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Las Vegas, NV, USA, January 6th, 2026, Chainwire

Coinhub Exchange, a modern online crypto exchange, announced the grand opening of two new branch locations in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Phoenix, Arizona. The new branches are designed to make crypto easier for everyday customers and active traders by combining online trading with real, in-person support—plus convenient cash access through Coinhub’s nationwide Bitcoin ATM network.

With Coinhub Exchange, customers can buy crypto, sell crypto, store crypto, and convert crypto online—then visit a branch when they want face-to-face help with account setup, funding, and placing their first trade. Customers can also use Coinhub’s connected network to find a Bitcoin ATM near me across 2,000+ Coinhub-connected locations nationwide.

In-person Crypto Support—built for Beginners and Advanced Traders

The Las Vegas and Phoenix branches will provide in-person support for:

• Account setup and verification guidance
• Funding assistance (crypto deposits and bank wires)
• Education on buying and selling crypto, including product walkthroughs
• Support for advanced trading and larger orders

Bitcoin Cash Transactions Available With In-Branch Support

Both branches will also offer an in-person cash buy/sell experience, supported by human tellers and Coinhub ATMs located in the lobby—ideal for customers who want a guided alternative to traditional Bitcoin ATMs.

Customers can expect:

• Up to $150,000 daily cash limits for eligible customers
• Lower fees than many Bitcoin ATMs, with transparent pricing
• A faster process (no need to feed bills one at a time)
• On-site support for a more comfortable customer experience

This in-branch service complements Coinhub’s online platform and helps customers move between cash and crypto with more flexibility.

Multiple Trading Options Available on Coinhub Exchange

Coinhub Exchange offers 5 trading options for every level:

1. Quick Trading — simple buy/sell for beginners (no confusing charts)
2. Pro Trader — advanced charting and order types for active traders seeking lower fees
3. OTC — for larger orders with live quotes and competitive execution
4. Credit Card — simply buy any crypto online with a credit or debit card
5. Cash — Via Branch Teller or any of our 2000+ Bitcoin ATM locations

New Branch Locations

Coinhub Exchange will host the official grand opening for both new branch locations on January 7, 2026. More information about branch locations can be found here.

Las Vegas, NV Branch – 3209 W Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89102

Phoenix, AZ Branch – 2415 E Thomas Rd. Suite 3 Phoenix, AZ 85016

About Coinhub Exchange

Coinhub Exchange is a modern, member-only crypto exchange built to help customers buy, sell, store, and convert crypto online or in-person. With physical branches and 2,000+ Coinhub locations nationwide, Coinhub Exchange combines digital convenience with real human support—helping customers trade with confidence and clarity.

• Users can open an account: https://coinhubexchange.com/
• Users can find a Coinhub Bitcoin ATM here

Contact

Marketing Director
Scott Thompson
Coinhub Exchange
support@coinhubexchange.com

Singapore, Singapore, January 5th, 2026, Chainwire

Taisu Ventures, a global Web3 venture capital firm, today announced Keio ChainHack 2026, a one-day pitch and hackathon co-hosted with the Keio FinTEK Center. The event forms part of Taisu Ventures’ broader initiative to support early-stage builders working at the intersection of blockchain infrastructure, regulation, and real-world adoption.

Keio ChainHack 2026 will bring together students, founders, academics, and investors to explore practical applications of blockchain technology and on-chain economic systems. Participation and attendance details are available at https://luma.com/e0pbv2og.

Alongside the event announcement, Taisu Ventures highlighted several portfolio companies that reflect a broader industry trend toward rebuilding real industries on-chain by addressing structural gaps that traditional systems have not solved.

Helix: Building Institutional RWA and Stablecoin Infrastructure

Helix was founded to address a core challenge facing financial institutions exploring blockchain adoption: while demand for tokenized assets and on-chain money flows exists, the institutional infrastructure required to support compliant issuance, custody, reporting, and distribution has historically been fragmented.

Through partnerships with banks, fintechs, and regulated originators, Helix has evolved into a unified orchestration layer spanning structuring, issuance, tokenization, and distribution of real-world assets (RWAs). The platform has been validated through initiatives such as a Malaysia tokenization whitepaper with Kenanga and Saison Capital, Shariah-compliant invoice financing with SILQFi, and a LATAM private credit pipeline via AmFi.

“Taisu doesn’t just invest; they show up, think with us, and connect us with partners who matter,” the Helix team said. “Their support has been essential to our momentum, and to making our pivot possible.”

