Pooled Vaults Put Professional Strategies Within ReachAster DEX, the BNB Chain-based perpetual decentralized exchange, has launched the beta version of its Vault product, a copy-trading feature that lets users access actively managed strategies without needing to execute individual trades themselves.
Under the Vault model, users deposit USDT or USD1 into a pooled structure and receive a proportional share of any gains or losses based on their ownership stake. Each vault is controlled by a single designated trader, and key terms including lock-up periods, profit-sharing arrangements, and transparency settings are disclosed to depositors before any funds are committed.
The structure is designed to lower the barrier for less active traders who want market exposure without the time or expertise required to manage positions directly. By disclosing terms upfront, the product also addresses a common friction point in copy-trading: a lack of clarity around fees and exit conditions.
Where Vault Fits in Aster's Broader RoadmapThe Vault beta arrives as Aster continues to expand its product suite beyond core perpetual trading. Social and copy-trading capabilities were already planned as part of the platform's Q2 2026 build-out, with tools intended to let users identify and follow high-volume traders. The Vault feature is a concrete step in that direction.
Aster is a multi-chain perpetuals DEX built to deliver professional-grade trading through a tightly integrated stack. The platform supports hidden limit orders, 24/7 stock perpetuals alongside crypto markets, and settles positions fully on-chain in a non-custodial manner, with users able to connect wallets across BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, or Arbitrum.
The exchange received seed-round investment from YZi Labs, formerly Binance Labs. Aster also launched a tokenomics update earlier this year with an automated buyback and burn mechanism, allocating 99% of daily platform fees to $ASTER buybacks and reducing total supply from 8 billion to 3 billion tokens.
The Vault beta is live now. Terms vary by vault and users are advised to review lock-up and profit-sharing conditions before depositing.
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Aster, a blockchain project focused on expanding real-world asset (RWA) markets and building institutional-grade infrastructure, has released an updated roadmap that emphasizes long-term growth and enhanced on-chain capabilities. Despite the detailed strategy update, the ASTER token continues to trade in a narrow band, reflecting a wait-and-see attitude among market participants.
Aster’s new roadmap highlights ongoing developmentAster’s latest announcement on X outlines the key milestones achieved in the first half of 2026. The update features the launch of Aster Chain, the introduction of Aster Open Standards, new permissionless market creation tools, and expanded RWA market offerings. The team also pointed to growing integrations with notable partners such as Chainlink, Circle CCTP, and Fireblocks, which are widely used services in blockchain interoperability and security.
Aster’s development efforts aim to improve interoperability and strengthen the foundation for institutional adoption. According to the project team, these steps are designed to enable more advanced on-chain financial operations, potentially broadening the network’s appeal among both retail and institutional users.
Every time a trader can do one more thing on-chain, the frontier moves. The first half of 2026 marked a new chapter for Aster, with Aster Chain laying the foundation, real-world asset markets expanding TradFi access, and Aster Open Standards creating the structure for open financial infrastructure.
While the roadmap presents several technical and strategic milestones, there has not yet been a strong price reaction. Market participants appear to be monitoring for clearer signals before taking new positions, reflecting a general sentiment of cautious optimism.
Mini dictionary: Circle CCTP is a protocol developed by Circle that enables seamless and secure cross-chain transfers of USDC, allowing users and developers to move stablecoins across supported blockchains efficiently.
Technical outlook and on-chain dataAs of the time of writing, ASTER is trading at $0.626, showing a minor 0.16% decline over 24 hours. The daily TradingView chart indicates that ASTER remains in a consolidation phase, with key support near $0.62 and resistance clustered between $0.65 and $0.68. Buyers and sellers have continued to defend their respective price levels, resulting in limited near-term price movements.
Technical analysis reveals the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 47.84, signaling a neutral stance and suggesting neither buyers nor sellers have established dominance. Bollinger Bands have tightened, which may indicate reduced volatility and the potential for a more significant price move if ASTER can break decisively above resistance or below support.
IndicatorCurrent ValueImplicationPrice$0.626Sideways, consolidatingRSI47.84Neutral momentumSupport$0.62Maintained by buyersResistance$0.65–$0.68Defended by sellersOn-chain metrics remain stableData from CoinGlass shows that open interest in ASTER derivatives is around $335 million, with traders opting to maintain their current positions rather than introducing heavy leverage. Liquidations have remained limited, further indicating a period of low conviction as participants await clearer direction in the market.
DefiLlama reports the total value locked (TVL) on Aster at approximately $1.6 million, with active address levels steady throughout July. This stability in TVL and network activity suggests ongoing user engagement despite ongoing price consolidation in the token.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.
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Aster's ecosystem is expanding rapidly, but traders are waiting for stronger adoption before rewarding ASTER.
Updated 16:00 EDT July 21, 2026
Aster has expanded rapidly across tokenized assets and infrastructure, but investors are still waiting for those developments to translate into stronger demand for ASTER.
Aster’s H1 2026 growth In H1 2026, Aster launched its own L1, added staking, expanded into 112 RWA markets, and opened new listing routes through Aster Open Standards.
The platform also improved execution with features such as TWAP, Chase Order, Scale Order, and sub-accounts. In addition, Aster Code attracted builders and generated $12 billion in volume.
The biggest change for the token came in June.
AMBCrypto previously reported that Aster began using 99% of daily platform fees to buy back ASTER for stakers, alongside an ongoing burn programme designed to reduce total supply. This model is similar to Hyperliquid’s [HYPE].
Ideally, the mechanism could help remove 5 billion ASTER tokens from circulation over time.
Traders want more proof Looking ahead, Aster Vault could bring more capital into the ecosystem, Aster Card may create everyday utility, and the expanded TradFi offerings could attract many more traders.
More importantly, platform activity can feed into staking rewards and token buybacks, since most daily fees are now used to purchase ASTER.
Source: TradingView However, traders don’t seem convinced. ASTER traded near $0.626 at press time, and has spent much of the recent period moving within a narrow range. The daily RSI was at 48, so the pace is neutral. OBV has improved from earlier lows, but there isn’t enough for a proper breakout.
Source: Coinalyze Derivatives traders are also just as wary. Aggregated Open Interest fell to around $149 million, so there isn’t a lot of leveraged participation. Funding was positive at about 0.0043, so long positions still have a slight bias. Positioning remained cautiously bullish rather than overly optimistic.
For now, the roadmap alone appears insufficient to drive a sustained rally. Traders are likely waiting for stronger evidence that these initiatives translate into higher activity, fee generation, and token demand.
Final Summary Aster’s 99% fee buyback and proposed 5 billion ASTER burn bring token demand. However, traders are still waiting for real results. Related Articles
Home Altcoin Aster’s 112 RWA markets are live, so why is ASTER still stuck?
Aster Chain has officially flipped the switch on its mainnet, and the numbers suggest people were already waiting at the door. The privacy-focused Layer 1 blockchain reports 450 million $ASTER tokens staked and 112 real-world asset markets live, marking a significant milestone for a project that started life as a decentralized perpetual futures exchange on BNB Chain.
From DEX to sovereign chain Aster’s mainnet genesis went live on March 17-18, 2026, completing the project’s transformation from a multi-chain decentralized exchange into a full-blown Layer 1 blockchain.
The technical foundation runs on zero-knowledge proofs, a cryptographic method that lets one party prove something is true without revealing the underlying data. In English: you can verify transactions happened without exposing who sent what to whom.
The chain achieves 50-millisecond block times. For context, Ethereum’s block time hovers around 12 seconds, and even Solana targets roughly 400 milliseconds. Aster is claiming speeds that would make it one of the fastest settlement layers in crypto, which matters enormously for the derivatives trading that remains its core use case.
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The project has secured backing from YZi Labs, the family office of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.
450 million tokens locked up The 450 million $ASTER tokens staked on the network secure the chain through proof-of-stake consensus. Public staking is now live, meaning anyone can participate in securing the network and earning rewards.
