Global traditional finance (TradFi) payments system SWIFT said it is adding a blockchain-based ledger to its network. SWIFT is working with a group of over 30 financial institutions to build a ledger that could make cross-border payments 24/7, based on a prototype by Ethereum developers Consensys, according to an announcement on Monday . "The ledger will extend SWIFT's financial communication role into a digital environment, facilitating banks' movement of regulated tokenized value across digital ecosystems," SWIFT said. SWIFT is a messaging system that supports international bank transactions and is used by more than 11,000 financial institutions across over 200 countries. Facing suggestions that it could be made obsolete by adoption of digital assets, particularly stablecoins, SWIFT has been experimenting with blockchain technology and tokenization for several years to try and get on the front foot against this potential disruption. SWIFT said it envisages that the ledger will act as a real-time log of transactions between financial institutions, record, sequencing and validating transactions and enforcing its rules through smart contracts.

Plasma, the new Tether-backed stablecoin ecosystem, keeps expanding its liquidity with recent inflows. The chain is on track to challenge TRON’s position, after surpassing several top chains. Plasma is growing its liquidity, with inflows of stablecoins and tokens. The zero-fee network carrying a version of USDT is on track to challenge TRON, after surpassing Arbitrum and Base in terms of value locked. The metric reflects the active inflows of value in the first week after the chain’s launch. Plasma increased its value locked over the weekend, adding stablecoins and inflows to its lending vaults. | Source: DeFiLlama . Plasma already accrued $5.60B in value locked, and is now sitting just outside the top 5 of the most liquid chains. The chain carries $5.96B in stablecoins from USDT inflows. In the coming days, if the pace of inflows remains similar, Plasma may displace TRON, which is now at $6.10B in value locked. After that, Plasma will sit just behind BSC, with over $7B in value locked. The Plasma network itself reported an even higher value over the weekend, claiming over $7B in total inflows. Those estimates are conservative, and other metrics suggest Plasma may be at the level of Solana just a week after its launch, with the potential to become the leading stablecoin settlement platform. Can Plasma sustain its growth? One of the sources of growth for Plasma was its USD vault. Plasma relies on passive savings, with Aave as the top app and Plasma Savings Vaults a close second. In the initial days of Plasma activity, the USD Vault drew in up to $212M. As Cryptopolitan reported earlier, a significant share of the deposits came from a whale wallet with connections to Bitfinex. Later, the USD vault saw some outflows, and now its wallets contain just $44M in liquidity. However, other Plasma vaults have accrued up to $3B in liquidity. XPL token slowed down its growth XPL tokens peaked at $1.67 over the weekend, later sliding to $1.33. XPL mostly relies on its Binance volumes of over $2.56B, with $1.37B on OKX and $763M on Hyperliquid. Over 56% of Hyperliquid whales are going long on XPL, though some prominent traders are longing the token more aggressively. . @CookerFlips just put on a $6.6M long on $XPL with 3x leverage on @HyperliquidX . Unrealized PnL: +$998K in a week Realized PnL: -$714K (still clawing it back) Big bet, big swings, wallets like this move markets. pic.twitter.com/NRdGXkMDio — Nansen 🧭 @ TOKEN2049 🇸🇬 (@nansen_ai) September 29, 2025 Despite the short-term drawdown, XPL is expected to outperform, based on the network’s utility. The token has no unlocks until 2026, and is undergoing accumulation, with predictions of going to $2.50. The token also has over 15K holders on its BSC version, with 38% of volumes happening on the Binance centralized exchange. In the coming years, XPL is still going to behave as a low-float token, with long-term unlocks. XPL is still in price discovery, directly tied to the performance of Plasma. The initial hype for the token is now gone, and derivative traders are moving in. Open interest is still at $1.6B, down from a recent peak of $1.86B. In the short term, XPL achieved social media mindshare similar to Aster, showing that new tokens and projects could still create an active reception. Unlike other airdrops, both ASTER and XPL climbed after their launch, and did not go through a deep drawdown. Want your project in front of crypto’s top minds? Feature it in our next industry report, where data meets impact.

