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<p><strong>NEAR Protocol's token traded at $5.24, up 10.4% over 24 hours, as the network formalized its multi-party computation node infrastructure through governance proposal HSP-007, according to unconfirmed reports that NEAR Protocol funding exceeded $2 billion in a single 24-hour window.</strong></p>
<p>The unverified $2 billion figure circulated without an accessible primary source; the original report URL returned a 404 error and no official announcement confirmed the amount, time window, or definition of "funding." The claim should be treated as unconfirmed until NEAR Foundation or an authoritative third party publishes supporting data. For related coverage, see <a href="https://www.marketbit.net/circle-usyc-tops-3b-largest-tokenized-money-market-fund/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Circle USYC Tops $3B, Largest Tokenized MMF</a>.</p>
<h2 id="hsp-007-shifts-mpc-node-funding-to-protocol-emissions">HSP-007 Shifts MPC Node Funding to Protocol Emissions</h2>
<p>What is confirmed: NEAR's House of Stake <a href="https://near.org/blog/mpc-node-infrastructure-incentive-program" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">published HSP-007</a>, moving MPC node operations from discretionary grants to a standing program paid directly from protocol emissions. The proposal caps eligible nodes at 21, with 17 already operating at the time of publication. For related coverage, see <a href="https://www.marketbit.net/ainext-awards-conference-singapore-2026-where-ai-leaders-innovators-and-decision-makers-shape-the-future-of-artificial-intelligence/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">AINext Awards &amp;amp; Conference Singapore 2026: Where AI Leaders, Innovators and Decision-Makers Shape the Future of Artificial Intelligence</a>.</p>
<p>The structural shift matters for network stability. Discretionary grants create funding uncertainty for node operators; a protocol-emission model ties compensation to on-chain activity, removing a single point of administrative failure from critical signing infrastructure. For related coverage, see <a href="https://www.marketbit.net/shiba-inu-7-8-billion-token-net-exchange-outflow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Shiba Inu Sees 7.8B Token Net Exchange Outflow</a>.</p>
<p>NEAR stated that its Intents product had processed more than $30 billion in all-time cross-chain volume in the MPC program announcement. A separate council announcement published October 14, 2026 placed the all-time Intents figure at more than $33 billion and reported confidential TVL above $160 million.</p>
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<h2 id="mert-mumtaz-joins-near-foundation-council">Mert Mumtaz Joins NEAR Foundation Council</h2>
<p>The council announcement also confirmed that Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz joined the NEAR Foundation Council. Mumtaz framed the network's cross-chain positioning as a prerequisite for broader crypto adoption, stating:</p>
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 "There is no world in which crypto succeeds but distinct markets are gatekept exclusively through CEXes. We already have that and it's called TradFi. For crypto to win, we need connected, unstoppable liquidity at planetary scale. A market of markets. Neither Solana, Zcash, or Bitcoin can win on their own, we must work together. And NEAR is how." <br><cite style="font-style:normal;font-size:13px;color:#425466;">Mert Mumtaz, NEAR Foundation Council</cite>
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<h2 id="near-market-metrics-at-time-of-report">NEAR Market Metrics at Time of Report</h2>
<p>NEAR's market capitalization stood at approximately $6.87 billion with 24-hour spot volume of $1.31 billion. Open interest in NEAR derivatives <a href="https://www.marketbit.net/near-open-interest-reaches-1-9-billion/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">reached $1.9 billion</a> in a recent reporting period, a level that amplifies both upside and downside price sensitivity.</p>
<p>Broader market sentiment registered a <a href="https://alternative.me/crypto/fear-and-greed-index/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Fear and Greed score of 63</a>, classified as Greed. NEAR's 10.4% single-day move outpaced the market-wide sentiment reading; <a href="https://www.marketbit.net/xrp-near-altcoin-squeeze-666-million-crypto-short-seller-losses/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">NEAR was among the altcoins involved in a broader short squeeze</a> that forced more than $666 million in crypto short liquidations.</p>
<h2 id="what-to-watch-next">What to Watch Next</h2>
<p>Three data points would move the unverified $2 billion funding claim into confirmed territory: an official NEAR Foundation announcement defining the funding instrument (equity, token sale, protocol incentives, or trading volume); a timestamped dataset substantiating the 24-hour window; and independent reporting from a second primary source.</p>
<p>On the HSP-007 front, the four remaining slots to reach the 21-node cap represent the next observable milestone. Node additions will appear on-chain; any expansion toward the 21-node ceiling would confirm operator demand for the emission-based compensation model.</p>
<p>NEAR's $5.24 price level and $6.87 billion market cap represent the current reference frame. A confirmed funding announcement at the reported scale would place the raise at roughly 29% of current market cap, a ratio that market participants typically weigh against dilution risk and use-of-proceeds disclosures, neither of which is available without a verified primary source.</p>
<p style="font-size:13px;color:#888;border-top:1px solid #333;padding-top:12px;margin-top:30px;">Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.</p><a href="https://www.marketbit.net/?p=18651" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Read original article on marketbit.net</a>

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