TL;DR The Web3 gaming market continues to grow, with funding stabilized at $1 billion and a 72% increase in the use of Arbitrum compared to last year. Telegram stands out as a key platform for new releases, representing 21% of Web3 games.

Bitcoin (BTC) and the crypto market registered a sharp decline as speculation cooled after a week of significant gains. BTC has registered an increase of over 30% since the US election, thanks to President-elect Donald Trump's pro-crypto stance.

Popular decentralized exchange (DEX) dYdX — currently offering perpetual trading options for over 35 popular cryptocurrencies — is set to unveil its most ambitious upgrade yet. Labeled ‘dYdX Unlimited,' the update will feature a number of comprehensive enhancements that promise to offer traders increased flexibility while simultaneously providing them with new passive income streams.

BlackRock announced on Wednesday that it is expanding its tokenized liquidity fund, the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), to operate on multiple blockchain platforms.

BlackRock has expanded its BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) to five additional blockchains—Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon—enhancing access to tokenized real-world assets and integrating with decentralized finance ecosystems. The post BlackRock's BUIDL Expands to Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism and Polygon appeared first on Cryptonews.

Asset management titan BlackRock is announcing the expansion of its proprietary BUIDL, the company's on-chain money market fund, across five new blockchains.

The tokenized money market fund will launch on nearly half a dozen new blockchain networks.

BlackRock is expanding its tokenized fund — BUIDL — to multiple blockchains.

BUIDL currently leads the tokenized government securities market with $517 million in assets under management.

BlackRocks BUIDL fund now spans Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon, enhancing access for digital asset investors. The post BlackRock expands BUIDL fund access across Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Offchain Labs is advancing Arbitrum's scalability with a focus on alt-client solutions like Reth, Erigon, and Nethermind to enhance throughput and efficiency.

Delta Protocol was exploited on Avalanche and Arbitrum, losing an estimated $4.8M, sent to five known addresses and to other DeFi pools.

November started off very well, with many cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, forming new all-time highs. Amidst the chaos, however, some altcoins are getting sidelined and hold the potential to note gains.

The DeFi liquidity protocol has already paused operations on Arbitrum and Avalanche blockchains as the team investigates the vulnerability.

Jupiter (JUP) has recently been a standout performer in the crypto market, showcasing an impressive gain of 45.85% over the past month. Despite this rally, the token encountered significant selling pressure as it struggled to break above a key resistance level.

The recent rally in Jupiter price (JUP) has gained substantial attention in the cryptocurrency market, as the token climbed 29% within a week to reach $1.20. This sharp increase has raised questions about the potential for continued upward momentum, with indicators suggesting that further growth could push JUP Price towards the $1.8 mark.

A resistance level could delay a bullish trend from forming on Jupiter's chart.

As one of the top-performing Solana-based DeFi protocols with rising TVL, Jupiter (JUP) witnessed a ~35% price rally. With the altcoin reclaiming the $1 psychological mark, the uptrend eyes a bullish extension.

Surge in Whale Activity: Several altcoins, including ApeCoin (APE), SushiSwap (SUSHI), and Treasure DAO (MAGIC), have experienced a significant rise in whale transactions. According to Santiment, these cryptocurrencies have seen a marked increase in large trades, indicating potential price shifts that may go against their recent patterns.

Bitcoin (BTC) has rocketed by almost 10% in the past 24 hours and has just set a new all-time high of $74,730, as Republican candidate Donald Trump took an early lead in the presidential elections.

ApeCoin (APE) faces strong downward pressure, with several indicators signaling potential further declines. The 7-day MVRV suggests recent buyers are mostly at a loss, which hints at undervaluation but leaves room for additional downside.

This month's token unlocks include both “cliff” releases, where the digital assets are unlocked all at once, and “linear” releases, where tokens are gradually unlocked over time.

In a recent court decision, Aurelien Michel, creator of the “Mutant Ape Planet” NFT collection accused of defrauding investors, has avoided prison but will forfeit over $1 million as part of his sentence.

