Category: Press Release

George Town, British Virgin Islands, March 17th, 2026, Chainwire

Aster, a privacy-focused trading ecosystem backed by YZi Labs, today announced the official launch of Aster Chain Mainnet. This purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain is designed to dismantle the “transparency trap” of modern DeFi, offering institutional-grade privacy and CEX-level performance to professional and retail traders worldwide.

Ending the Era of Onchain Position Hunting

Transparency is a defining characteristic of decentralized finance, supported by public ledgers, verifiable transactions, and open protocols. However, transparency between protocols and users differs from transparency among market participants. When trading activity, including order placement, position size, and liquidation levels, is fully visible on-chain, such information may be observed and used by other participants in the market.

Position hunting – where traders identify a large position, see its liquidation price, and coordinate to trigger a forced liquidation – has cost traders millions of dollars on fully transparent platforms. Infamously, in March 2025, a trader opened a $375 million BTC 40x short on a fully transparent platform. Traders quickly began openly coordinating on Twitter to pool funds and hunt the position.

Aster’s default privacy removes that attack surface entirely.

The Aster Thesis: Privacy is a Fundamental Right

Unlike existing solutions that treat privacy as an opt-in feature or a third-party wrapper, Aster Chain embeds encryption directly into the execution layer. On Aster, privacy is the default, not a privilege.

The Aster privacy stack utilizes a ZK-verifiable encrypted architecture:

• ZK-Verifiable Encryption + Stealth Address Mechanism: Every order is ZK-verifiable encrypted before it reaches the chain; with Account Privacy enabled, orders are routed through unique stealth addresses, ensuring no link between users’ wallets and their trading activity, and preventing any third party from tracing, correlating, or reconstructing trades.
• Selective Disclosure: While asset transfers remain traceable for compliance, the execution layer shields strategic intent. Users who want their activity visible can choose to make it public. With Account Privacy enabled, users can generate a Viewer Pass to share with selected parties, allowing only those with access to the pass to view their private orders.
• Zero Performance Trade-off: Aster Chain achieves peak throughput of 100,000+ TPS and a median block time of 50ms, all without gas – performance that matches the speed traders expect from a centralized exchange.

“Transparency between a protocol and its users is a fundamental feature, but transparency between a trader and their competitors is a critical vulnerability,” said Leonard, CEO at Aster. “Aster Chain is the only architecture that treats privacy as a fundamental requirement for a fair market, neutralizing predatory attacks at the base layer.”

CEX Speed Meets DEX Principles

Aster Chain delivers the sub-second finality and high-leverage experience of a CEX while upholding the core tenets of decentralization: self-custody, verifiability, and permissionless access. Trading privacy removes the last reason to stay on a centralized exchange. The network is supported by a native bridge to BNB Chain and proprietary oracles to ensure high-fidelity price data.

Fuelling the Next Wave of Innovation

The mainnet launch marks the start of a phased expansion. Beyond the flagship Aster trading UI, the ecosystem is inviting builders to create specialized vaults and collaborative DeFi products through Aster Code.

To coincide with the launch, Aster will initiate a Staking Program within a week to reward early supporters and liquidity providers.

About Aster

Aster is a privacy-first onchain trading platform backed by YZi Labs, with unique features like Hidden Orders to protect user trading activity. It offers perpetual contracts across crypto, stocks and commodities, as well as crypto spot trading, and is powered by Aster Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain built to power the future of decentralized finance.

Users can learn more about Aster on the official website or follow Aster on X.

Contact

PR & Content Manager
Lola Chen
Aster
lola.chen@asterdex.com

George Town, British Virgin Islands, March 17th, 2026, Chainwire

Aster, a privacy-focused trading ecosystem backed by YZi Labs, today announced the official launch of Aster Chain Mainnet. This purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain is designed to dismantle the “transparency trap” of modern DeFi, offering institutional-grade privacy and CEX-level performance to professional and retail traders worldwide.

Ending the Era of Onchain Position Hunting

Transparency is a defining characteristic of decentralized finance, supported by public ledgers, verifiable transactions, and open protocols. However, transparency between protocols and users differs from transparency among market participants. When trading activity, including order placement, position size, and liquidation levels, is fully visible on-chain, such information may be observed and used by other participants in the market.

Position hunting – where traders identify a large position, see its liquidation price, and coordinate to trigger a forced liquidation – has cost traders millions of dollars on fully transparent platforms. Infamously, in March 2025, a trader opened a $375 million BTC 40x short on a fully transparent platform. Traders quickly began openly coordinating on Twitter to pool funds and hunt the position.

Aster’s default privacy removes that attack surface entirely.

The Aster Thesis: Privacy is a Fundamental Right

Unlike existing solutions that treat privacy as an opt-in feature or a third-party wrapper, Aster Chain embeds encryption directly into the execution layer. On Aster, privacy is the default, not a privilege.

