Archive May 2026
Sun 17 May 2026 ▪
4 min read
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Luc Jose A.
The crypto ETF market is beginning to reveal an unexpected rift among the world's largest financial institutions. On one side, some sovereign investors are aggressively increasing their bitcoin positions. On the other, Harvard has just drastically reduced its exposure to BlackRock Bitcoin ETFs while fully liquidating its Ethereum position. The latest documents submitted to the SEC show a major strategic shift by the prestigious American endowment fund, at the very moment Wall Street is still trying to define its true approach to cryptos.
Mon 18 May 2026 ▪
5 min read
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Mikaia A.
While Strategy sews up its debt with a financial blowtorch, Saylor calmly brings out his bitcoin net again. Retail investors applaud, skeptics already smell the scent of a dangerously speculative tide.
Mon 18 May 2026 ▪
4 min read
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Ariela R.
Ethereum size reaches 390 GiB and could exceed the critical threshold in less than 18 months. Developers are divided, Vitalik himself admits there is no simple solution. What's happening now could redefine the future of the network.
Mon 18 May 2026 ▪
14 min read
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Ghiles A.
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Margin trading plays a central role in crypto markets, enabling traders to use leverage to increase exposure while requiring strict risk management to avoid liquidation. However, traditional platforms often face issues such as complex interfaces, high fees, and rigid structures. StandX seeks to improve the situation by introducing $DUSD, a native stablecoin that enables automatic yield generation without staking or lock-ups. This model enhances capital efficiency and simplifies the trading experience, contributing to the platform’s growth and rising trading activity within DeFi.
Mon 18 May 2026 ▪
12 min read
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Ghiles A.
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Stablecoins have evolved from simple safe havens into a core engine of DeFi, combining price stability with passive income opportunities through stablecoin APY. As demand for reliable yield increases, investors are seeking more efficient ways to optimize returns. Historically, users relied on lending or yield farming strategies, often affected by fluctuating rates. StandX introduces a different approach with $DUSD, an auto-yield stablecoin powered by staking rewards and funding rate arbitrage. This model turns idle capital into productive assets, improving overall capital efficiency and supporting more dynamic strategies such as margin trading.
Mon 18 May 2026 ▪
9 min read
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Ghiles A.
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Trading activity has become a key indicator of growth in decentralized finance. As the crypto industry expands, daily trading volume is increasingly used to assess liquidity, participation, and overall market health. High volume often signals efficient interactions between buyers and sellers, improving price discovery. In this context, decentralized derivatives exchanges continue to gain traction by offering more advanced infrastructure. StandX recently surpassed $1B in daily trading volume, marking a significant milestone while expanding its ecosystem and introducing new trading opportunities, including precious metals, within a more dynamic trading environment.
Mon 18 May 2026 ▪
11 min read
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Ghiles A.
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Gold and silver have long been core pillars of global finance, offering reliable tools for hedging risk and diversifying portfolios. However, traditional market infrastructure has historically limited access through fixed trading hours and rigid settlement systems. In contrast, crypto markets introduced continuous liquidity, fast execution, and global accessibility. As a result, traders increasingly seek unified environments to access both asset classes. To address this shift, StandX integrates precious metals into its perpetual trading solutions, allowing users to trade gold and silver 24/7 with built-in yield on margin, reinforcing a more efficient and modern trading experience.
Mon 18 May 2026 ▪
10 min read
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Ghiles A.
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Derivatives markets now serve as the backbone of the cryptocurrency industry, shaping how you interact with digital assets on a global scale. As trading volumes surge, the underlying infrastructure must evolve to handle continuous price discovery and complex execution. Consequently, this environment has bridged the gap between centralized exchange (CEX) expertise—particularly from platforms like Binance Futures—and decentralized finance (DeFi). Within this transition, StandX emerges as a prime example, translating the high-performance environments of centralized platforms into a permissionless, decentralized exchange (DEX) ecosystem.
Mon 18 May 2026 ▪
11 min read
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Ghiles A.
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Liquidity has become a central element of modern cryptocurrency trading. As digital asset markets expand and derivatives trading continues to grow, traders increasingly evaluate exchanges based on the depth of their order books and the efficiency of their trading infrastructure. In this evolving environment, platforms are experimenting with new approaches designed to concentrate liquidity and support active markets. StandX is among the Perp DEXs exploring this direction, focusing on building a trading environment centered around deep BTC liquidity and efficient on-chain orderbook architecture.
Mon 18 May 2026 ▪
9 min read
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Ghiles A.
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The rapid expansion of blockchain-based derivatives infrastructure has reshaped the digital asset trading landscape. The perpetual DEX sector continues to grow as traders increasingly shift toward decentralized derivatives solutions. In 2025, Perp DEXs generated over $6.7 trillion in annual trading volume, highlighting the rise of on-chain derivatives. Perpetual futures have become a key instrument for leverage, hedging, and continuous exposure. Within this environment, StandX reached the global top 10 perp DEX despite operating with only two trading pairs, illustrating the strength of a focused market structure.