Tag: Launches

Aztec Launches One of Ethereum’s Few Fully Decentralized L2

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Ethereum layer-2 network Aztec launched its mainnet Wednesday — albeit with partial functionality — marking the launch of one of the few fully decentralized networks in the ecosystem. According to an Aztec email viewed by Cointelegraph, Aztec has launched its “Ignition” mainnet chain, a functional consensus-producing chain that generates blocks, but without the smart contract execution layer. According to L2Beat, only the trustless, optimistic rollup network Facet v1 and Aztec’s old decentralized finance (DeFi) anonymization project, Zk.Money are classed as a stage 2 system with full decentralization. Together with Facet,…

Circle Subsidiary Hashnote Launches Yield-Bearing USYC on BNB Chain

Key Notes Circle’s Hashnote brings institutional-grade Treasury collateral to BNB Chain with near real-time USDC settlement. The $1.07B fund offers 3.93% APY through price appreciation, targeting non-US institutions with KYC requirements. BNB Chain deployment follows recent institutional moves, addressing demand for regulated DeFi collateral. Hashnote, the institutional asset management subsidiary of Circle, has deployed its USYC tokenized money market fund on BNB Chain on Nov. 19. The launch enables investors to utilize the yield-bearing asset as collateral within the network’s decentralized finance protocols. The expansion brings USYC to the BNB…

Solana Price Analysis: What to Expect as 21Shares Launches SOL ETF on CBOE

Key Notes Solana’s staking ratio rose to 67.3% with 6.3% APY returns, creating supply tightness despite price weakness. Bitwise leads active Solana ETFs with $388.1M in holdings while all issuers benefit from SEC-approved staking rewards. Technical indicators show SOL near oversold levels with support at $124 and resistance at the $146.39 mid-band region. Solana SOL $132.0 24h volatility: 5.9% Market cap: $73.15 B Vol. 24h: $5.48 B price declined 4% to $134 on Nov. 19, pressured by broader market turbulence. The retracement came as asset manager 21Shares launched its SOL…

Aster Launches ‘Machi Mode’ Rewarding Liquidations

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Decentralized exchange Aster is delving into crypto’s degen culture with the launch of “Machi mode,” a new feature that rewards traders with points for getting liquidated. The update, set to go live next week, was announced with a direct nod to Machi Big Brother (real name Jeffrey Huang), a Taiwanese-American entrepreneur and former musician who has recently become a high-risk investor in the cryptocurrency space with a track record of liquidations. “You get liquidation points for getting rekt,” Aster wrote in a Wednesday post on X, adding that “this one’s…

New Hampshire launches first Bitcoin-backed municipal bond in the US

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New Hampshire has once again notched the first position among other U.S. states after launching a Bitcoin-backed municipal bond. Summary New Hampshire has approved a $100 million Bitcoin-backed conduit bond. BitGo will act as a third-party custodian while New Hampshire’s Business Finance Authority will oversee the bond. New Hampshire’s business financing agency, the Business Finance Authority, signed the approval on Nov 17 to authorize a “first of its kind $100 million Bitcoin backed conduit bond,” according to a report from journalist Eleanor Terrett. Typically, municipal bonds are backed either by…

SGX Derivatives Launches Bitcoin And Ethereum Perpetual Futures

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SGX Derivatives announces exchange‑cleared bitcoin and ethereum perpetual futures launching November 24, 2025. SGX Derivatives announced on November 17, 2025 in Singapore that it will launch bitcoin and ethereum perpetual futures on November 24, 2025, offering continuous, no‑expiry contracts within an exchange‑cleared, regulated framework for institutional, accredited, and expert investors. The contracts are benchmarked to […] Original

Paxos Launches USDGO Stablecoin Across Hyperliquid, Plume and Aptos

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Paxos Labs has launched USDG0, an omnichain extension of its regulated USDG stablecoin, bringing fully backed dollar liquidity to Hyperliquid, Plume and Aptos through LayerZero’s OFT standard. According to an X post from Paxos Labs on Tuesday, USDG0 extends USDG (USDG), a 1:1 dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Paxos and governed by the Global Dollar Network, to new chains without creating separate wrapped versions.  By using LayerZero’s OFT standard, USDG0 can move across blockchains as a single native asset while preserving the same regulatory protections and backing as USDG on Ethereum,…

Investing.com Launches AI Chart Analysis Tool

Key Notes Testing revealed the system outputs precise figures like $93,297 for 200-day moving averages. The company claims the feature processes visual chart information, but output precision suggests traditional indicator calculation. Users receive 10 free credits for two complete analyses. Investing.com launched an AI-powered chart analysis feature on Nov. 18 that the company characterized as using Vision AI to interpret charts visually. Testing of the tool revealed output precision that usually requires calculated numerical data rather than image processing. The tool generates complete trading plans with specific technical indicators, according…

Aave Launches Retail Savings App Offering Up To 9% APY

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Aave, a popular decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, has unveiled a new savings app that offers higher-yield deposit options and real-time interest tracking for retail users. According to a Monday blog post, the Aave App will offer 5% to 9% APY and show interest accrual in real time. The app includes up to $1 million in balance protection, lets users model potential earnings and supports recurring deposits. The app accepts deposits from thousands of banks, debit cards and supported stablecoins, and offers instant withdrawals with no waiting period. A waitlist is…

VanEck Launches Second US Solana Staking ETF With Zero Fees

Key Notes VanEck waives all fees until February 2026, combining 0.30% sponsor and 0.28% staking provider costs for zero-cost exposure. Bitwise maintains market dominance with 98% of Solana ETF inflows and cheaper 0.20% permanent management fee structure. SOL Strategies operates validator infrastructure with ISO 27001 certification managing over $437 million in staked digital assets. VanEck launched the VanEck Solana ETF on Nov. 17, 2025, which became the second spot Solana staking exchange-traded product to trade in the US. The fund trades on Cboe BZX Exchange under the ticker VSOL with…