The Aster privacy stack utilizes a ZK-verifiable encrypted architecture:

• ZK-Verifiable Encryption + Stealth Address Mechanism: Every order is ZK-verifiable encrypted before it reaches the chain; with Account Privacy enabled, orders are routed through unique stealth addresses, ensuring no link between users’ wallets and their trading activity, and preventing any third party from tracing, correlating, or reconstructing trades.
• Selective Disclosure: While asset transfers remain traceable for compliance, the execution layer shields strategic intent. Users who want their activity visible can choose to make it public. With Account Privacy enabled, users can generate a Viewer Pass to share with selected parties, allowing only those with access to the pass to view their private orders.
• Zero Performance Trade-off: Aster Chain achieves peak throughput of 100,000+ TPS and a median block time of 50ms, all without gas – performance that matches the speed traders expect from a centralized exchange.

“Transparency between a protocol and its users is a fundamental feature, but transparency between a trader and their competitors is a critical vulnerability,” said Leonard, CEO at Aster. “Aster Chain is the only architecture that treats privacy as a fundamental requirement for a fair market, neutralizing predatory attacks at the base layer.”

CEX Speed Meets DEX Principles

Aster Chain delivers the sub-second finality and high-leverage experience of a CEX while upholding the core tenets of decentralization: self-custody, verifiability, and permissionless access. Trading privacy removes the last reason to stay on a centralized exchange. The network is supported by a native bridge to BNB Chain and proprietary oracles to ensure high-fidelity price data.

Fuelling the Next Wave of Innovation

The mainnet launch marks the start of a phased expansion. Beyond the flagship Aster trading UI, the ecosystem is inviting builders to create specialized vaults and collaborative DeFi products through Aster Code.

To coincide with the launch, Aster will initiate a Staking Program within a week to reward early supporters and liquidity providers.

About Aster

Aster is a privacy-first onchain trading platform backed by YZi Labs, with unique features like Hidden Orders to protect user trading activity. It offers perpetual contracts across crypto, stocks and commodities, as well as crypto spot trading, and is powered by Aster Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain built to power the future of decentralized finance.

Users can learn more about Aster on the official website or follow Aster on X.

Contact

PR & Content Manager
Lola Chen
Aster
lola.chen@asterdex.com

Castries, Saint Lucia, March 12th, 2026, Chainwire

PrimeXBT, a global multi-asset broker and crypto asset service provider, announced the launch of PXTrader 2.0, a major upgrade of its native trading platform that combines crypto with traditional financial markets, giving traders access to more than 350 instruments from a single account. The launch reflects PrimeXBT’s leading role in the growing convergence between crypto and traditional finance, supported by infrastructure designed to allow digital asset capital to move more freely across global markets.

PXTrader 2.0 reflects a broader shift in how digital assets are being used within financial markets. Increasingly, crypto is evolving beyond a standalone asset class and becoming a form of trading capital. With PXTrader 2.0, traders can fund accounts with cryptocurrencies such as BTC and ETH while gaining exposure not only to crypto futures, but also to Forex, commodities, indices, shares, and crypto CFDs. This unified environment enables traders to move between crypto markets and traditional financial instruments without leaving the same trading platform.

The platform also introduces a range of advanced trading tools designed to support active traders navigating both digital and traditional markets. PXTrader 2.0 integrates TradingView charts with more than 100 indicators, advanced order types, and flexible leverage models, including cross and isolated margin up to 1:1000. Traders can also choose between hedge and netting position modes, allowing greater flexibility in how positions are managed across markets. For crypto futures traders, the platform additionally provides access to a real orderbook, offering greater market transparency and liquidity visibility.

“Geopolitical tensions often trigger ripple effects across global markets, influencing currencies, commodities, equities, and digital assets at the same time. For traders, this creates a broader set of opportunities, particularly when they can move efficiently between asset classes. The ability to use crypto capital to access global markets is becoming an increasingly important advantage in this environment,” said Jonatan Randin, Senior Market Analyst at PrimeXBT.

As crypto market matures, many traders are expanding beyond single-asset strategies and looking for platforms that connect digital assets with the broader financial ecosystem. The ability to deploy crypto capital across multiple markets enables traders to diversify exposure and respond to opportunities across both traditional and digital asset markets.

With PXTrader 2.0, PrimeXBT continues to evolve its platform to reflect these changing market dynamics. By combining crypto with traditional financial instruments in a single trading environment, the broker aims to provide traders with a more connected and flexible way to access global markets.

To learn more, users can visit PrimeXBT website.

About PrimeXBT

PrimeXBT is a global multi-asset broker and crypto asset service provider trusted by traders in more than 150 countries. The platform bridges traditional and digital markets within one integrated environment, redefining versatility and innovation in online trading. Clients can access Forex, CFDs on indices, commodities, shares, crypto, and Crypto Futures, as well as buy, store and exchange cryptocurrencies directly. This unified experience extends across both the native PXTrader 2.0 platform and MetaTrader 5, supported by advanced risk-management tools and a wide range of funding options in crypto, fiat and local payment methods. Since 2018, PrimeXBT has focused on empowering traders through broad multi-asset access, fair and transparent conditions, professional-grade technology and dedicated human support. By combining expertise, trust and a client-first approach, PrimeXBT sets a benchmark of excellence in the financial industry and provides traders with the tools they need to trade, grow and succeed with confidence.

