Hashdex has expanded its Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF (NCIQ) by adding Hyperliquid’s HYPE token, increasing the fund's portfolio to nine crypto assets. This addition reflects the ETF's rules-based approach to adapting to the evolving crypto market, as assets must meet criteria like market cap, liquidity, custody, and regulatory standards. The inclusion of HYPE, which has surged nearly 230% this year, diversifies NCIQ’s exposure across various crypto networks and use cases. Hashdex's CIO highlighted that this growth aligns with the fund’s goal to systematically include emerging crypto ecosystems rather than chasing individual trends.
In August 2026, the cryptocurrency market rallied strongly, adding about $500 billion to push total market capitalization above $2.7 trillion. This surge was driven by the U.S. Treasury's decision to double bond buybacks and supportive comments from ...
CME Group introduced two new multi-asset cryptocurrency benchmarks: the CME CF Emerging Crypto Index, which tracks 10 major tokens excluding Bitcoin and Ether, and the CME CF Crypto Market Index, which includes Bitcoin and Ether alongside 10 other la...
Pump.fun has surpassed Hyperliquid in monthly revenue, earning $55.9M compared to Hyperliquid's $49.6M, ending Hyperliquid's 15-month lead. Pump.fun's token surged 105% in August, outperforming Hyperliquid's 49% gain. However, Hyperliquid plans a maj...
Wallets tied to North Korea's Lazarus Group transferred over $30 million in Bitcoin through the crypto exchange Hyperliquid within three weeks, raising potential sanctions concerns. The funds were converted to Ether and Solana before reaching other m...
Sanctioned North Korean hacking group Lazarus Group has moved over $30 million through Hyperliquid's HyperUnit service as recently as August 31, 2026. These funds, linked to $61 million in stolen assets identified earlier in 2024, were converted and ...
