The Zcash protocol remains unaffected despite the governance clash and restructuring with Bootstrap.
Singapore, Singapore, January 5th, 2026, Chainwire
Taisu Ventures, a global Web3 venture capital firm, today announced Keio ChainHack 2026, a one-day pitch and hackathon co-hosted with the Keio FinTEK Center. The event forms part of Taisu Ventures’ broader initiative to support early-stage builders working at the intersection of blockchain infrastructure, regulation, and real-world adoption.
Keio ChainHack 2026 will bring together students, founders, academics, and investors to explore practical applications of blockchain technology and on-chain economic systems. Participation and attendance details are available at https://luma.com/e0pbv2og.
Alongside the event announcement, Taisu Ventures highlighted several portfolio companies that reflect a broader industry trend toward rebuilding real industries on-chain by addressing structural gaps that traditional systems have not solved.
Helix: Building Institutional RWA and Stablecoin Infrastructure
Helix was founded to address a core challenge facing financial institutions exploring blockchain adoption: while demand for tokenized assets and on-chain money flows exists, the institutional infrastructure required to support compliant issuance, custody, reporting, and distribution has historically been fragmented.
Through partnerships with banks, fintechs, and regulated originators, Helix has evolved into a unified orchestration layer spanning structuring, issuance, tokenization, and distribution of real-world assets (RWAs). The platform has been validated through initiatives such as a Malaysia tokenization whitepaper with Kenanga and Saison Capital, Shariah-compliant invoice financing with SILQFi, and a LATAM private credit pipeline via AmFi.
“Taisu doesn’t just invest; they show up, think with us, and connect us with partners who matter,” the Helix team said. “Their support has been essential to our momentum, and to making our pivot possible.”
Lofty: Expanding Access to Real Estate Ownership
Lofty was founded on the insight that real estate investors often face barriers to access rather than a lack of information. After initially developing an AI-driven analytics platform, the company pivoted toward building a blockchain-based real estate exchange that enables fractional ownership and continuous trading of properties.
To deliver this model, Lofty has integrated multiple parts of the real estate value chain, including sourcing, underwriting, transaction execution, and property management. The company is now focused on enabling on-platform leverage through fractional property-backed lending, with the goal of replicating mortgage-driven economics in an on-chain environment.
“Taisu proactively reaches out, asks how they can help, and connects us with the right partners,” said Lofty CEO Jerry Chu. “It’s the kind of support most investors promise, but very few actually deliver.”
Pruv: Unlocking a Licensed RWA Pathway in Indonesia
Pruv emerged from founder Chung Ying Lai’s experience building digital asset infrastructure during the early growth of Southeast Asia’s crypto markets. After multiple market cycles, the team identified the lack of yield-bearing, regulated assets as a key source of instability.
Indonesia offered a unique opportunity, with regulators developing a digital-asset-specific framework separate from traditional securities law. After more than two years of regulatory engagement, Pruv has received formal approval to operate as Indonesia’s first licensed platform for permissionless real-world asset (RWA) issuance. The company now utilizes a hybrid blockchain architecture and facilitates cross-chain asset integration in collaboration with regulated asset managers.
“Taisu has been one of the most engaged partners we work with, consistently proactive, accessible, and willing to support us in ways that go far beyond capital,” said Chung Ying Lai.
Strengthening the Builder Ecosystem
According to Taisu Ventures, Keio ChainHack 2026 reflects the firm’s broader strategy of supporting founders beyond capital by fostering early experimentation, talent development, and collaboration between academia and industry through specialized research and innovation centers such as the Keio FinTEK Center.
About Taisu Ventures
Taisu Ventures is a global Web3 venture capital firm with over 120 early-stage investments across Infrastructure, DeFi, AI/DePIN, IP & Entertainment, and User Platforms. The firm partners with founders building technically complex and regulated blockchain systems and actively supports the ecosystem through events, founder forums, and academic-industry collaborations, including Keio ChainHack 2026, co-hosted with the Keio FinTEK Center (https://luma.com/e0pbv2og).
