A widely followed crypto analyst says that one Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 scaling solution appears to be a cusp of a rally that would see it print gains of over 200%.

Popular decentralized exchange (DEX) dYdX — currently offering perpetual trading options for over 35 popular cryptocurrencies — is set to unveil its most ambitious upgrade yet. Labeled ‘dYdX Unlimited,' the update will feature a number of comprehensive enhancements that promise to offer traders increased flexibility while simultaneously providing them with new passive income streams.

BlackRock announced on Wednesday that it is expanding its tokenized liquidity fund, the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), to operate on multiple blockchain platforms.

Asset management titan BlackRock is announcing the expansion of its proprietary BUIDL, the company's on-chain money market fund, across five new blockchains.

The tokenized money market fund will launch on nearly half a dozen new blockchain networks.

An important pattern is pointing to a potential 340% increase to $7.20 in OP's price.

Optimism forms an ascending triangle, signaling a potential rally to $7.20.

Bitcoin (BTC) catapulted to another all-time high, reaching $89,604 before declining marginally, as bulls set their eyes on $90,000 and $100,000. The euphoria over Trump's win shows no signs of waning, and BTC could hit $100,000 before the end of the year if the bull run continues at its current pace.

During the U.S. trading session on Monday, the crypto market winessed an accelerated momentum as Bitcoin price spiked to a new high of $85,000. Most major altcoins are following the same pace and preparing to challenge their respective highs.

November started off very well, with many cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, forming new all-time highs. Amidst the chaos, however, some altcoins are getting sidelined and hold the potential to note gains.

Bitcoin (BTC) surged to a new all-time high following Donald Trump's resounding victory in the US presidential elections. BTC surged to $76,460 hours following Trump's victory, as the crypto market surged to new highs.

Check out which meme coins skyrocketed by double digits and which witnessed crucial losses in the last 24 hours.

The cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, owned by the Winklevoss brothers, has just announced the listing of OP and the memecoins POPCAT and BONK.

Optimism (OP) is making waves in the cryptocurrency space, particularly as a prominent layer 2 solution for Ethereum. This technology is designed to enhance transaction speeds and lower costs, addressing some of the main challenges that Ethereum has faced, such as high fees and congestion during peak times.

The CEO of the dYdX Foundation sees parallels between the internet of the 1990s and where Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is today.

The move is meant to allow the platform to shift back to its core vision as it faces a competitive market.

dYdX Trading, the company behind the decentralized exchange platform, recently announced it has let go of 35% of its workforce.

dYdX announces a strategic shift back to startup mode, aiming to reignite innovation and agility. The decision follows recent layoffs and a re-evaluation of the company's operational structure.

Bitcoin (BTC) is teasing a record high after it peaked at $73,464 on October 30, bringing it within touching distance of its all-time high of $73,750. However, the cryptocurrency has registered a marginal decline during the ongoing session and is trading just above $73,200.

Charles d'Haussy CEO dYdX Foundation told CryptoNews he sees a convergence in centralized exchanges (CEXs) and decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and noted that only 5% of perpetuals are currently traded on-chain. The post dYdX Sees Convergence of CeFi and DeFi and Plans to Launch ‘dYdX Unlimited' appeared first on Cryptonews.

OP's charts have been building momentum recently.

Swell abandons its initial plans to use Polygon's CDK, selecting Optimism's OP Stack for its Layer 2 migration strategy.

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Dydx, the decentralized finance platform, has announced a significant restructuring, with CEO Antonio Juliano revealing the difficult decision to lay off 35% of its core team as part of a strategic shift to align with the company's evolving goals.

dYdX's major layoffs and declining TVL highlight ongoing market pressures, with a mixed response from investors reflected in DYDX's fluctuating price.

Antonio Juliano, the founder of decentralized derivatives exchange dYdX, has announced a 35% reduction in the company's core workforce. Interestingly, this news has not affected the price of dYdX.

