UK to drive more Bitcoin and Ethereum demand

Retail investors in the UK are on the brink of accessing crypto through regulated exchange-traded notes (ETNs), starting with Bitcoin and Ethereum. With demand rising, infrastructure tested, and regulators shifting stance, this is further validation for the asset class.

Solana’s diverse revenue engine surpasses Ethereum’s early growth

Solana has rapidly grown into one of crypto’s top revenue generators, making $2.85 billion in the past year from trading, decentralized finance, NFTs, and emerging sectors like AI and decentralized physical infrastructure networks. Its diverse revenue streams and resilient demand show Solana evolving into a multi-sector onchain economy built for scale. In fact, its growth journey even surpasses that of the biggest smart contract blockchain, and the second-largest by market cap.

The perpetual DEX wars: Hyperliquid, Aster, and Lighter in focus

Perpetual DEXs have exploded, with daily volumes topping $100 billion in 2025. Once dominant Hyperliquid now faces fierce competition from Aster and Lighter, each pushing unique innovations in speed, leverage, and zk-proofs. The race highlights a maturing DeFi derivatives market where innovation, not monopoly, defines leadership.

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