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DeFiLlama flags Aster for suspected wash trading and moves to delist perps volume data

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Key Takeaways DeFiLlama is delisting Aster perpetual volume data due to concerns about suspicious trading patterns. Aster’s trading volume closely mirrors Binance’s, raising questions about potential wash trading. Share this article DeFiLlama is removing Aster’s perpetual trading statistics from its platform following an investigation that found the data had become nearly identical to Binance’s perpetual futures volumes, said 0xngmi, the pseudonymous founder of DeFiLlama, in a recent post on X. According to 0xngmi, trading pairs such as XRPUSDT and ETHUSDT on Aster showed an almost 1:1 correlation with Binance’s trading…

NEAR Intents’ trading volume reaches $483M in September

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Key Takeaways NEAR Protocol’s AI-driven trading ecosystem processed $483 million in trading volume during September 2025, signaling strong adoption. NEAR Intents powers cross-chain swaps and payments for AI agents without requiring bridges, simplifying blockchain interoperability. Share this article NEAR Intents, part of NEAR Protocol’s AI-powered trading and transaction infrastructure, generated $483 million in trading volume during September, highlighting growing adoption of its cross-chain transaction capabilities. NEAR Intents, a cross-chain transaction layer, enables AI agents to perform swaps and payments across multiple blockchains without bridges. The increased trading volume comes as…

Samsung teams up with Coinbase to unlock crypto trading and staking for Galaxy device users

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Key Takeaways Samsung Wallet now allows Galaxy users in the US to access Coinbase One, enabling crypto trading, staking, and payments directly within the app. The feature is enabled through a new integration with Coinbase, a leading crypto exchange. Share this article Samsung is teaming up with Coinbase to integrate Coinbase One into Samsung Wallet, giving 75 million Galaxy users in the US access to fee-free trading, staking, and crypto payments. The partnership links Samsung Pay with Coinbase accounts in the US, enabling Galaxy users to make payments tied to…

OnePay to add Bitcoin and Ether trading with Zerohash’s help

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Key Takeaways OnePay, a Walmart-backed fintech app, will support Bitcoin and Ether trading. The service launch will be enabled by a partnership with Zerohash, a crypto infrastructure provider. Share this article OnePay, a fintech app backed by Walmart, will add Bitcoin and Ether trading capabilities through a partnership with Zerohash, a crypto infrastructure provider. The integration may enable crypto-to-cash conversions as part of OnePay’s expansion into an everything app model. Zerohash specializes in providing on-chain custody and gasless trading features for consumer applications. The partnership aligns with OnePay’s broader push…

Laser Digital in talks with Japan FSA for crypto trading license

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Key Takeaways Laser Digital, Nomura’s Swiss-based subsidiary, is seeking a crypto trading license in Japan. The subsidiary is in discussions with Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA). Share this article Laser Digital, Nomura’s Swiss-based subsidiary, is in discussions with Japan’s Financial Services Agency for a crypto trading license, according to Bloomberg. The subsidiary aims to offer brokerage services to financial institutions and crypto firms in Japan. CEO Jez Mohideen is leading efforts to enter Japan’s institutional crypto market through the regulatory approval process. The move positions Nomura to capitalize on Japan’s…

CME Group to Expand to Offer 24/7 Crypto Derivatives Trading in 2026

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The derivatives marketplace Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group said it will expand its services to offer “always on” trading for crypto markets starting in 2026. In a Thursday notice, the CME Group said that, pending regulatory review, it would allow clients to trade cryptocurrency futures and options “24 hours a day, seven days a week beginning in early 2026.” The so-called “around-the-clock cryptocurrency trading” will represent a significant expansion in its services, beyond its scheduled pauses on weekends, holidays, and outside business hours. “While not all markets lend themselves to…

CME Group to launch 24/7 trading for cryptocurrency futures and options

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Key Takeaways CME Group will soon offer 24/7 trading for cryptocurrency futures and options. This change is designed to compete with offshore crypto exchanges operating around the clock. Share this article CME Group, a major US-based derivatives exchange, will introduce 24/7 trading for cryptocurrency futures and options. The move positions CME to compete more directly with offshore cryptocurrency exchanges that operate continuously, potentially shifting market dynamics toward regulated platforms. CME Group has recently introduced futures contracts for additional cryptocurrencies like Solana and XRP, broadening its regulated offerings beyond Bitcoin and…

Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund approved for trading with new listing standards

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Key Takeaways Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) has been approved for trading with new listing standards. GDLC becomes the first multi-crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) to include Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. Share this article Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund was approved for trading today with new generic listing standards. The fund will become the first multi-crypto asset exchange-traded product to include Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. The Grayscale team is “working expeditiously to bring the *FIRST* multi crypto asset ETP to market,” according to Peter Mintzberg. The…

How to cut through the noise in crypto prop trading

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Share this article You’ve honed your strategy, you understand market dynamics, and you’re ready to trade with more significant capital. The world of proprietary trading offers a compelling path forward, but entering the crypto prop space often feels like stepping into a jungle without a map.  There’s an explosion of firms, each promising opportunity, but the path to finding a reliable partner is rarely straightforward. How do you separate the genuine opportunities from the ones that will waste your time and money? The Maze of Modern Prop Firms If you’ve…

US Regulators Clarify Rules for Spot Crypto Trading

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a joint staff statement on Tuesday announcing a coordinated effort to oversee and enable spot crypto trading in the United States. The agencies clarified that existing law does not prevent regulated US or foreign exchanges, including national securities exchanges (NSEs), designated contract markets (DCMs) and foreign boards of trade (FBOTs) from listing spot crypto products, including those with leverage and margin features. The move follows the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets recommendations, which urged…