Founders and builders interested in engaging with Taisu Ventures or submitting projects for investment consideration can find additional information and submit details via the firm’s project submission form here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekoWOZJwUq-bmKc9j1Gs6FtdTsrIo4zS7rqrl7NeXsgAZWxQ/viewform)
Contact
Raphael Ng
raphael@taisu.io
Prediction markets have moved directly into self-custodial wallets for the first time, with Solflare launching native prediction market trading inside its application.
The integration allows users to trade real-world event outcomes on Solana without leaving the wallet, marking a significant step toward mainstream distribution for event-based contracts.
The feature is built on the DFlow Prediction Markets API and sources liquidity from Kalshi, one of the most established regulated players in the sector.
According to Solflare, the rollout introduces prediction markets with zero added fees, full self-custody, and on-chain settlement, all within its existing wallet interface.
From niche product to wallet-native feature
Until now, prediction markets have existed mainly as standalone platforms, requiring users to move funds between wallets, exchanges, and specialized apps.
By embedding the product directly into a popular Solana wallet, Solflare is removing that friction and positioning prediction markets alongside everyday crypto activities such as token swaps, staking, and NFT management.
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For the first time ever, Prediction Markets are now live in @Solflare.
Built on the DFlow Prediction Markets API with @Kalshi liquidity.
Trade real-world events on Solana with zero added fees and full self-custody.
All inside one of the most secure crypto wallets. pic.twitter.com/laqEj3yJA2— DFlow (@dflow) December 29, 2025
The launch enables users to trade on outcomes tied to politics, economics, and other real-world events while maintaining custody of their assets at all times. Positions are opened and managed directly from the wallet, with Solana handling execution and settlement.
Rather than building an isolated market, Solflare’s integration relies on Kalshi’s existing order flow and pricing.
Kalshi supplies the underlying event contracts, while DFlow provides the infrastructure layer that connects regulated prediction liquidity to on-chain wallet environments.
This model allows wallets to offer prediction markets without fragmenting liquidity across multiple venues.
Fast growth sets industry records
The launch follows a period of growth for on-chain prediction activity. Opinion, one of the fastest-scaling prediction market products built on similar infrastructure, reached $10 billion in trading volume and $100 million in open interest within just 54 days of launch, according to figures shared alongside the announcement.
Those metrics represent one of the fastest adoption curves recorded for a prediction market product, indicating rising demand for real-time sentiment trading tied to global events.
54 days. From zero to mainstream.
$10B in trading volume.
$100M in open interest.Opinion sets a new record as the FASTEST-GROWING prediction market in HISTORY. pic.twitter.com/Ugnjl08xvR— Opinion ⁒ (@opinionlabsxyz) December 29, 2025
Regulatory and market implications
While Kalshi operates under US regulatory oversight, integrating its liquidity into a self-custodial wallet introduces new questions around jurisdiction, compliance, and user access. The integration does not alter Kalshi’s contract structure but changes how end users interact with those markets.
Similar wallet-level integrations are likely to draw attention from both regulators and competitors as prediction markets continue to expand beyond specialized platforms. Industry observers note that distribution, rather than contract design alone, may determine which products achieve mainstream adoption.
The Solflare launch indicates a shift in how prediction markets are delivered to users. They are increasingly becoming embedded features within crypto ecosystems.
San Diego, United States, November 17th, 2025, Chainwire
LITS Is the First and Only US Publicly Traded Company to Gain Institutional Exposure to LTC, Holding 929,548 LTC Tokens.
Lite Strategy, Inc. (NASDAQ: LITS) (“Lite Strategy” or “LITS”) today reported results for its first quarter ended September 30, 2025, and highlighted recent corporate events related to the Company’s digital asset treasury strategy as well as its pharmaceutical operations.
