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ROLLUP: Prediction Market Bill | Solana DEX ATH | ETH Stablecoins ATH | Zcash Implodes | Vitalik “Trilemma Solved”

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Jan 9, 2026
Dive into the evolving world of prediction markets and their impact on real-time intelligence, including recent trades around Venezuela. Discover Solana's surge in decentralized exchange volumes and Ethereum's record in stablecoin settlements. The discussion also touches on Zcash's governance crisis and its market fallout. Plus, Vitalik's bold claim about solving the trilemma in blockchain, and insights into Morgan Stanley's ETF filings signal growing institutional interest.
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INSIGHT

Solana Became A Trading Chain

  • Solana processed $1.6 trillion in 2025 and overtook most centralized exchanges by spot volume.
  • Fast block times plus concentrated USD trading explain its on-chain trading growth.
INSIGHT

Ethereum Still Dominates Stablecoin Settlement

  • Ethereum settled $18.8 trillion of stablecoin transfers in 2025, with Q4 accounting for 40%.
  • Ethereum remains the dominant settlement layer for large stablecoin flows.
ANECDOTE

Zcash Dev Team Resigns Amid Funding Fight

  • The Zcash dev team led by Electric Coin Company resigned after governance funding changes.
  • ZEC dumped ~20% intraday amid community disputes over a locked 12% block-reward fund.
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