The network that leads all blockchains in Q1 2026 revenue is doing it with collapsing fees and rising users. The data explains how, and what it means for TRX.
Alexander Zdravkov
Journalist
Alexander Zdravkov is a market analyst and crypto journalist with interests in economics, broader financial markets and digital assets. His journey into crypto began more than four years ago, driven by a fascination with the rapid evolution of blockchain technology and the transformative potential of decentralized finance. He began analyzing market cycles and identifying emerging trends before they reach the mainstream. He holds a degree in International Relations - a background that helped shape his broader perspective on global economics, geopolitics, and the interconnected nature of modern financial markets. Whether covering the latest developments in the crypto sector or exploring broader macroeconomic themes, Alexander focuses on giving readers context rather than simply repeating headlines. During his career, he has authored more than 5,000 articles covering cryptocurrencies, traditional finance, and global market developments. His work spans everything from Bitcoin and altcoins to macroeconomic trends influencing risk assets worldwide.
Latest articles by Alexander Zdravkov
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While crypto prices fell for more than 4 straight months, the stablecoin market quietly became the fastest-growing payments network on earth.
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Bitcoin prediction contracts, mandatory VASP licensing, a new crypto seizure law, and $1.32 billion in ETF inflows, Latin America's largest economy is not waiting for the rest of the world to figure this out first.
Between March 24 and March 31, 2026, the New York Stock Exchange, BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, Interactive Brokers, Robinhood, and Ripple all made structural commitments to on-chain infrastructure.
As Moscow moves to restrict domestic crypto access through mandatory intermediaries and tight retail caps, Dubai has introduced a formal derivatives framework that welcomes both institutional and retail participation - signaling a widening regulatory divide between the two markets.
After five consecutive days of outflows across Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana ETFs, Monday's session brought a modest but meaningful reversal - the first clean positive reading heading into April.
US-Israel military strike on Iran wiped 6% of Bitcoin's global hashrate overnight - and the miners left standing are quietly selling their Bitcoin to build AI data centers instead.
