Velar has launched the world’s first Bitcoin perpetual swaps decentralized exchange (DEX) in beta, attempting to create more utility around the world’s first cryptocurrency. The new Velar Artha perpetual swaps DEX launched on BOB (Build on Bitcoin) on Sept. 16, according to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph. The milestone launch could unlock newfound Bitcoin liquidity for the ecosystem,…

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin spoke at Ethereum Singapore 2024 on Sept. 16 about the importance of solo staking for the future of Ethereum’s security and decentralization. Buterin discussed the risks posed by centralized entities and the role solo stakers play in protecting the network from attacks to ensure its long-term resilience and sustainability. Solo stakers…

Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by derivatives volume, has secured a provisional license in Dubai two years after setting up its headquarters in the city. The centralized crypto exchange (CEX) has received a non-operational license from the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), according to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph. According to Helen Liu, Bybit’s Chief Operating…