Ivan Wu and Bryan Samsoedin
Ivan joined The Block in 2024 as a researcher. He was previously a consultant at KPMG Canada in the Crypto and Blockchain Center of Execellence where he advised financial institutions on blockchains and tokenization. He graduated from the University of Toronto.
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On-Chain Pokémon Card Revenue Surges 337% Ahead of 30th Anniversary
On-chain Pokémon card marketplaces have generated $7.4 million in revenue, boosted by a 337% increase linked to the franchise's 30th anniversary hype, according to The Block. This surge highlights growing interest in tokenized assets and the NFT market.
last month·The Block·Reported by Ivan Wu and Bryan Samsoedin
DeFi Total Value Locked Falls 14% Amid KelpDAO Exploit Fallout
The Block reports that DeFi outflows have intensified in the five weeks following the KelpDAO exploit, which revealed vulnerabilities in decentralized finance infrastructure.
last month·The Block·Reported by Ivan Wu and Bryan Samsoedin
Ethereum Dominates $65 Billion RWA Market Amid Blockchain Competition
Ethereum is leading a $65 billion race in the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization space, as various blockchains vie for institutional investment, according to The Block. The current market structure indicates a lack of consolidation around a single dominant protocol in this sector.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Ivan Wu and Bryan Samsoedin
Stablecoin Supply Exceeds $300 Billion as Tether Gains Market Share
The Block reports that the total supply of stablecoins has surpassed $300 billion, but growth has slowed amid increased competition. New stablecoins entering the market, particularly those compliant with regulations like the GENIUS Act, face challenges gaining traction.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Ivan Wu and Bryan Samsoedin
Ethereum Sees Increase in Staked ETH Despite Price Underperformance
The Block reports that Ethereum experiences rising on-chain conviction as more ETH is staked, indicating growing user confidence. However, despite this increase in staked ETH, the cryptocurrency's price has struggled to gain upward momentum.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Ivan Wu and Bryan Samsoedin
Hyperliquid Leads Weekly Blockchain Fee Revenue Amidst Vertical Chain Growth
Hyperliquid has emerged as a leader in weekly fee revenue according to The Block, highlighting trends in blockchain performance and fee structures. The data contrasts with traditional activity metrics, suggesting that newer vertical chains are also gaining traction.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Ivan Wu and Bryan Samsoedin
Ethereum and Solana DEX Volumes Converge Near $45 Billion
The Block reports that Ethereum and Solana are approaching parity in decentralized exchange (DEX) volumes, now nearly $45 billion. This shift offers both blockchains an opportunity to attract more trading activity as on-chain dynamics evolve.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Ivan Wu and Bryan Samsoedin
Bitcoin Dominance Rises Above 58% Amid Crypto Market Consolidation
Bitcoin's market dominance has rebounded above 58%, indicating a phase of consolidation in the cryptocurrency market, according to The Block. This follows a significant drop last year when dominance peaked at approximately 62%–63% before falling to around 54%–55% in late 2025.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Ivan Wu and Bryan Samsoedin
Zcash ETF Sees Doubling Volume as Shielded Supply Reaches Highs
The Block reports that Zcash's ZCSH ETF volume has doubled, surpassing $2 million in daily transactions. Furthermore, ZEC's shielded supply also sees record highs, signaling significant market interest.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Ivan Wu and Bryan Samsoedin
