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Could Axiom Rival Established Crypto Exchanges? A Deep Dive

Axiom, a trading platform focused on decentralized finance, has drawn attention in the crypto space since its launch in early 2024. Built to simplify on-chain trading, it combines wallet functionality with advanced tools for buying and selling assets. As the platform reports strong revenue growth and recent feature enhancements, questions arise about its ability to compete with established players. This article examines Axiom's background, performance metrics, and key offerings. Founding and Backing Axiom was co-founded by Henry Zhang and Preston Ellis, both 22-year-old computer science graduates from the University of California, San Diego. The duo started the project in 2024,…

ExchangesSep 17

Maple’s $200 Million Plasma Vault Gets Filled Instantly

Asset manager Maple Finance’s launch of syrupUSDT on Plasma got off to a fast start, with the pre-deposit vault hosted by Midas almost full just after opening at 9 am EST on Tuesday. Prior to the website accepting deposits, the $200 million vault had already pulled in $199.91 million, or 99.95% of its cap, as users piled in directly through the smart contracts. Deposits are locked for two months with a minimum size of $125,000, per Maple’s website. syrupUSDT Pre-deposit vault The solid demand is likely due to the vault offering rewards connected to Plasma’s upcoming mainnet launch and token…

DeFiSep 17

US House to consider retroactive CBDC ban in market structure bill

The US House of Representatives may have a shorter legislative path to bar the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) by using a market structure bill it passed in July. In a Monday hearing of the House Rules Committee, a draft agenda showed a proposal to add the text of the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act — also passed by the chamber in July, albeit by a narrow margin — to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. The engrossment method would add the CBDC bill to the final version of the existing market structure bill sent to…

LegalSep 17

Bitcoin Dominates Crypto Purchases in Nigeria, South Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa saw a major spike in crypto activity in March, reaching $25 billion in monthly on-chain volume—driven largely by Nigeria’s centralized exchange usage. Nigeria Fuels Sub-Saharan Africa’s Crypto Growth In March, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) saw a sharp surge in cryptocurrency usage, with monthly on-chain volume reaching nearly $25 billion, its highest since the beginning of the year. According to the blockchain security firm Chainalysis, this spike in activity defied a downward trend that was prevailing in other regions at the time. In the two months that followed, however, the SSA region’s total monthly value received dropped to approximately $20…

ExchangesSep 17

Kaspa Finance and ViaBTC Capital Partner to Accelerate DeFi Innovation

Kaspa Finance has officially locked in its strong partnership with ViaBTC Capital, marking a significant leap forward in strengthening its ecosystem. This collaboration aims to empower the Kaspa network by extending the opportunities in decentralized finance (DeFi). With this, the alliance is set to bridge innovation and resources together to introduce community-driven growth. Another strong partnership locked in 🔗 Kaspa Finance x @ViabtcCapital Together, we’re building the next wave of DeFi innovation on Kaspa. The future is building here..🚀#Kaspa #KaspaFinance #DeFi pic.twitter.com/CjIiHC1JQq — Kaspa Finance ($KFC) (@KaspaFinance) September 16, 2025 Kaspa Finance, a decentralized finance platform on the Kaspa network,…

DeFiSep 17

UK to strengthen ties with US on crypto matters: Report

The UK and US are reportedly preparing to deepen cooperation on digital assets, with Britain looking to copy the Trump administration’s crypto-friendly stance in a bid to boost innovation. UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed on Tuesday how the two nations could strengthen their coordination on crypto, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The discussions also involved representatives from crypto companies, including Coinbase, Circle Internet Group and Ripple, with executives from the Bank of America, Barclays and Citi also attending, according to the report. The agreement was made “last-minute”…

LegalSep 17

Crypto Lending Revives in Korea Despite Stricter Government Rules

Despite tighter oversight from South Korea’s financial authorities, leverage-driven “crypto lending” services resurface across domestic exchanges. Platforms like Upbit, Bithumb, and Coinone are reviving or reshaping the controversial products under newly issued government guidelines, signaling a cautious but notable comeback. Coinone Launches “Coin Borrowing” On Monday, Coinone, South Korea’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, launched its new cryptocurrency trading service, “coin lending.” The rollout comes just two months after competitors Upbit and Bithumb introduced similar services in July. The product lets users borrow cryptocurrency against Korean won collateral, enabling leverage-driven trading strategies. In practice, this includes short-selling—borrowing crypto, selling at market prices,…

ExchangesSep 17

SEC listing rules to boost crypto ETFs, but no guarantee of inflows: Bitwise

The US Securities and Exchange Commission streamlining the approval process for crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) may trigger a surge of new offerings, but that doesn’t guarantee their success, a crypto executive warns. “The adoption of generic listing standards — which could come as early as October — will likely usher in a ton of new crypto ETPs. This is intuitive, but it’s also backed up by ETF history,” Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan said in a report on Monday. However, Hougan warned that the launch of a crypto ETF should not be confused with renewed hype for cryptocurrency. Crypto…

LegalSep 17

Deutsche Börse’s Crypto Finance Unveils Connected Custody Settlement for Digital Assets

Crypto Finance, a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group, unveiled AnchorNote, a system designed for institutional clients who want to trade digital assets without moving them out of regulated custody. The system integrates BridgePort, a network of crypto exchanges and custodians, enabling off-exchange settlement and connectivity to multiple trading venues. By keeping assets in custody while allowing real-time collateral movement, AnchorNote aims to improve capital efficiency and reduce counterparty risk, according to a press release. The service allows clients to set up dedicated trading lines, with BridgePort handling messaging between venues and Crypto Finance acting as collateral custodian, the press release…

ExchangesSep 17

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Congress + Crypto: “We’re in This Together”

This evening, after an afternoon session with Bitcoin and crypto industry leaders, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) attended an intimate Bitcoin Voter PAC-sponsored event in downtown Washington, D.C. at which he made it clear that House Republicans plan to work closely with the Bitcoin and crypto industry to craft legislation that will enable the industry to thrive in the United States. “We’re in this together,” Speaker Johnson told Bitcoin Magazine at the event. “It was an extraordinary group of folks to have assembled on Capitol Hill [today] and a great benefit to the members of Congress to be able to…

LegalSep 17