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Bybit Launches USD Trading Pairs, Simplifying USD On-Ramp for Traders

May 1, 2026 3 mins read

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is excited to announce the launch of new USD trading pairs for eligible users, streamlining crypto purchases and removing friction in the on-ramp process for traders worldwide. Starting now until June 12, 2026, new and current users also stand to win USDT rewards and a share of a 25,000 USDT prize pool by making a qualifying USD deposit via Bybit Fiat.  Effective immediately, the following three new

HTX Launches “$HTX Frenzy” with $100,000 Prize Pool and Apple Device Giveaways

April 29, 2026 2 mins read

HTX, a leading global digital asset exchange, recently launched the “$HTX Frenzy” campaign, offering a total prize pool of 100,000 USDT plus Apple device rewards. The campaign runs from April 24, 10:00 to May 15, 10:00 (UTC) and spans four participation tracks: $HTX holdings airdrop, spot trading competition, grid trading challenge, and flexible earn. Details: https://www.htx.com/en-us/mars/web/activity-center?callId=177699796735259 $HTX Holdings Airdrop: Hold More, Win More Users who register and maintain a qualifying average

CEX.IO selects OpenPayd to power real-time settlements for institutional clients

April 22, 2026 3 mins read

-Integration delivers multi-currency accounts, including SEPA Instant-enabled EUR payments, and FX infrastructure across CEX.IO’s global operations. OpenPayd, a leading provider of financial infrastructure, has been selected by global cryptocurrency exchange CEX.IO to underpin its fiat payment operations and institutional settlement activity across its global platform. CEX.IO supports 15 million retail and professional users worldwide, where managing liquidity across jurisdictions creates operational complexity. For institutional participants in particular, settlement reliability is

PrimeXBT Launches PXTrader 2.0, Bringing Crypto and Traditional Markets into One Trading Platform

March 12, 2026 4 mins read

PrimeXBT, a global multi-asset broker and crypto asset service provider, announced the launch of PXTrader 2.0, a major upgrade of its native trading platform that combines crypto with traditional financial markets, giving traders access to more than 350 instruments from a single account. The launch reflects PrimeXBT’s leading role in the growing convergence between crypto and traditional finance, supported by infrastructure designed to allow digital asset capital to move more

Bybit Alpha Officially Integrates Mantle Chain, Expanding Multi-Chain Ecosystem and Asset Diversity

March 11, 2026 3 mins read

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has officially integrated Mantle Chain onto Bybit Alpha, broadening the range of high-potential assets available to users while enriching the platform’s ecosystem diversity. Now commanding direct access to Mantle, the high-performance distribution and liquidity layer for real-world assets, Bybit Alpha users can now trade Mantle-native assets on the platform without requiring additional cross-chain operations, delivering a seamless and efficient trading experience that bridges decentralized

BitGo invests in Ubyx and joins as a settlement agent to accelerate institutional digital asset infrastructure

March 11, 2026 3 mins read

Ubyx Inc., a provider of clearing and acceptance infrastructure for tokenised deposits and regulated stablecoins, today announced a strategic investment from BitGo Ecosystem Holdings LLC (“BitGo Ecosystem Holdings”), an affiliate of BitGo Holdings, Inc. (“BitGo”). Ubyx also announced the appointment of BitGo Bank & Trust, N.A. (“BitGo B&T”), a subsidiary of BitGo and an OCC-regulated trust bank, as a settlement agent within the Ubyx network. The partnership positions BitGo B&T

LBank Launches 17th BoostHub Campaign Featuring Tether Gold (XAUT) with 10 XAUT in Rewards

March 7, 2026 2 mins read

LBank, the leading global crypto exchange, announced the launch of the 17th BoostHub initiative, featuring Tether Gold (XAUT) with a total reward pool of 10 XAUT ( $51,000 USDT). Running from February 28, 23:00 to March 7, 20:00 (SGT), the campaign delivers a fair, transparent, and low-threshold path for users worldwide to earn XAUT rewards during this precious metals surge. Tailored to varied user strategies, it offers two complementary pools: the Smart

Licensed Crypto Service crypto4me Enters the European Market

March 5, 2026 2 mins read

Crypto service provider crypto4me has opened its services to all those interested in cryptocurrencies in a number of EU countries. Through the website crypto4me.eu, users can simply and transparently purchase the most popular cryptocurrencies. Crypto4me is a project of the company Madison Six j.s.a., which in December 2025, as one of the first, obtained a license from the National Bank of Slovakia to provide crypto-asset services (MiCA). “Crypto4me was created with

MEXC ICP Zero-Fee Gala Draws Over 80,000 Registrants and $1.5B in New User Trading Volume

February 20, 2026 2 mins read

MEXC, the world’s fastest-growing digital asset exchange and a pioneer of true zero-fee trading, has concluded the ICP Zero-Fee Gala, a 32-day campaign held from January 15 to February 15, 2026 (UTC), featuring a $2 million reward pool. It generated $1.5 billion in trading volume from new users alone, reflecting strong market interest in the ICP ecosystem and user trust in MEXC. The ICP Zero-Fee Gala attracted 350,000 unique visitors and

Story Updates $IP Unlock Schedule as the Network Evolves Toward AI-Driven Use Cases

February 3, 2026 3 mins read

Attribution Note: The following announcement reflects information provided to the Story Foundation by PIP Labs (Pen Technology Inc.), the issuer of $IP, regarding an update to the $IP token unlock schedule. Unlock date for previously locked tokens moved by 6 months to support long-term alignment and network health Story today announced that the initial unlock schedule for all locked $IP tokens, including the initial unlock and any subsequent vesting-based releases, is

Bybit Leads Global XAUT Spot Trading with ~16% Market Share as Tokenized Gold Rallies to New Highs

January 29, 2026 3 mins read

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced that it has become the No.1 centralized exchange for spot trading of Tether Gold (XAUT), commanding approximately 15.75% of total XAUT trading volume among centralized venues, according to CoinGecko data. The surge in XAUT activity coincides with the token hitting new all-time highs around $5,500, closely tracking spot gold’s breakout above $5,000. Gold prices have climbed on rising macroeconomic uncertainty, persistent inflation risks, geopolitical

Qiro Partners with Huma Finance to Underwrite Up to $250M in Tokenized Private Credit

January 28, 2026 4 mins read

Qiro Finance, an independent enterprise-grade credit underwriting platform for tokenized private credit, today announced a strategic partnership with Huma Finance, the world’s first PayFi network, to support their rapid growth. Under the partnership, Qiro will act as a strategic underwriting and risk-monitoring partner to Huma, providing institutional-grade credit assessment, structuring, and monitoring infrastructure to support payment financing use cases deployed through Huma’s PayFi network. Together, the teams are targeting the underwriting of up