DEX News
Decentralized exchanges are reshaping trading, and DEX news covers the latest advancements in automated market makers, liquidity pools, and governance models. Without intermediaries, DEX platforms provide users with self-custody trading, but they also face challenges like front-running, scalability, and regulatory scrutiny as the DeFi sector expands.
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Aster has activated a new buyback mechanism that directs up to 40% of its daily platform fees toward on-chain ASTER repurchases. Aster has started deploying a new on-chain buyback reserve that uses 20%-40% of its daily platform fees to repurchase…
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Perpetual DEXs now rival CEX volume as Hyperliquid, Aster and Lighter shift competition from airdrops to infrastructure, privacy tools and pro‑grade execution for institutional traders. Decentralized perpetual futures exchanges are experiencing a shift in trader priorities from token airdrops to…
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ASTER is trading near a key resistance zone after a sharp rise in activity, with price compressing just below levels that previously capped upside. At press time, ASTER was changing hands at around $0.7402, down 1.5% on the day. Over…
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Lighter price slid sharply after breaking a key support level below, extending its post-launch sell-off and keeping short-term pressure firmly in place. At press time, LIT was trading at $2.07, down 20% over the past 24 hours. The token has…
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World Liberty Financial has added a new on-chain market, quietly expanding how its ecosystem puts capital to work. World Liberty Financial has rolled out a new lending product, adding another piece to its growing on-chain financial stack. On Jan. 12,…
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Lighter price rallied sharply on Jan. 6 after the protocol confirmed the launch of its long-anticipated buyback program, pushing prices higher. LIT was trading at $3.06 at press time, up 16% over the past 24 hours. The move extended a…
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Hyperliquid price is under pressure as traders brace for a large token unlock scheduled for Jan. 6. HYPE was trading at $26.45 at press time, up 4% in the past 24 hours. Over the past seven days, the token has…
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Jupiter’s token debate has reopened an old question in crypto: can buybacks work when supply keeps rising? Jupiter’s buyback plan was never large enough to keep pace with the amount of new JUP entering the market. The discussion picked up…
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Justin Sun-linked wallets accumulated $33M in LIT, pushing his stake above 5% of circulating supply after Lighter’s token launch. A cluster of wallets linked to Justin Sun has quietly built a sizable position in Lighter’s newly launched LIT token. On-chain…
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Jupiter has pushed a major update to its mobile app as it looks to make advanced on-chain trading fully native on smartphones. Jupiter officially launched Mobile V3 on Jan. 1, describing it as the first fully native pro trading terminal…
Interviews
Crypto.news spoke with Rachel Lin, CEO of SynFutures and a former Deutsche Bank global markets exec. She brings a rare blend of TradFi rigor and DeFi-native execution to decentralized derivatives.
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A shifting balance is emerging in the on-chain perpetuals market as trading activity metrics show stiff competition among a small group of fast-growing platforms. Lighter has taken the lead over Hyperliquid in 30-day perpetuals trading volume, reshaping the competitive landscape…
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Lighter has launched its long-anticipated token launch after releasing initial details around LIT and its role in the protocol. Lighter has launched its long-awaited native token. In a Dec. 30 post on X, Lighter announced the Lighter Infrastructure Token, positioning…
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Curve Finance has moved back into the spotlight, not because of hype, but due to where users are actually paying fees on Ethereum. While DAO discussions continue in the background, on-chain data now shows Curve sitting at the center of…
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Pi Coin price rose slightly for two consecutive days after the developers announced some tweaks to its decentralized exchange and automated market maker tools.
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Aster is taking another step to reward loyal users as it moves closer to a key network milestone. Aster is entering a new phase of its airdrop program as it shifts toward lower emissions and prepares to launch its own…