Lofty: Expanding Access to Real Estate Ownership

Lofty was founded on the insight that real estate investors often face barriers to access rather than a lack of information. After initially developing an AI-driven analytics platform, the company pivoted toward building a blockchain-based real estate exchange that enables fractional ownership and continuous trading of properties.

To deliver this model, Lofty has integrated multiple parts of the real estate value chain, including sourcing, underwriting, transaction execution, and property management. The company is now focused on enabling on-platform leverage through fractional property-backed lending, with the goal of replicating mortgage-driven economics in an on-chain environment.

“Taisu proactively reaches out, asks how they can help, and connects us with the right partners,” said Lofty CEO Jerry Chu. “It’s the kind of support most investors promise, but very few actually deliver.”

Pruv: Unlocking a Licensed RWA Pathway in Indonesia

Pruv emerged from founder Chung Ying Lai’s experience building digital asset infrastructure during the early growth of Southeast Asia’s crypto markets. After multiple market cycles, the team identified the lack of yield-bearing, regulated assets as a key source of instability.

Indonesia offered a unique opportunity, with regulators developing a digital-asset-specific framework separate from traditional securities law. After more than two years of regulatory engagement, Pruv has received formal approval to operate as Indonesia’s first licensed platform for permissionless real-world asset (RWA) issuance. The company now utilizes a hybrid blockchain architecture and facilitates cross-chain asset integration in collaboration with regulated asset managers.

“Taisu has been one of the most engaged partners we work with, consistently proactive, accessible, and willing to support us in ways that go far beyond capital,” said Chung Ying Lai.

Strengthening the Builder Ecosystem

According to Taisu Ventures, Keio ChainHack 2026 reflects the firm’s broader strategy of supporting founders beyond capital by fostering early experimentation, talent development, and collaboration between academia and industry through specialized research and innovation centers such as the Keio FinTEK Center.

About Taisu Ventures

Taisu Ventures is a global Web3 venture capital firm with over 120 early-stage investments across Infrastructure, DeFi, AI/DePIN, IP & Entertainment, and User Platforms. The firm partners with founders building technically complex and regulated blockchain systems and actively supports the ecosystem through events, founder forums, and academic-industry collaborations, including Keio ChainHack 2026, co-hosted with the Keio FinTEK Center (https://luma.com/e0pbv2og).

Founders and builders interested in engaging with Taisu Ventures or submitting projects for investment consideration can find additional information and submit details via the firm’s project submission form here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekoWOZJwUq-bmKc9j1Gs6FtdTsrIo4zS7rqrl7NeXsgAZWxQ/viewform)

Contact

Raphael Ng
raphael@taisu.io

Larnaca, Cyprus, December 30th, 2025, Chainwire

SlotGPT announced the launch of its AI platform that enables players to create production-grade slot games from a single prompt. The platform has already generated nearly 27,000 slot games, and offers users a personalized and accessible way to generate and play their own unique slot games, both for free and real money.

SlotGPT allows players to generate 100% of a game on the platform, including styles, mechanics, visuals, and sound. Each game that passes through SlotGPT’s moderation layer is fully original, including bespoke music and audio produced using advanced generative sound and music engines. The platform has an exclusive pathway to launch games directly on Stake.com, the world’s largest online casino. It is the only platform creating fully launchable slot games on a top-tier global casino from AI prompts, granting creators exposure to millions of players.

SlotGPT’s is directly integrated with Stake.com through its own hub. This allows users to generate new games daily, explore multiple game categories, play their own creations, and discover games built by the wider community.

SlotGPT is also focusing resources on moderation tools and scaling up its staff of moderators to prevent explicit or inappropriate use of its platform. To date, around 20% of prompts were not generated in order to maintain the integrity of the platform,representing over 5,500 rejected prompts. 

The platform dynamically selects from four different slot game types for each generation, ensuring variety and fairness. SlotGPT eliminates several friction points in producing playable slot games, including licensing complexity, technical safeguarding, and subscriptions, enabling true zero-experience creation.

The platform is already working with gaming providers, including 18 Gaming, 1 Ace Studios, and 1 Spin Interactive. Backed by gaming veterans, generative AI leaders, and major industry partners, SlotGPT is forging a new era for personalized casino gaming.

Users can begin creating their own playable slot games here. 