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken received 25 million OP tokens (worth $42.5M) from the Optimism Foundation to build its new layer-2 network Ink on the Superchain ecosystem, with the grant split between engineering funding and transaction-based milestones.

Decentralized exchange platform dYdX has announced a 35% reduction in its workforce as it embarks on a strategic overhaul led by returning CEO Antonio Juliano. Juliano, who resumed leadership on October 10 after a six-month hiatus, cited a need for a leaner, more focused team to steer the company through mounting industry challenges.

dYdX has announced the departure of several team members, including members of the core team.

Swell is transitioning to Optimism's Superchain ecosystem and developing an optimistic rollup on the OP Stack.

dYdX's layoff decision was a realisation that the company is different from the company dYdX must be. The post DeFi Exchange dYdX Follows Consensys in Layoff Spree, Cuts Workforce by 35% appeared first on Cryptonews.

The decentralized crypto exchange laid off more than a third of its workforce on the same day Ethereum development firm Consensys cut 162 employees.

The decentralized derivatives platform dYdX recently announced that it had laid off 35% of its workforce, including core team members. Despite the workforce reduction, the price of the platform's native token, dydx, rose by 5.56%, as traders reacted positively to the restructuring news.

DYDX, the firm that is developing an on-chain crypto derivatives exchange has let go of 35% of its core team. Chief executive officer Antonio Juliano announced on Tuesday that the decision was essential to align the company's structure with its evolving needs.

Optimism Foundation and Kraken closed a 25 million OP deal to bring the exchange's new layer-2 (L2) blockchain, Ink, to the Superchain ecosystem. According to CryptoSlate data, the deal is worth $43 million at OP's current price of $1.72.

"The company we've built is different from the company dYdX must be," said the CEO.

CEO Antonio Juliano, who announced the redundancies, recently rejoined the firm after a six-month sabbatical.

dYdX has announced a 35% workforce reduction as part of a strategic shift. The move is aimed at restructuring the company for future growth.

Crypto exchange Kraken announced last week that it will build a layer-2 network atop Optimism's OP Stack blockchain framework. CoinDesk is first to report that the deal was reached early this year, involving a grant of 25 million OP tokens, at the time worth roughly $100 million.

Optimism (OP) is currently in the spotlight as it shows promising signs of a potential price breakout. Recent data reveals significant increases in trading activity, especially among large investors known as whales.

A widely followed crypto strategist believes that a decentralized oracle running on Ethereum (ETH) is gearing up for a big market reversal. Analyst Michaël van de Poppe tells his 733,600 followers on the social media platform X that he's bullish on Chainlink (LINK).

Whale and trading activity have surged as Optimism consolidated for a potential breakout.

Built using the OP Stack, Kraken's Ink follows the lead of rival crypto exchange Coinbase's launch of Base in 2023.

On October 24, Kraken announced the launch of Ink, a new Layer 2 (L2) blockchain platform designed to streamline access to decentralized finance (DeFi). Built on Optimism's OP Stack and set to be part of the wider Ethereum Superchain, Ink aims to remove traditional barriers that often make navigating DeFi challenging.

The cryptocurrency market continues to recover, with Bitcoin holding steady at around $69,000 and Ethereum reclaiming the $2,700 mark, investors are buzzing with excitement. Many analysts believe we are on the cusp of a significant Altcoin Season, where mid-cap and small-cap altcoins could see explosive growth.

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DYDX has experienced a remarkable increase, gaining over 38% in the last 24 hours. This impressive performance has positioned it as the second-best performing cryptocurrency among the top 100 by market capitalization, according to Coin Market Cap.

Ethereum co-creator Vitalik Buterin on Monday said he hopes to witness the future decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) having more ways to obtain highly decentralized and permissionless formal membership. Buterin claims any currency is permissioned currently and there is even a continuous tradeoff space between the ApeCoin and ZuVillage levels of permissionedness.