Currently, at least four Chinese-backed financial institutions, including Guo*******an International, have withdrawn their Hong Kong stablecoin license applications or postponed their related attempts in the RWA track.

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Stablecoin net inflows surged in Q3 2025, rising from $10.8 billion in Q2 to $45.6 billion in Q3 — a 324% increase led by Tether (USDT), Circle (USDC) and Ethena’s

South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, announced new altcoin listings today. While both platforms offer investors access to different projects, Falcon Finance (FF), in particular, will start trading on both exchanges on the same day. Upbit launched three different projects to investors on the same day. The first, Orderly (ORDER), will begin trading on the Ethereum network for BTC and USDT pairs. Orderly offers an orderbook-based trading infrastructure that aims to aggregate cross-chain liquidity. The project's native token, ORDER, will be used for staking, governance, and liquidity incentives within the ecosystem. The second listed product, SuperVerse (SUPER), will begin trading on the Ethereum network in KRW, BTC, and USDT pairs. Focused on the Web3 gaming ecosystem, SuperVerse combines diverse games and services onto a single platform, providing players with the integration of NFTs, token economies, and in-game experiences. Related News: Are Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Still in a Bull Market, or Has the Bull Market Ended? Analysis Firm Explains! The third project Upbit will list on the same day is Falcon Finance (FF). FF, which will be traded on the Ethereum network in KRW and USDT pairs, stands out as an over-collateralized DeFi protocol. Falcon Finance creates a synthetic stablecoin called USDf and a yield-generating token called sUSDf, allowing users to implement different investment strategies within the DeFi ecosystem. Meanwhile, Bithumb announced on the same day that it would list Falcon Finance (FF) on the Korean Won (KRW) pair. Trading on Bithumb will begin at 10:00 PM on September 29, 2025. Furthermore, to encourage investors, the exchange announced that it will not charge commission fees on FF transactions until the morning of October 2, 2025. This marked a significant debut for Falcon Finance, as it was simultaneously listed on both major South Korean exchanges. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Listing Storm on South Korean Exchanges: 3 Altcoins Listed Simultaneously!

A threat actor stole eight Hypurr NFTs worth approximately $400,000 within hours of the collection’s launch by compromising wallets that received the airdropped tokens on Hyperliquid’s HyperEVM layer. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT first reported the sophisticated theft targeting early Genesis Event participants who had opted to receive the free digital collectibles. Source: ZachXTB The Hyper Foundation distributed 4,600 unique cat-themed NFTs on September 28 to reward early supporters from the November 2024 Genesis Event. The collection immediately achieved a floor price of $68,900, with total trading volume reaching $45 million within 24 hours on OpenSea. At the time of writing, the floor price has surpassed $70K. The most expensive sale involved Hypurr #21, which featured rare “Knight Ghost Armor” traits, selling for 9,999 HYPE tokens, worth approximately $470,000. NEW: HYPURR #21 SOLD FOR 9,999 $HYPE (~$470K) pic.twitter.com/NcMDOPt0hW — DEGEN NEWS (@DegenerateNews) September 29, 2025 Some NFTs had traded over-the-counter for $88,000 before the official launch through DripTrade’s collateralized pre-sale system. The theft compounds security concerns plaguing Hyperliquid’s ecosystem following the $773,000 HyperDrive exploit and $3.6 million HyperVault rug pull within the same week. The rapid succession of attacks has intensified scrutiny of security practices across projects building on the decentralized exchange platform. Digital Cats Command Six-Figure Prices Despite Global Economic Pressures The Hypurr collection features