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Hyperliquid, a growing DeFi platform, has rolled out HIP 3, a major upgrade that allows developers to create perpetual contracts without permission. This means builders can launch new products directly on the blockchain without waiting for approvals. This change makes Hyperliquid more open and flexible than before. Hyperliquid co-founder Jeff Yan said TradeXYZ, Ventuals, and Felix Protocol have launched HIP 3, introducing permissionless perp deployments on Hyperliquid after months of work on the core protocol and deployer. He added that HIP 3 is expected to improve capital efficiency and… — Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) November 16, 2025 Jeff Yan, co-founder of…

U.S. Bank has established a new Digital Assets and Money Movement organization, in hopes to “to accelerate development of and grow revenue from emerging digital products and services such as stablecoin issuance, cryptocurrency custody, asset tokenization and digital money movement.” In other words, U.S. Bank is further jumping into the bitcoin and broader crypto space. The Minneapolis-based institution, the fifth-largest bank in the United States, announced that payments veteran Jamie Walker will lead the new division. Walker, who has been with U.S. Bank for over two decades, currently serves as head of Merchant Payment Services (MPS) and CEO of Elavon,…

The prediction markets app targets sports bettors in states where online wagering remains illegal while offering trades on financial benchmarks. CME Group and FanDuel announced plans to launch a prediction markets platform in December, aiming to blur the traditional boundaries between financial derivatives and sports betting. The partnership pairs the century-old Chicago derivatives exchange with North America’s largest online gambling operator to offer so-called event contracts starting at one cent per trade. The deal raises questions about why a derivatives marketplace typically serving institutional clients and sophisticated traders would join forces with a company built on daily fantasy sports and…

Ultiland, a Web3-based protocol stack for the issuance of RWAs, has partnered with Sparkle, the earliest AI Disneyland for AI agents. The partnership aims to merge the on-chain ecosystem of RWAs, IPs, and arts with AI-based entertainment and intelligence capabilities. As Ultiland revealed in its official social media announcement, the development underscores a key move in combining AI-driven engagement and Web3 creativity. Thus, the joint effort is set to improve consumer experience, expedite innovation, and unlock unique revenue opportunities. 🚀 Partnership Announcement | Ultiland × @sparklefun2023 We’re thrilled to partner with Sparkle, the Binance-incubated & Folius-backed AI interactive entertainment platform…

As the cryptocurrency market enters a new week, analyst The DeFi Investor has published a watchlist of noteworthy project updates, events, and macro developments. The analyst’s assessments focus specifically on DeFi projects and upcoming ICO processes. One of the week’s most prominent headlines was the new rumors surrounding Hyperliquid (HYPE), which suggest the platform may soon launch a local lending and borrowing marketplace. On the Mantle (MNT) front, a large-scale livestream event called “State of Mind” will begin. New updates on the project roadmap will be shared during the broadcast. The most critical point of the week for the Ethereum…

U.S. stocks are slightly up amid an uptick for the major indexes, with a key earnings report from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company boosting investor sentiment. Summary Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose amid market boost from TSMC. Gold continued to rally as investor jitters pushed capital into safe haven assets. Bitcoin remained near $111,000 after last week’s sell-off. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 100 points, and the S&P 500 gained 0.4% as upbeat investors rode corporate earnings, an AI-trade flip, and interest rate bets to add to the gains seen on Wednesday. The Nasdaq Composite also moved up, adding…

Transparency and security are fast becoming the most important factors in the cryptocurrency space. To enhance this, the global digital asset exchange MEXC is establishing a strategic partnership with Hacken, a leading blockchain security auditing firm. This strategic partnership encompasses regular monthly Proof of Reserves audits, ensuring a strong commitment to safeguarding user assets. It also demonstrates a commitment to maintaining trust in a crypto market with increasing scrutiny. Comprehensive Security Assessment Initiative The joint effort between MEXC and Hacken goes above and beyond minimum life safety considerations and sets up an ongoing process of review and verification of security…

WISeSat.Space satellite launch adds post-quantum identity support for IoT devices worldwide. Hedera provides proof audit logs and low-cost transfers for automated device activity. SEALSQcorp, a subsidiary of WISeKey, is preparing to launch an upgraded WISeSat.Space satellite on November 19 through SpaceX. The program pushes forward machine identity for connected devices worldwide by pairing space-based broadcasts with hardware-level identification. Hedera Hashgraph serves as the trust layer anchoring identity states for large-scale automated interactions across networks. SEALSQ deploys the QS1 chip to establish device identity at the silicon level. The chip creates unforgeable identifiers, secures keys inside a protected element, and supports…

Ripple, the blockchain firm closely associated with the XRP Ledger (XRP) network, is acquiring treasury software provider GTreasury for $1 billion, pushing deeper into corporate finance. GTreasury’s treasury platform, used by Fortune 500 enterprise for managing cash, foreign exchange and risk, will become part of Ripple’s expanding suite of financial tools, the firm told CoinDesk on Thursday. The acquisition is set to close in the coming months, subject to regulatory approvals, it added. The deal brings Ripple into direct contact with large treasury departments, many of which still rely on legacy systems to manage billions in liquidity, as the digital…

Two altcoins are on a tear, with one outperforming the other significantly, following a Binance listing announcement that sparked a buying frenzy. Listing announcements on popular exchanges such as Binance or Coinbase tend to inspire strong moves from involved altcoins. BANK and METR Join Binance Spot with Seed Tag Binance is preparing to list two new tokens, Lorenzo Protocol (BANK) and Meteora (MET), with the market already taking notice of the announcement. Ahead of the official listing at 14:00 UTC (barely 4 hours from now), BANK has surged over 60%, while MET is up nearly 10%. Lorenzo Protocol (BANK) and…