Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ETHZilla Corporation (NASDAQ: ETHZ) ("ETHZilla" or the "Company"), a leading technology company connecting traditional finance with decentralized finance, today announced that it will conduct a reverse stock split of its outstanding shares of common stock at a ratio of 1-for- 10 (the "Reverse Stock Split"). The Reverse Stock Split is expected to become effective on Oct. 20, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. EDT (the "Effective Time"), ...

Core Insights - Hyperliquid has launched its HIP-3 network upgrade, enabling developers to create their own perpetual decentralized exchanges (perp DEXs) without needing centralized approval, marking a significant structural change in the protocol [1][3] - The upgrade allows qualified developers to deploy perpetual contract markets by staking 500,000 HYPE tokens, which acts as a bond and a safeguard against spam [1][2] Developer Incentives - Builders are required to provide their own liquidity, oracles, and front-end interfaces, and in return, they can earn up to 50% of trading fees from the markets they create, promoting on-chain innovation [2] Decentralization and Market Creation - HIP-3 fully decentralizes the process of listing new perpetual markets, allowing deployers who meet on-chain requirements to start trading once ready [3] - The upgrade is designed to lower entry barriers for new projects while ensuring system integrity, enabling builders to test new markets efficiently and safely [4] Competitive Positioning - The upgrade positions Hyperliquid as a competitor to centralized exchanges (CEXs), which have been criticized for high listing costs, with some developers highlighting fees ranging from 2% to 9% of a token supply [5] - HIP-3 introduces a transparent, on-chain framework for market creation, requiring only the 500,000 HYPE stake, contrasting with the substantial fees demanded by CEXs [5] Infrastructure and Performance - HIP-3 integrates with HyperEVM to support smart contracts, governance, and security features, including validator slashing and open interest caps [4] - The upgrade allows market makers to utilize shared infrastructure through HyperCore, facilitating high-performance order matching and sub-second trade finality, leading to scalable and interoperable trading [6]

Core Insights - A few altcoins have shown remarkable resilience during the recent crypto market downturn, with some achieving gains of up to 100% in 24 hours, indicating strong on-chain activity and retail demand [1][2] Group 1: Radiant Capital (RDNT) - Radiant Capital has emerged as a leading altcoin, rallying nearly 100% to around $0.029, driven by a mix of retail excitement and cautious interest from large holders [3] - The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) is just below zero but is starting to trend upward, suggesting a slow return of institutional interest, although it has not yet crossed above the zero line [4] - The Money Flow Index (MFI) has surged to an overheated 94.68, indicating intense retail buying and short-term euphoria among smaller investors [4] - Despite the impressive surge, a bearish divergence is noted as the price made a higher high while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) made a lower high, signaling a potential correction [5] - RDNT has broken out of a descending channel, but this breakout is not yet confirmed as a bullish reversal [6] - For the upward movement to sustain, RDNT must hold above $0.029 and close a daily candle above $0.034; otherwise, selling pressure could return towards $0.020 or lower [7] Group 2: Morpho (MORPHO) - Morpho has shown resilience as a DeFi token, only down 10% over the past week and up 4.2% in the last 24 hours, suggesting a potential recovery in decentralized lending projects [8]

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has addressed growing speculation that Binance may have ties to the fast-growing decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, confirming that while the platform’s founder was once part of a Binance Labs incubation program, there are no current investment links between the two. In a post on X, CZ said Jeff Yan, the founder of Hyperliquid, participated in Binance Labs’ first incubation cohort in 2018 through a startup called YZiLabs. The project, which focused on a decentralized ...

Core Insights - Jupiter, a leading decentralized exchange aggregator on the Solana network, is set to launch its own stablecoin, JupUSD, in partnership with stablecoin issuer Ethena [1][2] - JupUSD will initially be fully collateralized by Ethena's USDtb, which is backed by BlackRock's tokenized fund representing investments in short-term U.S. treasuries [2] - Ethena's flagship stablecoin, USDe, will later be added as collateral for JupUSD [2] Company Overview - Jupiter aims to integrate JupUSD across its DeFi stack, utilizing it for perpetual futures trading, lending protocols, and trading via swap products on both desktop and mobile platforms [4] - The company has achieved significant trading volume, with nearly $20 billion in the last 30 days and $1.2 million in revenue in the last 24 hours, according to DefiLlama [4] Market Context - The total stablecoin market cap has increased to over $303 billion, marking a 75% rise from $173 billion a year ago, with Ethena's stablecoin products accounting for just over 5% of this market [5] - The passing of the GENIUS Act earlier this year has provided a regulatory framework for stablecoin trading and issuance, potentially leading to the emergence of thousands of new stablecoin products [6]

Core Insights - The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has achieved a 90% reduction in exploit losses since 2020, indicating its maturation as a financial infrastructure suitable for institutional adoption [1][2] - Daily loss rates in DeFi have decreased to 0.0014% by 2024, showcasing the sector's evolution from an experimental phase to a secure financial system [1][2] Security Evolution - The transition from 30.07% annualized losses in 2020 to 0.47% in 2024 highlights the implementation of comprehensive risk frameworks that have enabled DeFi systems to maintain institutional-grade security [2][3] - Five distinct security phases have characterized DeFi's maturation: - The "Experimental Era" in 2020 with 30.07% annualized losses due to vulnerabilities - The "First Security Revolution" in 2021 with a 96% improvement through professional auditing and bug bounty programs - A plateau in 2022 followed by a backslide in 2023 - The "Comprehensive Security Achievement" in 2024 with a 74% loss reduction despite increased complexity [3][4] Attack Patterns - Attack patterns have shifted, with yield aggregators declining from 49% of hacks in 2020 to 14% in 2024, while trading and automated market maker (AMM) platforms have risen to 18% of attacks [4] - Private key compromises have emerged as the fastest-growing attack vector, increasing from 0% to 20% of incidents, indicating a shift in focus from technical to operational security weaknesses [4]

As the crypto market nears the end of October, investors will seek a balanced allocation. Bitcoin (BTC) will provide stability and capital preservation. Ethereum (ETH) will deliver exposure to DeFi growth and smart-contract activity. Traders looking for asymmetric gains will turn to Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a rising DeFi token with real utility. MUTM will stand ...

Crypto prices today show traders moving fast toward early-stage tokens with real fundamentals. Bitcoin and Ethereum are holding firm, but investors are now seeking higher multipliers in DeFi. Analysts are turning their attention to Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a presale project that is gaining attention for its strong mechanics and growth plan. Some forecasts place its ...

DeFi protocol 1inch Network, a decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator, announced it passed a major volume milestone, routing $500 billion in trades on the Ethereum network since its inception in 2019. The team shared the update on X on October 8. The announcement adds to a complex picture of the protocol’s total activity. On July 15, the project announced it had surpassed $700 billion in total swap volume across all chains. These self-reported figures contrast with various third-party analytics platforms ...

trending altcoins, pump.fun. Photo by BeInCrypto PancakeSwap (CAKE) price has emerged as one of the best performing tokens in the last few days. Owing to the recent airdrop the price surged. However, at the moment the altcoin is facing a major obstacle. The Chinese X account of PancakeSwap was hacked today, with the hacker posting offensive tweets. The team is attempting to resolve this issue. PancakeSwap Account Hacked On-chain data reveals a significant spike in PancakeSwap’s age consumed metric — an ...