Aster, a derivatives exchange, has introduced a new ZEST perpetual contract, a futures product with no expiration, allowing traders to hold positions indefinitely with leverage. To promote the launch and encourage trading volume, Aster is hosting a $50,000 prize pool competition. This move aims to increase liquidity and attract traders early, as perpetual contracts often generate significant volume and volatility. Details on contract terms and competition rules are pending, and market response will be monitored through trading activity and liquidity metrics.
Visa Canada has inaugurated a street soccer park at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, contributing CA$200,000 to the city's Soccer for All Legacy program. This temporary park, open until July 19, features two professional-grade mini-fields and local...
In Q1 2026, Solana's tokenized real-world assets surged 43% to $2.01 billion, driven by Blackrock's BUIDL and other tokenized products, showing strong institutional interest. Despite a 33% drop in SOL price and a 22% decline in DeFi value locked, Sol...
In the year leading up to May 14, the average S&P 500 stock rose 35%, with 16 stocks gaining over 200%. However, since the index's recent peak on May 14, those top-performing stocks have dropped an average of 12.5%. Conversely, 13 stocks that had fal...
Russia and China have signed a legally binding memorandum to build the 2,600-kilometer Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, which will transport 50 billion cubic meters of gas annually from Russia's Yamal fields to China via Mongolia. Key issues like pricing...
Mitsui Fudosan reported record-high earnings for fiscal year 2025, surpassing forecasts with growth across all key financial metrics including operating revenue, income, and profit. The company achieved an EPS of JPY 101 and an ROE of 8.7%, meeting i...
