Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin has gained momentum in decentralized finance (DeFi), attracting significant supply to Aave’s V3 Ethereum Core market, with a notable amount in loans taken. 

Daily top performer — Sui Network (SUI)

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 has gained momentum in decentralized finance (DeFi), attracting significant supply to Aave’s V3 Ethereum Core market, with a notable amount in loans taken. Initially slow, the stablecoin's growth has accelerated after its debut on Aave. RLUSD has a market cap close to $300 million and a supply cap, with borrowing limited to a specific amount. Ripple aims for RLUSD to become a top-five stablecoin by year-end. Ripple's collaboration with Chainlink enhances RLUSD’s utility across both institutional and DeFi applications.

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VanEck’s BNB Spot ETF proposal could bring BNB to U.S. markets, expanding access and marking a key milestone for BNB Chain's growth in regulated finance.

After the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) products based on 

 (ETH) in 2024, a flurry of new altcoin ETF applications emerged in early 2025. Many prominent asset management firms are vying for the approval of their ETF products, based on coins like 

 (AVAX) and others. Even some smaller-cap meme coins, specifically Pudgy Penguins' 

, have joined the SEC's ETF waiting list.

Given that most top cryptos already have their ETF applications filed with the country's financial regulator, it's little surprise that BNB Chain's 

, the fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has joined the bandwagon. In late March 2025, the New York–based global investment management giant VanEck registered a trust entity named VanEck BNB ETF in the US state of Delaware. The registration is an early sign that the acclaimed investment manager is planning to lodge a BNB ETF application with the SEC.

If approved, it will be the first US-based BNB ETF product on the market, likely leading to significant growth within BNB Chain's already well-established ecosystem.

On Mar 31, 2025, one of the leading asset managers in the world, VanEck, registered a trust named VanEck BNB ETF in the US state of Delaware. This is the strongest imaginable indicator that the company plans to subsequently launch an application with the SEC for the ETF’s approval. If approved by the regulator, the product will be the first spot ETF in the US to track BNB coin. As of the time of this writing (Apr 23, 2025), VanEck hasn't formally applied with the SEC, but this step is likely imminent.

Following the SEC filing, BNB coin will join a long list of other leading cryptocurrencies whose spot ETF applications have been lodged with the US regulator. Over the past few months, the SEC has received spot ETF applications for Solana, 

The VanEck BNB Spot ETF will track BNB coin, allowing holders to invest in the asset without directly holding it. While BNB is among the most popular assets in the crypto market, many investors are eschewing it and other cryptocurrencies due to their unregulated nature. Upon approval, the ETF product would be available for trading on regulated stock exchanges.

The exact composition of a crypto ETF product is usually unknown before its application is filed with the SEC. Therefore, we can assume that at this stage the ETF will be based entirely upon tracking BNB coin. Any additional components, such as minor holdings of other assets such as cash equivalents, could theoretically be included, but this will only be known upon VanEck’s formal application to the SEC.

VanEck itself is among the leading ETF issuers in the finance industry and is a pioneer of crypto ETFs. The firm already offers approved 

, and has filed applications with the SEC for spot ETFs based on several other cryptocurrencies, including a 

Currently, there’s no ETF in the US based on the BNB coin. In that respect, VanEck’s registration is the first serious effort to introduce such a product. Internationally, there is one exchange-traded product (ETP) that tracks BNB — the 21Shares Binance BNB ETP (ABNB), listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange. This ETP is offered by 21Shares, a leading digital asset management firm based in Zurich, Switzerland.

. ETPs may be based on various assets, such as stocks, bonds, commodities or cryptocurrencies. However, ETFs often offer better liquidity, lower fees and greater tax efficiency than other types of ETPs.

In short, despite the presence of the ABNB ETP on the market, the BNB ETF landscape remains an empty niche, as the 21Shares product isn’t a full-fledged ETF and has no regulatory approval in the US.

Current impact of BNB ETF applications on the crypto market

VanEck’s BNB ETF application — or, to be precise, its registration in Delaware — has so far had no immediate impact on the coin’s market price. In fact, BNB coin is currently trading at $615.68, barely different from its price of $600 in the early days of April when news of the ETF’s registration first surfaced.

