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🚀 Phaver's Social Token Now Trading On Multiple Exchanges

According to Odaily, decentralized social application Phaver announced on the X platform that its token, SOCIAL, is now available for trading on several centralized exchanges (CEX). The current circulating supply ratio of the token stands at 10.05%. The released tokens are primarily allocated for community activities, exchange marketing, and market-making efforts, excluding portions held by the team and investors.

#Phaver #SocialToken #SOCIAL #DecentralizedApplication #CEX #Cryptocurrency #CommunityActivities #MarketMaking
🚀 EIGEN Token Transfers To Begin Today

According to PANews, on-chain analyst @ai_9684xtpa has reported that EIGEN will open token transfers today. It appears that three market makers have been allocated a total of 6.48 million EIGEN tokens for market-making purposes. The distribution is as follows: Flow Traders received 3.45 million tokens, Auros Global received 1.6 million tokens, and an unidentified market maker received 1.43 million tokens.

#EIGEN #TokenTransfers #MarketMaking #Cryptocurrency #Blockchain
🚀 Deutsche Bank To Provide Keyrock With Multicurrency Accounts And Forex Services

According to Odaily, Deutsche Bank will offer multicurrency accounts and foreign exchange services to Keyrock, a digital asset company. This collaboration aims to optimize and expand Keyrock's market-making and over-the-counter (OTC) trading services. By integrating these services into a single entity, Keyrock can reduce its counterparty and settlement risks. Additionally, this partnership will enable Keyrock to expand its operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, and Latin America (LATAM).

#DeutscheBank #Keyrock #MulticurrencyAccounts #ForexServices #MarketMaking #OTCTrading #Collaboration #DigitalAssets #EMEA #APAC #LATAM
🚀 Horizon Partners With CMBI Hong Kong For Virtual Asset ETF Market Making Solutions

According to Odaily, Horizon has announced a partnership with CMBI Hong Kong to provide market-making solutions for virtual asset ETFs. The virtual asset spot ETFs are set to be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in April 2024. This initiative will offer investment opportunities in Bitcoin and Ethereum under the supervision of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).

#Horizon #CMBI #HongKong #VirtualAssets #ETF #MarketMaking #Bitcoin #Ethereum #StockExchange #Investment #SFC #BTC #ETH
🚀 Portofino Technologies Faces Significant Staff Turnover Amid Executive Changes

According to PANews, Swiss-based cryptocurrency market-making firm Portofino Technologies received approval from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) earlier this year to serve institutional cryptocurrency clients in the UK. However, the company has experienced significant staff turnover in recent months following the dismissal of its co-founders and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

In July, Portofino's Chief Operating Officer (COO) and co-founder Alex Casimo, along with CFO Jae Park, were both dismissed. This led to the resignation of several key personnel, including Vincent Prieur, Head of Strategy and Operations, and Shane O'Callaghan, Head of Global Business Development, as well as a substantial number of other employees. Sources indicate that since the dismissal of these executives, 10 to 12 employees have either left or are in the process of leaving, accounting for 30%-40% of the company's total workforce at that time.

A spokesperson for Portofino Technologies stated that the company has since hired a new CFO, Mark Blackborough, and Senior Sales Trader, Olivier Sultan. The firm has been actively recruiting and currently has four open positions. The spokesperson also mentioned that the number of employees has returned to the levels seen during the summer.


#PortofinoTechnologies #StaffTurnover #ExecutiveChanges #Cryptocurrency #MarketMaking #FinancialConductAuthority #InstitutionalClients #UK #CFO #Recruitment #Workforce
🚀 Jump Resumes Full-Scale U.S. Cryptocurrency Operations

According to Odaily, Chicago-based trading giant Jump is revitalizing its U.S. cryptocurrency operations after years of regulatory scrutiny and uncertainty. While Jump has maintained its digital asset trading and market-making activities globally, its U.S. cryptocurrency trading volume is now gaining momentum. Sources indicate that Jump is actively recruiting crypto engineers and plans to fill U.S. policy and government liaison positions when appropriate. The company is also considering involvement in the U.S. crypto ETF sector, though it declined to comment on these matters.

#Jump #Cryptocurrency #USOperations #DigitalAssets #MarketMaking #CryptoTrading #Recruitment #ETFs #RegulatoryScrutiny
🚀 Polyhedra Network Clarifies Position Amid Recent Controversies

According to Odaily, Polyhedra Network has issued a statement addressing recent controversies involving Movement, GoPlus, and Myshell. The network clarified that Web3Port and its affiliated companies are not its market makers. Polyhedra Network emphasized that it has never collaborated with any irresponsible companies for market-making activities and will not engage with such entities for market-making services in the future.

