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NEAR Protocol bets on cross-chain privacy as trading incentives heat up
NEAR Protocol is drawing new attention as it rolls out intent-based cross-chain execution, adds privacy for traders, and launches ecosystem incentives that are changing how people use blockchain infrastructure.
Gstock Token: Stock Market Style, Meme Coin Reality on BNB Chain
Gstock lands on BNB Chain as a meme token dressed in stock market themes. Holders get no equity, dividends, or claim on the Genius Foundation's assets. Trading fees build up stock-themed tokens for the foundation, not for users.
RHEA Finance brings DeFi trading and lending together across blockchains
RHEA Finance is rolling out a platform that lets users trade and lend across NEAR, Bitcoin, Ethereum-compatible chains, Solana, and more-without the usual hassle of bridging or switching networks.
TRUE rolls out unified AI trading platform on Solana with perpetuals
TRUE has launched a non-custodial trading platform on Solana, letting users trade perps, spot assets, tokenized stocks, prediction markets, and copy trades-all with AI tools and full control of their funds and keys.
Robinhood Chain turns into meme coin hotspot after stock token debut
Robinhood Chain launched as an Ethereum Layer 2 for stock token trading, but meme coins-especially political ones-quickly took over, bringing wild price swings and big risks for early traders.
SEC Commissioner draws a line on DeFi and who holds control
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce says real, permissionless DeFi shouldn't need an SEC exemption. Her comments show how federal regulators are picking apart what counts as control and who acts as an intermediary in crypto trading.
Hyperliquid launches native lending as HYPE token tops $90
Hyperliquid has rolled out manual borrowing, allowing users to use HYPE or Bitcoin as collateral for USDC or USDT loans. The launch comes as HYPE reaches a record high above $90 and stablecoin liquidity on the network continues to grow.
Tolly and Pump fun Take Opposite Paths to Token Liquidity
Tolly and Pump fun use very different approaches to launching new tokens: Tolly locks the full supply with USDC from the start, while Pump fun uses a bonding curve on Solana. These choices affect liquidity, fees, and the risks for both creators and traders.
Argus Meme Token Moves from Launchpad to Active Trading on Arc
Argus (ARGUS) has completed Arc's milestone-based launchpad process and is now trading on both decentralized and centralized exchanges, with Gate and MEXC listings and token mechanics tied to Arc's launch model and on-chain activity.
Solana boosts transaction capacity as network activity breaks records
Solana has rolled out a major upgrade that triples transaction data capacity and prepares to cut slot times to 250 milliseconds, as the network handles record volumes across stablecoins, tokenized equities, and decentralized exchanges.
Robinhood Engineers Face Charges Over Hyperliquid Insider Trades
Two former Robinhood engineers are accused of using inside information about upcoming token listings to trade on Hyperliquid, allegedly earning over $50,000 each before the news became public.
Embercurve Launchpad Brings Bonding Curve Token Markets to Solana
Embercurve lets users launch and trade tokens on Solana using dynamic bonding curves, pairing new assets with SOL, USDC, or tokenized stocks while routing trading fees to holders, burns, or project teams through its EMBER token.
Balancer DAO prepares to shut down after $128M exploit and failed recovery
Balancer, once a leading DeFi protocol with over $3 billion in assets, is moving toward an orderly shutdown after a major exploit and unsuccessful turnaround efforts. Token holders will vote on ending operations and distributing remaining funds, with liquidity pools set to enter withdrawals-only mode.
Wall Street Market Makers Quietly Dominate Solana DeFi Trading
Most Solana DeFi trades now go through professional market makers using private pricing, shifting control from public liquidity pools to Wall Street-style dealers and changing the user experience of decentralized trading.
XRP Faces Liquidity Test as Stablecoin Supply on XRPL Surges
XRP's price rebound and a $1.1 billion stablecoin supply on the XRP Ledger are putting the network's liquidity and value-capture claims under scrutiny as decentralized exchange activity accelerates.