“Our first quarter was incredibly successful for LITS. We launched our digital treasury strategy, positioning ourselves as the leading public holder of LTC, and updated our corporate profile to reinforce our new focus,” Board Member Charlie Lee said. “We recently celebrated Litecoin’s 14th anniversary and its unblemished track record of reliability and uptime. LITS provides investors the only US publicly traded company to gain institutional exposure to Litecoin, both for portfolio diversification and long-term value.”
“Fiscal year 2026 will showcase the results of the transformative steps taken by Lite Strategy. Since the start of our strategic alternatives process in fiscal year 2025, we have prioritized maximizing the value of our assets for stockholders. Starting with the successful sale of our clinical asset, ME-344 (now known as WE-868), currently being developed for adults with obesity at Aardvark Therapeutics, and continuing through the close of our $100 million PIPE offering in July 2025 that kicked off our Litecoin digital asset treasury strategy in the first quarter of this fiscal year,” said Jay File, CEO, CFO.
First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 and Recent Highlights
- Raised $100 million in aggregate gross proceeds, commencing the Company’s long-term strategic plan with Litecoin as a digital asset treasury reserve asset.
- Officially became the first U.S.-listed public company to adopt Litecoin as a primary reserve asset with the acquisition of 929,548 Litecoin (LTC) tokens, implementing a new strategy built on a digital asset infrastructure and long-term capital innovation.
- Entered into a strategic partnership with GSR, a leading crypto investment firm, to guide LITS’ digital asset treasury strategy, ensuring robust governance, execution, and market expertise.
- Brought on world-class board members, Charlie Lee, creator of Litecoin, and Joshua Riezman, U.S. Chief Strategy Officer at GSR.
- Rebranded from MEI Pharma to Lite Strategy, including changing the Company’s corporate name and NASDAQ Stock Market ticker from MEIP to LITS, and unveiling a new corporate logo and website. The rebranding underscores the Company’s commitment to building a long-term corporate strategy around LTC as its primary reserve asset.
- In October announced a $25 million share repurchase program, advancing LITS from the initial phase of Litecoin accumulation to active capital market operations and allowing LITS to leverage our nearly 1 million LTC treasury – a key differential from passive investment structures like exchange-traded funds.
“As we progress further into fiscal year 2026, we continue to evaluate our clinical assets including the commencement of pre-clinical studies with voruciclib in non-oncology disease indications for potential licensing to third parties, and pursuing licensing or sale opportunities with zandelisib,” said Jay File. “We will consider opportunities to deploy our recently announced $25 million stock buyback program until our discount to NAV is normalized. We look forward to executing on all our corporate objectives as we progress through fiscal year 2026.”
As of September 30, 2025, the Company had $12.21 million in working capital with no outstanding debt.
To learn more about Lite Strategy, visit the Company’s homepage at https://litestrategy.com.
To learn more about Litecoin and its role in Lite Strategy’s treasury, visit the About Litecoin page at https://litestrategy.com/about-litecoin/.
To learn more about the transaction with Aardvark, read the Form 8-K filing at https://investor.meipharma.com/sec-filings/sec-filing/8-k/0000950170-24-117406.
For current holdings and related Company metrics, visit Lite Strategy’s dashboard at https://litestrategy.com/dashboard/.
About Lite Strategy, Inc. (LITS)
Lite Strategy, Inc. (NASDAQ: LITS) is the first U.S. publicly traded company to adopt Litecoin as its primary reserve asset. Formerly MEI Pharma, the Company has expanded its business model beyond its portfolio of drug candidates to focus on pioneering institutional-grade digital asset treasury strategies, in partnership with leading innovators across blockchain, finance, and technology.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information contained in this press release that are not historical in nature are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including, without limitation, statements regarding our future actions, prospective products and activities, future performance or results. You should be aware that our actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, which are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risk relating to being able to repurchase our shares in the market on attractive terms or at all, maintaining our current listing on Nasdaq, our ability to retain and attract senior management and other key employees, fluctuations in the market price of LTC and any associated impairment charges that we may incur as a result of a decrease in the market price of LTC below the value at which LTC is carried on our balance sheet, changes in the accounting treatment relating to our LTC holdings, our ability to achieve profitable operations, government regulation of cryptocurrencies and online betting, changes in securities laws or regulations, customer acceptance of new products and services including our LTC treasury strategy, our ability to utilize our repurchase program, the demand for our products and our customers’ economic condition, the impact of competitive products and pricing, our proprietary rights, general economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in our annual report and other filings with the SEC. We do not intend to update any of these factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements.
