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Across decentralized venues, dYdX, Hyperliquid, Vertex Protocol, and GMX emphasize different strengths, so their value propositions do not overlap cleanly; for example, one might lean on leverage limits while another highlights fee design. To match a platform to your style, an in‑depth side‑by‑side was compiled here, with simple illustrations such as fee tiers or tool…

The US inflation report, previously delayed due to a record-long government shutdown, is set to be released on November 13. Market expectations are high. Inflation for October is forecast to remain close to September levels: 2.6% overall and 3.3% for the core indicator (year-on-year). If the numbers come in below expectations, it could revive hopes…

On Thursday, active addresses on the Solana network dropped to 3.3 million— the lowest value in the past 12 months. In January, the network recorded peak figures above 9 million. Currently, the total TVL in Solana remains around $10 billion, with Jupiter, Kamino, and Jito among the leaders. Network activity surged at the end of…

Earlier we explored the Beacon chain, and to pair that heartbeat, a persistent memory layer is needed to hold information. Into that role steps Sharding, often described as Ethereum 2.0’s memory hub. Rather than rehash basics, we’ll look at the pain points it targets—think balances or contract code as simple examples—so the motivation is clear…

Activity in the x402 ecosystem has sharply decreased. The 30-day trading volume has plummeted by almost 90%, and the number of transactions has fallen along with it. These figures are raising more and more questions. Is the new crypto-meta really running out of fuel? A sharp drop in trading activity signals declining interest in x402…

BTC chart (daily timeframe) Morgan Stanley analysts stated that the bitcoin market has entered a stage they call the ‘autumn’ of the four-year cycle. According to the bank, this is the period when investors should lock in profits and prepare for a possible ‘winter’ — a phase of price decline after prolonged growth. The Bitcoin…

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes made his first DeFi move in three years by purchasing 28,670 Uniswap (UNI) tokens worth about $244,000. His purchase coincided with a 21% surge in UNI to $10 amid discussions of a tokenomics update and the activation of the Unification program. Hayes returns to DeFi Hayes’ purchase was spotted by Lookonchain…

The payment giant PayPal has officially launched an updated suite of services in the UK—users now have access to debit and credit cards, the PayPal+ loyalty program, and global transfers with no fees. Full-fledged PayPal return to UK offline Previously, PayPal was mainly associated with online payments in the UK, but now the company is…

Investment firm Paradigm has made a large deposit of over $581 million in HYPE tokens, directing them to staking. This became one of the largest moves in the Hyperliquid ecosystem and noticeably reduced the share of freely circulating supply on the market. The largest HYPE staking strengthened investor confidence P/E ratio, weighted by HYPE supply…

Standard Chartered Bank has partnered with DCS Card Centre (formerly Diners Club Singapore) to support the DeCard project—the first credit card that allows real-world purchases in stablecoins. The pilot launch will take place in Singapore, after which the project is planned to be scaled to other regions. Credit card with digital asset support According to…

Institutional investors are once again turning their attention to Ethereum. In recent months, spot market activity has increased by 52%, and whales have added more than 7.6 million ETH to their portfolios. This is a signal that has often preceded a market trend reversal in the past. Large holders are buying ETH on the dip…