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A new thesis from DeFi analyst Patrick Scott argues that despite losing market share to rivals, Hyperliquid remains the most investable decentralized exchange for perpetual futures. Perp DEX market in flux Perpetual futures — or perps — are crypto derivatives that allow traders to speculate on prices without an expiry date. The decentralized platforms that host them, known as perp DEXes, have surged in popularity as traders move activity away from centralized exchanges (CEXes) such as Binance. Scott noted that perp DEXes have expanded from less than 2% of CEX perpetual trading volume in 2022 to more than 20% last…

ZKsync has welcomed ADI Chain—the first blockchain built with its Airbender technology and hosting the upcoming UAE dirham-backed stablecoin—into its Elastic Network. Summary ADI Chain is the first blockchain built with ZKsync’s Airbender technology, delivering Ethereum block proofs in ~35 seconds. Testnet went live on August 21, giving developers early access; mainnet expected soon. ADI Chain will host the UAE stablecoin initiative and serve as the platform for a dirham-backed digital currency being developed by Abu Dhabi institutions. ZKsync (ZK) has announced the integration of the ADI Chain into its Elastic Network, a modular system of rollups and validiums that…

Cronos, Morpho, and Crypto.com have announced a collaboration aimed at bringing advanced lending and borrowing markets to the Cronos blockchain, with plans to expand into real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. The announcement marks the next phase of their relationship, following earlier integrations of Morpho Vaults into Crypto.com’s product offerings, and represents a significant step in broadening Morpho’s lending infrastructure beyond Ethereum (ETH). Lending markets coming to Cronos As part of the collaboration, Cronos and Morpho will introduce stablecoin lending markets backed by wrapped assets such as CDCBTC and CDCETH. The first vaults on Cronos are expected to launch in Q4 2025,…

Citing Andrew Kang of Mechanism Capital, Wu Blockchain announced that he has openly criticized the Ethereum arguments of the BitMine Chairman, Tom Lee, which he claims are seriously misguided. In a critical discussion, Kang observes five significant assertions by Lee, such as the adoption of stablecoins by Ethereum, its position as digital oil, institutional demand, valuation logic and long term technical perspective. This backlash by the public points to the rising chasm between Ethereum believers and non-believers as the crypto economy transitions to new frameworks such as real-world assets (RWAs) and stablecoins. Stablecoins and RWA Adoption: False Hope? Tom Lee…

Crypto.Com has announced the introduction of DoubleZero ($2Z), which is a major milestone towards decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) token. By using a single funnel where users can buy $2Z in USD, EUR, and more than 20 currencies. It has been listed after the release of the mainnet of DoubleZero and trading data indicates that the market was highly interesting and that the 24-hour trade volume reached more than $373M in multiple places. Revolutionary Infrastructure from Solana Foundation DoubleZero is a significant breakthrough in the process of transmitting information through blockchain networks. The project was formed under the leadership of…

Jasmy has released details on the first phase of its collaboration with Panasonic Advanced Technology Co., Ltd., an Osaka Prefecture firm with expertise in IoT systems. The partnership, which commenced in February 2024, aims to develop a platform that integrates personal data with information from connected devices utilizing blockchain technology. This report highlights expansions to Jasmy’s Personal Data Locker (PDL), the release of development tools, and initial applications in health and sports fan engagement, as part of efforts to enable secure data management. Details of the Collaboration The collaboration with Panasonic Advanced Technology, announced in March 2024, focuses on creating…

In the rapidly evolving decentralized finance (DeFi) space, a few DeFi projects are gaining rapid and quick social attention. According to the data taken from LunarCrush on October 2, 2025, Aster ($ASTER) is the top DeFi contender that is emerging as a frontrunner in social activity. Other notable contenders, including Avantis ($AVNT), Zcash ($ZEC), and UniSwap ($UNI), follow the competition. As per details, the importance of community engagement with such projects is defining trends across the DeFi ecosystem. ⚡️ TOP DeFi Projects by Social Activity$ASTER $AVNT $ZEC $UNI $ENA $HIFI $MYX $AAVE $VVS $KMNO pic.twitter.com/XD5L6LWuwR — CryptoDep (@Crypto_Dep) October 2,…

Bitwise Asset Management says ETH$4,187.66 is rapidly cementing its place as a treasury asset. Digital asset treasuries (DATs), once largely bitcoin-centric, are now allocating to ether at scale, creating structural demand that exceeds net new supply, the firm said in a Monday report. “ETH treasuries are no longer a side story. They are becoming a structural pillar in crypto’s capital markets,” analyst Max Shannon wrote. According to Bitwise, that demand is reinforced by real yield from transaction fees and maximal extractable value (MEV), which deepens ether’s scarcity narrative. The largest five treasuries, the firm says, reflect a diverse set of…

REI Network, an Ethereum-compatible blockchain designed for high-performance decentralized applications (dApps), is excited to announce its strategic partnership with Pilot AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant for Web2 & Web3. This collaboration aims to boost Web3 adoption with frictionless AI for worldly users. 🛫 Meet Pilot — your personal AI assistant for Web2 & Web3, now partnering with REI Network!@Pilot_Agent will leverage REI’s zero-fee, high-performance EVM chain to power wallet actions, NFT minting & swaps with seamless speed + near-zero cost.In return, REI gains a smart… pic.twitter.com/tXxTUMJG7I — REI Network｜From #GXChain! (@GXChainGlobal) October 1, 2025 Based on prior knowledge about…

Centralized crypto exchanges could disappear within the next decade as decentralized finance (DeFi) aggregators take over, according to 1inch co-founder Sergej Kunz. In an interview with Cointelegraph at Token2049 in Singapore, Kunz predicted that exchanges will slowly transition into frontends for decentralized exchanges (DEXs). “I think it will take like five to 10 years,” he said. Kunz argued that while centralized exchanges are isolated markets, 1inch and its aggregator act as a global liquidity hub. His comments came as 1inch announced a deal with major US crypto exchange Coinbase, integrating its service to provide DEX trading to its users. Kunz…