Contact
CEO, CFO
Justin J. File
Lite Strategy, Inc.
investor@litestrategy.com
858-369-7199
Panama City, Panama, November 17th, 2025, Chainwire
Deribit, a leading digital asset derivatives exchange, and SignalPlus, a leading provider of cutting-edge software and infrastructure solutions for crypto derivatives, today announced the launch of their latest trading competition, running from November 17th to December 22nd. The space-themed event offers its largest prize pool to date, totaling $450,000 USDC, with many daily prizes available to traders at all levels and the potential to win a Unitree R1 Humanoid Robot, a World Trip Prize, and even a Bayliner Deck Boat.
Traders across the world are welcome to participate in the 2025 Deribit x SignalPlus Trading Competition to showcase their trading skills in crypto options and futures markets on the SignalPlus platform. The space-themed competition will offer traders numerous opportunities to go solo or form teams to rank up on leaderboards or complete quests to win weekly prizes.
Key Details:
- Total Prize Pool: Over $450,000 USDC
- Registration Period: November 10th – December 22nd
- Competition Period: November 17th – December 22nd
- Users who register by Nov 19th will receive 3 free Deribit options (BTC, ETH, and SOL).
Eligibility: Open to all Deribit retail users trading via SignalPlus (t.signalplus.com)
Registration Link: https://t.signalplus.com/deribitspacecompetition
“The upcoming space-themed Options Competition, in partnership with SignalPlus, is ready for launch, bringing record-breaking rewards, stellar events, and out-of-this-world challenges for our trading community. We’re thrilled to invite you aboard this mission, a celebration of our drive to push new frontiers and create a universe of opportunities for traders to thrive and demonstrate their expertise,” said Luuk Strijers, CEO of Deribit.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Deribit on the latest trading competition. By uniting SignalPlus’s focus on strategic innovation with Deribit’s leading platform, we’re creating a dynamic arena that rewards stellar skills and energizes the trading community. We look forward to seeing both veterans and new stars rocket through this space-themed competition with record awards,” said Chris Yu, Co-Founder and CEO of SignalPlus.
Traders can go to infinity and beyond across several missions, where participants can face off in trading volume challenges, team rankings, and referral-based raffles.
Competition highlights include:
A Galaxy of Prizes & Referrals: Users can compete for a share of the $450,000 USDC prize pool, including a universe of rewards. Every participant has a chance to win amazing prizes, from a DJI drone and a LEGO Millennium Falcon set to an Apple Vision Pro, or even a $2,500 World Trip adventure. On top of that, weekly prizes give traders extra opportunities to score tech like a Unitree Go2 Robot Dog. And for those aiming for the stars, top traders and referrers can unlock the ultimate rewards: a Unitree R1 Humanoid Robot and the grand prize, a $30,000 Bayliner Deck Boat.
Deposit Mission: Participants who maintain a balance in their Deribit account registered for the competition for at least seven consecutive days become eligible for the weekly prize pool. Higher deposit amounts may correspond to larger rewards. Each week, eligible users may be selected to receive prizes such as a MacBook.
Attractive Leaderboard Prizes: Participants reaching a weekly trading volume of $20 million become eligible for rewards such as the iPhone 17 or Starlink Roam. The Solo Leaderboard offers additional bonus rewards for users placing in odd-numbered ranks. Teams can also participate in the Galactic Alliance competition, where separate prize pools are distributed weekly.
Daily Rewards: In the Solo Sprint, every participant who makes at least one trade can receive a daily “Red Packet” with prizes of up to $350 USDC. In the Team Odyssey, qualified teams can enter to win an Alps Ski Trip daily, and after the competition, teams that reach $100M in trading volume will compete for the grand World Trip Prize.
