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Hyperliquid Strategies is taking a major step to strengthen its presence in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. The firm plans to raise up to $1 billion to expand its holdings of the Hyperliquid (HYPE) token, which powers the world’s largest decentralized derivatives platform.

The tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market continues its strong momentum, edging close to the $35 billion milestone as institutional products, Treasuries, and gold-backed tokens drive on-chain adoption. Recent data from rwa.xyz shows the total RWA value reaching $34.14 billion, marking a 10.58% rise over the past 30 days and signaling growing investor confidence in blockchain-based real-world exposure.

Prediction platform Polymarket is broadening its reach into traditional finance with a new feature that lets users bet on stock and index movements. The move highlights the platform’s growing ambition to connect crypto-native speculation with mainstream financial markets, as investor interest in event-based trading continues to accelerate.

The third quarter of 2025 marked a major milestone for the stablecoin market, reflecting growing global adoption and institutional use. Fueled by record DeFi activity and greater regulatory clarity, stablecoins reached historic highs in both supply and transaction volume, solidifying their role as a core pillar of the digital asset economy.

A brand new DEX, a former Binance boss behind the scenes, billions pouring in... Aster propels crypto into a frantic dance between hype, incentives, and suspicious concentration.

With renewed confidence in the crypto market following macroeconomic events, the decentralized finance (DeFi) niche is showing strong performance, as evidenced by its recent growth. The latest data now shows that the sector could be poised to touch the previous peak it reached nearly four years ago.

Chat Control wants to scan your messages "to protect." Result? Berlin hesitates, Brussels is confused, and Web3 grabs the popcorn: when Big Brother inspires decentralization.

Two crypto platforms are fiercely competing: Kalshi captures the volumes, Polymarket buys respectability. Sports betting, regulators, and billions join the prediction feast.

Coinbase-backed layer-2 network Base could soon roll out a native token, according to the latest revelations by network creator Jesse Pollak. This development signals a shift in gear after the protocol initially stated that it had no intentions of launching a native token a few years back.

Recent chatters within crypto chat rooms indicate that prediction platforms Polymarket and Kalshi are exploring ways to raise capital, with Polymarket aiming for a higher valuation than Kalshi. Interestingly, this comes as decentralized betting begins to catch the eyes of top firms within the crypto space.

Ripple’s XRPL (XRP Ledger) is set to witness an interesting innovation that would utilize and potentially advance its network, according to recent revelations by one of its ecosystem developers. The builder, who goes by the pseudonym “Vincent Van Code,” disclosed that the testnet version of an “immutable forever file storage” that will enable users to notarize documents on XRPL is set to launch within two months.

The new generation decentralized wallet from Qubic offers users full control over their digital assets with enhanced security

Hyperliquid has just smashed a world record that redefines the meaning of efficiency. The young decentralized exchange is now generating $1.127 billion in annual revenue, with only 11 contributors. That comes out to a staggering $102.4 million per employee. No company, crypto or traditional, has ever reached this level of productivity.

Solana continues to dominate the decentralized exchange (DEX) ecosystem, outpacing other veteran networks such as Ethereum. Platforms such as Jupiter are also witnessing active engagement, with four new private AMMs debuting on the network. This trend follows the recent emergence of token launchpads, which have helped drive overall trading activities.

Even after stepping down from his CEO role at X (formerly Twitter), Jack Dorsey isn’t taking holidays. This time, the former X boss introduced a new decentralized messaging app, Bitchat, which could transform the social media space in an era where privacy, security, and censorship have become a big thing. If this project goes mainstream, centralized messaging apps like WhatsApp and Messenger could see a peer-to-peer competitor.

When the guru of Ethereum worries about his own creature, there is something fishy under Web3. Vitalik pulls out the tests… and his anti-glitter blockchain scalpel.

While we debate decentralization, PancakeSwap is feasting: $530 billion traded and a barely concealed dominance over DeFi... centralized? Who said "free finance"?

While some stash their gold under the mattress, Binance piles up billions in bitcoin... and no need for a Swiss safe for crypto to keep shining!

Vitalik promises another x10 for Ethereum! We hope that this time, the crypto soufflé won't fall flat before it has filled wallets and calmed the skeptics.

Vitalik wants to simplify Ethereum in a Bitcoin style. But who will pay the energy bill for the ZK proof? A little millionaire ready to heat his basement?

Solana persists and signs with Seeker, its Web3 smartphone. After a neglected Saga, the company finally unveils the release date of a toy promised to crypto fans.

With Pectra, Ethereum promises the future but stacks ETH with the big players: decentralization or private club? The small stakers, on the other hand, count their crumbs on the blockchain.

Charles Hoskinson made a post that says a lot. The man behind Cardano declares that his work is autonomous. No need for him anymore, it seems. However, he does not leave the stage quietly. He talks about a risky journey, a possible death. And above all, he insists: Cardano is decentralized. It's up to you to judge whether he is taking his bow or launching a new magic trick.

WLFI, whose partner is the Trump family, is testing its stablecoin with a USD1 airdrop. While this initiative attracts attention, it also raises concerns about regulation.

1 Zettahash, a technical victory for Bitcoin, but a chilling economic blow for miners: a record power that hides compressed margins and falling prices.

Bitcoin may soon have to sacrifice some of its coins to survive the quantum era. In the face of the growing threat from quantum computers, a radical plan is on the table: to permanently burn thousands of bitcoins. This controversial project, called QRAMP ("Quantum-Resistant Address Migration Protocol"), proposes a hard fork to secure the network at the cost of a partial destruction of non-migrated BTC. The Bitcoin community must now choose between immediate security and absolute adherence to the original principles of cryptocurrency.

Tether, this whale of the digital seas, seizes 8,888 BTC, its unwavering quest for the elevation of the dollar in a fluctuating world where only the stability of Bitcoin shines.

MEXC is taking a new step in the crypto world with DEX+, a hybrid platform that merges the advantages of centralized exchanges (CEX) and decentralized exchanges (DEX). This innovative product promises a seamless trading experience, both on-chain and off-chain, marking a significant advancement in the evolution of hybrid platforms.