The Maker (MKR) token has seen a notable surge in whale activity, with large transactions jumping by a staggering 1,400%. Despite this increase in large-scale transactions, technical indicators and on-chain metrics are sending mixed signals about the future direction of MKR's price.

For Maker to confirm a bullish breakout, it needs to flip the resistance at $1,550.

Sky co-founder Rune Christensen told Decrypt that Solana support "marks the beginning of a new multi-chain era for USDS."

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.

Maker's exchange reserve and exchange supply ratio hits a yearly high signaling potential correction.

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.

Maker (MKR), the governance token of the MakerDAO ecosystem, has been showing impressive upward momentum, recently breaking out of a long-standing bearish pattern. Despite its 11.20% surge in the past 24 hours, reaching $1,416.32, the cryptocurrency faces some resistance and market dynamics that could limit its progress in the short term.

The DeFi project Sky has retained its new brand identity rather than revert to MakerDAO following a community vote. Polling data revealed that 79.3% of votes supported maintaining the Sky brand as the core protocol name.

Trader bids are fueling the uptrend, with a 13.67% rise in Open Interest to $120.30 million.

Sky's USDS is now the third-largest stablecoin, replacing the original DAI which held that position for years on the charts.

The Maker price has jumped ~10% over the past day, resulting in this altcoin successfully recording a bullish reversal. Moreover, with the technical sentiments and on-chain data favoring the project, the MKR coin hints at a promising bullish month.

Early polling indicates MKR holders want to keep the SKY brand, though participation in the poll is still low.

Bitcoin's rally slows down near the weekend, top altcoins record double digit gains.

Historically, the fourth quarter often brings notable gains for cryptocurrencies, and with November underway, crypto whales are strategically positioning themselves for potential profits.

This week, we examine Ripple, Binance Coin, Solana, Dogecoin, and Maker in greater detail. Ripple (XRP) The week started well for XRP, but the price action turned bearish on Wednesday, closing the week with a 3% loss.

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

Rune Christensen, founder of Sky (formerly MakerDAO), has proposed a strictly deflationary approach to the protocol's governance token as the community prepares to vote on whether to revert its brand or not on Nov. 11.

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

MKR may finally be ready for a recovery after dancing with the bears since April.

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.

Maker (MKR) has staged a significant comeback, revitalizing interest and ignite predictions that it could potentially climb as high as $3,000. Given its central role within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, Maker (MKR) has captured investor interest, primarily because of the demand for decentralized stablecoins like DAI and the protocol's recent technological strides.

MKR, the governance token of MakerDAO, has witnessed a 10% price uptick over the past 24 hours. It's currently trading at a weekly high of $1,224.

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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.

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.

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.

"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.

Maker has experienced a sustained downtrend over the past month, declining by 32.58%. However, analyst predicts MKR is set for a reversal.

The well-known crypto project MakerDAO, after rebranding to Sky, is considering backtracking.

MakerDAO is reconsidering its recent rebrand to Sky following poor SKY token performance and strong community preference for the original Maker brand

SKY has significantly underperformed the CoinDesk 20 since the re-brand.

Barely two months after, the project now appears to be reconsidering the change.

The decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape is ever-evolving, and the recent developments surrounding the stablecoin-focused protocol Sky, formerly known as MakerDAO, highlight the complexities of brand identity and community engagement in the crypto space.

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

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.

Sky is reconsidering its rebrand from MakerDAO after community pushback, with options including returning to the original MakerDAO brand or adopting a hybrid approach.

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