The transition from a DEX running on someone else’s blockchain to a sovereign chain with its own validator set gives Aster control over its own consensus rules, fee structures, and upgrade timelines without depending on the roadmap of another network.
Real-world assets enter the chat The 112 RWA markets represent Aster’s push beyond pure crypto trading into tokenized versions of traditional financial instruments. This includes stock perpetuals, which let traders gain exposure to equity price movements without actually holding shares, all settled on-chain.
The privacy angle is particularly relevant. Traditional finance institutions exploring on-chain trading have consistently flagged transaction privacy as a dealbreaker. ZK proofs enable verifiable transactions without public exposure of trade details.
Aster also upgraded its trading features during the first half of 2026, adding advanced order types that bring it closer to the functionality traders expect from centralized exchanges.
What this means for investors The competitive landscape includes dYdX, which migrated to its own Cosmos-based chain, and Hyperliquid, which built a custom Layer 1 for perpetuals. Aster is entering the same arena with a differentiated bet on ZK privacy.
The roadmap includes permissionless elements, governance upgrades, and developer tools called Aster Code.
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Aster (ASTER) is currently consolidating in a narrowing symmetrical triangle, raising expectations for an imminent breakout that could set the direction of its short-term price trend. The protocol has intensified its deflationary policy with a recent buyback-and-burn cycle and updated its staking reward structure to incentivize long-term holders.
Triangle pattern key to price movementAt the time of reporting, ASTER changes hands at $0.6218, backed by a 24-hour trading volume of $42.96 million and a market capitalization of $1.67 billion. The cryptocurrency’s price action has stabilized, with market participants closely analyzing the convergence taking place on technical charts.
Technical analyst Crypto With Gopal stated that ASTER is locked in a tightening symmetrical triangle on the 1-hour chart, a configuration marked by a series of lower highs and higher lows that reflect growing market indecision. As the pattern approaches its apex, the probability of a sharp price movement increases.
If the token breaks above the upper resistance of the triangle with strong volume, analysts expect a potential move toward $0.70. However, if the price slips beneath the lower trend line, increased selling could drag ASTER down to support levels near $0.54.
Market observers focus on the symmetrical triangle formation in $ASTER, where a breakout could trigger a move toward $0.70 if buyers dominate, while a failure to hold support may send the token to $0.54.
ScenarioPotential TargetBreakout above resistance$0.70Fall below support$0.54Deflationary measures and staking rewardsAster, a decentralized protocol focused on efficient staking and deflationary tokenomics, revealed it completed another buyback-and-burn event. From June 29 to July 13, the protocol utilized 99% of daily platform fees to repurchase 3,083,815.69 ASTER for distribution among stakers, while burning an equivalent number of tokens from the team allocation. This brings the cumulative total of tokens burned since June to 6,020,941.22 ASTER.
Such buyback and burn initiatives aim to support token scarcity and reinforce the project’s long-term value proposition for investors.
Mini dictionary: Buyback-and-burn, a mechanism where a blockchain protocol repurchases a certain amount of its own tokens from the market and destroys (burns) them, reducing overall supply and potentially increasing scarcity.
In tandem with its deflationary measures, Aster also revised its staking rewards. Users who lock their tokens for 26 weeks can currently earn an estimated 5.35% APY, while choosing the maximum lock period of 208 weeks offers up to 28.85% APY. The returns remain subject to market volatility.
Outlook remains neutral despite bullish programAlthough the buyback and burning campaign has strengthened Aster’s deflationary stance and some analysts anticipate a bullish reversal, the price movement continues to trend sideways. Broader market sentiment also impacts ASTER, particularly as BTC price is under moderate pressure following a recent upswing.
ASTER’s immediate future depends on resolving the symmetrical triangle set-up. Buyers may push the token up to $0.70 if a breakout occurs, while renewed selling could drive the price down to $0.54.
Despite optimism about the project’s tokenomics and reward adjustments, ASTER price action remains indecisive, reflecting the overall market environment influenced by Bitcoin.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.
This trader has made over $9M on @Aster_DEX in less than a month — an 806% return!
He made just one trade: a 1x short on $ESPORTS.
On June 18, he deposited 1M $USDT into Aster and opened 1x short on $ESPORTS.
He has already realized $4.28M by closing part of the position and still holds a 137.73M $ESPORTS($1.95M) short, with another $4.77M in unrealized profit.
The trader then withdrew his $1M initial capital from #Aster. The remaining $9.05M in the account is all profit.
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DTCC plans to demonstrate blockchain-based real-time stock trade settlement processes this week.
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) plans to demonstrate blockchain-powered real-time stock trading processes this Wednesday. Market participants believe this technology can streamline the clearing, settlement, and record-keeping workflows underlying Wall Street stock trades, boosting capital market operational efficiency. The test is viewed as a key step for traditional financial systems in exploring on-chain securities infrastructure. However, the project remains limited in scale during its initial phase. After years of research and development, DTCC—one of the largest U.S. securities clearing institutions—this demonstration is more of a verification exercise rather than a full-scale push to migrate the entire stock market to blockchain. Analysts note that while tokenized securities and on-chain settlement are seen as having the potential to reduce costs and enhance trading efficiency, migrating traditional financial infrastructure to blockchain still faces challenges including regulation, compliance, system compatibility, and coordination among market participants. Earlier, Joseph Spiro, DTCC’s Director of Digital Asset Products, said in a May webinar that DTCC plans to launch its tokenized services this year, will demonstrate relevant use cases in a production environment in July, and officially roll out the service in October.
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U.S. stocks opened with mixed performance across the three major indexes, with SK Hynix falling more than 8% and SanDisk dropping over 6%.
U.S. stock market opens: Dow Jones rises 0.08%, S&P 500 falls 0.32%, Nasdaq declines 0.73%. Tech stocks are mostly lower, with SK Hynix (SKHY.O) dropping over 8%, SanDisk (SNDK.O) down more than 6%, Micron Technology (MU.O) falling 5%, Qualcomm (QCOM.O) down 1%, and Intel (INTC.O) declining 4%.
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Coinbase Ventures emerged as the most active crypto venture capital firm in the first half of 2026, with DeFi, AI, and payment sectors being its most favored investment areas.
CryptoRank data shows Coinbase Ventures, with 30 investments completed in H1 2026, is the most active crypto venture capital firm. Animoca Brands, a16z, and Tether followed with 19, 18, and 15 investments respectively. Over the past 12 months, Coinbase Ventures has closed a total of 75 investments, ranking first in the industry, followed by Animoca Brands, YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs), GSR, and a16z. Despite the crypto market remaining in a slump, industry financing volumes continue to shrink. Total funding for crypto firms fell to $1.4 billion in June, a 63% drop from $3.8 billion in April; the number of financing rounds also decreased from 89 in May to 61. Meanwhile, the number of independent investment firms participating in deals dropped from 452 in October 2025 to 242 in June this year. By sector, DeFi, payments, and AI remain the most capital-favored segments over the past year, with 216, 131, and 128 financing rounds respectively. Coinbase Ventures has focused its investments on payment protocols, DeFi, infrastructure, and RWA tokenization projects.
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U.S. Senate enters critical window for Clarity Act; next four weeks could decide the bill’s fate this year.
After the U.S. Congress reconvened, the Clarity Act (Crypto Market Structure Act) has entered a critical legislative window. Industry insiders say the next four weeks will determine whether the bill can complete Senate review before Congress adjourns in August and be formally enacted this year. According to reports, the Senate is expected to release this week the latest version of the bill, which integrates texts from the Senate Banking Committee and Agriculture Committee. Currently, the bill faces two core sticking points: one is the final language of the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act concerning regulatory liability for non-custodial software developers; the other is ethical provisions on conflicts of interest among government officials, particularly those related to Trump’s crypto business. Sources familiar with the matter noted that the White House and Congress have yet to reach an agreement on the ethical provisions, a key factor in the bill’s effort to hit the 60-vote threshold. Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital, said the next four weeks could be the Clarity Act’s last chance to pass in the current congressional session; if the bill fails to become law, the U.S. may further lag behind overseas markets in the race for digital asset innovation.