BNB is a major cryptocurrency featuring at least one billion dollars in daily trading volumes. The news of VanEck's initiative is unlikely to seriously affect BNB’s price. However, if the ETF ultimately gains approval from the SEC, such a development may have a significant positive impact on the crypto's future price.

What will it mean if a Spot BNB ETF application is approved?

If the SEC approves the Spot BNB ETF, it will likely lead to higher demand for BNB coin — as demand from investors for the product rises, VanEck will need to source more BNB to back its ETF shares. This increased demand would push the price of BNB higher. As noted above, BNB is one of the market's largest cryptos and features substantial trading volumes. Therefore, it's unlikely that a Spot BNB ETF would cause drastic rises in the coin’s price. However, a certain positive price effect is a safe bet, and the magnitude of the effect will be directly related to the popularity of the ETF among investors.

Additionally, the ETF will improve the visibility of the BNB ecosystem, potentially leading to more 

 (DApps) and projects launched on its blockchain.

If approved by the SEC, the Spot BNB ETF by VanEck would usher in a new era for the coin. For the first time ever, BNB as a financial asset would become available through the regulated environment of US stock exchanges. This would not only help support the coin’s price and expand the chain’s ecosystem, but would also be a major reputational gain for Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange and the corporate entity behind BNB Chain.

Over the years, Binance has had its fair share of troubles and arguments with US regulators. A fully approved spot ETF based on Binance’s own coin would, therefore, send a signal to the crypto market that the major components of the Binance ecosystem — BNB crypto, BNB Chain’s blockchain and the Binance crypto exchange — aren’t as risky to deal with as some Americans may believe.

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In this article, we explore liquid staking protocol StakeStone's key features, the STO token launch, tokenomics and how to trade STO on Bybit.

StakeStone (STO) is a next-gen omnichain liquidity infrastructure protocol designed to optimize yield and cross-chain liquidity. Its introduction of liquid yield-bearing versions of ETH and BTC — STONE and STONEBTC — enables users to earn sustainable yield while enhancing capital efficiency. This article explores StakeStone’s architecture, core assets, founding team, tokenomics and recent market performance.

 is a decentralized liquidity infrastructure protocol that issues liquid, 

-bearing assets like STONE (Ethereum) and STONEBTC (Bitcoin). Designed for omnichain integration, it empowers users and protocols with composable 

 solutions and efficient cross-chain liquidity.

Launched in 2024, StakeStone was built to address the fragmented and capital-inefficient nature of ETH and BTC staking by introducing secure, flexible and modular primitives. StakeStone’s mission is to maximize on-chain yield while ensuring deep liquidity across ecosystems.

StakeStone was founded in 2023 by a team of DeFi-native builders led by Charles K, a crypto veteran with over 10 years of experience in centralized exchanges (CEXs), hardware wallets and DeFi infrastructure The core team includes Rose Li, Chief Strategy Officer, and Ivan K, Chief Marketing Officer.

The project has secured funding from notable crypto funds, including Polychain Capital, Binance Labs, OKX Ventures, Amber Group, HashKey Capital and Bankless Ventures. These backers not only provide capital but also strategic ecosystem access — positioning StakeStone as a serious player in omnichain liquidity and yield infrastructure.

StakeStone converts ETH and BTC into liquid, yield-bearing assets — STONE (ETH) and STONEBTC (respectively) — through a modular and omnichain framework. When ETH is staked, it flows into the StakeStone Vault and is allocated to the Strategy Pool, and STONE is minted via the Minter.

Yield is generated through strategies such as:

Users can deploy STONE across chains via the 

 (LP) rewards, with optional LP locking for enhanced returns. SBTC is the liquid BTC asset mirroring Bitcoin’s value, with STONEBTC adding a yield layer to BTC and unlocking passive income without sacrificing liquidity.

StakeStone implements key security measures, including the following:

STONE (ETH): Omnichain yield-bearing asset

 derivative. It’s minted when users stake ETH, and is backed by underlying yield from stETH, EigenLayer restaking and additional DeFi strategies.

STONE supports seamless cross-chain bridging, enabling deployment across supported networks and STONE-Fi Pools for additional rewards. Users benefit from passive yield, cross-chain utility, governance participation and on-demand liquidity.

