. Linear Unlocks Keep Daily Pressure On Linear unlocks are led by RAIN with 9.41 billion tokens unlocking linearly, worth about $85.3 million, or 2.77% of the circulating supply. Moreover, roughly 481,000 SOL worth $64.7 million will also be released, representing only 0.09% of the circulating supply. DOGE and AVAX show similar dynamics, with low percentage unlocks of 0.06% and 0.16%, respectively, worth $12.26 million and $8.85 million. Other linear unlocks include TRUMP at $32.2 million, WLD at $18.8 million, and ASTER near $7 million. Traders Abandon Hope as Bitcoin Dominates According to analyst Ivan on Tech, long‑term altcoin holders are sitting deep in losses, still waiting for recoveries that never come. Capital, meanwhile, has rotated to Bitcoin BTC $92 916 24h volatility: 2.3% Market cap: $1.86 T Vol. 24h: $41.53 B . Ivan on Tech speaks on altcoin losses—people down 99%, still hoping their coin will come back. They check the price FIRST THING in the morning every day. They think the founder is still there, still building (founder exit scammer months ago). Their family notices they're… — Ivan on Tech 🍳📈💰 (@IvanOnTech) January 18, 2026 Veteran trader Peter Brandt said that altcoins are casualties of a broader monetary reset, not beneficiaries. He said that capital concentrates into proven stores of value while weaker digital assets decay. Bitcoin already occupies a unique role that cannot be easily replicated, Brandt explained, adding that altcoins face constant dilution, competition, and fading narratives. next Share:
Token Unlocks Trigger $135M Market Influx: Critical ZRO Release Leads Major January 2025 Schedule
A significant wave of digital asset liquidity is poised to enter the cryptocurrency market this week, headlined by a substantial $43.19 million ZRO token unlock. According to data from Tokenomist, scheduled releases from January 19 to 25, 2025, will see over $135 million in value unlocked across six major projects, presenting a critical test for tokenomics and market stability. These events, particularly the ZRO unlock representing 6.36% of its circulating supply, demand close scrutiny from investors and analysts monitoring supply inflation pressures. Token Unlocks Explained: A Market Mechanism Token unlocks represent scheduled releases of previously locked cryptocurrency into the circulating supply. Projects implement vesting schedules to align long-term incentives. Consequently, these events can increase selling pressure if recipients liquidate holdings. However, they also signify project maturity and fulfill promises to early backers. This week’s schedule is notable for its concentration and cumulative value, providing a real-time case study in market absorption. The Anatomy of a Unlock Schedule Each unlock event contains several key variables that determine its potential market impact. Analysts primarily examine the unlock’s dollar value, the percentage of circulating supply it represents, and the recipient categories. For instance, unlocks for team members, investors, or community rewards carry different psychological and practical implications. This week’s events span a diverse range, from PLUME’s massive 39.75% supply release to more modest percentages from RIVER and H. January 2025 Unlock Schedule: A Detailed Breakdown The following table outlines the major unlocks scheduled for the week of January 19-25, 2025, based on Tokenomist data. All times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Token Date & Time (UTC) Tokens Unlocked USD Value % of Circulating Supply ZRO Jan 20, 11:00 AM 25.70 Million $43.19 Million 6.36% PLUME Jan 21, 12:00 AM 1.367 Billion $21.50 Million 39.75% RIVER Jan 22, 12:00 AM 1.50 Million $40.45 Million 4.32% MBG Jan 22, 12:00 PM 24.72 Million $9.74 Million 12.13% H Jan 25, 12:00 AM 105 Million $18.95 Million 4.57% XPL Jan 25, 12:00 PM 88.89 Million $11.12 Million 4.33% This concentrated schedule requires careful analysis. The ZRO unlock, while significant in dollar value, represents a moderate percentage of supply. Conversely, the PLUME event unleashes a staggering portion of its total tokens, which could dramatically alter its market dynamics. Focus on the ZRO Token Unlock: Context and Precedent The ZRO project’s unlock on January 20 is a focal point for several reasons. Firstly, its $43.19 million value is the largest single release by dollar amount this week. Secondly, historical data from previous ZRO unlock events can provide context for potential price action. Typically, markets price in known vesting schedules ahead of time, but the actual event often creates short-term volatility. Monitoring trading volume and order book depth around 11:00 AM UTC will be crucial. Investor and Team Vesting Structures Understanding who receives the unlocked tokens is paramount. Tokens released to early-stage venture capitalists may face different sell pressures than those allocated to foundation treasuries for ecosystem development. Transparent projects usually publish detailed vesting charts, allowing the community to model future supply inflation. This transparency