Double Rewards Opportunity: Participants trading designated pairs and completing the Pair Strategy Mission, including accurately predicting BTC’s trend, have the chance of doubling their daily rewards, with up to $1,050 USDC available per user per day.
Perpetual Battlefield Competition: Traders can enter a live arena to compete for a share of up to $30,000 USDC in a cost-covered, unlimited-profit tournament. Profits generated during matches are retained by participants, while losses are covered. The final remaining trader will be designated the King of Perpetuals.
About Deribit
Deribit is a centralized, institutional-grade crypto derivatives exchange for options and futures trading. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, Deribit offers instantaneous price discovery, low-latency trading, advanced risk mitigation services, and deep liquidity through a network of top-tier market makers. Led by a team with decades of experience in options trading across all markets, Deribit facilitates a significant majority of all crypto options trading and adheres to robust proof of assets and liabilities procedures to ensure the highest standards.
About SignalPlus
SignalPlus provides a world-class trading dashboard covering options, futures, and spot that covers risk tracking, profit/loss attribution, strike and theta analysis. Users can execute multi-legged orders with embedded algorithms to minimize slippage and conduct in-depth profit/loss and exposure assessments using simulation tools and scenario analysis. SignalPlus also automates delta hedging across varying market conditions and offers real-time trade notifications through Telegram, empowering traders with the insights and tools needed for successful trading.
Contact
Head of Retail
Sidrah Fariq
Deribit
sidrah@deribit.com
Victoria, Seychelles – November 12, 2025 – MEXC Foundation, in partnership with Indonesia’s leading cryptocurrency exchange TRIV, today announced the launch of the F.I.R.E Scholarship Program (Future Innovators in Rising Economy), designed to cultivate Indonesia’s next wave of blockchain and Web3 leaders through education, mentorship, and real-world industry exposure.
The scholarship addresses a critical gap in Indonesia’s rapidly evolving digital economy: connecting academic excellence with practical blockchain expertise. Up to 20 students from six partner universities will receive full one-semester tuition support, access to the F.I.R.E Mentorship Lab featuring industry experts, and opportunities to serve as Student Ambassadors within global Web3 networks.
Applications open today through November 30, with recipients announced December 11. The program specifically targets students in technology, digital economy, and related fields at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Universitas Surabaya (UBAYA), Universitas Ciputra (UC), Bina Nusantara University (BINUS), Universitas Indonesia (UI), and Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN).
Beyond tuition assistance, F.I.R.E participants gain structured pathways into blockchain careers through mentorship from fintech and Web3 leaders, support for student-led innovation projects and hackathons, and integration into international professional communities. The program positions recipients as bridge-builders between Indonesia’s academic institutions and the global blockchain ecosystem.
The collaboration leverages TRIV’s decade-long presence in Indonesia—serving over 3 million users since 2015—with MEXC Foundation’s global reach in blockchain education and empowerment. Together, the organizations are creating sustainable talent pipelines that strengthen Indonesia’s position in the digital economy while ensuring emerging technologies serve local communities.
This initiative exemplifies Education and Empowerment, two of MEXC Foundation’s three core pillars. Launched in August 2025, the Foundation accelerates responsible Web3 adoption by investing in human capital, fostering innovation, and expanding access to blockchain opportunities worldwide.
About MEXC Foundation
MEXC Foundation is the impact-driven arm of MEXC Group, committed to accelerating responsible growth and inclusive adoption of blockchain and Web3 ecosystems. Through diverse initiatives, the Foundation fosters education, innovation, and equal access to opportunities on a global scale, making blockchain a force for positive and practical change worldwide.
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XRP jumped roughly 12% in the past 24 hours to around $2.52 after the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) added five spot XRP ETFs to its “active and pre-launch” list.
These listings, visible on DTCC’s public database, have sparked speculation that the long-anticipated exchange-traded products for XRP are moving closer to launch, following the model set earlier this year by Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.
