The dYdX Foundation has announced that a community vote on whether the crypto project can upgrade the dYdX Chain to version 8.0 is now live.

Astar Network partners with Sony Block Solutions Labs to integrate with Soneium Mainnet, enhancing interoperability and scalability within the Ethereum ecosystem.

Sei Network's $10 million Creator Fund enters its fifth round, offering $250,000 for video content creators to enhance community engagement and ecosystem growth.

LDO and DYDX are among the top gainers in the past 24 hours as cryptocurrencies look to end the year on a high. This is amid expectations of a further bull market rally in 2025, buoyed by a pro-crypto Donald Trump administration.

Ethereum could handle more transactions and run faster by processing most of them simultaneously, a new study reveals.

Sei (SEI) has recently garnered attention as one of the most promising projects in the cryptocurrency space, especially with its focus on decentralized exchanges (DEXes). As the first sector-specific Layer 1 (L1) blockchain, Sei is tailored to meet the unique demands of DEXes, making it a standout in the ever-evolving blockchain ecosystem.

With a boost in key network standards, the SEI is positioning itself as one of the few rising cryptos in this volatile market. With the potential to start a parabolic rise, will SEI prices surpass $0.50?

The decision was finalized through a community vote, as dYdX proves once again the strength of its decentralized governance model.

Sei (SEI) traders are facing increasing uncertainty as the asset displays conflicting signals that could lead to both bullish and bearish outcomes. While some technical indicators suggest a potential upward trend, liquidity movements within SEI's blockchain and its exchanges imply a possible decline ahead.

SEI traders face uncertainty as the asset shows conflicting signals for bullish and bearish outcomes.

As blockchain technology evolves and acquires new use cases, it becomes imperative to work on developing infrastructures that combine speed, efficiency, and decentralization. This has led to the creation of specialized solutions like Sei Network, a layer 1 blockchain optimized for exchanges.

Astar (ASTR), the cross-chain Web3 collective network, has unveiled Astar Surge, an innovative pre-deposit campaign set to accelerate the integration with Soneium, according to the updates shared with Finbold on Friday, December 13.

Discover the ultimate guide on how to use your SEI tokens to buy NFTs, stake for rewards, and explore DeFi opportunities. Learn the best platforms, strategies, and tips to maximize your crypto holdings.

A significant whale transaction caught the crypto community's attention. A whale, using the wallet address “0x972,” made a massive swap, shifting from Uniswap (UNI) tokens to DYDX, the native token of the decentralized exchange (dYdX).

DYDX's price action over the next few days could be very interesting.

The altcoin industry has signaled a major bull rally in the near term after consolidating in the past eight months.

Kraken has announced upcoming listings for several tokens on December 11 and 12. The exchange will introduce FWOG (FWOG), GOAT (GOAT), and SPX (SPX) on December 11.

Kraken has announced upcoming listings for several tokens on December 11 and 12. The exchange will introduce FWOG (FWOG), GOAT (GOAT), and SPX (SPX) on December 11.

TL;DR dYdX price rises 24% after David Sacks is appointed as AI and crypto “Czar” at the White House. Trading volume increases by 270%, reaching $453 million, and its market capitalization rises to $1.5 billion. Craft Ventures' investment in dYdX and Sacks' appointment as “Czar” generate strong bullish sentiment, with net investment flows surpassing $2.

Today, Bitcoin's price experienced a significant drop from its $100K level, while the altcoin market remained strong. Among the standout performers, the price of dYdX soared over 35%, reaching the $2.5 resistance mark. Triggered by increasing demand and positive news, analysts are bullish that the dYdX price may soon surpass the $3.2 resistance level.

Following the appointment of David Sacks as AI and crypto czar, DYDX saw a 35% price rally, with daily trading volumes surging by 168%, amid links to Sack's venture capital investment firm.

DYDX, the native token of decentralized trading platform dYdX, has become the top-performing altcoin in the last 24 hours. According to CoinGecko, DYDX rallied to this peak after the price increased by 30%.

DYDX, the native token of the decentralized trading platform dYdX, recorded an impressive rally on Nov. 6 following reports of it being backed by Trump's newly appointed White House cryptocurrency advisor.

Sei's growing user base and technical breakout show promising potential for sustained market growth.

The Sei (SEI) cryptocurrency has experienced a remarkable surge in price, rising nearly 100% over the last 30 days. With this impressive rally, many are now wondering if the token could be on track for even higher gains, potentially hitting $1 with a 45% price rally.

TL;DR Magic Eden expands by integrating Sei Network, offering faster, more cost-effective transactions and advanced tools for NFT creators and traders. The integration includes Launchpad, Mint Terminal, and Marketplace, simplifying the creation, launch, and trading of NFTs.

Altcoins recorded notable upswings this week as Bitcoin's neutral trend –range-bound around $96K – cemented bets of an altcoin season. SEI joined the uptrend wave, gaining nearly 10% on its seven-day chart. Sei trades at $0.7075, with a daily low and high of $0.6347 and $0.7153.

This means that Magic Eden is ready to bring new features to NFT collectors, creators, and traders on the Sei blockchain. Now that Magic Eden is connected with Sei Network, people can use their Launchpad.

Story Highlights The SEI Price soared ~100% in 30 days. The expanding channel pattern indicates increased bullish sentiment for the altcoin. Sustained bullish price rally could push the price toward its target of $1. The altcoin market has displayed a significant uptrend this week.

SEI's technical indicators and rising user engagement suggest it could continue its upward trajectory.

The cryptocurrency market faces an absolute bloodbath, with Bitcoin (BTC) sliding toward the $90,000 mark as the ongoing price correction deepens amid rising liquidations and profit-taking.

SEI has risen as a standout performer in the current bullish market, showing high investor demand.

Web3 gaming studio Drift Zone secured a $190,000 grant from the Sei network to integrate its ecosystem on the blockchain.

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.

Sei Labs and the Sei Foundation launch the Sei Research Initiative to address Ethereum Virtual Machine limitations, enhancing scalability and decentralization.

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.

It's adding support for the Sei Network, so users will soon be able to buy, sell, and trade all their favorite Sei NFTs in one place. Magic Eden is like a big online store for NFTs.

A closely followed crypto analyst says Ethereum (ETH) may be gearing up for a massive breakout against Bitcoin (BTC). In a new strategy session, trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 733,600 followers on the social media platform X the Ethereum/Bitcoin pair (ETH/BTC) is showing a bullish divergence on the daily chart.

Latest updates on the SEI, ONDO, and CETUS coins.

Sei Network's token was trading at approximately $0.396, marking an impressive increase of 8.33% within a short time frame. This rise has brought the cryptocurrency closer to a crucial resistance level at $0.40, with analysts closely monitoring this point as a potential catalyst for further upward movement.

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

A popular crypto analyst thinks one layer-1 blockchain is gearing up for a run similar to the one Sui (SUI) has witnessed. On the social media platform X, the pseudonymous analyst known as Bluntz shares a chart predicting a huge price explosion for the native token for the blockchain project Sei (SEI).

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.

Ever since the launch of the Bitcoin ETF, the institutions have been accumulating the token heavily. As the price is ascending towards the ATH, these activities have been intensifying, and as a result, the total ETFs held by them have now surpassed the Bitcoins held by Satoshi Nakamoto.

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.

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