builds trust and reduces uncertainty, which can mitigate negative price impacts during the unlock period. Market Impact and Historical Analysis Historical analysis of similar unlock events reveals varied outcomes. Some tokens experience immediate price depreciation due to increased sell-side liquidity. Others remain stable or even appreciate if the unlock is perceived as a milestone of progress. Key factors influencing the outcome include: Overall Market Sentiment: Bullish markets absorb supply more easily. Project Fundamentals: Strong use cases and development activity support price. Communication: Clear messaging from project teams manages expectations. Recipient Behavior: Actions by large holders post-unlock set a market tone. Therefore, this week provides a live experiment under current 2025 market conditions. Analysts will watch for correlations between the unlock size percentage and subsequent price action across all six assets. The Role of Data Providers Like Tokenomist Accurate, timely data is the foundation of any market analysis. Platforms like Tokenomist aggregate vesting schedules from blockchain contracts and project announcements. They provide an essential service by standardizing this information into a readable calendar. For traders and long-term holders alike, this data is a critical risk management tool. It allows for the hedging of positions or the strategic timing of entries around known liquidity events. Beyond the Headline: Circulating Supply Adjustments It is vital to distinguish between a token’s total supply and its circulating supply. Unlock events increase the circulating supply, which is the metric used for most market capitalization calculations. A large percentage increase, like PLUME’s 39.75%, can significantly dilute the value per token if demand remains constant. This supply-side economics principle is a core tenet of tokenomics analysis and a primary reason these schedules command attention. Strategic Considerations for Crypto Portfolios For portfolio managers, these scheduled events necessitate a proactive strategy. Some common approaches include reducing exposure ahead of large unlocks, using options to hedge downside risk, or viewing the potential price dip as a buying opportunity if long-term conviction remains strong. The diversity of this week’s unlocks—from low-float, high-percentage events to high-value, lower-percentage ones—offers multiple scenarios to study different strategic outcomes. Long-Term Implications for Project Health While often viewed as a near-term market risk, successful token unlocks also mark a project’s transition through its lifecycle. They move tokens from early backers to a broader market, potentially increasing decentralization and liquidity. A smooth unlock process, without catastrophic price decay, can signal strong underlying demand and competent treasury management. It demonstrates that the project has matured beyond its initial financing phases. Conclusion The concentrated schedule of token unlocks from January 19 to 25, 2025, represents a significant liquidity event for the cryptocurrency market. The $43.19 million ZRO token unlock is the headline, but the collective $135+ million across ZRO, PLUME, RIVER, MBG, H, and XPL provides a comprehensive view of supply-side mechanics. Investors should monitor these events not merely as price risk moments, but as indicators of project maturity, market depth, and the evolving sophistication of crypto-economics. Understanding the context, historical patterns, and fundamental reasons behind each unlock is essential for navigating the dynamic digital asset landscape in 2025 and beyond. FAQs Q1: What is a token unlock? A token unlock is the scheduled release of cryptocurrency from a vesting period into the circulating supply. Teams, investors, and advisors typically agree to lock-up periods to prevent immediate selling after a launch. Q2: Why does the ZRO unlock matter for the market? The ZRO unlock matters because it injects $43.19 million worth of tokens (6.36% of supply) into the market. This increase in available tokens can create selling pressure, testing the asset’s liquidity and current demand levels. Q3: Which unlock this week has the largest impact on its circulating supply? The PLUME unlock on January 21 has the largest relative impact, releasing tokens equivalent to 39.75% of its circulating supply. This massive increase can significantly affect its token price and market capitalization. Q4: How do traders typically prepare for major unlock events? Traders often consult data calendars, consider reducing positions before the event, set stop-loss orders, or use derivatives to hedge. Some may also see a post-unlock dip as a potential buying opportunity if they believe the project’s fundamentals are strong. Q5: Can a token’s price go up after an unlock? Yes, a token’s price can increase after an unlock. If the unlock was widely anticipated and already “priced in,” or if the project announces positive news concurrently, buying demand can outweigh the new selling supply, leading to price appreciation.