generative art depicting cartoon cats with various traits, including sunglasses, wizard robes, and armor elements. Distribution allocated 4,313 NFTs to Genesis Event participants, 144 to the Hyper Foundation, and 143 to core contributors, including developers and artists. According to OpenSea data, over 1.3 million HYPE tokens were traded in the past 24 hours, equivalent to $61 million at current prices. The collection maintained 92.8% of supply held by 4,270 unique owners. Community reactions varied widely, with some celebrating life-changing windfalls while others criticized the wealth disparity. Creative director Alex Obymuralex praised the Hypurr design language as “timeless” rather than trend-driven, noting the collection’s simple forms and saturated colors lower intimidation barriers for mainstream adoption. He argued that recognizable silhouettes and joyful palettes create lasting brand equity beyond speculation cycles. Everyone talks about floor price, perks or hype after the Hypurr airdrop from @HyperliquidX I will talk about something else: the design. And I will spoil my conclusion upfront. It is strong. Strong in ways most people overlook. Why should you care about my take? Because I… pic.twitter.com/aZqu9hkoM3 — Alex. (@obymuralex) September 29, 2025 Early adopters who participated in November’s Genesis Event received the NFTs at no cost beyond their initial platform engagement. The event centered on the launch of Hyperliquid’s native HYPE token and HyperEVM programmability layer. Notably, DripTrade’s over-the-counter system enabled pre-launch trading through collateralized agreements requiring sellers to fulfill transactions within seven days of receiving NFTs or forfeit deposited security. This mechanism allowed price discovery even before official distribution. Security Breaches Threaten Ecosystem Credibility The Hypurr NFT theft follows three major security incidents targeting Hyperliquid projects within one week. HyperDrive DeFi lost $773,000 through router contract vulnerabilities that enabled arbitrary function calls, while HyperVault developers executed a $3.6 million exit scam after ignoring community warnings about fabricated audit claims. HyperDrive DeFi loses $773,000 in router vulnerability exploit as second major Hyperliquid ecosystem breach in 72 hours. #Hyperliquid #Hyperdrive https://t.co/fXGT0KkEQR — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) September 28, 2025 Previous exploits include the March JELLY token manipulation, which cost $13.5 million, and the “ETH 50x Big Guy” trader, who netted a $1.8 million profit while causing $4 million in vault losses. This incident prompted a reduction in maximum leverage limits from 40x to 25x for major cryptocurrencies. Competition intensifies as ASTER DEX processes over $13 billion in daily perpetual futures volume, compared to Hyperliquid’s reduced activity. ASTER’s Trust Wallet integration provides 100 million users with direct access to perpetual contracts, challenging Hyperliquid’s market dominance. Arthur Hayes exited his entire HYPE position with a $823,000 profit, citing the massive token unlocks worth $11.9 billion that were set to start on November 29. He recently polled followers about re-entering after HYPE dropped 23% weekly to $35.50. However, community members have proposed blacklisting Hayes from purchasing HYPE, with some labeling his trades as the “ultimate sell signal.” Despite security challenges, Hyperliquid launched its USDH stablecoin , generating $2.2 million in early volume, while Native Markets secured the issuance mandate through a competitive governance voting process. The platform also activated HYPE/USDH spot trading following Native Markets’ commitment to stake 200,000 tokens for a period of three years. HYPE traded up 4.65% following the Hypurr launch, reaching $47.14 as community enthusiasm temporarily overshadowed ongoing security concerns and competition threats across the broader ecosystem. The post Hyperliquid’s Hypurr NFTs Hit $76K Floor Price, But Hacker Steals 8 for $400K Profit appeared first on Cryptonews .