#PolyhedraNetwork #Web3 #marketmaking #controversies #Odaily
🚀 U.S. Court Issues Final Judgment Against CLS Global for Crypto Market Manipulation

According to PANews, the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts has issued a final judgment against UAE-based entity CLS Global FZC LLC. The court found that CLS Global manipulated the price of the cryptocurrency asset 'NexFundAI' by creating a false active trading market, misleading retail investors into purchasing the asset. CLS Global has agreed to pay a fine of $425,000 along with related interest and is required to cease business activities with U.S.-related individuals or entities.

Earlier this year, it was reported that crypto market maker CLS Global pleaded guilty following a sting operation and investigation by the FBI.


#USCourt #CLSGlobal #CryptoMarketManipulation #NexFundAI #RetailInvestors #CryptoRegulation #FBIInvestigation #MarketMaking
🚀 OmniVault Achieves $6 Million TVL with Over 28% APY

According to BlockBeats, the liquidity infrastructure product OmniVault, under Orderly, has surpassed $6 million in Total Value Locked (TVL) with an Annual Percentage Yield (APY) exceeding 28%. Launched in April 2025, OmniVault enables DeFi users to become liquidity providers (LPs) and earn passive income. The platform employs market-making strategies managed by trusted institutions, allowing LPs to deposit USDC and earn returns across multiple networks supported by Orderly. The returns for LPs are secured by the market maker Kronos.

#OmniVault #TotalValueLocked #TVL #APY #DeFi #LiquidityProviders #PassiveIncome #Orderly #MarketMaking #USDC #Kronos
🚀 Challenges in Crypto Derivatives Design Highlighted by Industry Leaders

According to BlockBeats, Arthur, the founder of DeFiance Capital, emphasized that the design of crypto derivatives, particularly perpetual contracts, and their market structure remain significant challenges that the industry must address before achieving sustainable growth. He noted that the industry cannot continue to experience large-scale financial losses without addressing these structural issues. However, there is optimism that by learning from historical experiences, better products can be developed.

In response, Evgeny Gaevoy, founder of Wintermute, stated that traditional finance has already resolved these issues. He argued that the real problem lies not in the design of perpetual contracts but in centralized and quasi-centralized trading platforms that combine market-making, centralized limit order books, and custody services.


#CryptoDerivatives #PerpetualContracts #CryptoMarketStructure #DeFi #FinancialLosses #SustainableGrowth #MarketMaking #CentralizedPlatforms #QuasiCentralizedPlatforms #TraditionalFinance
🚀 Uniswap Founder Criticizes Regulatory Push on DeFi Protocols

According to Odaily, Uniswap founder Hayden Adams has expressed concerns over efforts by some traditional financial institutions to have the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulate decentralized protocol software developers as centralized intermediaries. Adams highlighted that these institutions, which were involved in the controversial Constitution DAO auction, are now arguing that DeFi protocols fail to meet the 'fair access' standard.

Adams argued that the notion of 'fair access' is being used as a justification for increased regulation. He emphasized that open-source, peer-to-peer technology inherently lowers the barriers to liquidity creation, fundamentally differing from traditional market-making models.


#Uniswap #HaydenAdams #DeFi #SEC #regulation #ConstitutionDAO #fairaccess #opensource #peer2peer #liquidity #marketmaking #UNI
🚀 Lighter CEO Discusses Appeal Mechanism for Sybil Screening

According to Odaily, Vladimir Novakovski, founder and CEO of Lighter, addressed the topic of Sybil screening during an interview on a Twitter Space hosted by jez (@izebel_eth). Novakovski stated that an appeal mechanism is in place for users who feel unfairly targeted by the algorithm. He noted that the number of appeals has been lower than expected. Users are encouraged to fill out an appeal form on Discord if they believe the algorithm has been unjust.

Novakovski explained that the specifics of the algorithm will not be disclosed to prevent targeted optimization. The process involves extensive data science work, including cluster analysis and behavior pattern recognition. Lighter's quantitative team, whose regular duties include liquidity and market-making coordination, spent several weeks on this project. The company also consulted with protocols and individual Sybil hunters who have conducted similar work. Novakovski expressed confidence in the final results but urged users to appeal in cases of potential misjudgment.


