Aster’s layer-1 blockchain testnet has officially launched, marking a major milestone ahead of its mainnet rollout planned for Q1. Rebranded as a decentralized crypto perpetual futures exchange, Aster aims to capture a share of the booming perp DEX market, which has seen trillions in trading volume.
Ether’s price has slipped below the critical $2,000 mark, putting Ethereum holders’ confidence to the test. While smaller investors continue to sell, larger holders are steadily accumulating, signaling a potential shift in market dynamics that could impact Ether’s near-term trajectory.
Polymarket is upgrading its platform by shifting from bridged USDC on Polygon to Circle-issued native USDC, enhancing security and efficiency. This move aims to streamline settlement processes as prediction markets continue to grow rapidly.
Bitcoin faces potential decline below $64,000 as veteran investors warn of a ‘campaign selling’ wave. Reduced exposure from miners and US spot ETFs is increasing supply pressure amid an already fragile downtrend, signaling caution for traders and holders.
The new facility allows institutions to redeem tokenized real-world assets into stablecoins instantly, addressing a key liquidity bottleneck in onchain markets. Source: Cointelegraph
A $1 million Lightning transfer between SDM and Kraken was used to test whether Bitcoin’s main scaling layer could handle seven‑figure, institutional‑grade payments. Source: Cointelegraph
House Democrats probe $500 million UAE investment in Trump-linked WLFI, highlighting questions over dealings with the country’s national security adviser. Source: Cointelegraph
Recent volatility reviews, new surveillance systems and a landmark court ruling show how South Korea is enforcing stricter oversight of crypto markets. Source: Cointelegraph
Vitalik Buterin sold almost 3,000 ETH worth $6.6 million through a series of swaps days after saying withdrawals from his holdings were coming. Source: Cointelegraph
Bitcoin ETFs saw $545 million in daily outflows as BTC neared $70,000, though analysts said most investors were holding positions despite market weakness. Source: Cointelegraph