Bitcoin is on course to lock in another negative month, but one analyst says 
major differences in the current market structure could be a sign of a pending 
trend reversal.

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Paul Atkins and Hester Peirce spoke at ETHDenver on Wednesday on the future of 
regulation at the SEC and its response to crypto market volatility.

SEC leaders seek to clarify how tokenized securities interact with existing regulation

A transaction-level analysis of 92 community banks found $78.3 million in net 
deposits moved to Coinbase over 13 months, with money market accounts losing 
most outflows.

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Aptos is preparing a major economic shift of moving from open-ended token 
issuance to a capped, potentially deflationary supply model. This change aims 
to align APT supply more closely with network activity, marking a transition 
from its growth-focused, incentive-driven phase. Related Reading: Goldman 
Sachs CEO Says US Must Codify How Crypto ‘Will Operate’ Proposed by the Aptos 
Foundation and pending governance approval, the overhaul seeks to slow new 
token issuance while expanding mechanisms that remove tokens from circulation, 
such as burns and permanent staking. At the time of the announcement, APT was 
trading near $0.88, down about 4.5%, reflecting investor caution as the market 
considers the long-term effects of the tokenomics changes. APT&#8217;s price trends 
to the downside on the daily chart. Source: APTUSD on Tradingview Hard Supply 
Cap and Lower Emissions Mark Structural Change At the center of the proposal 
is the introduction of a hard supply cap of 2.1 billion APT tokens, a major 
shift for a network that currently has no maximum supply. About 1.196 billion 
tokens are already in circulation, meaning future issuance would gradually 
decline as the cap is approached. The foundation also plans to reduce annual 
staking rewards from 5.19% to 2.6%, lowering the rate at which new tokens are 
created. A redesigned staking model may offer higher yields for longer lock-up 
commitments, aiming to maintain validator participation while reducing 
inflationary pressure. In addition, 210 million APT tokens are proposed to be 
permanently locked and staked, removing them from liquid circulation while 
continuing to support network security. The changes collectively signal a move 
toward tighter supply discipline as the ecosystem matures. Burn Mechanisms and 
Fee Adjustments Could Drive Deflation Alongside emission cuts, Aptos intends 
to strengthen token burn dynamics. Transaction fees paid on the network are 
already burned, and a proposed tenfold increase in gas fees could accelerate 
the pace at which tokens leave circulation. Even after the adjustment, 
stablecoin transfers are expected to remain extremely low-cost. Higher on- 
chain activity may further amplify burns. New applications, including fully 
on-chain trading platforms, are projected to generate sustained transaction 
volume, potentially creating conditions where tokens burned exceed newly 
issued supply. The foundation is also exploring additional measures such as 
performance-based grants and a potential token buyback program, both designed 
to better align issuance with measurable ecosystem growth. What the Shift 
Means for Investors For investors, the proposed overhaul introduces a 
different economic narrative for APT. Reduced staking rewards may lower short- 
term yield opportunities, but tighter supply and expanded burn mechanisms 
could support scarcity if network adoption increases. The timing is notable as 
a major token unlock cycle concludes in October 2026, expected to reduce 
annual supply unlocks by roughly 60%. Combined with declining grant 
distributions, the reforms aim to transition Aptos toward a model where long- 
term value depends more on network usage than subsidy-driven emissions. 
Related Reading: Stellar Price Forecast: XLM Stabilizes After Dip, March 
Recovery Toward $0.20 in Focus Whether the strategy succeeds will depend on 
governance approval and sustained ecosystem growth, but the proposal 
highlights a growing trend across blockchain networks: tokenomics design is 
becoming as critical as technology performance in attracting developers, 
institutions, and long-term capital. Cover image from ChatGPT, APTUSD chart on 
Tradingview

Aptos Eyes Structural Shift to Capped Supply in Deflation Strategy, What It Means for Investors

MegaETH leverages Ethereum for its superior blockchain execution environment. 
A stress test on MegaETH achieved 55,000 transactions per second. Layer two 
solutions that replicate layer one services face security challenges.
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