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Uniswap DEX Dominates with $35.18 Billion as Market Surges Past $164 Billion in Weekly Activity, Gaining 17% Share Against CEXs

The decentralized exchange (DEX) segment also experienced a healthy increase in the volume of weekly exchanges, reaching total volume at $164.79 billion by August 29, 2025. TOP #DECENTRALIZED EXCHANGES BY WEEKLY TRADING VOLUME #Uniswap #PancakeSwap #Hyperliquid #Orca #Aerodrome #Raydium #Meteora #Curve #LFJ pic.twitter.com/0pqfMl9fW9 — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) August 29, 2025 This value indicates a 21.14 percentage change over last week, which shows a new wave of decentralized finance (DeFi) trading activity. Centralized exchanges (CEX) continue to hold a dominant role, DEXs currently have a larger place in total market volume and this underscores the increasing relevance…

ExchangesSep 1

House Party Protocol and Orbiter Finance Ally to Accelerate AI-Native Economy

House Party Protocol (HPP) has excitedly announced its groundbreaking alliance with Orbiter Finance to empower an AI-native future. This partnership represents a significant step forward to power an artificial intelligence (AI) native ecosystem with a scalable and cross-chain infrastructure. The collaboration further aims to enable HPP Mainnet to directly capture the fast, low-cost, and secure transfer of $USDC, $ETH, and $HPP. In this way, both parties aim to set the groundwork for cutting-edge innovation in decentralized AI. https://t.co/Xpd4fsx8jD — Aergo (HPP) (@aergo_io) August 27, 2025 House Party protocol (HPP), a platform that provides autonomous agents with AI-native infrastructure, has announced…

BlockchainSep 1

Stablecoins Projected to Hit $1 Trillion in Payments by 2030 With DeFi on Overdrive

Stablecoins are poised to move $1 trillion a year by 2030, disrupting global payments and unlocking trillions in capital, according to a newly released industry report. Stablecoins Set to Move $1 Trillion Annually by 2030—Legacy Rails Can’t Compete Crypto liquidity provider Keyrock released a detailed report this week in collaboration with Latin American crypto platform Bitso, projecting that stablecoins are set to dramatically reshape global financial infrastructure. Titled “Stablecoin Payments: The Trillion Dollar Opportunity,” the study presents a comprehensive case for stablecoins becoming dominant payment rails across business and consumer use cases. The report states: Stablecoins are becoming a $1…

RegulationSep 1

KuCoin Rolls Out USD1 Points Program to Drive Stablecoin Engagement

Global crypto exchange KuCoin has introduced the USD1 Points Program, an initiative that gives exclusive benefits to users for interacting with USD1, a fiat-backed stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial (WLFI). The program offers redeemable points for completing specific activities such as trading, holding, staking, and participating in GemPool. How Does the KuCoin USD1 Points Program Work? The program allows KuCoin users with a clear path to earning redeemable points. Traders can earn points by buying USD1 against both stablecoin and non-stablecoin pairs, with limit maker orders earning double points. Related: World Liberty Financial’s USD1 Stablecoin Reaches a $2.2 Billion…

ExchangesSep 1

Zoro Joins HIVE Intelligence to Bring Blockchain Intelligence to AI Developers

Zoro, a BNB Chain-based AI platform, has partnered with HIVE Intelligence, a popular AI Agent infrastructure entity. The partnership aims to allow integration between blockchain data and AI systems to offer seamless developer experience. As Zoro revealed in its official announcement on X, the development highlights its commitment to strengthening AI agents by providing real-time, reliable blockchain insights. Hence, the development is poised to expedite the growth of AI-led apps by filling the gap between the developer accessibility and blockchain intelligence. 🔗 Meet HIVE! Our fresh data collaborator powering AI agents with blockchain intelligence!@Hive_Intel is a Blockchain Data API built…

BlockchainSep 1

Hong Kong University Business School to Accept Bitcoin for Tuition and Donations

The University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) business school is preparing to accept Bitcoin and other digital currencies for tuition fees and donations. Professor Cai Hongbin, dean of the business and economics faculty, confirmed that “all the technical details have been sorted out.” This commentary signals that the Bitcoin move could be implemented soon. The initiative highlights Hong Kong’s ongoing efforts to position itself as a global hub for digital assets following the introduction of its Stablecoins Ordinance earlier this month. HKU on Risk: We Are Prepared to Manage Potential Losses Notably, Professor Cai acknowledged that accepting volatile assets such as…

ExchangesSep 1

Sony’s Soneium Debuts Scoring System to Record Onchain Participation

Soneium, an Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, is introducing a system that aims to transform everyday on-chain activity into something closer to a digital identity. Called Soneium Score, the proof-of-contribution system tracks user activity across the ecosystem and generally rewards consistent engagement, according to a press release shared with The Defiant. The platform essentially converts routine on-chain actions — such as swapping tokens, staking, or minting NFTs — into points that contribute to a gamified identity layer, the company claims. Users can climb seasonal leaderboards and earn non-transferable SBT badges that permanently mark their contributions.…

BlockchainSep 1

Base Crosses $200 Billion Trade Volume On Uniswap

Base, the Layer 2 blockchain by Coinbase, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing $200 billion in trade volume on Uniswap decentralized trading protocol. The blockchain has been able to double its total trade volume in a record time after it had crossed $100 billion mark just a few months ago. This major development not only highlights the platform’s rapid growth, but also establishes it as a leading player among solutions that work to scale Ethereum in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape. Base is only the second Layer 2 blockchain platform to cross the $200 billion mark after Arbitrium, which…

DeFiSep 1

President Trump Prepares for a ’Big Day’: What’s Next for Crypto?

President Donald Trump is calling today a “big day” at the White House, and for good reason. He’s hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a slate of top European leaders for a high-stakes meeting aimed at ending the war with Russia. The guest list for these crucial peace talks is a who’s who of Western leadership, including the EU Commission President, the leaders of France, the UK, Germany, and Italy, and the head of NATO. This summit follows last week’s direct meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. President Trump Pushes for Lasting Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine…

RegulationSep 1

Uquid Debuts Web3 Checkout with Multi-Wallet Support and Flexible Payments

Uquid, a Web3 checkout and payment solution, has unveiled its Web3 Checkout, taking a significant step forward to evolve the future of digital payments. The platform aims to integrate the power of blockchain with everyday demand for user convenience. Uquid possesses the flexibility to enable a checkout system effortlessly that is also powered by 100+ tokens. ✨ FREEDOM MEETS CONVENIENCE WITH UQUID WEB3 CHECKOUT With 100+ tokens, 127+ wallets, and multiple gateways, Uquid checkout is built for your flexibility and ease. Unlike Web2, Uquid goes further. Secure what you need now and use it within 10 years with Buy Now…

ExchangesSep 1