#Lighter #CEO #SybilScreening #AppealMechanism #VladimirNovakovski #Algorithm #Discord #DataScience #ClusterAnalysis #BehaviorPatternRecognition #Liquidity #MarketMaking #Protocols #SybilHunters #Misjudgment
🚀 Thailand SEC to Launch Cryptocurrency ETFs and Futures Trading

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to implement new regulations that will allow cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and futures trading on the Thailand Futures Exchange. According to NS3.AI, the guidelines for establishing crypto ETFs are anticipated to be unveiled early this year, coinciding with the introduction of a market-making system. Furthermore, the SEC plans to officially acknowledge cryptocurrencies as a formal asset class under the Derivatives Act.

#ThailandSEC #CryptocurrencyETFs #FuturesTrading #CryptoRegulations #ThailandFuturesExchange #MarketMaking #CryptocurrencyAssetClass #DerivativesAct
🚀 Presto Labs to Provide Liquidity for South Korean Stock Derivatives on Hyperliquid

Presto Labs, a firm specializing in quantitative trading and market-making, has announced its intention to offer liquidity for South Korean stock derivatives within the Hyperliquid ecosystem. According to NS3.AI, this initiative will begin on the first day of listing on Trade[XYZ], a decentralized exchange that utilizes Hyperliquid's Layer 1 HIP-3 protocol. The derivatives will encompass major South Korean corporations, including Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Hyundai Motor.

#PrestoLabs #Liquidity #SouthKoreanStockDerivatives #Hyperliquid #QuantitativeTrading #MarketMaking #TradeXYZ #DecentralizedExchange #Layer1 #HIP3Protocol #SamsungElectronics #SKHynix #HyundaiMotor
🚀 STS Digital Secures $30 Million Investment to Enhance Trading Platform

STS Digital, a digital asset trading firm, has secured a $30 million strategic investment led by CMT Digital, with participation from several venture firms. According to NS3.AI, the funds will be used to expand the company's institutional-grade spot and options trading platform, improve market-making capabilities, and enhance liquidity and financial stability. This investment underscores the increasing institutional interest in advanced crypto trading infrastructure.

#STSDigital #CryptoTrading #Investment #DigitalAssets #TradingPlatform #MarketMaking #Liquidity #FinancialStability #CMTDigital #VentureInvestment #CryptoInfrastructure #InstitutionalInterest
🚀 Experts Dismiss Bitcoin Manipulation Claims Against Jane Street

The WuBlockchain Space episode explored accusations that Jane Street is manipulating Bitcoin prices through ETFs and derivatives. According to NS3.AI, experts determined that the price changes often linked to 'dumping' are primarily due to standard market-making, hedging, and arbitrage activities, rather than intentional manipulation. They noted that market sell-offs tend to align with times of high liquidity and are influenced by broader macroeconomic and structural factors, rather than any conspiratorial actions.

#Bitcoin #JaneStreet #MarketManipulation #ETFs #Derivatives #MarketMaking #Hedging #Arbitrage #Liquidity #MacroeconomicFactors #BTC
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🚀 South Korea to Accelerate Corporate Entry into Digital Asset Market

South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) is set to expedite initiatives allowing corporations to engage in the digital asset market. According to NS3.AI, an FSC official highlighted that the review is centered on ensuring market stability, enhancing internal controls, and implementing anti-money laundering measures. This initiative is linked to the forthcoming 'second-phase' digital asset legislation. The official also mentioned that over-the-counter trading and market-making functions might be deemed essential in the long run.

#SouthKorea #DigitalAssets #CryptoRegulation #FinancialServices #MarketStability #AML #Legislation #OTCTrading #MarketMaking
🚀 Jump Crypto and Mainfold Trading Receive OPN Tokens for Market Making

Jump Crypto and Mainfold Trading have been allocated 4 million OPN tokens for their market-making activities. According to NS3.AI, this allocation represents 2% of the initial circulating supply of OPN tokens. The OPN Launchpool project is set to conduct its token generation event tonight.

#JumpCrypto #MainfoldTrading #OPNtokens #MarketMaking #NS3AI #Launchpool #TokenGeneration
🚀 Citadel Securities Achieves Record Trading Revenue in 2022

Citadel Securities reported a record trading revenue of $12.2 billion last year, solidifying its position as a leading force in the trading industry. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the market-making arm of billionaire Ken Griffin's empire as it continues to expand its influence in the financial sector. The impressive revenue figures underscore Citadel Securities' growing dominance and strategic prowess in navigating the complexities of global markets.

#CitadelSecurities #TradingRevenue #FinancialMarkets #MarketMaking #KenGriffin #Investment #Finance #RecordRevenue #GlobalMarkets