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Trump-linked WLFI token outpaces XRP in derivatives volume as traders face $30M losses
The new buyback proposal may shape WLFI's future amidst initial trading frenzy and sharp price dip.
Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2 min read
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Decentralized exchanges record $1.1 trillion in trading volume as perpetuals drive historic trading month
Perpetual contract volumes drove the record-breaking performance, reaching $648.6 billion in August, representing a 31.3% jump from July.
Exchanges
Binance futures $90B market went offline last night before 25 minute recovery
The quick fix leaves unanswered questions on what broke inside Binance’s engine.
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CME Group announces XRP futures fastest contract to cross $1 billion open interest
CME XRP futures achieved the milestone in just over three months, registering over $1 billion in volume on Aug. 25.
Price Watch
Bitcoin slump triggers $811 million losses as traders brace for $100k test
Crypto traders hit hard as Bitcoin and Ethereum downward trends spark discussion of further price slumps.
DEX
Hyperliquid surpasses Robinhood in monthly trading volume for the third consecutive month
Hyperliquid traded $330.8 billion in combined spot and perpetual volume during July, while Robinhood processed $237.8 billion across all products.
Derivatives
Hyperliquid achieves record revenue per employee globally at $106M
Hyperliquid has $1.167 billion in estimated annualized revenue, with its CEO reporting 11 people as core contributors.
ETF
Ethereum nears all-time high as altcoin leverage reaches record $47B levels
Strong ETF inflows, institutional accumulation, and a favorable macro backdrop after softer CPI data boosted the rally.
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Nomura’s Laser Digital secures regulatory greenlight to launch OTC desk for crypto options in UAE
Laser Digital is the first regulated entity authorized to provide institutional-grade crypto options directly to clients under the VARA framework.
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PancakeSwap launches tokenized stock futures for Apple, Tesla, Amazon with 25x leverage
Stablecoins
Ethena’s $9.5B USDe could now challenge USDC’s number 2 spot by 2027
DeFi
DEX trading volume tops $1T for the first time in July, Hyperliquid leads record perp surge
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