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Singapore, Singapore, December 5th, 2025, Chainwire Hotstuff Labs today announced the public testnet for Hotstuff L1, a DeFi Layer 1 blockchain powered by DracoBFT, a custom-built consensus protocol. Hotstuff L1 is a purpose-built chain that pairs a highly performant on-chain order book with a programmable finance routing layer where validators act as last-mile gateways to trading, payments, and fiat rails. Unlike general-purpose chains, Hotstuff L1 is designed as an Uber-style routing layer where validators deliver real-world financial access on demand. Hotstuff Labs is backed by top-tier investors, including Delphi Digital, Dialectic, Stake Capital, Tykhe Ventures, and the founders of leading DeFi protocols such as 1inch, Safe, Biconomy, Socket,…

Bitcoin’s (BTC) short-term trend may hinge on developments unfolding inside Binance’s order flow and onchain activity. Three Binance-linked metrics indicated rising sell-side pressure, shifting liquidity behavior, and a market preparing for volatility, factors that could determine whether BTC holds support or enters a deeper correction.Key takeaways:Bitcoin whale deposits into exchanges are rising, signaling elevated profit-taking risk.BTC inflows to Binance have matched 2025 highs, which have historically preceded longer pullbacks.USDT deposits on Binance reached yearly highs, indicating that traders are repositioning themselves ahead of potential volatility.BTC Whale ratio rebound warns of distribution pressureA sharp rise in the Exchange Whale Ratio, now…

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday closed up by +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down by -0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down by -0.10%.  December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) rose +0.08%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25) fell -0.10%.Stock indexes settled mixed on Thursday, with the S&P 500 posting a 3-week high.  Higher bond yields on Thursday weighed on the broader market, knocking the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq 100 down from 3-week highs, as the 10-year T-note yield rose by +5 bp to 4.11%.  Thursday’s decline in initial jobless claims to…

Cross-chain swaps enable seamless cryptocurrency exchanges across different blockchain networks without centralized intermediaries. As blockchain ecosystems expand, the ability to move assets between chains has become essential for traders, DeFi users, and investors seeking to maximize opportunities across multiple networks. This comprehensive guide explores the best platforms for cross-chain swaps, examining their features, security measures, and unique advantages in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape. What Are Cross-Chain Swaps and Why They Matter Cross-chain swaps allow users to exchange cryptocurrencies from one blockchain to another directly, eliminating the need for centralized exchanges or custodial services. This technology addresses one of crypto’s…

Ether (ETH) has outperformed Bitcoin (BTC) in terms of price action and exchange-traded fund (ETFs) flows this week, reinforcing the capital rotation narrative. Over the past two weeks, the spot ETH ETFs recorded $360 million in net inflows versus BTC’s $120 million, signaling a shift in investors’ preference for the time being. Key takeaways:Spot ETH ETFs have attracted 3 times more inflows than BTC, strengthening their relative momentum.ETH’s high-time-frame price action exceeds Bitcoin, suggesting that Ether has bottomed.Retail accumulates Ether, but one more pullback could occurData from CryptoQuant noted that the spot average order size metric showed a clear behavioural shift…

Sheridan, Wyoming, USA, December 4th, 2025, Chainwire iAero Protocol Launches Token Sweeper Application, Announces LIQ Distribution Campaign. Base-native liquid staking protocol introduces multi-token batch swap tool and six-month staker rewards program. iAero Protocol, a liquid staking protocol on Base, today announced the launch of Token Sweeper, an application that enables users to swap multiple tokens in single transactions. The protocol also announced Season 1, a six-month campaign distributing 5% of LIQ token supply to iAERO stakers. iAero Protocol allows users to deposit AERO or veAERO and receive liquid iAERO tokens. This provides liquidity for vote-escrowed positions while maintaining exposure to…

Most Solana users have the same silent problem, their wallets are filled with tiny locked balances they don’t even know exist.  These come from rent fees tied to SPL token accounts, NFTs, old trades, or projects they interacted with months ago.  For most people, these forgotten accounts sit idle forever. But in recent months, a growing number of users have been sharing the same discovery: “I recovered SOL, I didn’t even know I lost.” That trend is tied to one project, RefundYourSOL, a Solana-based utility designed to scan wallets, identify inactive accounts, close them, and instantly return rent-locked SOL back…

San Francisco, California, USA, December 4th, 2025, Chainwire 54% of investors now use ChatGPT for trading and investment decisions. Only 11% trust the results. That gap, between AI’s promise and its spectacular failure in markets, represents billions in misallocated capital. TrueNorth just raised $3M to build the specialized intelligence that closes it. The pre-seed round, led by CyberFund with participation from Delphi Labs, SNZ, GSR, and Ocular, funds what the team calls “the reasoning layer for financial intelligence”: domain-specific AI that doesn’t hallucinate when money’s on the line. “Every vertical should have a specialized AI,” says Willy Chuang, co-founder at…

APIA, Samoa, Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, announced the Second Edition of its Futures Trading Apex Competition, a global year-end challenge running December 4–31, 2025 with a total prize pool of 450,000 USDT. The event reinforces Phemex’s commitment to building a high-energy, rewarding derivatives ecosystem for traders worldwide. Designed to celebrate the diversity of the Phemex community, the competition structure ensures inclusivity for traders of all styles and levels. This dual-track system allows new community members to shine alongside seasoned veterans, with 30% of the prize pool dedicated specifically to newcomers. Event Highlights: Dynamic Community…

Victoria, Seychelles, December 4, 2025 – MEXC, the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchange, redefining a user-first approach to digital assets through true zero-fee trading, announces Vugar Usi as Chief Operating Officer, marking a defining step in its mission to raise the global standard for how crypto exchanges serve users worldwide.  Vugar brings over 15 years of experience driving high-growth transformations across Fortune 500 companies and leading Web3 platforms. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Bitget, where he played a pivotal role in scaling the exchange from a top-20 platform into the world’s 4th largest crypto exchange, achieving fivefold…