CME Group to launch round-the-clock trading for cryptocurrency futures and options
#CMEGroup 's regulated cryptocurrency futures and options will be available for trading round-the-clock beginning on May 29th, pending regulatory review. The move is intended to improve market access and give investors continuous trading availability, reflecting rising demand for crypto products and the need for more flexible trading hours in digital asset markets.
Base is moving from the OP Stack to its own unified stack
#Base introduces its new unified stack, where all dependencies and future innovations are now consolidated into a single place. The team said each upgrade will use a single Base binary for nodes, streamlining the sequencer that validators rely on for transaction ordering. The transition will happen in four phases per the roadmap, with node operators needing to switch to the new Base client in the coming months to receive official updates.
The #Aptos network is shifting to performance-based tokenomics that tie token supply dynamics to actual network usage. The tokenomics update includes key proposals: cut staking APR from 5.19% to 2.6% via governance, raise gas fees 10x (paid in $APT and fully burned), set a 2.1B $APT protocol cap, and permanently lock and stake 210M $APT held by the Foundation. Future grants will shift to KPI-linked distributions, and a programmatic buyback may be introduced.
Aptos is a high-performance #Layer1 blockchain focused on speed, security, and scalability, designed to support decentralized applications for mass adoption.
OpenAI and Paradigm to launch AI agent tool for smart contract security
#OpenAI has partnered with #Paradigm to launch #EVMbench , a benchmark measuring how well AI agents can identify, fix, and exploit critical smart contract vulnerabilities. EVMbench draws on 120 real-world vulnerabilities across 40 audits, including scenarios from the #Tempo blockchain audit focused on high-volume stablecoin payments.
EVMbench measures three core capabilities. Detect scores how well agents identify known smart contract flaws. Patch evaluates whether agents can fix issues without breaking intended behavior. Exploit tests agents’ ability to execute full fund-draining attacks in a sandboxed blockchain environment.
Kraken has acquired #Magna , a leading token management platform used by crypto-native teams to manage vesting, claims, distributions, and related operational workflows. It marks the exchange’s sixth deal in the past year, including its $1.5B acquisition of the U.S. futures platform #NinjaTrader in March.
Sai announces the launch of its perpetual platform
#Sai has launched #SaiPerps , a perpetual trading platform built to be as fast and intuitive as a centralized exchange with the transparency and self-custody of onchain settlement. Sai also launched Let’s Go Saicho, a one-month on-chain trading contest from February 18th to March 19th, offering $25,000 in prizes. The competition has two phases: a PNL contest for profitable traders and a “Be Early” phase rewarding early participants who meet a minimum trading volume.
Hyperliquid announces the launch of the Hyperliquid Policy Center
#Hyperliquid has launched the #HyperliquidPolicyCenter , a nonprofit research and advocacy organization dedicated to promoting regulatory clarity and helping decentralized finance flourish in the United States. The Hyperliquid Policy Center will produce in-depth technical research, provide insights on proposed regulations and legislation, and act as a key resource for policymakers seeking a clear understanding of how #DeFi operates.
MYX Finance secures funds in a Strategic funding round
#MYXFinance secures funds in a Strategic funding round led by Consensys, with participation from Consensys Mesh and Systemic Ventures. The funding will back the launch of MYX’s Modular Derivative Settlement Engine, signaling the platform’s evolution into a core infrastructure layer for omnichain derivatives.
MYX Finance is a non-custodial, decentralized derivatives exchange that enables high-leverage trading of perpetual futures on-chain.
Zora announces the launch of attention markets on Solana
#Zora launches attention markets on #Solana , where users can trade tokens tied to internet trends, memes, and cultural moments. The feature allows anyone to launch a new market for 1 $SOL . It allows users to trade positions speculating on whether a topic will gain or lose momentum across social media.
Zora is a decentralized, on-chain social platform and #Layer2 network that tokenizes media and social trends, allowing users to trade, mint, and invest in content, memes, and cultural moments.
#Novig secures $75M in a Series B funding round led by Pantera Capital, bringing its valuation to $500M. The company is currently seeking a license from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which is expected to be granted within six months.
Novig is a sports prediction market that eliminates the need for traditional sportsbooks by creating a two-sided marketplace.