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Bybit launches 24/5 stock CFD trading on its TradFi platform

September 25, 2025 3 mins read

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has introduced 24/5 trading for selected stock contracts for difference (CFDs) on its TradFi platform, expanding market access and aligning traditional assets more closely with crypto’s always-on trading model. The launch allows users to trade stock CFDs 24 hours a day, five days a week, uninterrupted. The first batch of 20 stock CFDs is now available under the extended trading framework. Existing

$ASTER TGE Day-One Performance Shines: Exclusive Aster DEX Launch Drives $371 Million Trading Volume and nearly 330,000 New Users

September 22, 2025 1 min read

The native token of decentralized exchange Aster, $ASTER, made a strong market debut with first-day metrics highlighting both investor demand and deep liquidity formation. Within the first 24 hours of its Token Generation Event (TGE), the token’s exclusive spot listing on Aster DEX established the platform as the sole global venue for $ASTER trading, attracting significant capital inflows and trading activity. According to on-chain data, $ASTER recorded $371 million in

OnRe Introduces Points Program Rewarding ONyc Participation Across DeFi

September 14, 2025 3 mins read

OnRe, an onchain asset manager delivering institutional-grade yield to DeFi, has announced the launch of OnRe Points, a rewards program designed to encourage participation in the ONyc ecosystem. The program differs from conventional liquidity mining by rewarding capital efficiency based on how ONyc is utilized across decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. The initiative is intended to support ONyc’s role as a premier collateral asset within the Solana ecosystem. Rewarding Capital Efficiency OnRe

XBO Ventures Invests $25M in Rapyd’s Series F, Gains Access to its Fintech Infrastructure

September 12, 2025 3 mins read

XBO Ventures, the investment arm of XBO.com, has invested $25M in the $500M Series F financing round of Rapyd, a global fintech platform enabling cross-border payments and financial services. The investment provides XBO Ventures and its portfolio companies with priority access to Rapyd’s global suite of fintech and payments infrastructure, allowing XBO Ventures to integrate advanced financial solutions at scale. Other investors included Target Global, BlackRock Funds, General Catalyst, Fidelity Management and Research Company,

House of Doge and Bitstamp by Robinhood Announce Strategic Partnership For NYSE:ZONE Treasury

September 11, 2025 3 mins read

House of Doge, the official corporate arm of the Dogecoin Foundation, today announced a strategic partnership with Bitstamp USA Inc., naming the financial services platform Bitstamp by Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) as the trading venue of the Official Dogecoin Treasury that was recently established with CleanCore Solutions, Inc. (NYSE American: ZONE). The Official Dogecoin Treasury, launched to provide long-term stability and transparency around Dogecoin’s ecosystem treasury, will now be securely held on Bitstamp

Bybit TradFi Waives Fees on Stock CFDs and Index Trading

September 10, 2025 2 mins read

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to enhance access to opportunities in traditional markets for Bybit TradFi users with a new benefit: between now and October 11, 2025, eligible users can now buy and sell select stock CFDs and indices with zero trading fees. For a limited time only, Bybit TradFi users can capitalize on the dynamic global equities markets at no transaction cost by trading the following indices

Trump-Affiliated WLFI to Co-Host EastPoint:Seoul 2025

September 4, 2025 2 mins read

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the digital-asset firm backed by U.S. President Donald Trump and his family, will officially join EastPoint:Seoul 2025 as a co-host, with CEO and Co-founder Zach Witkoff headlining the event. The invite-only forum will be held on September 22, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt Seoul and is co-hosted by Hashed, Bloomingbit, and The Korea Economic Daily.  WLFI’s founding group includes members of the Trump family and close associates, notably Steve Witkoff,

Bybit x Santiment DeFi Report: Platform Tokens Shine As MNT Sees Over $1M Whale Transactions

September 2, 2025 3 mins read

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has released a DeFi report in collaboration with crypto market intelligence platform Santiment. The report uncovers how platform tokens, with Mantle (MNT) at the forefront, are emerging as essential pillars of liquidity, governance, and ecosystem growth. August 2025 has marked a historic month for digital assets, with both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) reaching new all-time highs. This market surge has created powerful momentum for

Pudgy Penguins and Mythical Games Announce Global Launch of Pudgy Party

August 31, 2025 5 mins read

Pudgy Penguins, one of the most successful NFT brands of all time, and Mythical Games, today announced the global launch of Pudgy Party — a mobile game featuring Pudgy Penguins’ globally recognizable characters. Built for all ages, the game combines casual party mechanics with the power of blockchain ownership, offering players a joyful, multiplayer experience unlike anything else on the market. Pudgy Party invites players to step into a vibrant world

1inch pioneers Solana cross-chain swaps, unlocking seamless interoperability

August 20, 2025 3 mins read

1inch, the leading DEX aggregator, launches industry-first native decentralized cross-chain swaps between Solana and all major EVM networks – without relying on bridges and messaging protocols. This milestone marks a major leap in 1inch’s mission to unify DeFi into one interoperable experience. Solana cross-chain swaps are now live via the 1inch dApp, 1inch Wallet, and 1inch Fusion+ APIs. This release lets users seamlessly move assets between Solana and 12+ EVM

HTX July Report: Tops Global Exchange Ranking in Trading Volume Growth, New Listing Delivers 25x Return

August 20, 2025 4 mins read

HTX, a leading global crypto exchange, achieved standout growth during July’s market rally, with significant increase in new users, trading volume, and stunning returns on new listings. The exchange demonstrated comprehensive upgrades across products, branding, security, and services, showcasing robust growth momentum and operational excellence. Trading Volume Growth Ranks No.1 Among Top Exchanges According to CoinGecko’s latest Q2 exchange report, HTX topped global rankings for trading volume growth, significantly outperforming industry

Bybit Offers LATAM Users a Share of 30,000 USDT for First Bitcoin Buys

August 19, 2025 2 mins read

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched a limited-time promotion offering new and eligible users in Latin America the opportunity to earn 15 USDT for completing their first Bitcoin purchase through its peer-to-peer (P2P) platform. The campaign is currently live and will continue through September 10, including a total reward pool of 30,000 USDT. It is part of Bybit’s broader effort to expand access to digital assets across