About SlotGPT

SlotGPT is a gaming platform developed by a unique mix of software developers, generative AI leaders, and gaming veterans. SlotGPT brings ultimate customization to the player: the player simply imagines anything they want, and with a simple prompt, the power of advanced AI generates a one-of-a-kind gaming experience. This revolution is a first in the gaming industry, bringing the best of generative AI to insert new and creative elements to slots and online gaming. Backed by the biggest gaming companies in the industry, SlotGPT is set to change the online slot experience forever.

Contact

SlotGPT
press@slotgpt.com

George Town, Cayman Islands, December 23rd, 2025, Chainwire

First-of-its-kind DEX eliminates wrapped tokens and centralized exchanges, enabling direct native asset swaps across multiple blockchains

THORChain announced today the public beta launch of swap.thorchain.org, a dedicated DeFi swap interface designed to serve as the protocol’s primary front-end for seamless cross-chain cryptocurrency trading. The platform enables users to swap native digital assets directly across blockchain networks without relying on wrapped tokens, bridges, or centralized exchanges.

Built as infrastructure for the decentralized finance community, the new interface represents THORChain’s commitment to making trustless cross-chain swaps accessible to both newcomers and experienced traders alike.

With this interface, we’re providing the community with a dedicated home base – a place where THORChain is prioritized above all else.

Key Features of the Beta Release

The swap interface introduces several innovative capabilities:

• Universal Wallet Compatibility: Users can swap BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, TRX, DOGE, BCH, LTC, AVAX, and ATOM with any self custody wallet.
• Optional Wallet Connection: Users are not required to connect their wallet to the website to place a swap.
• True Native Asset Swaps: Direct trading between blockchains, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, Tron, Dogecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Avalanche, and Cosmos, without bridging wrapped tokens.
• Open Source Architecture: Built with transparency for the entire ecosystem
• Streamlined User Experience: Clean, intuitive interface designed to minimize friction

The platform is designed to drive transaction volume directly to THORChain while giving the development team control over user experience and routing logic – enabling active protocol growth aligned with community values.

Roadmap and Official Launch

The current beta release allows early users to test the platform and provide feedback ahead of the official launch planned for Q1 2026.

Planned enhancements include:

• Expanded support for thousands of additional tokens across multiple chains
• Enhanced user interface with improved onboarding and routing visibility
• Integration of additional THORChain protocol features, including bonding and liquidity providing
• Community-driven iterations based on user feedback

Availability

The THORChain swap interface is available now at swap.thorchain.org and accessible via any standard web browser.

This release marks a beta version of the platform, which is expected to undergo further development ahead of the planned Q1 2026 launch. Community feedback is being collected to inform ongoing improvements.

About THORChain

THORChain is a decentralized exchange protocol that enables native cross-chain asset swaps without wrapped tokens or centralized intermediaries. As trustless infrastructure, THORChain powers swaps for wallets, aggregators, and exchanges across the cryptocurrency ecosystem, facilitating seamless interoperability between blockchain networks.

For more information, users can visit thorchain.org.

Media Contact:

THORChain Community

contact@thorchain.org

Contact

THORChain
contact@thorchain.org

London, United Kingdom, December 22nd, 2025, Chainwire

Following governance approval, the sixth upgrade has activated on the Tezos EVM, Etherlink, capping a year of significant growth that saw total value locked surge from $1.46M at the beginning of the year to over $82.73M in November, major protocol integrations, and the establishment of a rich DeFi and gaming ecosystem.

Farfadet is the latest in a rapid run of upgrades to be activated on Etherlink in 2025, including Calypso, Dionysus, and Ebisu, which all ushered in major technical infrastructure advances. It builds on a number of radical enhancements made to date this year, including the introduction of fast withdrawals, which reduced transfer times from 15 days to under a minute. Farfadet nearly doubles chain capacity, enabling the network to handle more than 1,000 native transfers per second with no impact on the transaction cost, kept at a fraction of a cent. It also unlocks features like instant confirmations, which can be of particular value to audiences, including DeFi traders seeking to deploy time-sensitive strategies, and gamers who expect the best performance without typical blockchain lag. The new features introduced with Farfadet will be warmly welcomed by Etherlink users who will now benefit from a faster and better network. 

“Farfadet represents our commitment to staying ahead of network usage and keeping the Tezos platform open and accessible for projects requiring the most up-to-date EVM compatibility,” said Thomas Letan, Core Developer at Nomadic Labs. “This is the first time we are in a position to activate a new EVM version only a few days after an Ethereum hardfork, and we aim at making it the standard moving forward.”