Summary Circle has seen strong network growth and a robust business model centered on the USDC stablecoin. CRCL benefits from its partnership with Coinbase and earns revenue primarily from interest on US dollar reserves backing USDC. Despite high variable costs and volatility, the company's projected 40% annual growth and potential for operating leverage make its valuation reasonable. I am initiating coverage with a buy rating. Circle Internet Group ( CRCL ) has been one of many tech IPO winners this year. Investors may be wondering if now is a good time to buy, given the stock still trades at a big premium to its IPO price tag. I am of the view that the answer leans positively, as the company's business model appears to suggest a growing pot of gold as the network grows. I caution that the stock is likely to trade with great volatility even after the expiration of the IPO lockup period. I am initiating coverage with a buy rating. CRCL Stock Price CRCL went public in June at $31 per share. Even after a fall from the highs, the stock still trades at multiples of that price. Data by YCharts CRCL Stock Key Metrics CRCL owns the stablecoin network behind USDC. USDC is pegged to the US dollar and thus is meant to have stable prices. USDC is the second-largest stablecoin in the world. USDC had a $61 billion market cap as of the second quarter, but as of recently that market cap has already jumped to nearly $74 billion. 2025 Q2 Presentation Stablecoins have come into the limelight, especially after the passage of the GENIUS act. 2025 Q2 Presentation Stablecoins appear to still be in the early innings, but there have already been rising use cases, perhaps the most notable being Coinbase ( COIN ) introducing a stablecoin- backed payment stack for use on Shopify ( SHOP ). COIN is a key partner for CRCL and has been instrumental in helping it get to the critical mass where it is now. 2025 Q2 Presentation CRCL primarily earns revenue from the interest earned on the US dollars backing USDC. The latest quarter saw the company post 53% YoY revenue growth to $658 million, which was roughly equivalent to the 4.3% yield of short-term US Treasuries. However, revenue less distribution costs ('RLTC' and the closest corollary to gross profits for the company) was only 38%, as the company has significant variable costs, with the most important being revenue sharing with COIN. 2025 Q2 Presentation CRCL is generating positive adjusted EBITDA, and I expect it to generate robust GAAP margins over the long term, given the company would not need to ramp up fixed costs as the network grows. I view the company as sort of acting like a "tax" on their digital currency, similar to the federal government. 2025 Q2 Presentation Management has given guidance for around 40% annual growth in USDC. 2025 Q2 Presentation I expect the company to see rapid but uneven growth, as growing adoption of USDC may need more time for fleshed-out use cases. Is CRCL Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold? As of recent prices, CRCL traded hands at around 11x sales. At first glance, that might seem like an outright steal given the projected 40% growth rate. Seeking Alpha However we mustn't forget the high variable expenses. After accounting for the low gross margins, CRCL trades for around 29x gross profits. Even at this higher multiple, the valuation looks reasonable if the company really can sustain 40% growth, with the stock trading at around 15x 2027 gross profits. I can see the company sustaining 50% net margins (based on gross profits) over the long term, placing the valuation at around 30x 2027e long-term earnings. Again, that assumption is based on the company being able to simply earn interest revenues on the reserves backing the network without seemingly having any obligation to increase fixed expenses in tandem. One could make an argument that CRCL deserves to trade at premium valuations over the long term due to it being able to simply earn interest revenues that grow in line with the size of the network. Perhaps one might believe that stablecoins like USDC may be to the US dollar what streaming is to watching TV. Stablecoins offer the promise of faster and cheaper transactions. Investors in crypto are undoubtedly familiar with the bullish thesis for Bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) regarding the potential upside if 1% of all corporate cash was invested in the digital asset. I note that I can see a similar argument being made for stablecoins given the aforementioned technological superiority to ordinary cash. I find the stock buyable at these levels but expect significant volatility as investors may be uneasy about the high valuations given potentially low conviction in the consistency of forward growth rates. CRCL Stock Risks It is admittedly difficult to attempt to explain why USDC would be the stablecoin winner of the future. One could envision a world in which every company has their own stablecoin to handle their specific day-to-day financial transactions (but perhaps a pushback would be the technological difficulty in implementing it). CRCL is quite exposed to interest rates and, ironically, may be a victim in the event of falling rates due to lower revenue earned on the reserves. CRCL is likely to trade with great volatility, especially due to the high valuation and lack of material GAAP profitability. CRCL Stock Conclusion It is possible, if not likely, that CRCL trades down sharply lower sometime in the near future. That said, this looks like the kind of business that can show significant operating leverage as the network grows. The critical question is, of course, why USDC may be the long-term winner. I believe the partnership with COIN is an important catalyst for long-term growth even if the company has to cede a lot of margin in compensation. I rate the stock a buy but caution on the high-risk profile of the investment thesis.