Why the DTCC listing matters, but doesn’t mean launch yet
The DTCC listing is a major milestone. The corporation is the core settlement and clearing utility for US securities markets, processing over $3.7 quadrillion in transactions in 2024.
Every ETF that trades on a US exchange must be registered through DTCC, making it the central node where Wall Street connects to digital assets.
However, it’s essential to note that inclusion on the DTCC site doesn’t imply that the funds are approved or ready to trade.
It signals that issuers and their custodians have completed the preparatory legwork, including creating tickers, CUSIPs, and back-end infrastructure, while awaiting approval from the SEC.
This is an important distinction. When spot Bitcoin ETFs first appeared on DTCC’s site in late 2023, markets reacted immediately, pushing BTC higher even before the products went live.
What an XRP ETF could mean for market structure and access
The same pattern repeated with Ethereum ETFs, which were listed weeks ahead of their June approval.
The XRP case follows a similar playbook: early infrastructure setup, speculative enthusiasm, and then a waiting game for regulatory approval.
If the SEC approves these funds, they would open new institutional channels to XRP exposure. Traditional brokers and asset managers could route liquidity through familiar ETF vehicles instead of navigating crypto exchanges.
This shift could reduce friction for retirement accounts and mutual fund allocators, who are typically barred from buying crypto directly.
It would also cement XRP’s status as a regulated investment product, expanding its market depth and linking it more tightly to the US financial system.
Regulatory roadblocks between listing and launch
However, several hurdles remain for XRP. The SEC has yet to formally rule on any XRP ETF filing, and no public 19b-4 submissions or S-1 forms have been cleared for trading. The DTCC listing alone doesn’t imply endorsement, as some entries on the database never progress to launch.
What it does confirm is that issuers are preparing in parallel, betting on eventual regulatory clarity following Ripple’s partial court victory last year, which classified programmatic XRP sales as non-securities.
The price reaction shows how sensitive markets remain to even small steps in institutional integration. After weeks of muted trading, XRP broke to a higher high on the hourly chart, extending gains that began earlier in the week.
The move is a breakout from consolidation, fueled by the ETF headline. Whether those gains hold will depend less on DTCC’s database and more on whether the SEC allows these products to cross from pre-launch status to live trading.
If and when that happens, XRP’s market structure could shift. ETF inflows would add a layer of demand independent of spot exchange flows, thereby smoothing volatility and linking XRP performance more closely to fund creations and redemptions.
For issuers, it’s a chance to capture yield from the asset’s liquidity and attract the same kind of institutional capital that has reshaped Bitcoin’s trading ecosystem.
The market is now waiting for the next milestone: the day the “pre-launch” label is removed and replaced with “live”. Until then, the DTCC listings remain a promise that the market is already starting to price in.
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George Town, British Virgin Islands, October 31st, 2025, Chainwire
Aster, the decentralized trading platform, has generated strong momentum with its innovative product Rocket Launch.
In the first six days following the debut of Rocket Launch, Aster recorded approximately $122 million in spot trading volume and $933 million in perpetual trading volume. Within five days after APRO’s $AT token TGE, Aster captured over 90% of the market share in $AT perpetual trading, underscoring Rocket Launch’s significant contribution to overall market activity.
Since its debut on October 24, Rocket Launch has meaningfully increased both user activity and engagement on the platform. On October 29, Aster announced a 500,000 $AT Loyalty Bonus distributed to early participants who traded within the first four days of the campaign. The platform also disclosed that the spot trading competition features a reward pool of no less than 1.5 million $AT, followed by a perpetual trading campaign with at least 1.5 million $AT in additional rewards, marking a continuation of strong user engagement across both markets.
The first Rocket Launch event not only accelerated new user acquisition but also reactivated existing traders and token holders, significantly enhancing overall liquidity and engagement across the Aster ecosystem. This milestone demonstrates Rocket Launch’s strong driving force and long-term potential in shaping the growth of the Aster DeFi landscape.