Recent months have seen user numbers on Etherlink swell significantly, due in part to the launch of Apple Farm, a $3 million incentive program that catalyzed explosive ecosystem growth. Now two seasons in, the program has contributed to the growth of a thriving DeFi ecosystem on Etherlink, with protocols including Oku, Morpho, Superlend, Hanji, Jumper Exchange, Curve Finance, and Gearbox Protocol all integrating with the chain during the year. 

Oku brought Uniswap v3, Morpho functionality, and DeFi aggregation to Etherlink users, while Lombard Finance introduced Liquid Bitcoin (LBTC), and Midas deployed institutional-grade tokenized assets backed by leading VCs like MEV Capital and Re7. Gaming also blossomed, with the biggest announcement of the year being the AAA open-world extraction shooter, REAPER ACTUAL, developed by Distinct Possibility Studios, which uses Etherlink infrastructure in its web3 endeavors. 

Etherlink is ending the year as a top-tier EVM-compatible decentralized infrastructure that has already attracted millions in protocol TVL, attracted 438,500 unique gaming users, and democratized uranium access.

About Etherlink

Etherlink is an EVM-compatible blockchain powered by Tezos Smart Rollups technology. It empowers developers to smoothly deploy any EVM codebase and migrate users and assets from Ethereum and other interoperable chains, enabling seamless interaction and asset transfers across different networks. Learn more: https://www.etherlink.com/

Contact

Sara Moric
sara.moric@trili.tech

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 19th, 2025, Chainwire

GrantiX, an AI-powered SocialFi platform bringing impact investing on-chain, today announced the launch of its $GRANT token following a Token Generation Event and multiple sold-out IDOs. The token is now live and listed on BitMart and BingX, expanding global access to the GrantiX ecosystem.

$GRANT serves as the utility and governance token for GrantiX, which connects blockchain donors with verified social entrepreneurs through an audited platform. The TGE follows successful IDOs on Finceptor and Spores Network, alongside additional offerings on Red Kite and Huostarter.

“$GRANT is not a speculative launch, it is the activation of an ecosystem that is already operating, audited, and delivering measurable impact,” said Dr. Konstantin Livshits, founder of GrantiX. “This milestone aligns our community around a shared mission to make impact investing transparent, efficient, and scalable.”

Built on Arbitrum and designed to be multi-chain, GrantiX integrates directly into high-volume DeFi protocols, enabling optional micro-donations to be embedded into everyday transactions. Alongside with real-world revenue streams, a single Web3 partner processing more than 100 million transactions per week can route user opt-in donations to verified impact projects, with GrantiX earning a 2% fee for distribution, verification, and on-chain transparency. Even modest participation at this scale creates recurring, sustainable effect.

The global impact economy represents a $1.57 trillion market that remains largely offline and opaque. As financial activity increasingly moves on-chain, GrantiX aims to bring this capital into Web3 by embedding impact directly into transactions, turning donations into programmable infrastructure rather than a separate product.

Since launching its MVP, GrantiX has processed more than 20,000 donations totaling over $250,000, distributed more than $80,000 in grants to verified social entrepreneurs, and onboarded more than 18,000 users organically. The project has raised more than $1.75m in angel funding and public rounds, and all smart contracts have been audited by CertiK ahead of the mainnet rollout.

“The demand we saw across our IDOs reflects growing interest in Web3 projects with real-world utility and sustainable economics, rather than hype-driven meme coins” said Anton Yanushkevich, CEO of GrantiX. “By combining AI-driven evaluation with on-chain transparency, we are building an impact layer for Web3 where doing good is embedded directly into financial infrastructure – we believe, that the future of impact is on-chain.”

$GRANT is now live. Users can join the launch by trading $GRANT on BingX and BitMart and become part of the on-chain impact economy:

BingX: https://bingx.com/en/spot/GRANTUSDT

BitMart: https://www.bitmart.com/trade/GRANT_USDT

About GrantiX

GrantiX is a sustainable, multi-chain impact platform connecting donors, social entrepreneurs, and investors on-chain. Through its AI-powered Web3 ecosystem, GrantiX brings transparency and efficiency to global impact investing. Its audited model combines DeFi, SocialFi, and DAO governance tools to fund and verify real-world charitable projects. Founded by Dr. Konstantin Livshits and Anton Yanushkevich, GrantiX’s mission is to make doing good a scalable, rewarding part of Web3 utility.

