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DeFi

Coinbase Launches 15-Minute And Hourly Crypto Price Markets

Coinbase added short-dated up-or-down contracts on bitcoin, ether and eight other tokens to its prediction markets on Tuesday. Kalshi lists the contracts and already runs the same 15-minute markets on its own exchange.
Abstract to Shut Down Ethereum Layer 2 on Dec. 15
Blockchains

Abstract to Shut Down Ethereum Layer 2 on Dec. 15

Users can withdraw through the Migration Hub or native bridge, while the team plans to help apps move to other chains.
Conduit Sues Tether Over $2.76 Million in Frozen USDT
Regulation & Politics

Conduit Sues Tether Over $2.76 Million in Frozen USDT

The payments firm seeks a court order restoring access to its treasury wallet, saying the loss of working capital has slowed client settlements.
Winklevoss Files for Zcash ETF With 0.25% Fee
TradFi & Fintech

Winklevoss Files for Zcash ETF With 0.25% Fee

Winklevoss Capital Fund has indicated interest in buying up to $100 million of shares, but the potential purchase is nonbinding.
Ethereum Validator Count Falls to 863,000 as Staked ETH Edges Higher
Blockchains

Ethereum Validator Count Falls to 863,000 as Staked ETH Edges Higher

Pectra lets operators combine validator balances, reducing network overhead without requiring them to withdraw their ETH.
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DeFi

Firelight Begins Writing DeFi Cover Backed By Staked XRP

The protocol's first cover positions went to two Sentora vaults, with payouts standing behind 50.2 million XRP staked on Flare. Claims are decided by a five-firm consortium on a three-of-five vote, and the coverage contracts' audits are listed as coming soon.
Tokenized Stocks Grew 395% in a Year While DeFi Use Stayed Under 3%
DeFi

Tokenized Stocks Grew 395% in a Year While DeFi Use Stayed Under 3%

RedStone's report puts lending collateral at roughly $81 million against $3.17 billion of supply, with leveraged equity exposure onchain sitting almost entirely in perpetual futures
Ethereum’s Glamsterdam Upgrade Activates on Sepolia
Blockchains

Ethereum’s Glamsterdam Upgrade Activates on Sepolia

The first two upgraded epochs finalized, while early blocks began a gradual gas-limit climb from 60 million toward a 200 million client target.
Circle and SC Ventures Back OKX at $25 Billion Valuation
TradFi & Fintech

Circle and SC Ventures Back OKX at $25 Billion Valuation

Ripple and hedge fund QRT also joined the financing, an extension of the March round backed by NYSE owner ICE. The amount raised was not disclosed.
Rain Seeks US Trust Bank Charter for Stablecoin Issuance
TradFi & Fintech

Rain Seeks US Trust Bank Charter for Stablecoin Issuance

The proposed subsidiary would also hold client assets and manage stablecoin reserves, but would not accept deposits or make commercial loans.