While most traders watch Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) for price swings, the real breakout action is quietly happening in presale markets. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is leading this charge, steadily climbing from $0.01 in its early presale to $0.035 in Phase 6. With Phase 7 poised at $0.04, traders are witnessing a 15% upcoming increase, making MUTM the next crypto targeting $1 by 2026. This presale momentum is attracting attention, creating strong FOMO among early investors who want exposure before the price rises further. Presale snapshot and core mechanics Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is built on a dual lending model, combining Peer-to-Contract (P2C) and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) strategies to maximize utility and adoption. The presale has already raised around $16.50 million during Phase 6, with over 16,650 holders securing positions in the 4 billion total supply. Currently priced at $0.035, half of the 170 million token supply for this phase has already been sold. Phase 7 will increase the price to $0.04, reflecting a 15% jump. The platform has undergone a rigorous CertiK audit, including manual review and static analysis, achieving a TokenScan score of 90.00 and a Skynet score of 79.00. The project maintains strong social credibility with 12,000+ Twitter followers, an active $50,000 bug bounty pool, and an ongoing $100,000 giveaway . The P2C lending model is straightforward yet powerful. A depositor can lend $15,000 USDT to a stablecoin pool, receiving mtUSDT on a 1:1 basis. With average pool utilization generating 15% APY, the lender earns $2,250 annually, providing steady passive income. These mtUSDT tokens can also be used as collateral for borrowing other assets, boosting liquidity and enhancing the lending ecosystem. Stablecoin pools attract long-term lenders, ensuring MUTM maintains a solid liquidity foundation for growth. On the borrower side, users can leverage their ETH holdings. Locking $1,000 worth of ETH allows the borrower to access $750 in stablecoins at a 75% loan-to-value ratio, retaining market exposure while unlocking capital. The system is designed with robust collateralization and liquidation thresholds—ETH is set at 75% LTV with an 80% liquidation trigger, while more volatile assets have 40–50% LTV capped at 65% for liquidation. The stability factor ensures solvency across the protocol, shielding users from systemic risks and maintaining confidence. P2P lending caters to risk-tolerant investors. Meme coins like DOGE and PEPE are isolated in these pools, allowing lenders to earn higher returns without affecting the main stablecoin liquidity. This separation ensures the platform remains resilient while offering diversified earning opportunities. Driving demand through future catalysts Mutuum Finance (MUTM) offers multiple avenues for value growth that are set to increase demand in the coming months. The upcoming beta launch will allow investors to experience the full dual lending features that will drive the demand up and build user confidence. The integration of Layer-2 solutions will drastically reduce transaction costs and increase processing speed compared to Layer-1 alternatives. This technical upgrade will support higher adoption by making the platform more accessible for lenders and borrowers. Additionally, the stablecoin mechanics and dual lending model will provide consistent utility, ensuring that MUTM serves a real purpose beyond speculation. The platform’s roadmap includes potential listings on major exchanges like KuCoin and MEXC. These listings will increase visibility, allowing a broader audience to access the token and engage with its real-world applications. With more users testing and interacting with the lending and borrowing features, MUTM’s demand is likely to expand. The current dashboard and Top 50 leaderboard features firsthand, giving users the ability to track holdings, calculate ROI, and compete for bonus tokens. These interactive tools are expected to enhance engagement and foster community participation, creating more reasons for investors to acquire MUTM. People who bought $10,000 worth of MUTM at $0.01 in Phase 1 now have 1 million tokens that are worth $35,000 at the Phase 6 price. At $0.06, when it goes public, that investment will be worth $60,000. By 2026, it is predicted to be worth $1 each token, which would make it worth $1 million. Even new investors who buy in at $0.035 in Phase 6 can see their investment grow by over 28X by the target date, which makes the token even more tempting in a market that isn’t sure what to do. If you’re not sure if crypto is a solid investment, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) presents a convincing case for it. It has loan yields, P2P innovation, access to beta launches, Layer-2 integration, stablecoin pools, and new exchange listings on the way. People are still talking about the crypto meltdown today and making guesses about what will happen next. MUTM is going to be a real treasure in 2025 because it gives you a chance to get all three: utility, security, and growth. For more information about Mutuum Finance (MUTM) visit the links below: Website: https://www.mutuum.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mutuumfinance The post MUTM rising $0.035 to $0.040 fast, traders see this as next big crypto targeting $1 by 2026 appeared first on Invezz

BlockBeats News, September 29, according to official sources, Binance will list EDEN on September 30, 2025, at 19:00 (Beijing Time), and open trading pairs with USDT, USDC, BNB, FDUSD, and TRY. EDEN will be marked with a seed tag. Users can start depositing EDEN from September 29, 2025, at 19:00 (UTC).