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CEO
Anton Yanushkevich
GrantiX
press@grantix.com

Tortola, British Virgins Island, December 17th, 2025, Chainwire

Space is the first 10x leverage prediction market on Solana where users trade real-world outcomes across crypto, politics, sports, technology, culture and beyond – getting paid for being right. Today, they announced the public sale of their native token, $SPACE.

The company has a token flywheel mechanism where 50% of revenue goes into buying back and burning $SPACE.

Space is built by the team behind UFO, a top 100 project in 2021 on CoinMarketCap that grew to $1.5B+ market cap with a large on-chain community. That success came from distribution and community, not insiders. The same ethos powers Space.

Core Features:

• Central Limit Order Book (CLOB) with 0% maker fees
• Up to 10x leverage on predictions, more than 1,000x gains
• Engineered user acquisition and retention loops
• 50% of revenue – buyback and burn
• Gamified points, ranks, and seasonal airdrops
• Liquidity and referral rewards

Backing

Space’s $3M seed and strategic round was led by Morningstar Ventures and Arctic Digital. Alongside a record breaking 1,360% oversubscribed raise on Echo and participation from investors on Curated by Impossible Finance.

Now they are opening ownership to the community.

Public Sale

The team believes the people who use, trade, build on and support Space should own a part of it. A public sale puts ownership in the hands of the community where everyone gets the same price.

Fair Price Discovery

The public sale uses a variable token distribution model. Tokens distributed are determined at the final market-clearing price. This ensures fair and efficient price discovery while guaranteeing all participants receive the same price.

Key Details:

Chain: Solana

Start: December 17th, 6:00 PM UTC

Target: $2.5M

Floor FDV: $50M

Ceiling FDV: $99M

FDV Curve: Linear ($0.05 → $0.099)

Vesting: 100% Unlocked at TGE

Accepted: USDC, USDT, SOL

Minimum Contribution: None

Maximum Contribution: None

How It Works:

1. At the end of the countdown, sale.into.space will be open for contributions
2. The sale starts at a floor valuation of $50M FDV and remains at this level until the $2.5M target is reached
3. After the target is met, the sale enters price discovery, with FDV increasing linearly up to the $99M ceiling
4. At the close of the sale, all participants pay the same clearing price
5. In the event demand exceeds available tokens at the final price, the team will manage allocations and refund any excess contributions to ensure fair participation for all contributors

Tiers & Perks

Every 24 hours the participation tier will change, the earlier a user commits, the higher their tier and higher likelihood of getting their allocation filled: unlocking a larger bonus airdrop, lifetime-perks and benefits on the Space platform.

Minimum contribution is to unlock a tier and subsequent rewards. There is no minimum contribution to participate in the Public Sale.

Perk Benefits:

• Bonus Airdrop: Unlocks additional bonus token airdrop
• Points Multiplier: Earning points faster across airdrop seasons 1-4 (Q1-Q4 2026)
• Referral Multiplier: Lifetime bonus on trading fees from referred users
• Trading Fee Discount: Reduced fees on user’s trades for 12 months

Users’ total contribution is cumulative, but they can only achieve a tier if they hit the minimum during that tier’s active window. Once a user secures one, it’s theirs for life. Tier achievements transfer to their Space profile and come with additional benefits.

Allocation & Refunds

In the event of oversubscription, the team will manage allocations to ensure fairness.

Refunds of any excess contributions will be issued after the sale, with criteria disclosed once the sale concludes.

Tokenomics

Total Supply: 1,000,000,000

Flywheel Mechanism

All platform fees fuel a self-sustaining cycle:

• 50% of revenue → Buyback & burn $SPACE
• 50% of revenue → Protocol treasury

What’s Next

Public Sale: December 17th, 6:00 PM UTC

Refunds: Immediately after sale closes

TGE: After public sale

Platform Launch: January 2026

In order Participate, users can:

1. Go to sale.into.space
2. Connect a self-custodial wallet (Phantom recommended)
3. Desktop is recommended for the best user experience
4. Select contribution amount in USDC, USDT, or SOL
5. Sign and confirm transaction

Important: Do not send from a centralized exchange (CEX). Use a self-custodial wallet like Phantom.

About Space

Space is a leveraged prediction market built on Solana by the team behind UFO, a Top 100 project with a $1.5B+ market cap. It combines a central limit order book, 10x leverage, and zero maker fees to address liquidity challenges common in prediction markets. Space integrates gamified rewards, referral incentives, and a seasonal airdrop system to enhance user engagement.