SBTC is a liquid Bitcoin asset that mirrors BTC’s value and enables seamless use within EVM-compatible chains. STONEBTC, on the other hand, enhances SBTC by adding a yield layer, empowering users to earn yield from BTC-based strategies while preserving liquidity.

 utility by unlocking native BTC liquidity and enabling new use cases, such as cross-chain lending and borrowing, LP participation in BTC-based DeFi pools and composable integration across multichain DeFi protocols.

Together, SBTC and STONEBTC aim to position Bitcoin as an active capital layer across Ethereum and beyond.

 of StakeStone, with a total supply of 1 billion. It underpins protocol governance via OPAP proposals, voting-escrowed STO (veSTO) staking and 

Emissions are set to taper gradually until 2031, aligning incentives with long-term ecosystem growth.

According to CoinGecko, as of Apr 24, 2025, 

with a market cap of over $25 million. The token has recently shown strong momentum, rallying 85.4% over the past two weeks. Furthermore, StakeStone’s value could benefit from various catalysts, such as the rise in demand for 

 the STOUSDT Perpetual futures contract in the Innovation Zone, with up to 20x leverage.

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The MANTRA (OM) token’s wild crash on Apr 13, 2025, shocked the crypto world. Discover the causes, fallout, and what’s next in MANTRA’s road to recovery.

In the morning and daytime hours of Apr 13, 2025, the MANTRA blockchain's native token, OM, sat at a respectable market cap of $6 billion, making it the third-highest-ranked cryptocurrency in the 

 (RWA) category, the area the platform specializes in. Everything seemed like smooth sailing for the token.

Then, just after 6 PM UTC, the price of the OM token suddenly began to free-fall, declining from nearly $6 to about $0.50 in the space of just two hours.

A project that started the day as one of the top players in the RWA field was now worth 90% less as the evening approached. OM's abrupt, sharp crash immediately caught the market's attention, with speculation of a 

However, MANTRA's CEO, John Patrick Mullin, immediately sprang into action for PR damage control on social media, reassuring the public that the team members weren’t dumping OM tokens at all. Instead, MANTRA's founder and CEO alleged that deliberate actions of some 

 (CEXs) had caused the catastrophic plunge.

As of our coverage date of Apr 23, 2025, this is a developing story. In this article, we’ll establish what actually happened, who's involved and what awaits the OM token in the foreseeable future.

 decentralized network dedicated to RWA tokenization and utilization in compliance with real-world regulatory requirements.

 It features high scalability and low transaction fees. The project is one of the earliest initiatives dedicated to RWA use via blockchain technology. Originally, MANTRA debuted as a 

 (ETH) in August 2020. In October 2024, the project migrated to its own dedicated Layer 1 platform, the MANTRA Chain. The MANTRA blockchain is based on the Cosmos SDK framework, and is part of the wider 

The MANTRA ecosystem's main products include MANTRA DEX, a 

 (DEX); a digital identity (DID) management tool; a compliant token development and management solution; and a comprehensive compliance and permissioning system. MANTRA has also partnered with global powerhouses like Google Cloud, and with DAMAC Properties, one of Dubai's most prominent developers, to propel innovative solutions for 

Starting in late 2024, right after its own dedicated mainnet launch, MANTRA had become a significant player in the RWA corner of 

 (DeFi). By late February 2025, the platform’s native OM token had climbed to a value of nearly $9, with its market cap peaking at around $8.2 billion. Before the fateful events of Apr 13, 2025, OM was the third-highest-capped crypto in the RWA category, trading at $6.27, with a market cap of slightly over $6 billion, according to the CoinGecko portal.

In the evening hours (UTC time) of Apr 13, 2025, OM began to lose its value precipitously, dive-bombing from over $6 to about $0.52 in the space of two hours. The token’s market cap fell to slightly under half a billion dollars — a loss of more than 90%.

CEO John Mullin was quickly online, reassuring the crypto community that no team member had sold their OM holdings, and that this wasn’t a case of the bad ol’ rug pull. Instead, Mullin alluded that after OM tokens were moved to two leading CEXs (Binance and OKX) to use as collateral, the exchanges initiated a cascade of 

 of positions backed by the token. Both exchanges refuted the allegations, and connected OM’s price collapse to its recent unusually high price 

, and significant tokenomics changes made to OM in October 2024 that greatly undermined its value.

