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Ostium has not set the equity percentage, the revenue split beyond the opening-fee line, or the minimum claim size. “The mechanics and figures for each category are still under construction,” the update reads. Oct. 30, Then Dec. 29 The Stage 2 portal goes live Oct. 30, the same day the election deadline falls. Holders above the 1,000 $USDC threshold have until Oct. 30 at 23:59 UTC to take the Convenience Allocation or be enrolled automatically in the pro-rata process, Ostium said on Oct. 7. Holders at or below the threshold have until Dec. 29 at 23:59 UTC to claim. The…

What the Data Shows As of now, tokenized stocks are trading with little momentum, lacking the volume seen in perpetual contracts. The current price metrics reflect this struggle, as tokenized stocks have yet to establish a solid foothold in the market. The data shows a stark contrast between the high trading activity in perpetual contracts and the limited engagement for tokenized stocks, indicating a market that favors the former for active trading strategies. Tokenized stocks represent a digital form of traditional equities, allowing for trading on blockchain networks. They fall under the purview of emerging DeFi regulations, which aim to…

With $52 million in announced funding and a reported global community of 1.5 million, Pharos is building around a bigger question: what happens after real-world assets arrive onchain? CEO Wish Wu tells Blockster why distribution, liquidity and agents are central to the answer. Putting a financial asset on a blockchain answers one question: how can it be represented onchain? It leaves several others open. Who will buy it? Where can investors trade it? Can they use it in other financial applications? And how much technical knowledge will they need to participate? For Pharos co-founder and CEO Wish Wu, those questions…

Stock Tokens Are Finding a Market Outside the Brokerage Robinhood launched its public Chain mainnet on July 1 as an Ethereum Layer 2 built using Arbitrum technology. Unlike a closed brokerage environment, the permissionless network allows outside applications to build markets around assets issued on the chain. Tokenized equities have quickly become a significant part of that activity. Over the 30 days through September 23, Robinhood stock tokens generated approximately $10.4 billion in spot DEX volume, according to Token Terminal data. Nvidia alone accounted for about $2.1 billion in cumulative trading volume. 4/ That activity is already generating meaningful revenue…

At this point, the fact that Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) and non-farm payroll data, which the Fed closely monitors in its monetary policy decisions, fell below expectations was positively received by the market. This is because the weaker-than-expected economic data reduced the pressure on the US central bank to further tighten interest rates. On the other hand, the decline in US 10-year Treasury yields and the rise in global equity markets also supported appetite for risky assets. Positive Trend in Altcoins! The surge in Bitcoin was reflected in other major cryptocurrencies. Dogecoin stood out among major cryptocurrencies, rising by over…

Yet the recovery remains uneven. Deposits increased 13.9% from August, while active loans grew 8.1%, leaving both measures more than 55% below their September 2025 levels. At the same time, Aave V4 is expanding into markets that connect blockchain lending with consumer spending and traditional financial assets. The strategy could broaden Aave’s borrower base beyond cryptocurrency traders, but its success will depend on whether those integrations generate sustained credit demand and interest income. Aave’s Recovery Reveals a More Concentrated Lending Market Aave maintained its position as the largest onchain lending protocol in September, accounting for 47% of outstanding loans across…

Machi’s recent trading performance has caught the attention of the crypto community, with his impressive streak of ten consecutive profitable trades yielding a total profit of $1.34 million. This success underscores the growing interest in the $PUMP token and highlights the potential of influencer-driven trading strategies. As noted by Lookonchain, Machi’s current positions include substantial holdings in Ethereum and Bitcoin, which could further impact market sentiment. What Happened The broader crypto market is currently experiencing mixed signals, with varying momentum across major assets. Lookonchain’s latest insights reveal that significant trading activity related to Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs is attracting institutional…

Yes, within limits. Stellar lets a person with a smartphone receive, hold and send digital dollars without a bank account, and turn them into cash at partner locations such as MoneyGram. Aid agencies and employers already use it this way. But it does not reach people without a phone, an ID or a nearby cash agent, and it serves only a small share of the world’s unbanked adults. How Big is The Unbanked Problem? The World Bank’s Global Findex 2025 report counts 1.3 billion adults without a financial account. About 900 million of them own a mobile phone, and more…

The planned withdrawal will end a reward for completed trades, not all forms of liquidity support. The program excludes Kalshi affiliates and members with Market Maker Agreements. The Sept. 28 notice does not terminate those agreements or the separate Temporary Perpetual Fee Rebate Program. Three Different Kalshi Incentives The Ether Trade Pattern The distinction separates the volume-reward wind-down from the payments Kalshi cited in its Sept. 22 defense of its perpetuals trading. The exchange said it pays market makers flat fees to maintain buy and sell orders meeting requirements for size, spread and time on the order book—not for how…

The jobs report changed the rate question, not the answer Hiring slowed markedly in September. The official employment release showed 29,000 jobs added, with unemployment at 4.2%. A softer labor report reduces one argument for another immediate rate increase, but does not cancel inflation above the Fed’s objective. Investors were already weighing whether September’s hike should be followed by a pause or by further tightening later in the year. The Fed’s October meeting calendar lists a two day meeting on October 27 and 28, with the decision and press conference on the second day. The meeting is a dated event,…