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US pre-market news roundup: Intel plans to invest €5 billion to expand its Irish factory; storage and semiconductor equipment sectors fall across the board in pre-market trading.
Key pre-market news for U.S. stocks is as follows: 1. JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Goldman Sachs will kick off Q2 earnings reports on Tuesday, while Morgan Stanley will release its results on Wednesday. Markets expect U.S. large banks’ investment banking and trading revenues to surge, driven by SpaceX’s IPO, rising M&A activity, and market volatility sparked by the Iran situation; 2. Trump claimed Iran always breaks agreements, so the U.S. will strike hard at Iran, take control of the strait, and likely dominate it in the future; 3. SK Hynix’s U.S. ADR trades at a 23.4% premium to its South Korean shares; 4. Semiconductor equipment and storage sectors fell across the board pre-market, with KLAC down 3.7%, SanDisk and Western Digital both dropping over 5%; 5. Spot gold and silver fell broadly, with gold down 1.32% and silver down 2.23%; 6. Crude oil markets fell broadly, with U.S. crude up 3.35% and Brent crude up 3.53%; 7. Strategy did not add to its Bitcoin holdings last week, selling 4.82 million units to raise $467 million; 8. Bitmine added 27,801 ETH to its holdings last week, bringing its total staked ETH to 4.917 million, with an estimated annual staking income of $242 million.
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South Korean stock market faces a margin trading crisis, with forced liquidations totaling 344.2 billion won in July.
According to data from the Korea Financial Investment Association, the recent sharp decline in South Korea's stock market has triggered accelerated deleveraging of margin trading positions. The total forced liquidation volume in July has reached 344.2 billion won, with the single-day forced liquidation amount on July 9 hitting 142.2 billion won. As forced liquidation data lags by two trading days, the clearing pressure from the nearly 9% plunge in the KOSPI on July 13 has not yet been fully reflected, and the market expects subsequent liquidation volumes to rise further. On July 13, South Korea's KOSPI index closed down 8.95%, triggering the Sidecar (seller order suspension mechanism) and Level 1 Circuit Breaker during intraday trading. The semiconductor sector plummeted, with SK Hynix falling 15.37%—its largest single-day drop in history—and Samsung Electronics down 10.7%. Meanwhile, South Korean retail investors' margin sizes, margin loan balances, and investor deposits have all continued to decline, with the market trapped in a deleveraging cycle of "stock price drop—forced liquidation—further decline".
WSJ Survey: U.S. Recession Probability Drops to 25%, Down From 33% in April
According to survey data from The Wall Street Journal, the probability of a U.S. economic recession has dropped to 25%, down from 33% in April.
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Commercial shipping traffic through the Hormuz Strait has dropped significantly.
According to reports from China Central Television (CCTV), commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply following Iran’s announcement of the reclosure of the strait. Citing commercial shipping tracking data, Iran stated that only 11 commercial vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, including 8 oil tankers and 3 cargo ships.
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Two hackers today spent a total of 11.71 million DAI to buy ETH.
According to Yu Jian Monitoring, two hackers purchased Ethereum today. The first hacker, who stole funds from Coinbase users, spent 7.378 million DAI to acquire 4,049.7 ETH in the early hours of today, at an average price of $1,822. The second is an address that received ETH from Tornado Cash last November; it spent 4.34 million DAI to repurchase 2,405 ETH two hours ago, at an average price of $1,804.
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Polymarket's weekly revenue topped $11 million this week, hitting an all-time high.
According to Defillama data, Polymarket's weekly revenue exceeded $11 million this week, hitting an all-time high, while the protocol's cumulative revenue has surpassed $97 million.
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Robinhood Chain’s DEX trading volume exceeded $877 million over the past 24 hours, ranking second among all blockchains.
According to DefiLlama data, Robinhood Chain’s 24-hour DEX trading volume hit $877.6 million, ranking second among all blockchains—only trailing Solana’s $1.133 billion, while Ethereum’s mainnet came in third with $778 million in trading volume.
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The volume of ETH bridged from Ethereum Mainnet to Robinhood Chain has surged roughly tenfold in a week, surpassing $100 million.
According to Token Terminal data, over the past week, the volume of ETH bridged from Ethereum mainnet (L1) to Robinhood Chain (L2) has surged roughly 10-fold, surpassing $100 million. Robinhood Chain uses ETH as its native gas token, as noted. Token Terminal stated that if adoption of the chain continues to grow, it could become a new, significant source of demand for ETH.
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AI demand drives South Korean chip giant Samsung to accelerate production expansion, as its Yongin wafer fab plans to start mass production two years ahead of schedule.
Samsung Electronics plans to bring forward the mass production timeline of the first wafer fab at its Yongin semiconductor cluster in South Korea by two years, targeting to start operations in October 2029. Separately, SK Hynix is considering building new production facilities in the U.S., as AI demand drives South Korean semiconductor firms to accelerate expansion plans. Samsung originally planned to construct a total of six wafer fabs at the Yongin National Industrial Park, with the first unit scheduled to launch operations in 2031. Now, the South Korean government and Samsung have reached a consensus to advance the timeline to October 2029. The government will speed up the construction of key infrastructure including land development, power supply, and water resources to support the project’s early progress. For SK Hynix, following its successful listing on the NASDAQ on July 10, the company is weighing plans to build a new production base in the U.S. According to reports, SK Hynix has been studying the establishment of a semiconductor production hub in the U.S.—a region with a concentrated AI industry ecosystem—since the start of this year. Global storage chip leaders including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are ramping up production capacity to ease the chip supply crunch spurred by the AI sector. The South Korean government is also pushing for the development of new semiconductor industrial parks, and plans to accelerate project delivery by simplifying environmental assessments and optimizing approval processes. Industry insiders noted that while market concerns linger over a peak in the semiconductor cycle, current demand for chip production capacity remains robust. To compete for industrial dominance in the AI era, expanding semiconductor manufacturing capacity has become a key priority.
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Analyst: US and Iran refuse to back down, Strait of Hormuz could become a "long-term powder keg"
Ian Ralby, senior research fellow at the Maritime Strategic Center and president of Auxilium Worldwide, warned that the war between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz cannot be resolved via military means, adding that ongoing fighting will only drive up global fuel and food costs. One side has the willingness to continue fighting, while the other is intent on further undermining and weakening its opponent’s capabilities. This in itself is the formula for the conflict to persist. Unfortunately, this could mean long-term problems for the Strait of Hormuz as a navigable waterway. Parties affected by the conflict may push for the resumption of diplomatic processes between the U.S. and Iran, but changing this dynamic will be difficult, as both sides are volatile and hold deeply entrenched interests tied to success and victory. Unfortunately, the U.S. has a very flexible definition of victory; for Iran, meanwhile, there is now a very clear desire to exact some form of retaliation for all that has occurred, a mindset that fuels prolonged violent conflict. (Jin10)
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Eric Trump: ETH is surging strongly, and cryptocurrency is the future.
Eric Trump, the second son of Donald Trump, posted on X: "ETH is surging strongly! Glad to see this! Cryptocurrency is the future."
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An address linked to suspected hackers spent $11.59 million to purchase 6,358 ETH.
According to monitoring by Onchain Lens, two on-chain addresses suspected to belong to the same entity purchased 6,358 ETH for approximately 11.59 million DAI, at an average transaction price of around $1,823. Onchain Lens stated that the relevant funds may belong to hackers, and the involved addresses are 0x18B44C68eA2Cd6B1E59731af8e49E62e90E92E66 and 0x5657de5CeBC75eca6B97a99A864a3ef07ed11e55.
