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Decentralized Perpetual Exchanges Explained
A perp DEX lets you trade perpetual futures from your own wallet. Learn how decentralized perpetual exchanges work, their designs, fees and key risks.
Oct 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Blockchain.com Seeks US Regulatory Approval for Prediction Markets and Crypto Derivatives
Blockchain.com has applied for designated contract market (DCM) and futures commission merchant (FCM) licenses with a US regulatory body. These approvals would enable the platform to operate regulated event-contract venues and offer crypto
Oct 10, 2026
Coinbase Integrates Deribit, Plans Relaunch of Coinbase Pro for Institutional Access
Coinbase has integrated Deribit's derivatives offerings, aiming to provide US institutions access to options and perpetual futures. This development is part of Coinbase's strategy, which also includes plans to relaunch Coinbase Pro later th
Oct 8, 2026
Signs of a Crypto Market Bottom: Capitulation Indicators
How to recognize a crypto market bottom: capitulation signs, on-chain and derivatives indicators, what past bottoms looked like and why timing is impossible.
Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Perpetual DEXs in 2026: The Hyperliquid Effect and Competitors
Perp DEXs in 2026 explained: how on-chain perpetual exchanges work, why Hyperliquid changed the sector, the competitors and the risks traders overlook.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
dYdX (DYDX) Price Prediction 2026–2027: Drivers, Scenarios and Risks
dYdX price prediction 2026 without hype: how perpetuals volume, staking fees and competition drive DYDX, plus catalysts, risks and 2026–2027 scenarios.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Synthetix (SNX) Price Prediction 2026–2027: Drivers, Scenarios and Risks
Synthetix price prediction 2026 without hype: how SNX staking, derivatives volume and sUSD affect the token, catalysts and risks for 2026–2027, and scenarios.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Aster (ASTER) Price Prediction 2026–2027: Drivers, Scenarios and Risks
Aster price prediction 2026: what drives ASTER as a perpetual DEX token, volume quality, unlocks and competition, plus bull, base and bear cases for 2026–2027.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read