Visa, BlackRock Stablecoin Push Tops Crypto KOL Sentiment

Stablecoin initiatives by Visa, Mastercard, Stripe, and BlackRock dominated Telegram investor communities last week, according to the latest KOL Index report from TokenPost and DataMaxiPlus. The report tracks engagement patterns across investment-focused Telegram channels, using metrics such as views and shares to gauge where market attention is flowing.

The single most-viewed theme, the report said, was news around stablecoin launches involving major payments and asset-management brands. Legacy finance firms are no longer treating stablecoins as side projects. The discussion framed them as a battleground for distribution, compliance, and settlement rails–developments that could influence exchange volumes, on-chain activity, and the competitiveness of Layer 1 networks used for transfers.

Solana (SOL) remained a frequent reference point in high-engagement posts, reflecting continued interest in governance dynamics and ETF-related narratives. Community discussion also highlighted policy changes linked to KAST, while Bitcoin (BTC) commentary leaned heavily on on-chain data interpretations–an indicator that traders are searching for confirmation signals beyond price action as macro uncertainty persists.

The report noted that market analysis and project-specific updates drew higher attention than political and current-affairs topics, a shift from prior weeks. That suggests near-term positioning is increasingly driven by perceived catalysts in stablecoins and network-level developments, rather than headline noise.

On channel rankings, “Telegram Coin Room, Channel - CEN” placed first with a total score of 84.74, supported by strong reach and steady community response. “Byun Chang-ho Coin Academy BCH” ranked second (83.82), driven by frequent posting and high information diffusion, followed by “Crypto Judy” in third (81.54) on sustained content output and consistent engagement. “Coin Boy’s Crypto Story” finished fourth (81.34), standing out for high participation efficiency–strong reactions per post relative to subscriber size–while “GemHive Crypto: Achieving Financial Freedom” ranked fifth (81.19), buoyed by subscriber growth and stable reach metrics. Rounding out the top 10 were “Doorinews” (80.91), “Fire Ant CRYPTO” (79.00), “iansintel” (78.25), “Haedal’s Investment Info Sharing” (77.80), and “Zoomer News” (76.96), each showing strengths in engagement density, share efficiency, or reach despite varying posting volumes.

Subscriber growth metrics pointed to shifting audience attention. “Coin Boy’s Crypto Story” led weekly gains with 402 new subscribers, suggesting momentum for channels offering actionable market framing. “Cryptopaz” followed with an increase of 324 subscribers despite its smaller base, while “DYOR - Knowledge Is Power” added 104 subscribers, reflecting steady growth tied to consistent publishing and community activity.

In average views per post, “Zoomer News” ranked first at 6,335 views, indicating high content concentration despite a lower number of posts. “GemHive Crypto: Achieving Financial Freedom” placed second with 6,204 average views, and “Haedal’s Investment Info Sharing” ranked third with 4,774–both benefiting from strong per-post reach and stable engagement.

For traders, the KOL Index offers a window into where retail and influencer attention is concentrating. Stablecoin narratives have become the week’s clearest magnet, with investor communities increasingly treating payment-network participation and large-finance branding as possible accelerants for adoption and on-chain transaction demand. As stablecoin strategies broaden and ecosystem-specific catalysts continue to surface, Telegram sentiment will likely remain tightly linked to signs of institutional demand and measurable shifts in network usage rather than headline-driven political noise.

Mastercard (MA), one of the firms driving stablecoin initiatives, carries an Alpha Score of 70, reflecting moderate risk in the financials sector. The next KOL Index report is due in one week.