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Crypto Debit Card Test: Ether.fi Boasts Lowest Overall Cost, Plasma and Backpack Rank Second and Third Respectively
Crypto KOL Nikita disclosed that he tested the same €9.69 transaction across six crypto debit cards in Europe: Ether.fi, Plasma, Backpack, Lava, Jup Mobile, and KAST. After accounting for exchange rates, fees, and cashback, Ether.fi ranked first with an actual cost of $10.72, Plasma came second at $10.93, and Backpack placed third at $11.07. The test found that actual transaction costs varied by roughly 5% across the cards, driven mainly by foreign exchange spreads, fees, and cashback mechanisms. Ether.fi claimed the top spot for the second consecutive test thanks to its competitive exchange rates and on-chain cashback; Plasma, while its exchange rate lagged behind some newer offerings, held onto second place via its 3% cashback. KAST, due to unfavorable exchange rates and extra fees, was the most costly product in the test for the second straight time.
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World Cup semi-finalists confirmed: France temporarily tops the championship favorites with a 39% win probability.
With all four semi-finalists of the 2026 US-Canada-Mexico World Cup confirmed, prediction market platform Predict.fun has updated its latest World Cup winner market accordingly. As of press time, the market assigns Argentina a roughly 20% chance to lift the FIFA World Cup trophy, France 39%, Spain 19%, and England 20%, with traders overall favoring France to win the tournament. The four semi-finalists are Argentina, France, Spain, and England, all traditional powerhouses in global football. Argentina and France are expected to maintain their strong form from the past two World Cups, Spain advanced to the last four behind a young squad, while England returned to the semi-finals led by key players including Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham. As the tournament enters the semi-final stage, trading activity in the prediction market for the champion continues to surge, and each team’s championship odds will adjust in real time as matches unfold.
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JPMorgan Chase is testing an AI investment agent that can autonomously adjust stock and bond allocations.
JPMorgan Chase is testing AI agents that can autonomously adjust the proportion of stock and bond investments to dynamically rebalance portfolios based on changes in market conditions. Test results show that in a 20-year historical backtest, the best-performing AI model delivered an annualized return 0.7 percentage points higher than the traditional "60/40" stock-bond portfolio, while also boasting lower volatility. All 8 AI agents tested by JPMorgan achieved higher risk-adjusted returns. However, the bank noted that the results are still based on simulated tests and do not represent actual investment performance. JPMorgan also warned that large-scale adoption of AI could lead to convergence of trading strategies, increase crowded trades, and amplify market volatility under stressed conditions.
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Yangtze Memory Technologies announced its IPO advisory team, comprising a total of 31 members from CITIC Securities and China Securities Co., Ltd.
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) official website updated the first-phase progress report on Changjiang Storage’s IPO counseling work on July 10. A total of 31 personnel from two securities firms, CITIC Securities and China Securities Construction Investment, form the counseling team. The current counseling period runs from May 19 to June 30, 2026, with work carried out via multiple methods including on-site due diligence, centralized training sessions, and targeted issue communications. The next phase of counseling will focus on two areas: First, for issues identified during the process, coordinate timely discussions between intermediaries and the company, develop standardization plans, and urge the counseled entity to fully implement rectification requirements. The working group will also continue to push the company to improve its corporate governance and internal control systems, enhancing its standardized operation level. Second, urge the company to thoroughly understand laws, regulations and rules related to issuance, listing and standardized operation, and clarify its responsibilities and obligations in areas such as information disclosure and fulfillment of commitments. (Jinshi)
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Analyst: Bitcoin may be entering the final stage of a bear market, projected to rise to $250,000 over the next two to three years.
Real Vision’s chief crypto analyst Jamie Coutts has stated that Bitcoin may be entering the late stages of its current bear market. While the bear market is not yet over, downward momentum has begun to weaken. The current BTC price is roughly 50% lower than its all-time high of $126,100 set in October 2025. Coutts described the current trend as a “typical bear market,” pointing out that Bitcoin’s volatility has fallen by around 50% compared to the previous cycle, suggesting this downturn may not be as severe as prior bear markets. However, he cautioned that all current trend indicators remain clearly bearish, and markets do not mechanically replicate historical cycles. He noted that longer-term momentum indicators are starting to show bullish divergence, signaling that negative momentum is decelerating—but this does not mean Bitcoin has technically exited the bear market. Beyond tightening global liquidity, deteriorating on-chain demand was a key factor driving Bitcoin’s earlier decline. On long-term price projections, Coutts is cautious about Bitcoin reaching $1 million by 2030; instead, he forecasts BTC will rise to $200,000–$250,000 over the next two to three years. He also warned that the Bitcoin community needs to address the potential threat of quantum computing more definitively by 2027, as major protocol upgrades could take approximately five years to complete.
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The probability that Bitcoin will rise to $70,000 this year has climbed to 79%.
Prediction market platform Polymarket now puts the probability of Bitcoin rising to $70,000 this year at 79%, up from 54% as of June 26. Additionally, the odds of Bitcoin hitting $80,000 stand at 32%, while the probability of it reaching $90,000 is 19%.
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US-listed ETFs' assets under management climbed to $15.6 trillion, notching a new all-time high.
The Kobeissi Letter noted that the assets under management (AUM) of U.S.-listed ETFs have climbed to a record $15.6 trillion, doubling over the past 30 months. Year-to-date, investors have allocated more than $1 trillion to U.S.-listed ETFs, nearly double the year-to-date record set in 2025. At the current pace, full-year inflows are on track to top $2 trillion for the first time, roughly 33% higher than last year’s all-time high. In June alone, U.S. ETFs pulled in around $193 billion in inflows, marking the second-highest monthly inflow on record. Demand has been concentrated in U.S. large-cap, semiconductor, AI, and South Korea-focused ETFs, with the U.S. ETF market’s growth accelerating.
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Hyperliquid’s perpetual contracts open interest market share hits 9%, a new all-time high.
According to hypeflows data, Hyperliquid holds a 9% share of the global perpetual contract market (covering all centralized exchanges including Binance, Bybit, OKX) by open interest, marking the highest level since the platform’s inception. Per HTX market data, HYPE is currently priced at $66.69, down 2.83% over the past 24 hours.
Injective: Security issue related to npm packages has been resolved, and no user funds were lost.
Injective’s official team posted on social media that recent media reports covered potential security vulnerabilities involving Injective’s npm packages. The issue was immediately detected and resolved. User funds were never at risk and suffered no losses. According to the official, its security monitoring system flagged the problem in real time, quickly marked the affected package versions as deprecated, and replaced them with new versions—blocking the risk before the malicious package could be downloaded. As a result, the malicious package had zero downloads, caused no harm to users, and user fund security remained uncompromised. Injective’s npm package is among the most widely used SDKs in the cryptocurrency sector. The team has now implemented optimization measures to prevent such attack attempts from recurring.
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Bitget has launched the SKHYUSDT perpetual contract.
According to official announcements, Bitget has launched the SKHYUSDT perpetual contract, with a maximum leverage of 20x, and contract trading bots will be available simultaneously.
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Bitget launches SK Hynix’s rSKHY for the first time, offering new users the chance to split an equivalent of $50,000 worth of stocks via trading.
According to official announcements, Bitget has launched its stock spot rToken for SK Hynix (rSKHY) as its first such offering. From now until July 17, users trading rSKHY will enjoy zero trading fees. Additionally, the platform has rolled out a dedicated new user campaign with a total prize pool of SK Hynix equivalent to 50,000 USDT. During the campaign, newly registered users who complete a net deposit of no less than 1,000 USDT and their first trade will randomly receive rSKHY worth between 10 and 88 USDT. New users participating in rSKHY trading who meet cumulative trading volume thresholds can unlock tiered stock rewards, with a maximum of rSKHY worth 888 USDT per individual. The campaign runs from July 10 to July 17.
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Over the past 24 hours, global crypto liquidations hit $236 million, with short positions making up the bulk of the liquidations.
According to Coinglass data, global crypto market liquidations reached $236 million over the past 24 hours, including $68.7 million in long-position liquidations and $167 million in short-position liquidations.
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Binance to List SKHYUSDT USDT-Margined Perpetual Contract
Per official announcement, Binance will launch the SKHYUSDT perpetual contract at 23:50 UTC+8 on July 10, 2026, with a maximum leverage of 50x.