Prepare Your Portfolio: The 3 Most Significant Token Unlocks of January 2026
ONDO: Unusual yearly unlock requires studying last year’s price pattern. BGB: Massive $500M supply increase challenges aggressive token burn mechanism. PLUME: Huge cliff unlock hits a token already down 92%. January 2026 is not just another month on the crypto calendar. Several major altcoins have scheduled releases that will flood the crypto market with millions of new tokens. These events can reshape supply, demand, and price action overnight. Smart investors know to watch these dates closely. Let’s break down the specific unlocks for ONDO, BGB, and PLUME. Understanding the mechanics behind each one could protect your portfolio from sudden volatility. Ondo Finance (ONDO) Source: Trading View Ondo Finance completely ignores the standard playbook for token vesting. The project chose a unique yearly unlock schedule over common daily or monthly distributions. This approach creates sharp, defined moments of potential selling pressure rather than a constant trickle. The upcoming unlock represents the second of four such annual events. This structure makes historical analysis very useful. Examining price action around the first major unlock last January provides a template. Bitget (BGB) Source: Trading View The numbers for Bitget’s exchange token unlock command respect. A staggering 140 million BGB tokens became available on January 26th. With recent prices around $3.60, that release carries a total value exceeding 500 million dollars. More critically, those new tokens increase the circulating supply by a full twenty percent. Such a large and sudden increase in available coins often tests a market’s strength. However, the story for BGB includes a crucial counterbalance: aggressive token burns. The Bitget team permanently removes tokens from circulation every quarter. A major partnership in late 2025 supercharged this mechanism. The move effectively fast-forwarded the burn schedule by nearly two years. This proactive reduction in total supply could soften the inflationary impact of the January unlock. Plume Network (PLUME) Source: Trading View Plume Network focuses on the real-world asset sector but faces a harsh reality. The PLUME token trades about ninety-two percent below its all-time high. Many altcoins share this brutal downtrend. Unfortunately, the scheduled unlock on January 21st likely offers little help for a price recovery. A massive 1.37 billion PLUME tokens will enter circulation on that date. This release qualifies as a classic “cliff” unlock, not a linear vest. The unlock suddenly adds new tokens equal to almost forty percent of the current circulating supply. That kind of supply shock is difficult for any market to absorb, especially one already under pressure. The unlock’s relatively modest dollar value of around $26 million reflects the token’s severely depressed price. This scenario often creates a negative feedback loop. January brings critical token unlocks for ONDO, BGB, and PLUME. Each event carries unique risks due to the unlock size and market context. Historical price action around similar events offers valuable clues for ONDO. Bitget’s substantial release is partially offset by an aggressive token burn history. Plume Network faces a steep challenge, releasing a large supply into a depressed market. Tags: Altcoin Bitget Token (BGB) Crypto market cryptocurrency Ondo (ONDO) Plume (PLUME)
GemStone: BlackOpal’s Tokenization Solution Hits Plume Network
Onchain asset management payments platform BlackOpal has launched GemStone, a tokenization solution based on the Plume Network. According to an official post on X, Plume Network described the innovation as a “Big Moment” in PayFi. Powered by Plume, the launch of GemStone from @blackopal_fi marks a big moment for PayFi. Through GemStone, Brazilian credit card receivables are coming onchain via Plume, enabling institutional-grade yield for emerging markets. pic.twitter.com/sgbRo4lAoa — Plume – RWAfi Chain (@plumenetwork) January 8, 2026 Plume co-founder and CBO Teddy Pornprinya described GemStone as a reflection of what Real World Assets should be. According to Pornprinya, the solution will enable institutional-grade yield, transparent structure, and global accessibility. He noted that the latest move by BlackOpal sets the standard for what tokenized credit products can achieve. The newly launched solution will allow Brazilian merchants to receive cash instantly through an initiative that allows them to sell debt, tokenize it, and reward purchasers. According to reports, the process involves BlackOpal buying the debt at a discount, tokenizing it on the newly launched GemStone platform using the Plume Network blockchain, and selling it to institutional buyers worldwide. Analysts consider the program a spotlight in the use of tokenization in emerging markets, disrupting the traditional process that government bonds have dominated, while unlocking assets such as credit card receivables. Meanwhile, launching the product in Brazil will boost the region’s thriving real estate tokenization sector, alongside its Central Bank’s DREX digital currency project. Typically, in Brazil, the existing system involves extended delays, with up to 70% of customers paying in up to 12 monthly installments, stalling value delivery to merchants. Exploring this system, GemStone will buy the receivables at a discount, with ownership locked in Brazil’s Central Bank C3 Registry. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This innovation highlights the growing implementation of blockchain and cryptocurrency solutions in the mainstream, triggering a boost in the technology’s adoption. Data from CoinMarketCap reveals that PLUME surged nearly 5% following the latest announcement, before retracing amid a general decline in the crypto market. However, the cryptocurrency bounced off support and was trading at $0.0172 at the time of writing.
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