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Did Ethena Really Depeg?
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Did Ethena Really Depeg?

Through a comparative analysis of liquidity, price volatility, and market structure across different trading platforms, the article uncovers the true cause behind Binance’s price anomaly.
10/15/2025, 12:27:32 PM
Will DEXs Finally Kill CEXs?
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Will DEXs Finally Kill CEXs?

DEXs have evolved from experimental alternatives into direct competitors to CEXs, narrowing the market gap through on-chain central limit order books (CLOBs), zero-fee structures, transparent settlement, and high-performance trading experiences. The article provides an in-depth analysis of the competitive dynamics between DEXs and CEXs in both spot and perpetual futures markets, examining their structural advantages and future growth prospects.
10/14/2025, 12:47:44 PM
Funds Shorting MicroStrategy Are Targeting Ethereum Treasury Companies
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Funds Shorting MicroStrategy Are Targeting Ethereum Treasury Companies

Kerrisdale Capital has taken a short position against BitMine (BMNR), an Ethereum-focused firm, citing the company’s unsustainable approach to issuing shares at a high premium and diluting equity. The short report presents six core arguments, including dilution of ETH per share, declining premium trends, lack of transparency in funding methods, and escalating market competition. These factors cast doubt on the long-term viability of the DAT model.
10/14/2025, 10:32:01 AM
$300 Million Raised, CFTC Approved, Kalshi Competing for Prediction Market Dominance
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$300 Million Raised, CFTC Approved, Kalshi Competing for Prediction Market Dominance

This article analyzes the mechanisms and volume boosting strategies of leading prediction market platforms like Polymarket, Kalshi, Myriad, and Limitless. It covers topics such as order book liquidity rewards, position returns, arbitrage, hedging, platform points, and token expectations, and explains how users can participate and optimize their strategies. Whether you're new to prediction markets or an experienced arbitrageur, this guide will help you understand the underlying logic and potential risks of volume boosting.
10/14/2025, 10:25:04 AM
$300 Million Raised, CFTC Approved, Kalshi Competing for Prediction Market Dominance
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$300 Million Raised, CFTC Approved, Kalshi Competing for Prediction Market Dominance

Kalshi, a prediction market regulated in the U.S., has raised over $300 million, received approval from the CFTC, and raised its valuation to $5 billion. This article contrasts Kalshi’s regulatory framework with Polymarket’s cryptocurrency-based model. It examines the two development paradigms in the prediction sector by analyzing liquidity, slippage, revenue models, and competitive barriers.
10/14/2025, 10:15:33 AM
The Real Alt Season is in Crypto Equities
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The Real Alt Season is in Crypto Equities

By analyzing the historical performance of Bitcoin and altcoins, the article reveals that institutional investors in the current market tend to favor crypto-related stocks rather than direct investments in crypto assets.
10/14/2025, 10:00:17 AM
The Golden Age of Empty Bubbles
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The Golden Age of Empty Bubbles

The article, through multiple real-world cases, reveals how these speculative instruments attract investors through social media and influencer-driven hype, even though they often lack intrinsic value.
10/14/2025, 9:55:29 AM
Antalpha Leads $150 Million Funding Round for Aurelion, Creating Nasdaq’s First Tether Gold (XAU₮) Treasury
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Antalpha Leads $150 Million Funding Round for Aurelion, Creating Nasdaq’s First Tether Gold (XAU₮) Treasury

The article offers detailed information on the transactions, covering the amounts involved in private placements and debt financing, and thoroughly examines how Antalpha leverages Tether Gold (XAU₮) to strengthen the resilience and transparency of its balance sheet.
10/14/2025, 9:49:22 AM
Is Crypto Mining Legal? A Global Regulatory Overview
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Is Crypto Mining Legal? A Global Regulatory Overview

This article offers a comprehensive analysis of the global regulatory environment for cryptocurrency mining in 2025, detailing policy distinctions among major regions such as the United States, Canada, Russia, Kazakhstan, and the European Union. It highlights critical regulatory factors including energy consumption, noise pollution, taxation, and licensing requirements. Additionally, the article explores compliance risks facing home-based miners and the growing adoption of clean energy solutions, providing thorough policy insights for mining professionals and investors.
10/13/2025, 10:11:46 AM
The Truth About Market Makers: Price Manipulation, Liquidity, and How Retail Traders Get Harvested
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The Truth About Market Makers: Price Manipulation, Liquidity, and How Retail Traders Get Harvested

This article presents clear, practical examples to illustrate the operational logic of market makers, focusing on order book architecture, spread mechanisms, and volatility management. It demonstrates how market makers capitalize on latency arbitrage and liquidity advantages. The article also examines their strategic adjustments amid varying market conditions. By exploring the microstructure behind retail investor losses, the article provides a clear perspective on price formation and the interaction between price formation and liquidity on exchanges.
10/13/2025, 10:04:35 AM
Co-founder Accused of Market Manipulation: The Most Controversial DEX on Solana Is About to TGE
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Co-founder Accused of Market Manipulation: The Most Controversial DEX on Solana Is About to TGE

Meteora, a Solana DEX closely linked to Jupiter, has experienced a turbulent history with market manipulation. It will officially launch the MET token on October 23. This article examines Meteora’s evolution from Mercurial, explores the achievements and controversies related to the technical feature TRUMP, and considers whether the Token Generation Event (TGE) could mark a critical turning point—a true rebirth—for the project.
10/11/2025, 9:16:34 AM
State crypto policy playbook 5 actions states can take to advance responsible crypto innovation
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State crypto policy playbook 5 actions states can take to advance responsible crypto innovation

a16z stated that although the U.S. federal government is advancing cryptocurrency regulations, individual states still have room to promote responsible crypto innovation through measures such as the DUNA Act, token classification frameworks, blockchain task forces, public sector pilots, and state-level stablecoin systems.
10/11/2025, 9:06:30 AM
Unveiling the Logic Behind ChainOpera AI’s Explosion: Perfect Timing Pushes FDV Beyond $4B
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Unveiling the Logic Behind ChainOpera AI’s Explosion: Perfect Timing Pushes FDV Beyond $4B

ChainOpera AI's rapid rise is driven by several key factors: timely market entry during a pivotal phase of the AI cycle, comprehensive full-stack AI infrastructure combined with agent network architecture, strategic alignment with the BSC ecosystem to accelerate growth, and a Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV) now exceeding $4 billion.
10/11/2025, 7:34:26 AM
From AMM to CLOB: The $7 Trillion Race to Bring Nasdaq On-Chain
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From AMM to CLOB: The $7 Trillion Race to Bring Nasdaq On-Chain

This article explores how DeFi is evolving from Automated Market Makers (AMMs) to on-chain Central Limit Order Books (CLOBs). It compares these two approaches in terms of capital efficiency, impermanent loss, price discovery, and liquidity management.
10/11/2025, 5:55:46 AM
Where is the next battlefield for order book exchanges?
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Where is the next battlefield for order book exchanges?

This article offers an in-depth exploration of CLOB DEX's profit model, user growth trends, fee-driven revenue, infrastructure selection, and its competitive dynamics with centralized exchanges (CEX).
10/11/2025, 5:34:10 AM
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