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UBS Group has assigned a "Buy" rating to SpaceX, with a target price of $210.
UBS Group initiates research coverage on SpaceX (SPCX.O), assigns a Buy rating, and sets a target price of $210.
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Coinbase Secures UK MiFID License, Enabling It to Offer Investment Services in the UK
According to official announcements, Coinbase today announced it has received authorization from UK regulators to offer investment services in the UK. In simple terms, this means Coinbase is no longer limited to crypto-related services, and can now provide traditional financial investment products to UK users. This authorization is not merely a regulatory milestone, but will bring more investment options to UK users. Going forward, institutional investors and professional traders will be able to trade derivatives including cryptocurrencies, stocks, and commodity perpetual futures; retail users will also be able to trade stocks on the Coinbase platform for the first time. Coinbase noted this is just the first step in its product expansion, with more investment services planned for launch in the future.
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Morningstar: Samsung Electronics' revenue expectations may disappoint investors.
Morningstar analyst Jing Jie Yu said investors may feel somewhat disappointed with Samsung Electronics' revenue outlook. He noted that the company’s projected operating profit is in line with market expectations, but its revenue forecast of 171 trillion won is slightly below the consensus. This underperformance is likely due to DRAM price increases falling short of expectations, which may have spooked investors who were increasingly betting on a structural rally in memory chip prices. As investors grew more cautious, Samsung Electronics’ stock closed down 6.9%, trimming its year-to-date gain to just under 150%.
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Citi assigns SpaceX a "Buy" rating, with a target price of $200.
Citigroup initiates coverage on SpaceX (SPCX.O), assigning a Buy rating and setting a target price of $200.
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He Yi: Binance Earn has cumulatively distributed over $1.2 billion in yields to stablecoin holders.
Binance co-founder He Yi stated in a social media post that "A key metric I’ve long focused on is the value created for users. Since 2022, Binance Earn has cumulatively distributed over $1.2 billion in yields to stablecoin holders. In the long run, the real opportunity lies not only in providing users with market access, but also in helping them continuously generate value from their assets."
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Strive CEO: No need to sell the company's reserve Bitcoin holdings even if Bitcoin falls to 1 cent.
Strive CEO Matt Cole said in an interview that even if Bitcoin falls to 1 cent and remains at that level for 18 months, Strive will face no issues, does not need to take any action, and will not have to sell a single BTC. No price level will trigger a forced liquidation for Strive.
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Aster saw limited price movement on Saturday, but renewed attention followed comments from analyst Crypto Patel, who expressed long-term bullish expectations for the token. In the past 24 hours, Aster’s price edged up by 0.57% to $0.6441. The project’s market capitalization stood at $1.73 billion, with a 24-hour spot trading volume of $50.92 million.
Monthly chart remains weakIn an assessment shared on July 4, 2026, Crypto Patel attributed the erosion of investor confidence in Aster primarily to the token’s weak monthly chart performance. According to Patel, throughout nearly ten months of trading data, Aster has repeatedly closed at lower levels, which has undermined faith in the project over time.
Crypto Patel noted that the prolonged series of lower monthly closes has harmed investor trust, but maintained that he would not be surprised to see Aster reach the $10–$20 range in the long term.
Despite this challenging price history, Patel still forecasts that Aster could eventually reach a price between $10 and $20, although he emphasizes this is a personal projection and not a guarantee. Some market participants echoed his view, adding that strong projects can rebound even after extended periods of weakness.
Derivative activity picks up momentumWhile spot price action has been subdued, derivative market data indicates growing interest around Aster. The total derivatives trading volume climbed by 10.55% to reach $105.01 million, suggesting that more investors are now closely monitoring the token.
Glossary: Open interest reflects the total number of outstanding contracts in the futures market that have not yet been closed. The funding rate is a periodic fee paid on perpetual futures contracts to balance long and short positions.
Open interest slipped by 0.45% to $360.40 million, which may signal that some leveraged positions were closed, though this did not translate into major selling pressure. The open interest-weighted funding rate remained in positive territory at 0.0090%, indicating that investors holding long positions paid a small premium to maintain their exposure.
IndicatorLatest ValuePrice$0.644124-hour change0.57% riseSpot trading volume$50.92 millionDerivatives trading volume$105.01 millionOpen interest$360.40 millionFunding rate0.0090%Market seeks directionAster’s near-term outlook appears neutral, with prices yet to break decisively in either direction. However, the uptick in trading volumes points to growing market interest. Taken together, the decline in open interest and a positive funding rate suggest the market is on the lookout for its next catalyst without excessive leverage buildup.
Rising trading volumes, lower open interest, and a positive funding rate all hint that the market may be preparing for its next major move, but this time without excessive risk-taking.
Looking ahead, if buyer demand persists, Aster may attempt to test higher resistance zones. On the other hand, if demand wanes or the broader crypto market weakens, the token could continue moving sideways until a clearer trend emerges.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.
ASTER is showing signs of renewed strength after a range breakout, with analysis suggesting buyers are gradually regaining control.
The recent Aster (ASTER) price action suggests an optimistic short-term outlook, particularly as its price regains momentum and the broader crypto market shows recovery signs. Provided the token holds above critical support levels, it might experience a considerable rebound to higher resistance areas.
ASTER Breaking Out from Multi-Week Range After spending several weeks consolidating, ASTER has climbed back toward the upper end of its multi-week price range. The coin fell into this range on June 5. While it broke out in mid-June to a high of $0.803 following news of the 99% fee buyback, it fell back and continued to trend within the range.
The recent uptrend has now shifted attention to whether ASTER can successfully break out and target higher prices. Meanwhile, ASTER is already showing early positive signs, with price now trending above the upper resistance trendline at $0.634.
Aster 4H Chart Analysis The coin first broke out on June 2, following its rally to an intraday high of $0.649. Since then, ASTER has consolidated above the key zone, gaining momentum for the next uptrend. This presents an ideal entry point. If the price continues to trade above the $0.634 resistance, the chances of a rally higher remain.
Key Resistance Levels Ahead The immediate resistance should the upward momentum begin is the $0.649 level. ASTER stalled there yesterday, and reclaiming it is crucial for a sustained uptrend.
If buyers successfully clear $0.649, the next technical hurdles appear near $0.665 and $0.709, representing an uptrend of 4% to 11% from the current price of $0.638. Beyond those levels, there are still resistance zones between $0.740 and $0.780.
Ultimately, the breakout could target the previous swing high around $0.803. From the current market price, this represents a 26% increase.
Notably, the bullish outlook would weaken if ASTER loses its breakout structure. Falling below $0.634 invalidates the breakout and pushes the coin back into a range. It also opens the path to retesting lower support regions.
The closest support is $0.612, representing a 4% drop from here. Below this level, another support sits around $0.602. Meanwhile, $0.585 marks the most important floor on the chart, as it represents the lower support of the price range.
A convincing close beneath that level would invalidate the current recovery setup and could expose the token to a deeper decline toward $0.542 and $0.514.
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DeFiLlama has cut all ties with DL News after unidentified buyers acquired the outlet’s website and X (Twitter) account. The analytics platform says no future posts from the brand carry its endorsement.
Core developer 0xngmi went further, warning users not to trust anything the brand publishes. DL News ended editorial operations in May 2026 before its assets changed hands.
From DeFiLlama News Arm to Sold AssetDL News launched in 2022 as the news arm of DeFiLlama, the open-source analytics platform tracking DeFi deposits. Unlike the platform, however, the outlet was built to turn a profit.
DeFiLlama announced the break in a July 1 statement on X.
“New owners have taken over the @dlnews website and assets. We expect them to resume posting soon. They’re no longer affiliated with DefiLlama in any way. We can’t corroborate any information about outreach and no posts should be considered to be endorsed by us.”
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The relationship fractured in March 2023, when 0xngmi publicly threatened a fork over a LLAMA token plan the team opposed. The sides reconciled within days, but the newsroom operated separately for the next two years.
1/3 The DeFiLlama team would like to apologize for the events that unfolded yesterday, as a result of poor communication and a misunderstanding within the team.