BNC4 Token Launch Drives Stock Exposure Onchain for BNB Chain Users
BNC4 brings CEA Industries' Nasdaq-listed stock to BNB Chain as a tokenized asset, letting crypto users trade equity exposure onchain but introducing new risks and price divergence from traditional markets
Solana's Faster Blocks Reshape Arbitrage and Validator Economics
Solana's mainnet now produces blocks every 300 milliseconds, aiming to limit arbitrage losses for liquidity providers but raising validator costs and intensifying competition among trading bots and market makers
Gate Trenches and DEXs Force Users to Choose Between Control and Convenience
Gate Trenches lets exchange users trade onchain with fewer wallet steps, while DEXs offer self-custody and direct liquidity access. Both options carry slippage, contract, and network risks that users must weigh before moving assets.
Stock Token Pairing on LONG Exposes New Risks for Crypto Traders
Trading tokens paired with Robinhood Stock Tokens on LONG introduces new liquidity, contract, and fee risks. Users face pitfalls from fake tickers to thin inventory and must verify every contract before committing funds
Robinhood Chain Launchpad Puts Stock Tokens at the Center of Meme Markets
LONG on Robinhood Chain lets new tokens launch against stock-backed ERC-20s like NVDA or AAPL, not just ETH or stablecoins. This shift brings real-world asset exposure and new risks to meme trading pools and liquidity providers
Uniswap Labs Locks Liquidity With pools.trade Token Launches
Uniswap Labs' pools.trade launchpad on Robinhood Chain forces permanent liquidity lock and autocompounding fees for new tokens, but users face strict distribution mechanics, optional creator fees, and high volatility risk
Delta Protocol Targets On-Chain Liquidity on Robinhood Chain
Delta introduces a self-custodial protocol for managing and earning from on-chain liquidity on Robinhood Chain, offering concentrated liquidity tools and fee-based rewards while exposing users to new risks and operational trade-offs
Hyperliquid Eyes US Market With Kraken Parent's Bitnomial Exchange
Hyperliquid is negotiating with Kraken's parent Payward to route crypto perpetual futures through Bitnomial, a CFTC-regulated exchange, potentially opening access for US traders and testing new regulatory pathways for decentralized derivatives.
StandX DEX Launches Yield-Bearing DUSD Stablecoin With On-Chain Risks
StandX introduces a decentralized perpetual exchange and DUSD, a stablecoin that shares protocol revenue with holders. The platform promises noncustodial leveraged trading but exposes users to smart contract, liquidity, and peg risks.
How Gate Events Market Lets Users Trade on Real-World Outcomes
Gate Events Market enables users to speculate on binary outcomes tied to real-world events, offering fixed payouts and a points system that can be redeemed for platform rewards. The platform aims to simplify event-driven trading for verified users.
Crypto Liquidation Data Gaps Expose Risks in Solana, Binance Crash
Conflicting reports on October's crypto crash reveal major gaps in liquidation data, with billions in losses and unclear risk mechanisms across Solana, Binance, and DeFi platforms. Regulators face challenges in tracking systemic failures and user impact.
Non-USD Stablecoins Gain Ground as On-Chain FX Infrastructure Grows
As global businesses seek faster, cheaper cross-border payments, demand for stablecoins pegged to currencies beyond the U.S. dollar is rising. Decentralized FX protocols like Mento aim to address liquidity and conversion challenges for multi-currency settlements
How Mento's FPMM Model Targets Stablecoin FX Market Gaps
Mento's Fixed Price Market Maker aims to address the limitations of traditional AMMs in stablecoin foreign exchange by anchoring on-chain rates to real-world FX data, targeting use cases like cross-border payments and enterprise settlements
Gate Event Contract Builder Streamlines Launch of Event-Driven Markets
Gate Event Contract Builder lets exchanges and Web3 teams create event-driven trading markets without building full infrastructure, offering shared systems for matching, liquidity, and settlement to speed up product launches and reduce technical barriers
White-Label Prediction Markets: Gate DexBuilder Lowers Entry Barriers
Gate DexBuilder offers teams a way to launch branded prediction market platforms without building core trading infrastructure, but operators must still address compliance, liquidity, and user growth challenges
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