Next Rocket Launch: Nubila Debuts, Powering the Physical Oracle Layer for AI and Prediction Markets
Aster announced that the next Rocket Launch will begin on October 31, 2025, at 12:00 UTC, featuring Nubila, a decentralized oracle network for AI and prediction markets. The seven-day campaign will include both spot and perpetual trading campaigns for Nubila ($NB).
The event adopts a dual reward structure. The Spot campaign offers a $200,000 $ASTER prize pool alongside over 3 million $NB in rewards, while the Perpetual campaign features an exclusive pool exceeding 3 million $NB, aimed at fostering broader participation and sustained market activity.
Building a Sustainable Value Cycle for Projects, Users, and the Platform
Continuing its long-term vision, Aster is redefining the evolution of token launches through Rocket Launch, transforming what used to be a single market event into a continuous, growth-oriented journey.
Each Rocket Launch campaign is structured to create a self-reinforcing value loop. The reward pool combines $ASTER and the project’s native tokens. Project teams contribute both capital and tokens, while Aster allocates those funds to buy back $ASTER from the open market. The repurchased $ASTER, together with the project tokens, are then distributed as rewards to participants, ensuring that users benefit directly from both trading activity and ecosystem growth.
“Aster’s Rocket Launch is more than a trading campaign; it’s an engine for on-chain innovation,” said Leonard, CEO of Aster. “Every participant becomes part of the ecosystem, contributing to the process of value creation for emerging projects.”
About Nubila
Nubila is building the physical oracle layer for AI and prediction markets. Its decentralized sensor network captures real-world data and transforms it into verifiable intelligence for AI systems and smart contracts. Backed by BCG, Block Space Force, Quantum Holdings, VeChain, and IoTeX, Nubila has deployed 21,000+ devices across 122 countries and 16,000+ validator nodes, powering the next wave of AI agents and decentralized applications with real, trustworthy physical data.
More information is available on the official Nubila website or on Nubila’s X account.
About Aster
Aster is a next-generation decentralized exchange offering both Perpetual and Spot trading, designed as a one-stop onchain venue for global crypto traders. It features MEV-free, one-click execution in 1001x Mode. Perpetual Mode adds 24/7 stock Perpetuals, Hidden Orders, and grid trading, available across BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum.
Its unique edge lies in the ability to use liquid-staking tokens (asBNB) or yield-generating stablecoins (USDF) as collateral, unlocking unparalleled capital efficiency. Backed by YZi Labs, Aster is building the future of DeFi: fast, flexible, and community-first.
More information is available on the official Aster website or on Aster’s X account.
Contact
PR & Content Manager
Lola Chen
Aster
lola.chen@asterdex.com
Dubai, U.A.E, October 25th, 2025, Chainwire
MultiBank Group, the world’s largest financial derivatives institution, has entered into an exclusive worldwide multi-billion-dollar joint venture with global sports icon and undefeated UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov (29-0) to create a first-of-its-kind regulated ecosystem connecting global finance, sports and technology.
The partnership will culminate in the creation of a multi-billion-dollar joint venture, MultiBank Khabib LLC, uniting two global powerhouses: MultiBank Group, a leader in regulated financial excellence, and Khabib Nurmagomedov, undefeated in the octagon and whose influence extends far beyond sport. The company will operate from MultiBank Group’s headquarters in Dubai, building a worldwide network of high-end sports ventures and real-world digital assets. This structure fulfills the vision of MultiBank Group Founder and Chairman, Naser Taher, for an exclusive global joint venture, granting MultiBank exclusive rights to develop and promote projects under the Khabib Nurmagomedov brand name, including the development of 30 state of the art Khabib gyms, Gameplan and Eagle FC brands.
The entire venture is backed by MultiBank Group’s regulated digital ecosystem and powered by its cornerstone $MBG Token being the driving force behind its expanding portfolio of real-world-asset (RWA) technologies and initiatives.