— DefiLlama.com (@DefiLlama) March 20, 2023 Director Paige Aarhus announced the closure on May 7, citing shrinking readership and AI’s damage to search traffic.
DL Research, its 2024 commercial arm, grew revenue by 270% in 2025 and crossed the seven-figure mark. The growth still failed to offset the audience collapse.
DeFiLlama, meanwhile, continues to operate as normal. It recently drew scrutiny for relisting Aster perpetual data, a sign of how closely users watch its neutrality.
Why DeFiLlama’s DL News Buyback Failed0xngmi told users not to trust anything published under the DL News name, likely indicating the open-source analytics platform no longer endorses the publication.
Further, the core developer explained that DeFiLlama attempted to buy the assets after the shutdown but failed.
Obviously I wouldn't have sold it but it was not owned by me
After dlnews shut down we even tried to purchase it as defillama just to fully close it, but it wasnt possible
— 0xngmi (@0xngmi) July 2, 2026 The purchase failed because the brand belonged to Llama Corp, a Dubai-based entity, not the analytics team.
“Why does being sold mean it can’t be trusted? Doesn’t automatically follow, new ownership doesn’t guarantee bad journalism,” one user challenged.
The core developer did not immediately respond to BeInCrypto’s request for comment.
The site still lists Llama Corp in its footer and displays the closure notice.
DeFiLlama Cuts Ties With DL News After Surprise Ownership SaleThe buyers remain unidentified. But market data suggests why the brand still found one.
An April 2026 analysis of 107 crypto news sites found more than 40 with zero organic traffic. Five outlets captured 78% of search visits.
That concentration gives dormant brands residual value. AI tools also drive over 25% of referrals to US crypto media, rewarding domains with citation history.
Trust remains the open question. Research shows crypto press releases can move risky asset prices, and an inherited newsroom brand could carry similar influence.
Whether the new owners identify themselves once publishing resumes may decide how much credibility survives the transfer.
More than 450 million $ASTER tokens are now staked across @Aster_DEX, a figure that underlines growing confidence in the protocol's long-term infrastructure as the network continues to mature.
Staking as a Security Layer Aster Chain is a high-performance, privacy-focused Layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for derivatives trading. It powers Aster DEX, enabling a decentralized exchange environment where traders retain full custody of their assets and benefit from strong privacy protections. The network uses Proof-of-Staked Authority (PoSA) as its consensus mechanism, meaning staked tokens play a direct role in validating transactions and securing the chain. When users stake $ASTER, they delegate their tokens to a validator. Each validator contributes differently to the network, and this performance determines the validator's total rewards.
The initial validator lineup securing the Aster network includes established entities such as Trust Wallet, BNB Chain, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), Lista DAO, and PancakeSwap. With over 450 million tokens now committed, the staking pool represents a substantial portion of tokens locked away from liquid circulation, reinforcing network security and reducing sell-side pressure simultaneously.
Tokenomics Built Around Staking The staking milestone sits within a broader tokenomics overhaul Aster executed earlier this year. Aster ended its fixed monthly token unlock schedule and replaced it with a staking-only emission model, reducing the number of new tokens released each month by 97%. Ecosystem tokens now only enter circulation as staking rewards, at a rate of 450,000 $ASTER per epoch (weekly), equivalent to between 1.8 million and 2.25 million tokens per month.
Aster operates a dual-reward staking model, including a 150,000 $ASTER Base APY and a 300,000 $ASTER Loyalty Rewards program that increases payouts based on a staker's lock duration and trading activity. Tokens locked in staking are temporarily removed from liquid supply, a dynamic that parallels accumulation-driven supply tightening seen in other token ecosystems where staking incentives meaningfully reduce sell pressure.
The project also noted that the new emission model, combined with an existing buyback program, could make $ASTER a deflationary asset over time. The buyback program directs up to 80% of daily platform fees toward $ASTER token purchases. Aster remains one of the top on-chain perpetuals platforms by volume, according to The Block's data, giving the buyback mechanism a steady source of fee revenue to draw from.
The 450 million staking figure signals that a growing share of token holders are opting for yield-bearing security positions over active liquidity, a shift that, if sustained, would tighten available supply and deepen the protocol's validator base as it scales.
Sources:
CoinMarketCap: Aster DEX Slashes Monthly Token Unlocks by 97% With Staking Switch
The Block: Aster Perps DEX Switches to Staking-Only Token Emission Model
Aster Official Docs: Aster Chain Overview
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@BinanceWallet has formally joined @Aster_DEX as a network validator, marking a meaningful step up from its previous role as a front-end integration partner. The move gives Binance Wallet a direct vote in Aster's on-chain governance and decentralised listing decisions.
From Interface to Infrastructure The distinction matters. Rather than simply routing users to Aster's trading environment, Binance Wallet now participates in the protocol's underlying decision-making. As part of the arrangement, it will support "Aster Open Standards," the framework Aster launched in late June 2026 that allows tokens already listed on Binance Spot or its Alpha programme to apply for an Aster spot listing through an on-chain validator vote.
Aster Open Standards (AOS-1) launched around June 25, 2026, and allows any token already listed on Binance Spot or in its Alpha programme to apply for a listing on Aster via an API check. Projects pay a 50,000 USDT application fee, which is refunded if the on-chain validator vote fails. With Binance Wallet now holding a validator seat, it has a direct say in which tokens pass that threshold.
The validator integration also gives Binance Wallet influence over Aster's broader protocol governance. Token holders and designated participants in the Aster DAO vote to steer roadmap decisions, and validator status places Binance Wallet within that decision-making structure rather than at its periphery.
Trading Campaigns to Follow The partnership will launch with a series of exclusive trading campaigns and perpetuals incentives aimed at growing retail participation on the platform. The move builds on an existing commercial relationship: Aster DEX had previously been integrated into the Binance Web3 Wallet, enabling millions of users to access professional-grade trading tools directly from their self-custody wallets.
Aster is a privacy-focused decentralised exchange offering perpetual markets on crypto, stocks, and commodities. Its Aster Chain is a high-performance, privacy-focused Layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for derivatives trading. The chain uses Proof-of-Staked Authority (PoSA) as its consensus mechanism, the same model that underpins BNB Chain, making Binance Wallet's validator role a natural fit within that architecture.
For Aster, securing a validator of Binance Wallet's scale adds institutional weight to a governance model that is still maturing. For Binance Wallet, it deepens its footprint in DeFi infrastructure at a time when the line between wallets and decentralised exchanges continues to narrow.
Sources:
CoinMarketCap: Aster Latest Updates and Market Insights
Aster Official Documentation
CoinDesk: Binance Wallet Unlocks In-App Leveraged Crypto Futures Trading With Aster
Due to a stock split, Binance will adjust the contract size of CRWD U-margined perpetual contracts.
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The crypto market showed a modest recovery today as Bitcoin price climbed above $60,000, lifting sentiment across risk assets. A number of Crypto coins were well ahead of the broader market, with Myro, BEAT, Aster, and Aave as top daily gainers. The rally is fueled by new liquidity, overbought rebounds, exchange speculation, and new DeFi demand.
Crypto Coins Lead Gains as Traders Return to Risk Bitcoin price rose 1.38% to $60,110.77 over 24 hours. The broader crypto market increased 1.17% as well, totaling capitalization to $2.06 trillion.
The relocation is after intense selling in key assets. The traders are also monitoring whether the market will crack the resistance zone of 2.15 trillion.
The other important trigger is U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF flow data which is anticipated on June 27. Powerful inflows might sustain the recovery.
Nevertheless, the rally remains a potential relief measure in a broad down-trend. The options expiry of 10.8 billion this week is still a big challenge to market direction.
Myro (MYRO) Myro was among the strongest movers, jumping 38.43% to $0.00362 in 24 hours. The other key factor that caused the rally of the token was the spike in the number of trading operations.
Its 24-hour volume surged 457% to $3.64 million, far outpacing the price gain. The strong speculative demand is reflected by that jump.
