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Biggest Lending Protocols by Assets Borrowed
Lending continues to be a cornerstone of DeFi, with Aave and Morpho leading by total assets borrowed. These protocols underpin on-chain credit markets, providing deep liquidity, leverage options, and sustainable real-yield opportunities for users.
Tokenization company Securitize to go public at a $1.25 billion valuation via SPAC merger
The Securitize is set to list in the U.S. through a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsored by an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald. The combined entity, to be renamed Securitize Corp., will trade on Nasdaq under the ticker SECZ — and notably plans to tokenize its own equity.
👉 theblock.co/post/376583/tokenization-giant-securitize-to-go-public-via-1-25-billion-spac-deal
Circle launches Arc L1 Public Testnet with BlackRock, Visa, and Anthropic onboard
Arc introduces predictable, dollar-based fees, sub-second transaction finality, opt-in privacy controls, and seamless integration with Circle’s full-stack platform.
Positioned as an Economic Operating System for the Internet, Arc brings together over 100 organizations across banking, capital markets, payments, and technology.
The Public Testnet is now live, enabling developers and enterprises to deploy, test, and build applications on the network.
👉 theblock.co/post/376497/circle-launches-arc-public-testnet
Cryptomarket Check-In. Major Events and Headlines
This Monday brings a wave of major updates, led by the MegaETH Public Sale, now oversubscribed by x7.5 with $7.5B in committed funds. The snapshot also highlights other key developments, including the zkPass Community Sale on Kaito Capital Launchpad, the 33rd BNB Token Burn, Plume x Wormhole integration, Flying Tulip’s multi-year roadmap, the MetaMask Airdrop Claim page, and several other notable updates.
gTrade launches “Trick or Trade” Contest with $400K in prizes
The competition runs on Arbitrum and Solana till November 19th with a $400,000 prize pool split between PnL and time-weighted volume rewards. gTrade stands out with 300+ tradable markets, up to 1000x leverage, low spreads, and built-in scamwick protection.
👉 x.com/GainsNetwork_io/status/1981025000812327135
BNB Chain has completed 33rd BNB Quarterly Burning!
1,441,281 BNB (worth ~$1.208B) has been burned!
👉 x.com/BNBCHAIN/status/1982753798306357604
Projects that will hold their initial listing next week
Presenting projects that announced their listing and plan to enter the crypto market within the next 7 days. The list includes SnapX, Semantic Layer, Common, Piggycell and Vultisig.
zkPass will hold a Public Sale via Kaito's Capital Launchpad
Public Sale Date - October 27, 12:00 PM UTC. Diluted Valuation - $100M. Hard cap - $2M. Vesting - 50% TGE, 50% after a 3-month cliff. Previous round at $200M FDV with YZi Labs, OKX Ventures, dao5, and Amber.
zkPass builds the Verifiable Internet, a zkTLS oracle network for cryptographic proofs from private Web data.
👉 x.com/zkPass/status/1981696825720705038
JPMorgan to Allow Bitcoin and Ethereum as Collateral for Loans
JPMorgan Chase & Co. plans to let institutional clients use BTC & ETH holdings as loan collateral by year-end — marking a major step in Wall Street’s crypto adoption.
The program will use third-party custodians to secure pledged tokens and expand on JPMorgan’s earlier move to accept crypto-linked ETFs as collateral.
👉 bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-24/jpmorgan-to-allow-bitcoin-ether-as-collateral-in-crypto-push
MegaETH (MEGA) Layer 2 Ecosystem Overview
MegaETH is one of the most hyped Layer 2s right now — backed by Vitalik Buterin and currently running a highly anticipated token sale on Echo, expected to raise $50M. Explore the full MegaETH ecosystem breakdown in our new overview.
Aave Labs acquires Stable Finance to develop consumer-friendly DeFi apps
Stable Finance built a consumer-focused iOS app offering high-yield savings via peer-to-peer lending, amassing $38B in deposits by simplifying DeFi.
Under Aave Labs, the Stable team will create new consumer apps and drive DeFi products for mainstream users, while the original Stable platform will be phased out.
👉 theblock.co/post/375911/aave-labs-acqui-hires-stable-finance-team-build-consumer-friendly-defi-apps
MegaETH disclosed half of MEGA tokenomics ahead of the Echo Public Sale
MegaETH confirmed the authenticity of its leaked MiCA-format whitepaper, outlining a regulatory-compliant token sale that allows EU retail participation under strict KYC and refund rights, potentially slowing broader access.
Of the 10B MEGA supply, 70.3% is reserved for the team, ecosystem, and staking rewards, while 14.7% goes to venture investors.
Previously, MegaETH announced a Public Sale on Echo via English Auction mechanics, starting at $1,000,000 FDV.
👉 theblock.co/post/375871/megaeths-mica-whitepaper-tokenomics-team-allocation-sequencer-features
Top Crypto Cards Compared: Fees, Limits and Currencies
Web3 users now have more choices than ever for spending crypto. Our breakdown highlights fee structures & transaction limits of top cards, helping you find the best mix of flexibility, reach, and savings.
MegaETH (MEGA) listed on Hyperliquid Pre-Market Perpetuals
MEGA is now live on Hyperliquid Pre-Market Perpetuals, currently trading at $0.40 per token, with a pre-market valuation of $4B. The MegaETH Public Sale is set for October 27, with registration now live on Echo.
MegaETH delivers real-time Ethereum performance, sub-millisecond latency, and 100,000+ transactions per second.
👉 x.com/HyperliquidX/status/1981020966198055305
October’s Token Sale Radar. Live and Upcoming Projects
October is packed with high-profile token sales across Echo, Binance Wallet, Kaito and Buidlpad. From Layer 2 and DEX to Digital Identity, here are the top projects launching this month.
