Category: Crypto Desk

Hyperliquid has surpassed Coinbase in notional volume, recording $2.6 trillion compared to Coinbase’s $1.4 trillion. This development comes amid a broader shift in the crypto market, where decentralized finance platforms are increasingly capturing market share from centralized exchanges through innovations in on-chain trading efficiency. Additionally, the rise of specialized perpetuals protocols highlights a growing trend…

BNKR’s market valuation surged 30% to reach $111 million, marking a new local high following the deployment of its innovative token launcher with a new fee system. This launch aims to reduce barriers for creators and participants in decentralized finance, reflecting a broader trend where innovations in token launching tools are increasingly embraced within crypto…

Asseto Finance has integrated Chainlink CCIP and Price Feeds into its RWA-as-a-service platform, enhancing its ability to accelerate the adoption of tokenized assets. This integration allows Asseto’s CASH+ tokenized fund to access real-time net asset value (NAV) data and facilitates native transfers across BNB Chain and Ethereum. The use of decentralized oracles, such as Chainlink,…

Ledger has integrated OKX DEX into its wallet, marking a significant move towards promoting secure, self-custodial trading. This development aligns with the industry trend where self-custodial trading is becoming increasingly popular as users desire more control over their assets due to changing regulatory environments. Additionally, this integration reflects a broader focus on enhancing wallet security…

Ledger has announced the integration of OKX’s decentralized exchange (DEX) into its wallet, allowing users to engage in secure, self-custodial cryptocurrency trading without the need to give up control of their private keys. This move highlights the trend of hardware wallet providers like Ledger incorporating decentralized exchange features to fulfill growing user demand for secure…

Asia’s leading stablecoin and payments platform, OSL, has introduced $USDGO, a regulated USD stablecoin, on the Solana blockchain aimed at facilitating institutional and cross-border payments with a 1:1 reserve backing. This launch aligns with the growing trend of stablecoins bridging traditional finance and blockchain technology to enable seamless global financial transactions. Additionally, Solana’s ecosystem is…

The White House is conducting its second meeting on stablecoins today, bringing together representatives from major banks such as Bank of America, JPMorgan, and Wells Fargo, along with crypto firms including Coinbase, Circle, and Tether. This gathering is part of the ongoing efforts in Washington to establish clearer guidelines for stablecoins, aiming to ensure financial…

Lido Finance has announced the integration of its V3 stVaults with Nansen analytics, aiming to enhance transparency and decentralization in Ethereum staking. This move is part of a broader industry trend where decentralized staking protocols prioritize institutional-grade tools to improve accountability and accessibility for advanced users. Lido’s V3 stVaults offer modular staking options that emphasize…

VeChain has introduced Stargate Nodes, offering users real voting power in the network’s governance with the use of VeVote. By staking $VET and minting a Stargate NFT, participants can influence the network’s direction, reflecting VeChain’s commitment to transparent and sustainable governance. This move aligns with recent efforts to enhance community involvement in protocol upgrades, further…

This week, Circle minted $4.5 billion in USD Coin (USDC) on the Solana blockchain over a period of seven days, indicating strong institutional demand, as Circle only mints in response to verified institutional interest. This comes amid a notable trend of capital flow from Ethereum to Solana, partly driven by Solana’s performance advantages in stablecoin…