Meme coins frequently shoot up when markets become liquid. The turnover ratio of Myro shows that traders were aggressively rotating into the asset.
In case buyers continue to hold at $0.0036, Myro may challenge the weekly high at around $0.0042. Any downward break below that would cause price to revert to around $0.0032.
Audiera (BEAT) The token of Audiera, BEAT, increased by 18% to reach $2.41 in the same time. The decision was made when the social interest in the project was on the rise.
Market buzz has seen the token become one of the best-performing assets on CoinGecko. There were also rumors of a potential Bybit listing, as noted by traders.
BEAT Is Defying the Bearish Market@Audiera_web3‘s $BEAT token is amongst the top-trending assets on CoinGecko.
The asset has surged over 30% in the past 24 hours amid the current market downslide.
There have been rumors about a listing on Bybit, but there is no official… pic.twitter.com/3XSqiOYbUx
— BSCN (@BSCNews) June 26, 2026
BEAT has since increased by approximately 38% in three days, which has brought it to a major resistance point. The move would be open to a move to $2.60 as it is held at $2.20.
Aster (ASTER) Aster is up 10% to $0.629 in 24h. The traders moved towards smaller, faster-moving tokens, and Aster joined the rally. Its relocation seems to be related to finding high- beta opportunities
Once Bitcoin is stable, capital tends to shift into tokens that have higher potential to increase. That trend made a number of mid-cap and low-cap investments perform well today.
Should Aster break above a support of $0.60, it might retest $0.65; a drop below $0.60 might retest $0.58.
Aave (AAVE) Aave price surged 14% to $93.64, which is better than much of the large-cap DeFi tokens. The recovery that ensued was an increase in optimism with regard to venture capital activity.
Framework Ventures is said to have raised 400 million to invest in crypto. The news can have contributed to the attention of already existing DeFi protocols such as Aave.
Source: CMC Kraken was also reportedly involved in a 15% Aave stake deal. That speculation was another boost of sentiment to the token.
If Aave holds above $90, traders may target the $100 resistance level. A fall to under 90 may undermine the positive trend and open up the 80 area.
Despite today’s gains, risks remain high across the crypto market. The next step might be influenced by the MiCA deadline, U.S. legislation, ETF flows, and options expiry.
PANews June 26 news, according to Lookonchain monitoring, a trader on Aster turned a profit of $5.6 million in just one week. A week ago, the trader deposited $3.9 million into a newly created wallet and opened a 1x short position of 139.58 million ESPORTS at around $0.07 (worth $9.44 million). The position currently has an unrealized profit of $5.6 million.
The search for the best BNB coin to buy in June 2026 has become increasingly competitive as investors navigate a market defined by volatility, sector rotation, and shifting narratives.
While many large-cap cryptocurrencies continue struggling under broader market pressure, activity inside the BNB Chain ecosystem remains relatively strong.
Several projects are attracting attention for different reasons. Some investors are targeting high-risk micro-caps, while others are focusing on AI-powered ecosystems and infrastructure plays. Among the names frequently appearing on watchlists are MemeToro ($MT), Siren (SIREN), Aster (ASTER), and Sky (SKY).
Each represents a different opportunity within the BNB ecosystem.
Siren Remains a High-Risk BNB Chain Play Siren has maintained its reputation as one of the more volatile assets on BNB Chain.
The token currently trades around $0.0031 after experiencing significant fluctuations tied to broader market sentiment and ecosystem developments. Recent network upgrades have helped support activity, but Siren remains firmly positioned as a speculative asset rather than a stability-focused investment.
That volatility is precisely what attracts some traders.
High-beta assets often become popular during periods when investors are seeking outsized returns. However, those opportunities come with equally elevated risks, particularly when market sentiment remains fragile.
For investors evaluating the best BNB coin to buy, Siren represents a higher-risk option designed for participants comfortable with substantial price swings.
Sky Is Currently Outperforming Aster The comparison between Sky and Aster has become a common discussion among BNB Chain traders.
Recent activity on PancakeSwap shows a growing preference for Sky. Analysts attribute part of that trend to stronger institutional inflows, which have created a measurable divergence between the two projects. Sky has benefited from that capital rotation.
At the same time, improvements across the BNB Chain network have helped support liquidity conditions for smaller assets. The chain’s Fermi upgrades reduced block times to approximately 0.45 seconds, helping maintain efficient transaction processing even during periods of elevated activity.
Aster continues attracting interest, but recent trading behavior suggests that many market participants currently favor Sky when choosing between the two projects.
Why MemeToro Is Appearing on More BNB Watchlists While Siren, Sky, and Aster are primarily attracting attention through market activity, MemeToro is benefiting from a different catalyst.
The project sits directly within the growing intersection of artificial intelligence and SocialFi. These themes remain among the strongest narratives in crypto, even as broader market sentiment remains cautious.
MemeToro ($MT) is not positioned as a traditional memecoin.
Instead, it functions as an ecosystem where users can interact with AI-powered tools, prediction markets, staking systems, and community-driven asset creation mechanisms. This broader utility framework has helped the project stand out among newer BNB Chain launches.
As investors search for the best BNB coin to buy, ecosystems offering multiple forms of participation are receiving increasing attention.
Breaking Down the MemeToro Ecosystem The core of MemeToro revolves around behavioral finance and AI-powered participation.
The platform includes an automated memecoin creation system that allows users to launch assets without coding expertise. Artificial intelligence continuously monitors social conversations, cultural developments, and market narratives to identify emerging trends.
Alongside token creation, users can participate in decentralized prediction markets powered by both $MT and BNB. These markets allow participants to forecast outcomes across crypto, sports, entertainment, and major world events.
The platform also features staking rewards of up to 35% APR, creating an additional incentive for long-term engagement.
Rather than relying on a single product, the ecosystem combines multiple participation layers under one framework.
MemeToro Is Raising Fast and Stage 2 Is Almost Gone MemeToro’s Stage 2 presale is 92.82% complete. The round has raised $72,955.51 out of a $78,590.46 target. When Stage 2 closes, the price moves from $0.00139 to $0.00154 per $MT token.
That price jump is coming soon. Buyers who get in before Stage 2 fills lock in the lower price automatically.
MemeToro runs on the BNB Chain and combines four features in one place. An AI agent creates memecoins from live trending data. Prediction markets let you bet on real-world events. A crypto casino uses $MT tokens directly. High-yield staking pays up to 35% APR.
The $MT token powers everything. There are only 1.2 billion tokens total, and 71% go to presale buyers with no vesting locks.
You can buy with a card, ETH, BNB, USDT, or USDC right now at memetoro.com.
Choosing the Best BNB Token in 2026 Choosing the best BNB coin to buy in June 2026 ultimately depends on investor priorities. Siren offers high-risk speculative exposure. Sky continues benefiting from stronger trading activity than Aster. Both remain important projects within the ecosystem.
MemeToro ($MT) combines AI-powered memecoin creation, decentralized prediction markets, staking rewards, and SocialFi participation, the platform is building a broader utility-focused ecosystem.
These four projects remain among the most discussed names heading into the second half of 2026.
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An address with 2x leverage long on 3.46 million SYN currently has an unrealized profit of about $662,000
PANews, June 25 – According to Lookonchain, a newly created address 0x2A32 opened a 2x leveraged long position on the decentralized trading platform Aster DEX, buying approximately 3.46 million SYN with a notional position size of about $1.69 million. The position has been open for less than two days and is currently showing an unrealized profit of roughly $662,000.
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PANews June 26 news – Aster has officially launched AOS-1, the first module of Aster Open Standards (AOS), enabling permissionless spot token listings and allowing new tokens to access the Aster Spot market more conveniently. To enhance trading depth and liquidity, Aster simultaneously reduced the maker fee for AOS-1 trading pairs to -0.25 bps, meaning market makers receive a fee rebate upon maker order execution, forming a negative-fee incentive mechanism.
