16 Jun 202313:17
Project update
Crypto Events Recap, June 15-16
Synthetix Announced the addition of Lido Finances' stETH as the latest asset for leverage trading on Synthetix Perpetual Futures. Synthetix Perps is now the only protocol supporting stETH perps markets, as no other perpetual DEX or CEX currently supports stETH.
Binance
Leaving the Netherlands, after failing to persuade the Dutch regulator to issue a VASP license. French unit is under investigation by local authorities for illegally providing digital asset services to local customers.
Connext
Raised $7.5M in a funding round at a $250M valuation. Investors in the round include Polychain Capital, Coinbase Ventures, NGC Ventures, and other.
Voyager
Plans to reopen its app between June 20 to July 5 to release crypto to users. Distributions are expected to be 36% of what’s owed.
LayerZero
Announced the expansion of its cross-chain protocol to a native zkEVM Layer 2 for Ethereum - Scroll.
Ripple
Announced a partnership with Colombia's central bank that will be aimed at exploring blockchain technology use cases in the country.
Bybit
Integrated a ChatGPT-based AI tool in its trading platform to automate market data analysis.
Bit2Me
Leading Spanish crypto exchange has raised $15M in the funding round led by Investcorp.
Coinbase
Partnered with Bitkey, the self-custody Bitcoin wallet app from Jack Dorsey's company Block.
Bounce Finance
Teamed up with Foundo, a web3-native luxury accessories brand, to auction a DiamondHands necklace.