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Uniswap processed roughly 140 million trades in August, surpassing the combined volume of century-old traditional exchanges NYSE American and Cboe BZX. Data from ARK Invest highlights the decentralized exchange's explosive growth, from 2 million monthly trades five years ago, signaling a seismic shift in financial markets.
Read MoreU.S. and Iranian officials are engaged in "active and constructive" talks, following Tehran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume negotiations within a seven-day framework. Washington notes it is not rushing a deal, as nearly 40 million barrels of oil recently transited the strait under U.S. escort. Both sides report progress, though details remain undisclosed.
Read MoreCrude oil prices fell sharply as US-Iran nuclear negotiations entered a technical consultation phase. The market anticipates a potential increase in supply if sanctions on Iran are lifted, with both WTI and Brent crude dropping over 3%.
Read MoreSolidigm, SK Hynix's solid-state storage unit, is reportedly planning a US IPO in 2027 with a potential valuation around $150 billion. The company has begun selecting underwriters this week and could raise approximately $15 billion.
Read MoreAnthropic is proposing a unique equity structure to grant its seven founders 50.1% combined voting power post-IPO, ensuring control. The plan focuses on voting rights, not economic benefits, and includes board seat adjustments.
Read MoreUS-Iran nuclear talks in New York have advanced to technical consultations. Iran proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz within 7 days if US lifts its blockade. Discussions focus on sanctions relief, oil exports, and strait management, with Qatar mediating. Progress reported despite differences.
Read MoreBitcoin has surged past the $84,000 mark, currently trading at $84,004. Despite a minor 24-hour dip, market volatility remains high. This analysis explores the current trend and offers practical risk management strategies for investors navigating this pivotal moment.
Read MoreAERO's price has surged past $0.80, currently trading at $0.81 with a notable 14.08% gain in 24 hours. Significant market volatility underscores the need for cautious risk management among traders.
Read MoreThe European Banking Authority proposes expanding MiCA's scope to include crypto lending and services connecting users to DeFi protocols, while calling for stricter rules on multi-issuer stablecoins and clearer asset classification.
Read MoreThe yield on the 30-year US Treasury bond broke above 5.5% on September 25, marking its highest level since 2004. This sharp rise signals shifting market expectations on long-term interest rates and inflation, potentially impacting global borrowing costs and financial markets.
Read MoreAave V4's new Equities Hub enables non-US users to borrow USDC using tokenized stocks from Apple, Tesla and other tech giants as collateral. This marks the first integration of tokenized equities into a major DeFi lending protocol, managed via a risk-isolated Hub and Spoke architecture with Chainlink oracles.
Read MoreBitget's CEO confirmed the total stolen assets are $387.5M, a revision from earlier figures due to complete Zcash and TRON chain data. The incident is under control, a recovery bounty program is active, and a detailed withdrawal restoration plan will be announced before 04:00 UTC on September 26.
Read MoreTether has reportedly frozen approximately 218,000 USDT linked to the recent Bitget exploit. The hacker rapidly converted stolen funds, leaving a narrow window for intervention. Most assets are now in forms not directly freezable, making future recovery reliant on cross-platform cooperation and legal channels.
Read MoreCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong argues that the explosive growth of AI agents will create a new payment paradigm. He sees cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins, as the ideal payment rails for AI-to-AI transactions due to their programmability, global reach, and automation potential, aligning with broader institutional forecasts.
Read MoreOn September 25, Binance founder CZ publicly expressed support for Bitget amid its challenges. He pledged that Binance, the BNB Chain ecosystem, and the community would mobilize all possible assistance, while urging the broader crypto community to remain vigilant and secure. This move highlights solidarity among major industry players during critical times.
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