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Every exchange can be an "exchange for everything".
Cryptocurrency exchanges are transforming into multi-asset brokers, trading non-crypto assets such as crude oil, silver, and US stocks through perpetual contracts. On-chain transactions account for 99% of their total trading volume, and blockchain infrastructure is reshaping the global financial market.
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Can prediction markets win the race for perpetual contracts?
Hyperliquid enters the prediction market, while Polymarket and Kalshi launch perpetual contracts, as three major platforms vie for dominance in one-stop trading. This article analyzes how perpetual contracts are reshaping the prediction market, highlighting cross-margining and risk engines as key factors. Whose strategy will prevail?
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After the stablecoin USDe suffered a significant devaluation, has Ethena decided to switch to trading US stocks and gold?
Ethena's USDe stablecoin is shifting from a reliance on cryptocurrencies to a diversified yield strategy, mitigating risk by integrating assets such as stocks and commodities. This article will provide an in-depth analysis of the evolution of its reserve strategy, potential liquidity challenges, and how it maintains stability and high returns amidst market volatility.
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Canton has started a battle: its goal is to stifle Ethereum's institutional path.
The Canton Network is collaborating with institutions through regulatory lobbying to question the security of zero-knowledge proofs in the financial system and is connecting the public blockchain ecosystem with LayerZero.
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Research for 19 cents: The micropayment breakthrough brought about by the x402 protocol
The x402 solves the micro-payment problem for AI agents when performing tasks, ushering in a new era of the Internet that is "without API keys or subscriptions".
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Balance Sheet Battlefield
The "infrastructure phase" of cryptocurrency adoption has ended, and we have now entered the "balance sheet phase."
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From "Guessing Game" to "Temporary Rules": A Decade of Absurdity in Cryptocurrency Regulation
The U.S. SEC and CFTC have released new regulations for cryptocurrency regulation, explicitly classifying 16 mainstream tokens, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, as digital commodities. Amidst a market downturn, stablecoins and RWA continue to grow, and crypto finance is becoming a global pillar. While the regulatory framework is emerging, the passage of the Clarity Act will determine the sustainability of these rules.
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谁在 2026 年拥有最多的比特币？
解析全球比特币巨鲸，包括交易所、ETF发行商及政府机构的持仓数据。
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Institutional Guide: Asset Allocation Portfolio, the Highway for Capital to Enter DeFi
Nobody's buying your RWA assets? Because you haven't understood the on-chain "distribution stack."
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a16z: Five Uncharted Territories of AI Payments and Opportunities for Stablecoins
Why do agents need B2B payments, and why are stablecoins the first to meet this need?
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a16z Crypto Founder Discusses Stablecoins: The "WhatsApp Moment" in the Crypto World Has Arrived
Stablecoins are reshaping the global payments landscape, with annual transaction volume exceeding $12 trillion, approaching that of Visa. They offer lower costs and faster settlements, becoming a new pillar of the dollar's dominance and driving borderless value transfers.
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The Era of Great Rotation: What Does the Historic Gold Crash Mean for Bitcoin?
We may be witnessing the beginning of a capital rotation event that will reshape institutional funds' views on "safe-haven assets," and Bitcoin is expected to get a share of the profits.
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From "whoever pays, gets paid" to "only the right people": The next generation of Launchpad is poised to reshape the landscape.
The next generation of Launchpad may help solve the community launch problem in the cryptocurrency space, a problem that airdrops have failed to address.
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DeFi的自然选择：适者生存
Stream Finance因外部管理者损失9300万美元导致xUSD脱锚，暴露DeFi隔离金库+托管人模式的脆弱性：激励错位、循环再质押和风险蔓延。自然选择淘汰脆弱设计，Aave因保守假设失败而生存。
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New Crypto Bank: Wealth Stays On-Chain, Spending Doesn't Require Off-Chain Access
Crypto banks are addressing this problem by building platforms that integrate all functionalities into one place. These platforms allow you to deposit money in interest-bearing stablecoins and spend with a Visa card without ever touching a traditional bank account.
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