Maya Collins

Maya Collins

Maya Collins is a seasoned journalist and author for Crypto Daily, where she specializes in exploring the intersection of blockchain, digital assets, and culture. With a focus on NFTs, Web3 gaming, and the growing creator economy, Maya breaks down complex trends into clear, engaging narratives that resonate with both industry insiders and curious newcomers.

Stories By Maya Collins

VANA’s Upcoming 7.59% Unlock: Why Data Tokens Face a Supply Reality Check

VANA’s Upcoming 7.59% Unlock: Why Data Tokens Face a Supply Reality Check

June 16 release of ~9.11M VANA (7.59%) collides with ~$1.85M 24h volume as trackers diverge on sizing and risk. Here’s w...

in Altcoins by Maya Collins
Financial Advisors Pivot to Stablecoins and Tokenization: Bitcoin Takes the Back Seat

Financial Advisors Pivot to Stablecoins and Tokenization: Bitcoin Takes the Back Seat

Bitwise says advisors now favor stablecoins and tokenization over Bitcoin in 2026. DTCC taps Stellar and MoneyGram’s MGU...

in Stablecoins by Maya Collins
USDe Meets Janus Henderson: Yield-Bearing Stablecoin Distribution Gets a TradFi Channel

USDe Meets Janus Henderson: Yield-Bearing Stablecoin Distribution Gets a TradFi Channel

Janus Henderson funding of ENA and planned USDe allocations meet Ethena’s tokenized AAA CLO reserves via Centrifuge, ope...

in DeFi by Maya Collins
USDC Depeg Research: What Stablecoin Contagion Data Says About the Next Liquidity Shock

USDC Depeg Research: What Stablecoin Contagion Data Says About the Next Liquidity Shock

USDC supply near $75.5B with net redemptions in May–June while an arXiv study maps bifurcated contagion. Here is how the...

in Stablecoins by Maya Collins
Pump.fun’s June Supply Release: Launchpad Tokens Meet a Weaker Meme Market

Pump.fun’s June Supply Release: Launchpad Tokens Meet a Weaker Meme Market

June 12 PUMP unlock adds 10B tokens (~1%). Pump.fun turns on USDC bonding curves as Q1 revenue hits $124.7M. Signals for...

in Altcoins by Maya Collins
Berachain’s PoL Next Mainnet: Can Incentive Design Survive Post-Hype Liquidity?

Berachain’s PoL Next Mainnet: Can Incentive Design Survive Post-Hype Liquidity?

Berachain PoL Next removes BGT boosts, pivots to sWBERA and ERAs, with mainnet targeted for late June 2026. Key risks, m...

in DeFi by Maya Collins
XRP Funds Buck the Outflow Wave: Why Flows Alone Have Not Lifted Price Action

XRP Funds Buck the Outflow Wave: Why Flows Alone Have Not Lifted Price Action

XRP ETFs logged $131.94M May inflows as crypto ETPs saw $1.47B weekly outflows, yet price hovered near $1.33. We unpack...

in Altcoins by Maya Collins
BCH Perps Go Regulated: Why Legacy Forks Are Back on Derivatives Screens

BCH Perps Go Regulated: Why Legacy Forks Are Back on Derivatives Screens

OKX X‑Perps list BCH under an EU licence with up to 10x leverage and 8‑hour funding. CoinGlass showed ~$483M BCH OI in e...

in Altcoins by Maya Collins
USAT’s Growth Test: Can Tether Win Regulated Dollar Liquidity in the U.S.?

USAT’s Growth Test: Can Tether Win Regulated Dollar Liquidity in the U.S.?

USAT supply grew 88.74% in 30 days as the CLARITY Act cleared a key Senate hurdle, sharpening Tether’s bid for regulated...

in Stablecoins by Maya Collins
AKT After the AI Rally: Can Decentralized Compute Prove Real Utilization?

AKT After the AI Rally: Can Decentralized Compute Prove Real Utilization?

Messari Q1 2026 data shows 27.1% growth in Akash leases, 45% revenue compression, and BME activation. What signals could...

in Altcoins by Maya Collins