Hyperliquid Labs’ Jeff Yan Urges US Oversight of Market Operators
Hyperliquid Labs founder Jeff Yan says US regulation should focus on firms operating markets, while the blockchain serves as shared trading infrastructure.
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Smart contracts are self-executing programs stored on a blockchain that automatically run when predefined conditions are met. They remove the need for intermediaries by enforcing rules and agreements directly through code. Once deployed, smart contracts operate transparently and cannot be easily altered. They are widely used in DeFi platforms, NFT marketplaces, and decentralized applications. By enabling trustless automation, smart contracts significantly expand what blockchains can do beyond simple transactions.
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StandX Announces Shutdown and Cancels Token Launch
StandX will close remaining positions on January 15 and end withdrawals on January 31, 2027, replacing its token plans with a one-time DUSD airdrop.
Robinhood Chain Tops $100B in DEX Volume 3.5 Months After Launch
Robinhood Chain has surpassed $100 billion in tracked DEX turnover since its July 1 launch, with September contributing about $56 billion.
PancakeSwap Proposes 88% LP Fee Share and 69% CAKE Emissions Cut
PancakeSwap’s The Flip proposal would raise liquidity providers’ fee share to 88% and reduce daily CAKE issuance to 7,000, subject to a governance vote.
OpenAI in Early Talks to Buy Crypto Auditor Trail of Bits: Report
Trail of Bits, which has audited Uniswap, Aave and Worldcoin, already works with OpenAI to validate and patch flaws in open-source software.
Starknet Launches Shadow Accounts to Hide Wallet Links
Starknet’s Shadow Accounts hide the link to a user’s main wallet while leaving DeFi activity public. The first app integration is planned for October 14.
Bybit Plans November mStocks Launch With Mantle for 24/7 Trading
Bybit plans to launch share-backed mStocks with Mantle in November, adding 24/7 tokenized equity trading and planned DeFi uses alongside its separate stock service.
Solana’s Vibhu Teases Next Six Months Ahead of Breakpoint 2026
Solana shares a six-month teaser from product chief Vibhu Norby as Breakpoint 2026 prepares to bring developers and institutions to London in November.
Aptos Launches Encrypted Mempool on Mainnet to Limit MEV
Aptos’s opt-in encrypted mempool hides transaction contents before ordering, with Petra support live and Decibel planning private perpetual orders.
Tokenization Is More Than Putting Assets on Blockchain: Interview with WeFi Co-Founder Maksym Sakharov
WeFi Co-Founder Maksym Sakharov believes tokenization's real potential lies not in putting assets on a blockchain, but in transforming how financial systems work together.