Naser Taher, Founder and Chairman of MultiBank Group, stated: “From the UAE, we are shaping a new blueprint for the business of sport through the regulated tokenization of real-world sports assets (RWA). Together with Khabib Nurmagomedov, and powered by our ecosystem token, $MBG, we are uniting finance and athletics into a single transparent, technology-driven ecosystem — one built on trust, innovation, and the strength of the MultiBank framework. This initiative proudly aligns with the UAE’s vision of becoming a global hub for digital asset innovation and world-class sports.”
Khabib Nurmagomedov added: “This partnership with MultiBank Group is built on shared values of strength, respect, and discipline. Together with MultiBank Group, we are building real global opportunities that go beyond sport, empowering athletes and fans through a regulated and innovative digital ecosystem. This is only the beginning.”
About MultiBank Group
Established in California in 2005, MultiBank Group has become one of the world’s largest financial derivatives institutions, serving over 2 million clients in 100 countries, with daily trading volumes exceeding US $35 billion. The Group operates under 18 regulatory licenses across 5 continents and maintains over 25 offices worldwide, renowned for its commitment to regulatory strength, transparency, and innovation.
Contact
Direct Buys Manager
Nikolas Neofytou
MultiBank Group
nikolas.neofytou@multibankfx.com
New York, United States, October 20th, 2025, Chainwire
Limitless Exchange, the fastest-growing prediction market platform, has announced the close of a $10M seed round, led by 1confirmation with participation from Collider, F-Prime, DCG, Coinbase Ventures, Node Capital, and Arrington Capital.
The raise follows Limitless’ strong momentum, as the platform recently surpassed $500M in total trading volume, cementing its position as the largest prediction market on Base.
Flyer One Ventures and SID Venture Partners previously joined Limitless’ strategic round, further strengthening the platform’s investor base.
Significant Growth Ahead of Token Generation Event
Limitless’ growth trajectory underscores the strength of its market model and accessibility: trading volume grew 25x between August and September, and by mid-October the platform had already processed $100M+ in notional trading volume — surpassing September’s totals in just half the time.
In September, Limitless ran a Kaito Launchpad sale event that drew overwhelming demand, with more than $200M in allocation requests for a $1M raise. The record-setting oversubscription was a clear signal of market appetite and added further momentum ahead of the LMTS token launch.
This rapid acceleration shows how Limitless is capturing both crypto-native and casual traders by removing traditional barriers to trading and making prediction markets a mainstream tool.
The Simplest Way to Trade Crypto & Stocks
Limitless has already become the easiest possible way to trade crypto and stocks on fast markets. In just one minute, users can enter 30- or 60-minute markets, benefit from instant resolutions, and trade without liquidation risks or hidden fees. This blend of speed and simplicity positions Limitless as a gateway for casual users while offering meaningful leverage and opportunities for advanced traders.
The new round of funding will enable Limitless to accelerate product development, expanding the range of markets to even shorter timeframes, such as 15-, 10-, and 1-minute markets. The company also plans to scale user acquisition initiatives and is exploring licensing opportunities in relevant jurisdictions to ensure sustainable global growth. Together, these initiatives strengthen Limitless’ position as a unique product at the intersection of finance and prediction markets.
“We’re grateful for the continued support of our early investors who are doubling — and in some cases tripling — down, and excited to welcome more industry heavyweights to the cap table, such as F-Prime, DCG, and Arrington Capital, ahead of the LMTS token launch.
What’s most exciting is our investors and early users already recognize how Limitless is the simplest way in the world to get access to high leverage trading. Prediction markets are going mainstream and transforming into a new multi-trillion dollar derivatives category. The future is Limitless.”, said CJ Hetherington, CEO at Limitless Labs.
About Limitless.Exchange
Limitless Exchange is a prediction market platform that makes trading crypto and stocks as simple as possible. Built on Base, Limitless offers short-term fast price markets that settle instantly with no liquidation risk or hidden fees. The platform is backed by leading investors, including 1confirmation, Collider, F-Prime, DCG, Coinbase Ventures, Node Capital, Arrington Capital, and others.
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CJ Hetherington
Limitless Labs
cj@limitless.network
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