As a chain of liquidations took place, the token’s price started to plummet, causing significant panic that quickly led to further price drops. The situation only stabilized closer to the end of the day, with OM’s price remaining under $1. As of Apr 23, it’s trading at $0.5543 — a far cry from its rate of over $6 just two weeks ago.

After investigating, crypto analytics firm Lookonchain concluded that 17 wallets had deposited 43.6 million OM tokens (4.5% of the token's circulating supply) into the implicated exchanges. Two of these wallets are believed to belong to Laser Digital, one of MANTRA's investors. Another investor in the project, Shorooq Partners, is also suspected to be among the 17 wallets. Both Shorooq and Laser Digital have denied the allegations.

Although the price plunge was immediately compared to the 2022 collapse of the 

 (LUNA) blockchain, many analysts point out that the two crashes are fundamentally different. Terra's crash resulted from structural abnormalities in the 

 regulating UST, the project's stablecoin. In contrast, OM's fiasco is suspected to be the direct result of market-driven manipulation by 

, and possibly exchanges. No security breach, disruption to services or data, or other adverse structural events have occurred on the platform.

While this development is unprecedented for the project, MANTRA has been embroiled in other controversies throughout its history. One of these was its 

, first announced in August 2024 and then delayed multiple times. Around 50% of the wallets believed to be bots were cut off from the airdrop list. However, many considered the bot-culling process to have been conducted without much proof.

There have also been reports of vote rigging in the project's governance system in a bid to obscure MANTRA’s centralized model of profit allocation. Additionally, some analysts have accused the project of "forced bridging" to manipulate the market price. Platform users had to migrate their Ethereum-based OM tokens to MANTRA's native OM tokens via 

, which would increase gas fees and allow the project team to control the token's circulation pace.

How is MANTRA (OM) headed toward recovery?

MANTRA’s CEO rapidly reassured users that the team is now working hard to jump-start the token’s recovery. On Apr 14, 2025, Mullin unveiled plans to initiate a buyback scheme, along with the intent to burn all OM tokens held by the project team. The team's supply totals 300 million tokens, representing about 17% of the total supply.

He also denied factually incorrect assertions circulating online that the team effectively controls 90% of OM's supply. Mullin further assured the public that no large-scale selling events by investors have occurred.

As OM’s value has stayed firmly under $1, it remains to be seen how these PR efforts — as well as the planned buyback and burn — will affect the token’s future.

 as a swap pair with USDT, or on the Derivatives market as the 

Naturally, given the ongoing situation with the OM token, buying OM is at your own discretion, as right now the token is truly for the adventurous and brave at heart.

As of Apr 23, 2025, the OM token is trading at $0.5543, 93.8% lower than its ATH of $8.99 on Feb 23, 2025, and 3,138.8% higher than its ATL of $0.01726 on Oct 12, 2023.

Curiously, most crypto price prediction portals are optimistic about the OM token's long-term prospects. DigitalCoinPrice 

 of $1.81 in 2027 and $2.82 in 2030, whilePricePrediction 

It's hard to verify all the allegations flying around regarding the involvement of exchanges and key investors in the MANTRA OM incident. What matters at this stage is that the project team has been quick and proactive in injecting transparency and clarity into the situation.

The free fall in the token's price seems to be over by now. In fact, OM’s decline was over within hours of the incident. Moreover, unlike Terra's LUNA and UST coins, OM hasn't become worthless. All these factors point to potential stabilization and recovery ahead. The question now is: Will the pace and magnitude of the recovery be enough to save the project in the long term? At this early stage after the collapse, few people could answer the question with confidence. We'll eagerly await the developments over the next few weeks to see if MANTRA finds its way out of the woods. 

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 developments are driving market sentiment. On the other hand, the market seems concerned about persistent inflation and a relatively hawkish Federal Reserve. This market environment could present both challenges and opportunities, which is why options trading could effectively help you hedge against downside risks and capitalize on volatility. 

, we discuss how the U.S. election outcome has reshaped crypto market expectations for 2025, where U.S. interest rates will head in the next 12–18 months and how traders can take advantage of options trading in this challenging market.

 recaps the Nov 19, 2024 Mastermind livestream (in case you missed it), featuring experts from macroeconomic and derivatives trading backgrounds.