On-chain data shows Aster received around $14.33 million in fees over the past 24 hours. The feat positions the digital asset as the second-highest protocol globally in fee capture, surpassing Circle and Uniswap. Aster also earned $69.6 million in fee capture in the last 7 days and $75 million in the last 30 days. Aster’s fee capture level is second to Tether ($22.18 million), and is also ten times that of Hyperliquid. Aster surpasses Hyperliquid in DEX volume Data from DeFiLlama shows that Aster saw $206.92 million in DEX volume in the last 24 hours, and $3.321 billion in the last 7 days. The decentralized exchange currently ranks 11th highest protocol globally in DEX volume, coming under its rival Hyperliquid at position 5. Hyperliquid saw $639.83 million in DEX volume in the last 24 hours, and $5.394 billion in the last 7 days. The DEX has drawn the attention of traders due to its focus on perpetual futures trading and thanks to its 1,001x max leverage options. The decentralized exchange flipped Hyperliquid in daily revenue during its first week, but remained behind in terms of trading volume. At the time of publication, Aster’s perpetual trading volume hit $62.486 billion in the last 24 hours. The DEX also saw $908.253 billion in perpetual trading volume in the last 30 days, with a 184.81% weekly change in perp volume. Aster has surpassed its rival Hyperliquid to become the leading decentralized exchange specializing in perpetual futures. Hyperliquid has its own blockchain powering the exchange, and its transparent model has also caught headlines due to whales placing big bets. Hyperliquid’s maximum leverage also tops out at 40x. “The current model, where everything is fully transparent, may or may not be the best model. Yeah, you can see a big whale placed at $300 million short. But the guy who really wants to do a $300 million short doesn’t want you to see it.” – Changpeng Zhao , CEO of Binance. The emerging DEX on the Binance Smart Chain has also been soaring lately, with its token jumping 4% in the last 24 hours to $1.96. At the time of publication, Aster has surged by 1,903.8% since its launch this September. Prediction market Myriad believes there’s a 45% chance Aster continues soaring and hits $4 by the end of October. The token soared by 2,000% in the first seven days of its debut, reaching a $3.8 billion market capitalization. At the time of publication, it’s market cap increased by nearly 3% to $3.18 billion, which made it the 38th largest digital asset by market capitalization. Changpeng Zhao supports Aster CZ popped into an X space over the weekend to explain that his links to Aster were strictly advisory and nothing more. He revealed that he only advises on product and tech and doesn’t advise the exchange on regulatory issues. He also clarified that Aster’s team has Binance ties through former employees, maintaining that the team has stayed pretty close to the BNB chain ecosystem. Binance’s founder also called Aster a very strong project, adding that the team’s familiar bond with the BNB ecosystem ends up giving his beloved token an indirect boost. Aster is also planning to move away from BNB Chain to a dedicated layer-1 network, with its plans still fairly under wraps. Official docs revealed that the initiative is coming soon, but don’t specify when. The exchange’s CEO, Leonard, revealed that Aster Chain is in an internal testing phase and is being designed to preserve trade privacy. Aster’s airdrop, which launched during its token generation event, is set to close on October 17. The exchange said any unclaimed tokens will go back to the community rewards pool, which accounts for 53.5% of Ater’s total supply. Get $50 free to trade crypto when you sign up to Bybit now

The rise of Aster DEX revived other protocols offering similar services. Demand for dark pool trading awakened Solana’s HumidiFi, surpassing Orca and Meteora in the past few days. HumidiFi rose to the top 3 of Solana protocols, on rising demand for dark pool trading. Following the success of Aster, the protocol gained attention, surpassing Orca and Meteora. The dark pool model, also known as proprietary market maker, is gaining on the fully transparent public order DEX, as well as concentrated liquidity pools. HumidiFi reached peak volumes in September, driven by demand for dark pools and veiled orders. | Source: DeFiLlama . The dark pool DEX achieved $8.55B in trading volumes for the past week. On September 