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This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. The long-awaited relaunch of Liquity v2 this month — after an unfortunate bug scuttled the first deployment — marked a major step forward for decentralized, censorship-resistant borrowing. However, it’s limited to ETH, stETH and rETH as collateral. To expand collateral options, “friendly forks” are encouraged. Two promising new Bitcoin-backed stablecoins are launching with Liquity’s tech: Alpen Labs’ Bitcoin Dollar (BTD) and Asymmetry’s USDaf. Built around Liquity’s battle-tested, governance-free model, v2 brings improved capital efficiency and user-set interest rates in addition to new collateral types. Importantly, it extends…

Open interest in Ethereum has reached an all-time high on Kraken, suggesting coming volatility in either direction. Ethereum (ETH) could soon experience heightened price swings, according to new data from Kraken. Alexia Theodorou, Head of Derivatives at Kraken, said in a June 10 obtained by crypto.news that open interest on Ethereum contracts hit an all-time high, a sign that speculative activity is ramping up. “Open interest in ETH perpetuals on Kraken reached an all-time high of 30,000 ETH earlier this week, signaling a notable uptick in speculative activity around the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap,” Alexia Theodorou, Kraken. The likely…

Nasdaq filed a 19b-4 form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list the 21Shares SUI ETF. The move marks a pivotal step toward bringing a spot SUI ETF (exchange-traded fund) to US markets, even as the network crawls back from recent ecosystem-related woes. Soaring Metrics Strengthen Case for SUI ETF Approval The filing, posted to the SEC’s public register, initiates the formal review process for what could be one of the first altcoin-based ETFs in the US after Ethereum. In a blog, the Sui Foundation said this filing marks the formal start of the US spot SUI…

Binance, the biggest crypto exchange by trading volume, controls 59% of all stablecoin reserves across centralized exchanges, according to on-chain data. This accounts for $31.45 billion in USDT and USDC alone. It is more than three times the next closest competitor, OKX, which holds $8.2 billion (15.39%). The stablecoin market cap is on a surge as its capitalization breached the $254 billion mark. Tether’s USDT remains the largest stablecoin with a market cap of more than $153 billion, while USDC remains at the second spot with over $61 billion cap. Hype for stablecoins is such that even Donald Trump’s World…

When 2024 wrapped up, the SHA256 consensus algorithm used by Bitcoin ranked third in profitability, but now, as we kick off June 2025, it shares the top spot, matched up with Litecoin’s Scrypt. SHA256 and Scrypt Tie for Top Mining Profits in June 2025 Dec. 29, 2024 saw Scrypt, the mining method for litecoin ( LTC) and dogecoin ( DOGE), sitting pretty as the leading mining algorithm. Fast forward to June 2025, and the tables have turned; SHA256 now claims the crown, though just by a hair, thanks to Bitmain’s Antminer S21e XP hydro 3U unit packing a punch of…

Hong Kong — Decentralized identity just took a giant leap into the real world. Humanity Protocol, the palm-based Proof of Humanity platform, has officially acquired Moongate, a leading Web3 event infrastructure company known for powering NFT ticketing, credentialing, and access for some of the biggest global events in crypto. —This isn’t just a merger — it’s a mission accelerator. By integrating Moongate’s tech stack, Humanity Protocol is now positioned to bring human-first, privacy-preserving identity to real-life spaces like conferences, music festivals, and community gatherings. Think biometric verification for seamless event access, loyalty rewards, and credentialing — all anchored in your…

Bitcoin hovers above $109K, with a double-top pattern hinting at a possible correction. As Bitcoin remains near the psychological level of $110,000, short-term price action suggests a double-top reversal. Could increasing market greed fuel a pullback below $106,000? Market Sentiment Hits Greed Phase According to a recent tweet by Darkfost, a crypto analyst, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index has entered the greed phase. Historically, extreme greed in this index often signals a local top. However, it can also reflect increased optimism for strong Bitcoin performance. 📊 I’m sure you’re starting to feel it, the greed sentiment is settling in…

Falcon’s sUSDf offers 10.19% yield plus Droplets in Clearpool’s Ozean Pre-Deposit Campaign. USDf supply surpasses $350M after rapid growth across Ethereum and major exchanges. Falcon’s protocol emphasizes transparency with audits, MPC custody, and institutional backing. Clearpool has announced a new phase of its decentralized credit network with the launch of the Ozean Pre-Deposit Campaign, highlighting Falcon Finance as a key partner. The campaign features Falcon’s synthetic dollar products, USDf and sUSDf, which enable users to access institutional-grade yield strategies while participating in Clearpool’s new reward model. According to the report, participants can deposit sUSDf to earn Droplets and access an…

Ethereum (ETH) has demonstrated impressive strength over the past 24 hours, with its price surging by 9%. This recent upward momentum is being closely scrutinized by analysts, particularly as key technical indicators suggest the cryptocurrency is at a pivotal point. A clear bullish trend appears to be building from a significant rise in its Relative Strength Index (RSI) to a strengthening Directional Movement Index (DMI). However, ETH now faces critical resistance levels that determine whether it can sustain this rally or if a correction is on the horizon. Is ETH Gearing Up for a Breakout as Trend Strength Builds? Ethereum’s…

Circle’s CRCL shares are drawing strong interest following the company’s recent listing on the New York Stock Exchange. The firm, best known for issuing the USDC stablecoin, has seen its stock price rise sharply since launch. Data from Yahoo Finance shows Circle’s stock climbed nearly 22% in pre-market trading, reaching above $130 before retracing slightly at open to $123. This follows an earlier surge during its IPO launch that pushed the stock to $107 at the close of trading on June 6. Industry observers have pointed out that Circle’s recent IPO ranks among the most successful fintech offerings in recent…