CryptoRank2026-10-02 14:23:01CryptoRank flags major Q4 2026 token unlocks, with Monad topping the listCryptoRank data shows that several crypto projects are set for major token unlocks in the fourth quarter of 2026, following their first significant post-cliff release schedules. The unlocks involve allocations held by investors, team members, early supporters and other early participants, a setup that may add new token supply to the market. Among the projects listed, MON is expected to see the largest unlock by value at about $521 million. CryptoRank said that figure equals 131.6% of Monad’s current market capitalization. Other projects on the list include STABLE at roughly $353 million, KITE at about $119 million, LIT at around $52 million, PIEVERSE at about $46 million and ALLO at roughly $43 million. The data was cited by BlockBeats on Oct. 2.80
CryptoRank2026-10-02 09:53:50CryptoRank says Launchpad, GameFi and meme coins led crypto sectors in Q3CryptoRank data showed that Launchpad, GameFi and meme coins were the best-performing crypto categories in the third quarter of 2026, with average returns of 1,221%, 1,060% and 282%, respectively. Other categories that posted gains were Liquid Staking at 139%, AI at 121%, Blockchains at 91%, Currencies at 83%, Infrastructure at 76%, Exchanges at 74% and DeFi at 70%. The dataset only included projects with market capitalizations above $100 million. CryptoRank also said September was the best month for altcoin performance so far in 2026, with market breadth reaching its highest level of the year.80
CryptoRank2026-10-01 14:26:00CryptoRank says CEX listings hit 517 in Q3, up 47% from the prior quarterCryptoRank said centralized exchanges added 517 new token listings in the third quarter of 2026, a 47% increase from the previous quarter and a reversal of a decline that had lasted for three straight quarters. The data points to a pickup in listing activity across major trading platforms during the period. Among the exchanges mentioned, OKX raised its new listings count to 100, making it the platform with the second-highest number of additions in the quarter. CryptoRank attributed the broader increase mainly to tokenized assets, saying exchanges are adding more tokenized stocks to their platforms. The figures were cited by PANews on Oct. 1. The item was presented as market information and did not include investment advice.60
DeFi2026-09-29 10:17:49CryptoRank: DeFi TVL Rebounds to $95 Billion in Q3 2026CryptoRank data showed that total value locked, or TVL, across decentralized finance rose to $95 billion in the third quarter of 2026 after falling for three straight quarters. The move marked the first quarter of growth since the market’s 2025 peak, according to the data cited by BlockBeats on Sept. 29. The report also highlighted sharp gains in specific ecosystems. Monad’s TVL climbed 183%, pushing it into the ranks of leading blockchain networks by TVL. Robinhood Crypto, meanwhile, crossed $1 billion in TVL only two months after launch. The figures point to a broad pickup in DeFi deposits during the quarter, with CryptoRank identifying both established and newer platforms among the main standouts.190
crypto market2026-09-10 14:53:09CryptoRank says crypto market concentration has returned to 2021 levels, with BTC at 66.6%CryptoRank said on Sept. 10 that market-cap concentration among the top 100 crypto assets in 2026, excluding stablecoins, has climbed back to levels last seen in 2021. According to the data, the so-called "crypto Magnificent 7" now account for 92.1% of the combined market capitalization of the top 100 assets. Bitcoin alone makes up 66.6%, a share CryptoRank said is notably higher than it was five years ago. The firm said the figures show that growth in the current crypto market is becoming increasingly dependent on a small group of leading assets, while the broader altcoin market is receiving a much smaller share of capital. The update points to a market structure in which capital remains heavily concentrated at the top rather than spreading more evenly across the wider field of non-stablecoin tokens.640
RWA2026-09-07 08:16:09RWA Perpetual Contract Volume Hits $2 Trillion in Q3 2026, Surpassing Q2 Full QuarterCryptoRank reported on September 7 that RWA perpetual contract trading volume reached $2 trillion in Q3 2026, exceeding Q2's $1.27 trillion, with about three weeks left in the quarter. The rapid growth indicates that tokenized stocks, commodities, indices, and other traditional assets are accelerating onto on-chain derivatives markets, becoming a significant part of the ecosystem.720
Tokenized Sto2026-09-04 11:59:07Tokenized stock holder addresses doubled since August to 2 millionCryptoRank data shows the number of tokenized stock holders rose from about 1 million to 2 million in August, doubling within a month. Robinhood Chain, BNB Chain, and Solana accounted for roughly 95% of all tokenized stock holders. Earlier CryptoRank figures also showed that by the end of July, wallets holding tokenized stocks on Robinhood Chain alone had reached about 329,000, representing around 35% of the market at that time. The latest data points to a sharp increase in participation over a short period, with holder concentration still centered on a small group of chains.860
DeFi lending2026-08-31 08:07:18Active DeFi loan volume rises to $26.1 billion, with Aave holding about 48% shareCryptoRank said on Aug. 31 that active loan volume across major decentralized finance, or DeFi, lending protocols climbed from $20.1 billion in June 2026 to $26.1 billion in August, a gain of nearly 30% over the summer. The data points to a rebound in on-chain credit demand and a broader recovery in borrowing activity. Among individual protocols, Aave remained the clear leader with $12.5 billion in active loans, equal to roughly 48% of the market tracked in the update. Morpho ranked second with $5.1 billion, while Spark came in third with $2.1 billion. CryptoRank said the continued expansion in DeFi lending market size reflects a visible recovery in on-chain financing and credit demand. The figures offer a snapshot of where borrowing activity is concentrating as lending usage picks up across the sector.870