The protocol raised $3 million, including a 1,360% oversubscribed round on Echo.xyz, with backing from Echo, Impossible Finance, Morningstar Ventures, and Arctic Digital. With 50% of platform revenue allocated to a buyback and burn mechanism, Space aims to provide a foundational layer for decentralized prediction markets, supporting traders, developers, and token holders.

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Contact

Ace
Intodotspace Limited
admin@into.space

Fernandina Beach, USA/Florida, December 15th, 2025, Chainwire

SaucerSwap Labs, the team behind Hedera’s leading decentralized exchange, today unveiled a fully redesigned platform and refreshed brand identity. The update delivers modernized navigation, integrated analytics, and a new visual design system while preserving the audited smart contracts and non-custodial architecture that users rely on.

“Whether you’re discovering Hedera DeFi for the first time or you’re a professional trader, everything has been rebuilt to feel fast, trusted, and intuitive,” said Peter Campbell, CEO and Co-founder of SaucerSwap Labs. “This is a serious workstation for capital.”

A New Era for Hedera’s Liquidity Protocol

Since launching in 2022, SaucerSwap has grown from an early-stage automated market maker into Hedera’s dominant DeFi protocol, routing the majority of on-chain liquidity and processing tens of millions of swaps. The redesigned platform brings the user experience in line with that scale, introducing clearer information architecture and analytics built directly into every workflow.

The launch also introduces a refreshed visual identity for SaucerSwap, including an updated logo, new color palette, and a modern design system that reflects the protocol’s evolution from startup to infrastructure.

Navigation Built Around Real Workflows

The platform is now organized into clear, action-driven sections. Trading, token discovery, liquidity provisioning, staking, governance, and portfolio monitoring each have dedicated views. Users can move from a token swap to providing liquidity, staking SAUCE, or voting on a governance proposal in seconds.

A bridge modal connects Hedera to external networks including Base and BNB Chain, making it easier to move capital in and out of the ecosystem.

The redesign standardizes how information is displayed across the platform: pair and pool charts, liquidity depth, fee APYs, LP position analytics, historical performance, and protocol health metrics all follow consistent visual patterns. These components are designed to scale with SaucerSwap’s roadmap, including the planned V3 protocol upgrade, perpetuals, limit orders, dollar cost averaging, and ETF-style products.

“The interface was designed so that complex features feel simple,” said Markus Bergvinson, Chief Strategy Officer at SaucerSwap Labs. “Whether it’s swaps today or advanced derivatives tomorrow, it all lives inside one consistent experience.”

Built for Every Type of User

The platform is tuned for different audiences. Retail users and newcomers get clear copy and guided flows that feel similar to modern banking apps. Advanced users and liquidity providers gain faster access to deeper analytics and more powerful LP tools. Builders and token projects can rely on the interface for token launches and liquidity programs. Professional partners can bridge assets from other networks and interact with a protocol that matches their expectations for security and longevity.

Protocol Unchanged, Experience Upgraded

The redesign does not change SaucerSwap’s audited smart contracts, non-custodial architecture, on-chain governance via SAUCE and xSAUCE, or any existing LP positions, stakes, or rewards. Everything users have built on SaucerSwap remains intact.

This launch marks the beginning of SaucerSwap’s next chapter: new design, new brand, and new capabilities, with the same mission of being the most efficient, accessible, and secure liquidity protocol on Hedera.

About SaucerSwap

SaucerSwap is Hedera’s leading decentralized exchange and liquidity protocol, enabling fast, low-cost token swaps with integrated analytics. Governed by the SaucerSwap DAO through SAUCE and xSAUCE, the protocol powers Hedera-native and cross-chain liquidity for retail users, builders, and institutional partners.

For more information, users can visit the SaucerSwap Docs and explore the new SaucerSwap platform.

Contact

CEO
Peter Campbell
SaucerSwap Labs LLC
outreach@saucerswap.finance

George Town, British Virgin Islands, December 15th, 2025, Chainwire

Aster, an on-chain trading platform focused on performance and privacy and supported by YZi Labs, has announced the launch of Shield Mode. This new feature, integrated into Aster Perpetual, introduces a protected trading option designed to offer high-leverage trading—up to 1001x—within a more secure and flexible on-chain environment.

Shield Mode represents a key milestone in Aster’s mission to build the next generation of on-chain trading platforms, designed to serve advanced traders while addressing the challenges of trading in fully transparent on-chain markets.