Pieverse (PIEVERSE) launches Pre-TGE Event on Binance Wallet
Pre-TGE subscription opens on October 29 at 8:00 AM UTC, allowing eligible users to participate using Binance Alpha Points. The event values Pieverse, an AI-powered Web3 calendar and time marketplace, at a $10M FDV with tokens priced at $0.01 each.
👉 x.com/BinanceWallet/status/1983141872248992093
Western Union to launch USDPT, a dollar-backed stablecoin on Solana, in H1 2026
The move comes just a day after the payments giant reported its Q3 results, highlighting a sharp rise in digital wallet adoption, representing over 50% of WU’s digital transactions. The token will be issued by Anchorage Digital Bank and is expected to trade on unspecified partner exchanges.
The company also revealed plans to introduce an innovative Digital Asset Network, expanding its footprint in blockchain-based payments.
👉 wsj.com/finance/western-union-early-telegraph-pioneer-joins-the-crypto-arms-race-a0aa7f02
Top GameFi projects without own token (yet)
This overview highlights leading GameFi projects that have not yet launched a native token, despite securing substantial funding and building active ecosystems. Dive in early—play, test, and position before potential TGEs.
MetaMask Reportedly Registers Domain for Token Claim Airdrop
MetaMask has registered a new domain for claiming upcoming MetaMask tokens, sparking speculation that the long-awaited airdrop may be approaching.
The move follows the launch of MetaMask’s Points Program, which rewards users for activity such as swaps, bridging, and staking — widely believed to play a role in the future token distribution.
👉 x.com/wiseadvicesumit/status/1982828322590724125
Treasuries & ETFs Board. Crypto Accumulation and Capital Flows
Over the past week, public companies collectively added more than $558M worth of crypto to their treasuries, highlighting sustained institutional accumulation. The largest additions came from BitMine with 77,055 ETH ($320M), American Bitcoin with 1,414 BTC ($163M), and SharpLink with 19,271 ETH ($75M).
Meanwhile, Bitcoin ETFs recorded $80M in net inflows, reflecting continued investor confidence, while Ethereum ETFs faced $476M in outflows, suggesting short-term rotation or profit-taking within institutional portfolios.
Top 4 Perp DEX Aggregators by Monthly Volume
Cross-chain perps are no longer niche — aggregators like Vooi and MUX now rival native DEXs in quality. Their traction proves unified liquidity and chain abstraction are the next step for DeFi traders.
MAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS THIS AUTUMN!
A full list of Major Upcoming Events, to be updated
👉 https://cryptodiffer.com/events
Polymarket CMO M. Modabber Confirms POLY Token and Airdrop Plans
Confirmation of POLY launch comes as predictions market adoption heats up, with Polymarket & Kalshi logging $1.4 billion & $2.9 billion in trading volume, respectively, last month.
The company’s current focus remains its U.S. app relaunch, after receiving approval to resume operations following its 2022 regulatory pause.
👉 theblock.co/post/376048/polymarket-cmo-confirms-poly-token-airdrop-plans
Pieverse has closed a $7M Strategic funding round
The funding round co-led by UOB Ventures and Animoca Brands, with participation from 10K Ventures, Signum Capital, Morningstar Ventures, Sonic SVM and others. Pieverse is an AI-powered Web3 calendar and time marketplace built on the BNB Chain.
👉 x.com/pieverse_io/status/1981631182518571281
Stablecoin blockchain Stable has launched pre-deposit event
The $825M cap was reached in under 30 minutes. The top 10 addresses collectively contributed ~$500M USDT, accounting for over 60% of the cap — with one address alone depositing $101M USDT. Stable is a Tether-focused L1 purpose-built for stablecoin finance.
👉 x.com/stable/status/1981534243202486519
AI Companions (AIC) to conduct its next $1,000,000 buyback at the end of October
The project continues to compound scarcity through consistent open-market buybacks — already exceeding $4M in total, with 10.8M AIC permanently burned.
AI Companions is building an AI + VR ecosystem focused on interactive companion apps and immersive experiences.
👉 x.com/AIV_Companions/status/1981016754978746847
Polymarket targets up to $15B valuation amid growing prediction market momentum
Polymarket is in early talks to raise new funding at a $12–15B valuation, according to Bloomberg. Meanwhile, U.S.-regulated rival Kalshi is reportedly seeking investors at a $10–12B valuation, just weeks after raising $300M at $5B.
👉 theblock.co/post/375846/polymarket-fresh-funding-up-to-15-billion-usd-valuation
Cryptomarket Check-In. Major Events and Headlines
This snapshot covers key updates, including BNB listing on Coinbase & Robinhood, Limitless Initial Listing, MegaETH listing on Hyperliquid, Momentum x Buidlpad Registration, ChatGPT Atlas Public Launch, aPriori TGE on Binance Wallet, and Oriole Insights 1M ORI incentive campaign, alongside other notable news.
River, XPIN Network, EVAA, and Openverse hit new all-time highs.
Latest Launches on Binance Alpha. FDV, Points Requirements & Airdrop Highlights
Yei Finance, Merlin Chain, and MYX Finance stood out by FDV, with Yei Finance rewarding users with the highest-value airdrop. DeFi, Infrastructure, and GameFi led the categories, driving most of the recent growth.
Top purpose-built RWA chains by on-chain RWA value
The chart spotlights the rise of RWA-dedicated Layer 1s leading the charge in asset tokenization. From Plume’s modular compliance rails to XDC’s trade-finance network, these chains anchor the bridge between real-world assets and DeFi liquidity.