Odaily reports that the trading volume of tokenized Pokémon cards on crypto platforms is growing rapidly. Driven by "gacha" mechanisms, physical cards are mapped as NFTs or digital certificates, creating a "box-opening/card-pulling" trading experience. According to data disclosed by Messari, seven blockchains including Solana, Polygon, Base, and BNB recorded approximately $230 million in trading volume in May, an increase of about 10 times compared to a year ago. Additionally, the global trading card market size reached $15.8 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to $23.5 billion by 2030. Meanwhile, the total market cap of NFTs currently stands at around $2.4 billion, indicating that on-chain collectibles are still in the early stages of penetration. (Decrypt)

Odaily Planet Daily reported that crypto data provider Blockworks has acquired competitor Messari. (Aggr News)

Odaily reports that a report released by Messari shows a clear divergence in the TON ecosystem during the first quarter of 2026. Its cross-chain NFT market share grew by 130.4% quarter-on-quarter, reaching 35.5%; relying on Fragment settlement, revenue from Telegram-related products reached $88.5 million. However, multiple ecosystem metrics declined. TON's total value locked (TVL) in USD fell by 34.9% quarter-on-quarter, daily active addresses decreased by 8.8%, and the average daily USDT transfer volume dropped to $77 million, down 32.5% quarter-on-quarter. Additionally, after the end of the first quarter, TON has implemented 4 out of the 7 initiatives outlined in the MTONGA upgrade plan.

Odaily Planet Daily News: Messari's latest Pulse report provides an in-depth analysis of the early implementation progress of Bitget's AI trading system. The report points out that Bitget has built a four-layer AI product architecture encompassing GetAgent (market analysis), GetClaw (autonomous execution), Agent Hub (developer integration), and Gracy AI (strategy interaction). Data shows that Gracy AI attracted over 460,000 users within just 11 days of its launch, generating more than 2.6 million replies and achieving 390 million impressions. GetAgent's registered users exceeded 450,000, and during its early beta invitation phase, it achieved over 100 million impressions and accumulated more than 25,000 waitlisted users.In the report, Messari specifically highlighted the infrastructure capabilities of Agent Hub, noting that Bitget is currently the only trading platform that simultaneously supports a complete integration system including MCP Server, REST/WebSocket API, Skills, and CLI. Currently, Agent Hub has integrated 5 analytical AI Skills and over 15 data tools, comprehensively covering macro, technical, sentiment, and intelligence analysis. On the execution layer, GetClaw establishes risk control defenses through sub-account segregation, sandbox simulation, and fund limits. It has now been integrated with Telegram, with future expansion planned to Discord and the App.Bitget CEO Gracy Chen stated that AI is becoming a core component of modern trading infrastructure. Early data indicates that users increasingly expect a complete integration of analysis, execution, and strategy within a single platform. Bitget is committed to leveling the playing field for professional trading through AI technology, providing institution-grade trading experiences and decision support for its 150 million users worldwide.

Pranav Ramesh, Head of Nasdaq Options Research and Co-founder & CTO of Leadpoat, stated that Nasdaq has significantly expanded the application scope of AI agents over the past 18 months, covering areas such as market monitoring, compliance, and market microstructure analysis, while retaining human review for final decision-making. Ramesh predicts that crypto trading platforms will be the first to launch AI agent tools for retail users, covering position analysis, trading suggestions, and execution support, but the systems are not yet fully autonomous at this stage. He also noted that AI agents have begun to replace entry-level positions, citing recent layoffs at companies like Crypto.com, Messari, and Block, which were attributed to advancing AI automation, as evidence of this trend. Leadpoet, the AI sales startup co-founded by Ramesh and Gavin Zaentz, disclosed in February 2026 that it had achieved $1 million in annualized revenue in its first quarter of operation and received investments from DSV Fund and Astrid. The company utilizes the Bittensor decentralized AI network and has joined the NVIDIA Inception program. (CoinDesk)

Odaily News The Algorand Foundation has announced a reduction of approximately 25% of its workforce to address pressures stemming from global macroeconomic uncertainty and the overall downturn in the crypto market. In a statement, the organization indicated that this move aims to optimize resource allocation, aligning it more closely with the protocol's long-term development direction.It is reported that the Algorand Foundation currently has fewer than 200 employees. This layoff is part of a recent series of contraction measures within the crypto industry. Projects including RTFKT and Tally have successively shut down, while Messari and Block have also announced layoffs due to industry changes brought about by AI. Additionally, OP Labs cut about 20 employees last week, describing it as part of an organizational restructuring.Financial data shows that the Algorand Foundation currently holds approximately $38 million in USD-denominated assets and about 1.1 million ALGO tokens. ALGO's current market capitalization is around $800 million, with the ecosystem's real-world asset (RWA) scale at approximately $83 million.The Foundation stated that it will continue to focus on advancing the development of the Algorand protocol, network, and ecosystem, emphasizing that this adjustment will make the organizational structure more sustainable.

Odaily News: Crypto market data platform Messari announced that CEO Eric Turner has stepped down, and the company is simultaneously undergoing significant layoffs as it pivots towards AI business.Messari CTO Diran Li posted on X, stating that after discussions with the board, Eric Turner has stepped down as CEO, and he will be taking over the position. Eric Turner confirmed the transition and stated he will continue to serve as a company advisor. Eric Turner took over as CEO in 2024, succeeding founder Ryan Selkis.This management change is accompanied by layoffs. Diran Li indicated that the company has parted ways with several employees but did not disclose the specific number of layoffs. Diran Li stated that this restructuring aims to position Messari as an "AI-first" company serving institutional clients, providing services through research and AI-driven products.Messari was founded in 2018. Its main business includes publishing blockchain research reports, providing market data services, and hosting the annual Mainnet conference in New York.

Odaily News Messari released its Q4 2025 report on BNB Chain, stating that BNB's year-end market capitalization reached $118.9 billion, a 17.8% year-on-year increase, ranking it as the third-largest crypto asset. The average daily transaction volume in Q4 increased by 30.4% month-on-month to 17.3 million, with daily active addresses rising to 2.6 million. RWA became the primary growth driver, with its on-chain scale reaching $2 billion, a 228% increase month-on-month and a 555% increase year-on-year, second only to Ethereum. The stablecoin market cap increased by 9.2% month-on-month to $15.2 billion, while DeFi TVL stood at $6.6 billion, with PancakeSwap accounting for 33.5% of it.

Odaily According to Marius Van Der Wijden, a core developer at the Ethereum Foundation, markets often struggle to accurately reflect on-chain technical fundamentals. Messari analyst Sam Ruskin pointed out that Ethereum's TVL denominated in ETH is near its all-time high, indicating capital is not leaving the ecosystem. Additionally, the queue wait time for the ETH staking entry is approximately 70 days, showing sustained strong institutional demand for locking up funds. Mike Silagadze, CEO of ether.fi, stated that user numbers and revenue are still growing, with token price performance lagging relatively. Marcin Kazmierczak, CEO of RedStone, believes the current decline is more market noise, and the fundamentals have not weakened.

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