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In 2025, TRON doubled down on its role as a stablecoin-first settlement layer, pairing ecosystem execution with steady on-chain growth. In H2, the network leaned into real-world distribution and infrastructure upgrades that reinforced TRON’s positioning as core financial rails.

In a year of regulatory shifts and modest volume growth, centralized exchanges expanded beyond trading, reshaping competition through curated listings, derivatives depth, and ecosystem-driven strategies.

Debates around digital energy use were once dominated by Bitcoin. Between 2017 and 2021, mainstream media outlets warned that BTC mining could overwhelm energy production. These warnings never materialized, but they shaped public perception and kept Bitcoin in the spotlight. During the same period, artificial intelligence (AI) quietly scaled into the largest new load on global electricity systems.

Stablecoins became real financial infrastructure in 2025, but the year also exposed how much hidden risk sat behind so called safe yield. We wrote this article to explain what actually changed, which stress events reshaped the market, and how leading projects are redesigning stablecoin yield around transparency and risk isolation. Read on to understand where stablecoins are headed next.

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In this article we’ll break down why stablecoin-focused chains are struggling to retain users despite strong narratives, massive early liquidity, and zero-fee transactions. We’ll also explore what stablecoin networks need to achieve real adoption and whether they can compete with established ecosystems like Tron.

In 2025, venture capital inflows into the Web3 sector rebounded sharply, approaching levels last seen in 2022. However, the venture landscape has fundamentally changed. As the crypto market matures, investors are applying new criteria and expectations, forcing projects seeking VC funding to adapt. This recap breaks down the key shifts shaping today’s crypto fundraising environment.

The crypto market underwent a structural transformation in 2025. ETFs, stablecoins, and RWAs redefined access to digital assets, while institutions formally entered the ecosystem, reshaping the market structure. This is the start of a repricing cycle as digital assets converge with TradFi and adoption. This recap highlights the key narratives, sectors, and projects that drove the shift.

The year 2025 was packed with historic moments, major milestones, and the occasional scandal, especially around memecoins. We’ve put together the key events that shaped the crypto and macro landscape, offering a quick refresher on the moments that defined the year as it played out.