Aster CEO Leonard stated that AOS is designed to deeply integrate self-custody and permissionless deployment at the protocol level, while AOS-1 establishes a standardized framework for open spot listings and attracts more liquidity providers to participate in on-chain market making through the rebate mechanism.
Altcoins such as Aster (ASTER), Decred (DCR), and Kaspa (KAS) are leading the broader cryptocurrency market recovery over the last 24 hours, as Bitcoin (BTC) holds above $70,000 on Monday, up from the $60,000 dip on Thursday. Technically, the recovery in ASTER, DCR, and KAS lacks momentum and is driven by the short-term easing of selling pressure. If Bitcoin extends the decline, altcoins would likely face similar or more intense selling pressure.
Aster breakout rally struggles to pick up momentumAster rose 11% on Sunday, closing above a long-term resistance trendline connecting the October 7 and November 19 highs. At the time of writing, ASTER is holding above $0.600 on Monday, below the declining 50-day Exponential Moving Average at $0.683, keeping the near-term bias capped.
The technical indicators on the daily chart suggest an increased likelihood of renewed bullish momentum in ASTER, corroborating the breakout rally thesis. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) crosses above the signal line on Saturday, starting a positive wave of successively rising MACD histograms. At the same time, the Relative Strength Index is at 50, hovering around its midline, signaling a neutral shift as selling pressure wanes.
The 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $0.683, followed by the R1 Pivot Point at $0.740, could serve as overhead resistance.
ASTER/USDT daily logarithmic chart.On the flip side, the crucial support remains the $0.500 psychological mark, followed by a deeper zone at the S1 Pivot Point at $0.434.
Decred extends its rally as buying pressure resurfacesDecred is up 4% at press time on Monday, extending the roughly 30% gains from last week. The privacy coin is holding above the 50- and 200-day EMAs, with the shorter above the longer average, reinforcing a bullish bias.
The MACD remains above the signal line following Thursday's bullish crossover, indicating rising bullish momentum.
The RSI at 70.71 enters the overbought zone, indicating strengthening buying pressure.
The DCR rally approaches the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level, drawn from the November 4 high of $70 to the December 23 low of $14.21, at $26.12. If DCR clears this level, it could target the 50% retracement at $31.53.
DCR/USDT daily price chart.However, failure to clear that barrier would cap gains and encourage a pullback toward the 23.60% Fibonacci retracement at $20.70.
Kaspa approaches key resistance zoneKaspa steadies above $0.03300 at press time on Monday, significantly lower than the declining 50- and 200-day EMAs, preserving a bearish bias. The rebound from Thursday’s low at $0.02518, coinciding with Bitcoin’s dip to $60,000, reflects an ease in selling pressure.
The MACD histogram has shifted slightly positive after a steady contraction, indicating that the MACD line has crossed above the signal line. Both lines sit near or slightly below zero, so momentum repair remains tentative. Meanwhile, the RSI at 42, below the midline, points to a weak upside impulse.
The overhead supply zone, ranging from the $0.03607 to $0.03865, could cap the recovery. A potential breakout could target the R1 Pivot Point at $0.04751.
KAS/USDT daily logarithmic chart.However, a downside reversal could find support at the S1 Pivot Point at $0.02439.
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Stifel: U.S. economy in "overheated expansion" as AI investment cycle outweighs consumer pressure
U.S. large diversified financial services holding company Stifel has raised its year-end S&P 500 target and rolled out a stock allocation framework for a "high-growth, high-inflation" environment. The firm lifted its year-end S&P 500 target to 7,800 points, noting the U.S. economy is entering a "running hot" state—where economic growth is strengthening alongside mounting inflationary pressure. Stifel’s models show U.S. growth momentum is picking up while inflation momentum is clearly overheating, a trend that will reshape the market’s leading sector structure in the second half of the year. Instead of traditional consumer sectors, Stifel’s top picks are investment-led cyclical industries, including banks, transportation, materials, energy, semiconductors, software and equipment. The firm adds that fixed-asset investment in AI remains on the rise: large tech firms including Amazon, Microsoft, Meta and Google are projected to combine for roughly $725 billion in total capital expenditures in 2026, some $100 billion higher than prior estimates. This means the AI investment chain is likely to continue outperforming the consumption chain squeezed by inflation. Stifel advises investors to reduce exposure to discretionary consumer, consumer staples, communication services and some financial services sectors, as these areas see weaker earnings revisions. Conversely, the firm favors cyclical value stocks and hedges with defensive value sectors such as insurance, autos, energy and banks.
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Analyst: Micron's earnings boost overall market sentiment for the tech sector
Chris Strazzeri, Financial Trading Manager of Moomoo’s Australia and New Zealand branch, stated: “The targeted sell-off indicates that following a sustained, strong rally in AI-related and speculative growth stocks, investors are enforcing strict valuation discipline. This serves as a warning to the market that actual earnings levels must now rise to support the currently overvalued price-to-earnings ratio. Micron Technology’s post-market earnings results largely confirm this, and its robust performance has lifted overall market sentiment in the tech sector.”
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2x Leveraged Long DRAM ETF (RAM) Records $383 Million in Trading Volume on Its First Day of Listing
According to Bitget market data, the Roundhill T-REX 2X Long DRAM Daily Target ETF (Nasdaq ticker: RAM) officially launched trading yesterday. On its first trading day, the fund recorded a total turnover of $383 million, and rose 29.47% in after-hours U.S. stock trading to hit $30.8. Note: RAM’s underlying exposure covers companies engaged in memory-related technologies, including DRAM, NAND and storage solutions, targeting active traders seeking leveraged exposure to the memory chip theme and artificial intelligence infrastructure development.
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BCA Research raises its S&P 500 target to 8,100 points, with AI remaining a core variable.
BCA Research has become the latest strategy firm to raise its US stock market target, reflecting Wall Street’s growing optimism about earnings support for US equities in the second half of the year. The institution lifted its year-end S&P 500 target from 7,700 points to 8,100 points. BCA’s core view is that first-quarter corporate earnings exceeded expectations in both strength and breadth, and the US economy has re-entered an expansion phase. Similar to JPMorgan Chase, BCA believes this stock rally is not only driven by valuation expansion—earnings themselves are delivering the index’s gains. AI remains the core variable in this assessment. Large tech firms including Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and Oracle continue to increase capital spending on data centers and AI infrastructure, driving growth in orders for chips, servers, construction, power and related industrial chains. This provides a clearer fundamental basis for upward revisions to 2026 and 2027 earnings. The institution points out that risks exist: the earnings expansion brought by AI investments has already been quickly priced into the market. If subsequent returns on capital spending are questioned, or interest rates remain elevated, further upside for the index will require more earnings confirmation rather than relying solely on investor risk appetite.
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Tom Lee: Markets have nearly priced in two interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve this year, and the rise in US Treasury yields is weighing on market sentiment.
Tom Lee said the market is still digesting Kevin Warsh’s remarks from his first press conference last week and repricing the macro environment. Over the past week, oil prices have pulled back, with war premiums contracting. Current oil prices are not far from the roughly $65 level seen before the conflict, indicating the market views related war risks as declining. On the other hand, 10-year U.S. Treasury yields continue to rise, now around 4.5%, higher than the pre-conflict level of roughly 4.2%. The main headwind the market has faced recently has shifted from oil prices to yields. Tom Lee noted that the market is not only focused on 10-year U.S. Treasury yields but also starting to price in potential additional interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. According to federal funds futures, the market is currently pricing in nearly two rate hikes this year. Bank of America further projected today that the Fed will raise rates three times this year, in September, October, and December respectively. Jeffrey Gundlach often emphasizes the importance of monitoring 2-year U.S. Treasury yields, as they typically lead the Fed and signal the central bank’s policy direction. Between 2023 and 2025, the relationship between 2-year U.S. Treasury yields and the federal funds rate indicated that the Fed’s policy was overly tight, requiring interest rate cuts. However, this relationship has recently reversed, meaning the Fed would need two rate hikes to catch up with 2-year U.S. Treasury yields. He believes that, at least for now, yields have become a headwind for the market.
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