What is a perp DEX? The three architectures, compared
Every guide tells you a perp DEX is a decentralized exchange for perpetual futures. Almost none tells you that the label covers three incompatible designs, that who takes the other side of yo
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Hyperliquid probes 17.9% SK Hynix perp plunge
Hyperliquid’s SK Hynix perpetual contract briefly fell about 17.9% on July 28 after an unusually low pre-market trade in South Korea fed into the contract’s oracle pricing. Summary 17.9% intr
BlockDAG Price Prediction: $BDAG Cools Off, Calm Before the Next Move?
BDAG is heating up again, and traders can't stop watching the chart right now. After last week's sharp rally, the coin has pulled back just a little, and everyone wants to know if this is a p
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Stock: Mizuho Ups Price Target to $625 Following AI Showcase
Key Takeaways Mizuho Securities increased its price target for AMD to $625 from $615, maintaining a Buy rating following the company’s Advancing AI event. The stock has surged 131% year-to-da
Solido Foundation Held 90% of Funds Lost in Solido Cash Exploit
Solido Cash Exploit Report Reveals Foundation's Major Losses New details from Solido Money's incident report reveal that roughly 90% of the funds lost in the Cash exploit reportedly belonged
Exchange Consolidation Begins: How BitMEX and BitMart’s Exit Affects Binance and Bitcoin
TLDR: BitMEX and BitMart both announced closures within the same week, following AscendEX’s exit. Binance’s Bitcoin reserves recovered this year, signaling liquidity concentration on top exch
Unilever (ULVR) Stock Soars 6.8% Following Exceptional Q2 Results and Upgraded Guidance
Key Highlights Shares of Unilever climbed more than 6% in London following Q2 underlying sales expansion of 5.8%, significantly surpassing the 4.3% analyst forecast Volume expansion of 5.5% m
Barclays (BARC) Shares Tumble 4% After Strong H1 Results Beat Expectations
Key Highlights First-half pre-tax profit reached £6.1 billion, surging 17% and surpassing the £5.94 billion analyst consensus. The investment banking division outperformed, with Q2 equities r
Bitcoin (BTC) Loses Bullish Structure After a Rising Wedge Breakdown: Will Bears Force a Drop From $63K to $61K?
Bitcoin price has fallen to the $63K threshold. The rising wedge has broken down, handing control to bears unless BTC recovers the trendline. As of July 28, Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped by 3.11%
IMF warns Brazil’s stablecoin activity outpaces traditional capital flows
The International Monetary Fund said Brazil’s crypto asset market, particularly US dollar-pegged stablecoins, has grown rapidly since 2017 and requires closer oversight as cross-border crypto
Stablecoin Reserves Explained: Cash, Treasuries and Repo
Stablecoins sound simple on the surface. One token equals one dollar. Underneath, the reserve is a small balance sheet with moving parts: cash in banks, short-term Treasuries, and a lot of ov
Bitmine Expands Ethereum Treasury to Nearly 5.8 Million ETH as Buyback Program Accelerates
Bitmine Immersion Technologies continued expanding its Ethereum treasury, purchasing another 9,946 ETH during the past week while simultaneously accelerating its common share repurchase progr