25, the DEX achieved an all-time record of $1.91B in daily volumes. HumidiFi rose alongside ZeroFi and SolFi, though those markets are now lagging, with ZeroFi volumes near an all-time low. During peak Solana trading periods, HumidiFi has risen up the ranks of DEXs. The exchange has carried up to 15% of Solana on-chain trading volumes, even without opening a front-end to retail trades. HumidiFi acts as a proprietary, closed pool with a single market-maker. The DEX is not permissionless, but its liquidity, spreads and slippage are controlled. HumidiFi is used to make orders for the most liquid pairs, especially SOL/USDC. HumidiFi dark pools prevent sandwich attacks Solana has allowed dark pools as a way for institutional trading, as well as a tool to disable sandwich attacks. The network still undergoes front-running by bots, extracting over $4M in 10 days. Raydium remains the leading DEX on Solana , still driven by retail activity. However, whales and other professional traders aim for minimal slippage and available liquidity that does not register through on-chain analysis. Previously, transparent exchanges have led to whale-tracking, as well as aggressive counter-trading. In the case of Aster and HumidiFi, the trading pools remain fully veiled, though they still produce significant volumes. Dark pools boost Jupiter volumes The recent rise in DEX activity boosted Jupiter, based on its direct DEX involvement and its own perpetual futures market. Jupiter itself offers options to select one of the available automatic market makers, giving exposure to the available dark pools that lack a direct front end. However, Jupiter is also the key router for the dark pool orders. Some of the recent Jupiter activity reflects the hidden effect of HumidiFi, which operates directly, even without a front end. Jupiter still has significant inflows of meme token orders, but HumidiFi is the key source of SOL/USDC requests for routing. During the busiest days, HumidiFi takes up to 80% of SOL/USDC requests on Jupiter. SolFi is also highly active, along with smaller dark pools. Dark pool activity picked up as SOL briefly dipped under $200. In the new week, SOL recovered to $208.22, with additional USDC inflows in the past week. Demand for SOL/USDC trading increased as the stablecoin supply rose to 13.79B tokens, up 7.15% in the past week. Of those tokens, USDC supply is 9.65B , up around 10% in the past month. Join Bybit now and claim a $50 bonus in minutes

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Mutuum Finance (MUTM) has already captured the attention of crypto traders, surging 250% in its presale from $0.01 in Phase 1 to $0.035 in Phase 6. While some debate whether this growth is a short-term spike, industry observers point to the platform’s robust mechanics—dual lending pools, stablecoin issuance, and mtToken buybacks—as a foundation for sustained long-term appreciation. In a market where hype-driven tokens dominate headlines, MUTM positions itself as a DeFi ecosystem designed for strategic investors seeking solid, predictable growth. Presale snapshot and community momentum Phase 6 of Mutuum Finance (MUTM) has already raised approximately $16.50 million, attracting over 16,650 holders. With half of the 170 million token supply sold, Phase 7 will see the price move to $0.04, a 15% increase that rewards early participation. The platform has undergone a CertiK audit, achieving a TokenScan score of 90.00 and a Skynet score of 79.00, reinforcing investor confidence. 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This will make the market more liquid, visible, and active. These factors, along with ongoing mtToken buybacks and stablecoin loans, keep the demand for MUTM strong. As crypto predictions unfold and investors analyze the current arena, questions like is crypto a good investment and the latest crypto crash today highlight the importance of structured, utility-driven platforms. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) offers a long-term growth story that blends predictable yield, stability, and presale momentum, making it a standout option for traders seeking more than speculative hype. For more information about Mutuum Finance (MUTM) visit the links below: Website: https://www.mutuum.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mutuumfinance The post MUTM gains 250% already, traders debate if it’s the best crypto to buy for long-term growth appeared first on Invezz