In an interesting development, the creator of the fraud NFT collection “Mutant Ape Planet” Aurelien Michel is set to avoid a prison sentence following a recent court ruling. However, the defendant has been ordered to forgo over $1 million as punishment for conducting a rug pull.

The cryptocurrency market continues to fluctuate, one coin is currently under scrutiny: Jupiter (JUP). After briefly climbing above the $1 mark, JUP has begun to retrace its steps, raising concerns about its future trajectory.

The crypto market swung low, which might be the last big discount before a parabolic run. Reflecting bearish sentiment, the underwhelming performance of Arbitrum (ARB) continues. However, DTX Exchange (DTX), a new exchange-based token, has defied the broader market trend by exploding in presale. It has raised over $6.

Michel sentenced for defrauding investors through Mutant Ape Planet NFTs. Court ordered $1.4 million forfeiture and a $15,000 fine.

Venus Protocol, one of the Top 5 decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platforms, today announced it has been approved for a grant from the Arbitrum Foundation.

Mutant Ape Planet creator Aurelien Michel pleaded guilty to defrauding investors and avoided a prison sentence.

The CEO of the dYdX Foundation sees parallels between the internet of the 1990s and where Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is today.

ApeCoin is holding steady at the crucial $1 support level, fueling speculation on whether the bulls are ready for a comeback as it maintains its position above this key mark. Recent bearish pressure has driven the token to a point where a recovery might be on the horizon, yet the critical question is: can buyers defend this level and push prices higher?

The move is meant to allow the platform to shift back to its core vision as it faces a competitive market.

dYdX Trading, the company behind the decentralized exchange platform, recently announced it has let go of 35% of its workforce.

dYdX announces a strategic shift back to startup mode, aiming to reignite innovation and agility. The decision follows recent layoffs and a re-evaluation of the company's operational structure.

Arbitrum's long/short ratio suggests that traders are heavily leaning towards another drop.

The crypto markets are gearing up and heading towards the monthly close, which may keep up the ‘Uptober' vibes. While the Bitcoin price is just a few inches away from the highs, the market participants have become more optimistic over the next price action.

Bitcoin (BTC) is teasing a record high after it peaked at $73,464 on October 30, bringing it within touching distance of its all-time high of $73,750. However, the cryptocurrency has registered a marginal decline during the ongoing session and is trading just above $73,200.

Charles d'Haussy CEO dYdX Foundation told CryptoNews he sees a convergence in centralized exchanges (CEXs) and decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and noted that only 5% of perpetuals are currently traded on-chain. The post dYdX Sees Convergence of CeFi and DeFi and Plans to Launch ‘dYdX Unlimited' appeared first on Cryptonews.

JUP may soon register a decline as the market enters its next phase.

Sunray Finance may have lost the value of its SUN token, after a smart contract exploit on Arbitrum. The total loss after rogue SUN token minting is more than $2.8M, but the attack may mean Sunray DEX never launches.

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Dydx, the decentralized finance platform, has announced a significant restructuring, with CEO Antonio Juliano revealing the difficult decision to lay off 35% of its core team as part of a strategic shift to align with the company's evolving goals.

dYdX's major layoffs and declining TVL highlight ongoing market pressures, with a mixed response from investors reflected in DYDX's fluctuating price.

Antonio Juliano, the founder of decentralized derivatives exchange dYdX, has announced a 35% reduction in the company's core workforce. Interestingly, this news has not affected the price of dYdX.

Decentralized exchange platform dYdX has announced a 35% reduction in its workforce as it embarks on a strategic overhaul led by returning CEO Antonio Juliano. Juliano, who resumed leadership on October 10 after a six-month hiatus, cited a need for a leaner, more focused team to steer the company through mounting industry challenges.

dYdX has announced the departure of several team members, including members of the core team.

dYdX's layoff decision was a realisation that the company is different from the company dYdX must be. The post DeFi Exchange dYdX Follows Consensys in Layoff Spree, Cuts Workforce by 35% appeared first on Cryptonews.

The decentralized crypto exchange laid off more than a third of its workforce on the same day Ethereum development firm Consensys cut 162 employees.