A recent report from MarketsAndMarkets has projected significant growth in the global blockchain market, anticipating an increase from USD 32.99 billion in 2025 to USD 393.45 billion by 2030. This translates to a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 64.2%. The report highlights that the increasing demand for secure and transparent transactions is a primary driver of this growth, particularly in industries handling vast amounts of sensitive data such as retail, supply chain management, and banking. These sectors emphasize trust and traceability, and blockchain technology provides immutable records and real-time verification that help mitigate fraud and data tampering.
Moreover, blockchain’s ability to reduce operational costs by minimizing reliance on intermediaries and streamlining manual processes has prompted businesses to adopt this technology. By automating transactions, speeding up settlements, and lowering administrative expenses, companies can enhance workflows and improve customer experiences.
The report notes that the high adoption of blockchain solutions for payments, smart contracts, and digital identities, alongside the rising need for process simplification and transparency, are pivotal factors contributing to the market’s expansion. Additionally, the demand for real-time data analysis and improved visibility continues to create new opportunities within this domain.
Alongside these findings, SonicStrategy Inc., a subsidiary of Spetz Inc., announced the launch of its second institutional-grade validator on the Sonic blockchain. This new validator is powered by enterprise-grade hardware, enhancing speed, reliability, and security. With 126.6 million Sonic tokens staked, it has quickly become the largest self-staked validator on the network. Combined with the existing validator, SonicStrategy now operates two of the largest validators in the Sonic ecosystem, representing a total of 168 million Sonic tokens.
The launch signifies an important move in scaling SonicStrategy’s infrastructure and enhancing its credibility among third-party delegators. Daily staking rewards from the validators are expected to generate an annualized revenue run-rate of approximately CAD 2.7 million, turning this operation into a cornerstone participant in the ecosystem.
In parallel, Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. has filed an initial registration statement for five America First themed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with the SEC. These ETFs aim to expand the company’s offerings and build on previous digital asset ETF filings.
Furthermore, Eightco Holdings has changed its Nasdaq ticker from OCTO to ORBS after closing a significant private placement aimed at implementing the Worldcoin treasury strategy. This shift reflects the company’s commitment to leading innovative initiatives in the blockchain space.
BitMine Immersion Technologies has also announced impressive holdings, boasting $10.771 billion in crypto assets, reinforcing its status as a leading Ethereum treasury. Meanwhile, SharpLink Gaming, a proponent of Ethereum adoption, plans to actively participate in several upcoming digital asset conferences worldwide.
As the landscape of blockchain and digital assets continues to evolve, these companies are positioning themselves at the forefront of innovation and investment in the space.