“Shield Mode reflects our belief that the future of on-chain trading isn’t just about leverage or speed—it’s also about control, discretion, and protection,” said Leonard, CEO of Aster. “We’re building a trading platform that allows traders to perform at the highest level without being forced to broadcast their strategies to the market.”

Evolving On-Chain Trading: From 1001x to Shield Mode

Aster’s 1001x product offers up to 1001x leverage, zero slippage, no opening fees, and fully on-chain settlement. As on-chain trading infrastructure evolved, participants became increasingly aware of the transparency-related trade-offs—particularly the exposure of trading strategies and intentions to the broader market.

In mid-2025, Aster introduced Hidden Orders on Aster Perpetual, enabling traders to conceal order price and size from the public order book while retaining access to available liquidity. This update was aimed at enhancing trading discretion within an on-chain environment.

Shield Mode builds on this foundation by introducing a more comprehensive protected trading mode, combining high-leverage performance with stronger protection of trading intent and a smoother, more controlled trading experience.

Shield Mode: A New Trading Mode on Aster

Shield Mode is a new trading mode built directly into Aster Perpetual, bringing the full 1001x trading experience into a single interface and account system.

The new mode simplifies how traders open and manage long or short positions by removing the need to interact with a public order book, while allowing seamless access to high-leverage trading without cross-chain switching, fragmented workflows, or frequent on-chain transaction signing.

Core features of Aster’s 1001x trading model remain intact, including up to 1001x leverage for BTC and ETH, zero slippage, and no opening fees. Shield Mode further improves efficiency by eliminating closing fees, removing gas costs entirely, and enabling faster trade execution. Together, these improvements set a new benchmark for cost-efficient, high-performance on-chain perpetual trading.

Flexible Fees, Designed for Different Trading Styles

Shield Mode is designed to support a flexible fee model, giving traders the ability to choose how they pay for trading based on their strategy and preferences.

In future updates, traders will be able to choose between Commission Mode, a transparent fixed percentage fee per trade designed for consistent and high-volume trading, and PnL Mode, a performance-based model where fees are only charged on profitable trades.

To celebrate the launch of Shield Mode, all Shield Mode fees will be waived until the end of the year.

This upcoming flexibility is intended to give traders greater control over trading costs and allow different trading styles to operate under fee structures that better match their risk profiles and trading behavior.

Building the Foundation for the Next Phase of Aster

Shield Mode reflects Aster’s broader vision beyond a single trading feature. By introducing a protected trading mode for on-chain markets, Aster gives traders greater discretion and stronger protection of their trading strategies.

By integrating the 1001x trading capability directly into Aster Perpetual, Shield Mode contributes to the ongoing consolidation of Aster’s core trading features into a unified system, aimed at streamlining access to high leverage and position management.

Combined with gas-free trading and zero fees, Shield Mode sets a new standard for efficiency and performance in on-chain perpetual trading. With this launch, Aster introduces additional features aimed at supporting professional and high-performance trading within the evolving landscape of on-chain finance.

About Aster

Aster is an on-chain trading platform offering high-performance perpetual and spot trading with MEV-aware trading mechanics, advanced order types such as Hidden Orders, and a protected trading mode, Shield Mode, across multiple chains. Beyond trading, Aster enables greater capital efficiency through Trade & Earn and supports ecosystem growth via Rocket Launch, which connects real traders with early-stage liquidity opportunities. Backed by YZi Labs, Aster is building toward its own Aster Chain and is currently running a multi-stage airdrop and incentive program to support its global community.

Users can learn more at Aster official website, or connect with Aster on the official X account.

Contact

PR & Content Manager
Lola Chen
Aster
lola.chen@asterdex.com

Tampa, Florida, December 15th, 2025, Chainwire

The Geode Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering economic opportunity and community empowerment through blockchain innovation, today proudly announces the primary exchange listing of its native cryptocurrency, GEODE, on BitMart.com.

This milestone marks GEODE’s trading debut, opening the doors for broader adoption and liquidity in a project that has been quietly revolutionizing decentralized applications since its inception almost four years ago.

As the crypto market continues to evolve amid a pro-crypto regulatory landscape in the United States, Geode Chain stands out as a beacon of long-term sustainability and real-world utility. Built on a foundation of volunteer-driven development and a mission to “set humanity free,” Geode Chain integrates a robust Layer 1 blockchain with a fully deployed suite of native apps, enabling seamless access to the entire “Internet of Chains” in one unified ecosystem. This listing on BitMart – a trusted exchange serving millions of users worldwide – is not just a trading event; it’s a gateway for everyday people, the crypto curious, creators, and innovators to join a movement that’s been operating and building for years.