High Expectations of a Pro-Crypto U.S. Administration

The panel started with a discussion of how the U.S. election outcome has reshaped crypto market expectations for 2025. All the panelists expressed their optimism about the crypto market under a Trump administration, especially if the promise of establishing a national BTC strategic reserve materializes. The candidate took a pro-crypto stance during the campaign, and even launched a few crypto projects on his own, so he could be someone who understands the space.

Institutional adoption scaling could be something to look forward to. Janson Wang said, "The market has been talking about crypto's institutional adoption in the past two years, but this time, it's actually going to be a lot of institutional adoption driven by 

 and traditional funds, and investors have shown strong interest in those products."

Tommy Chen added, "Crypto-related regulations will be opening up and leaning on a more friendly side, potentially encouraging more Wall Street players to participate in crypto." 

However, there are also potential risks that all market participants should be aware of. Joe Takayama highlighted that "Trump has made a lot of promises during the campaign, and the market is expecting a lot of (positive) things will happen, and if the U.S. administration disappoints the market in some ways, there could be a downside risk."

U.S. inflation and interest rates are among macro traders' most watched factors. Since BTC is a macro asset now, these two factors also concern our panelists. Daniel Yu pointed out that the pressure of inflation remains intact, and interest rates in the U.S. are still at a relatively high level compared to historical data. That's why inflation hedging will still be a major narrative among institutional investors in 2025. He also added that BTC now appears as an alternative to gold as an 

With only one Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting left in 2024 for the U.S. Federal Reserve after the November 25 bps cut, Janson added that according to the CME FedWatch, there's only a 50% chance that the Fed will cut another 25 bps of its benchmark interest rate in the December 2024 meeting, and an equal probability that it will maintain interest rates at current levels. He also emphasized that interest rate traders have been betting the Fed will only reduce interest rates an additional 25 to 50 bps in the coming three to four months — a lot less than previously expected — which could contribute to a strong dollar and affect BTC’s price.

Despite many watchers directing their attention to the U.S. greenback, Joe Takayama expressed that it may not really affect the current crypto market at all — simply because crypto is a sentiment-driven asset, and market sentiment comes from the U.S. economy and how strong it is. He also added that many investors he knows are taking a lot less risk than they would like, which means they’re under-exposed and would need greater risk appetite to buy risk-on assets, such as BTC.

Why Trade Options? — And How to Capitalize on Volatility

The panel also discussed the advantages of options trading over other derivatives. Institutional traders generally prefer trading options in crypto, simply because of its volatile nature. For example, if a trader enters the market with perpetuals or futures, they could face liquidation or margin call risk, even when the price increases, but it doesn’t happen in options trading. Some of the panelists also shared that, as opposed to using options outright, they make a good complement to an overall investment portfolio and enhance their return profiles.

The panelists also discussed some of the possible options trading strategies for the current market, such as cash-covered put selling. On the one hand, traders can benefit from getting the underlying asset at a lower price if physical delivery is accepted. Otherwise, traders can earn a decent yield from the options premium. Kendrick also shared his insights, adding that traders might also consider a covered call 

 put selling combination, so that they can acquire the underlying asset at a lower entry price and, at the same time, use the option premiums from short options to cover the cost of the call options. This way, it's more like a tool for cash flow.

Other panelists also contributed valuable insights on their BTC options strategies. For example, if a trader is bullish on BTC over the medium-to-long term, they may consider a three-to-six-months call spread so that they can buy one out-of-the-money (OTM) call and sell another call with a higher strike price. However, if the price of BTC doesn't move much, the cost of time decay could be a concern.

Kendrick also highlighted some of the unique features of Bybit options, such as USDC-settled options contracts — which means traders can use USDC to buy or sell options contracts. In addition, Bybit has been working with leading liquidity providers to provide the best-in-class liquidity to both institutional and retail traders. 

Options trading may look complicated at first glance, but as we navigate through uncertain market conditions, crypto options trading emerges not just as another trading instrument, but as a sophisticated tool for risk management and opportunity capture. Whether it’s strategic hedging, volatility plays or structured strategies, options provide traders with the ability to profit from market movements in any direction — a crucial advantage in today's environment. Follow the 

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