A Proven Foundation: MainNet Excellence and Native App Ecosystem

Launched in February 2023, Geode Chain’s MainNet has achieved an extraordinary record of zero downtime over 34 months of continuous operation – a testament to its resilient Nominated Proof of Stake (NPoS) consensus mechanism, which consumes 99% less energy than Proof of Work alternatives. This eco-friendly architecture allows users to participate using everyday devices like laptops, desktops, or even smartphones, democratizing access to blockchain technology without the need for specialized hardware. Complementing the chain is Geode’s native app suite, already fully built and deployed, empowering users to register intellectual property (IP) on-chain for immutable timestamps, endorse expertise among peers, and monetize creative works directly. The Life and Work App, for instance, lets users post work history, education, and “good deeds” while facilitating endorsements and IP protection. Additional Geode apps include social, private messaging, marketplace, and cross-chain dApp discovery – all designed to create a complete user-owned economy where value flows back to individuals, not intermediaries.

“Geode isn’t just another blockchain; it’s a 50-year vision for economic sovereignty,” said Dr. Kathryn Messegee, Founder at Geode. “With our MainNet’s unwavering reliability and apps already in users’ hands, we are proving that decentralization can be practical, and transformative from day one.”

Surging User Growth: A Thriving Community of Over 10,000 Active Participants

Geode Chain’s grassroots momentum is undeniable, with over 10,000 registered users and counting – a figure that reflects not just sign-ups, but active engagement. Remarkably, 40% of account holders contribute as ambassadors, product testers, or innovation team members, far surpassing typical blockchain retention rates. This organic growth stems from Geode’s “post-to-earn” programs, onboarding incentives and more which reward participation in everything from content creation to validator nominations. The project’s all volunteer global team, spanning developers, marketers, and governance experts, has fueled this expansion without relying on venture capital or fiat funding. Instead, Geode operates as a self-sustaining and self-funded project, promoting long-term tokenomics health. As users flock to the platform for its low-barrier to entry and real utility, Geode is positioning itself as the go-to hub for cross-chain interactions, where one app unlocks the decentralized world. 

Leadership and Vision: Purpose-Driven Innovation for Generations

At the helm is the husband-wife team of Thomas and Kathryn Messegee. Thomas Messegee – hardware and software prototyping expert – serves as the technical team lead overseeing development. Dr. Kathryn Messegee, PhD – a mathematician, behavioral expert, former DARPA Program Manager – serves as the CEO, whose visionary leadership has guided Geode from concept to a mature ecosystem. With expertise in blockchain, smart contracts, and human-centered design, Dr. Messegee has assembled a distributed team of volunteers passionate about replacing centralized gatekeepers with user-governed tools. This includes on-chain governance for treasury decisions, code upgrades, and runtime parameters, ensuring the chain evolves with its community. Geode’s long-term roadmap extends far beyond today’s listing: a 50-year commitment to building an “entirely new economy” where GEODE can pay rent, buy groceries, and fuel global collaboration. By converging AI and blockchain, Geode envisions a decentralized future that accelerates innovation while prioritizing privacy, IP rights, and the Individual. As the project eyes expansions into AI-OS integrations, this listing accelerates the marathon toward a world where individuals – not corporations – control their digital destiny.

About The Geode Foundation

The Geode Foundation is a US based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to promote economic opportunity for all by increasing innovation, awareness, and access to decentralized applications (dApps) and on-chain activities. Founded in February of 2022 and headquartered in Florida, the Foundation oversees the development of Geode Chain – a Layer 1 blockchain and native app suite designed to bring the Internet of Chains into one accessible place for everyday people. With a focus on volunteer-driven progress and community governance, Geode empowers creators, educators, businesses, and individuals worldwide to thrive in a decentralized economy. For more information, users can visit geodechain.com or follow @GeodeChain on X at X.com/GeodeChain.

About BitMart

BitMart is the premier global digital asset trading platform. With millions of users worldwide and ranked among the top crypto exchanges on CoinGecko, it currently offers 1,000+ trading pairs with competitive trading fees. Constantly evolving and growing, BitMart is interested in cryptoʼs potential to drive innovation and promote financial inclusion. To learn more about BitMart, users can visit their website, follow their Twitter, or join their Telegram for updates, news, and promotions. Users can download the BitMart App to access cryptocurrency trading at any time and from any location. 

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Geode Chain
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