Disclaimer: The content provided here is for informational purposes only and is not intended as personal investment advice and does not constitute a solicitation or invitation to engage in any financial transactions, investments, or related activities. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. The financial products offered by the Company are complex and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. These products may not be suitable for all investors. Before engaging, you should consider whether you understand how these leveraged products work and whether you can afford the high risk of losing your money. The Company does not accept clients from the Restricted Jurisdictions as indicated on its website / T&Cs. Some products and services, including MT5, may not be available in your jurisdiction. The applicable legal entity and its respective products and services depend on the client’s country of residence and the entity with which the client has established a contractual relationship during registration.

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PrimeXBT
pr@primexbt.com

Victoria, Seychelles, March 12th, 2026, Chainwire

BYDFi announced the integration of its perpetual futures market data into TradingView, enabling traders to access real-time pricing and crypto market signals directly within TradingView charts. The integration supports more efficient workflows by bringing BYDFi derivatives data into a familiar charting environment used by traders worldwide for crypto futures analysis.

Market Signals in View, Strategy in Sync

With BYDFi perpetual futures data available on TradingView, users can monitor price action, volume dynamics, and market structure signals on TradingView while keeping their chart workflow anchored to BYDFi as the data source, ranging from BTCUSDT perpetual futures price action to broader trends across crypto derivatives markets. This reduces context switching for active traders who rely on technical indicators, pattern tools, and multi-timeframe analysis.

BYDFi, Built for Active Derivatives Traders

• Derivatives Depth and Execution: With a derivatives lineup designed for different risk preferences and trading approaches, BYDFi supports 500 plus perpetual contracts with leverage options up to 200x, backed by advanced execution and risk controls for high leverage crypto trading, helping users approach perpetual contracts trading in a more structured way.
• Global Scale and Responsible Participation: Founded in 2020, BYDFi serves over 1,000,000 users across 190+ countries and regions. BYDFi holds MSB licenses in the U.S. and Canada and is a member of South Korea’s CODE VASP Alliance, reflecting an ongoing focus on operational transparency and responsible market participation.
• Support and Safeguards for Users: Maintaining over 1:1 Proof-of-Reserves with periodic public reporting, BYDFi prioritizes transparency alongside an 800 BTC Protection Fund. 24 by 7 multilingual customer support and timely responses across official channels, including social media, reinforce BYDFi’s user first service standard.

How to Access BYDFi Perpetual Futures Data on TradingView

Users can view BYDFi perpetual futures market data on TradingView in a few quick steps:

1. Open Symbol Search on TradingView and enter BYDFi:
2. View the full list of available perpetual futures contracts.
3. Select a trading pair to view live price data and use TradingView’s analysis tools to refine your market view and timing.

Michael, Co-founder and CEO of BYDFi, commented: TradingView is one of the most widely used charting platforms for traders. Bringing BYDFi perpetual futures market data into TradingView helps traders streamline analysis and stay closer to the signals that matter. BYDFi will continue improving infrastructure, product depth, and user protections to support more informed decision making in fast moving markets.

About BYDFi

Established in 2020, BYDFi is a global crypto trading platform that combines the power of a centralized exchange (CEX) with its on-chain trading engine, MoonX. BYDFi is Newcastle United’s Exclusive Official Crypto Exchange Partner. Recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Crypto Exchanges In Canada For 2026, BYDFi offers intuitive, low-fee trading across Spot and Perpetual Contracts to Copy Trading, and Automated Crypto Trading Bots, empowering both new and experienced traders to navigate digital assets with confidence.

BYDFi is dedicated to delivering a world-class crypto trading experience for every user.

BUIDL Your Dream Finance.

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Senior Marketing Director
Chloe
BYDFi Fintech LTD
chloe@bydfi.com

New York, United States, March 7th, 2026, Chainwire

OmniPact, a decentralized protocol building a trust layer for peer-to-peer transactions of physical and digital assets, announced today it has raised $50 million in a private funding round. The investment will speed up the development of its mainnet, integration of cross-chain features, and deployment of its decentralized arbitration module.

The funding round was backed by a consortium of institutional investors and family offices that requested anonymity. Investors voiced confidence in OmniPact’s technical roadmap and its ability to set new standards for secure, intermediary-free transactions across Web4 and traditional commerce.

A significant share of the proceeds will fund the final development and security audits of OmniPact’s core contracts and multi-chain infrastructure. The funds will also support the protocol’s testnet launch, scheduled for Q1 2026, and expand the engineering team to accelerate the integration of real-world asset (RWA) and AI agent transaction capabilities.

“The funding validates our thesis that the future of commerce requires a neutral, transparent, and trustless foundation,” said Alex Johnson, Co-founder and CEO of OmniPact. “Our infrastructure eliminates intermediaries entirely, returning power to users. This investors’ confidence lets us execute our roadmap and bring secure, decentralized custody to a global audience.”

OmniPact protocol addresses the “trust problem” in peer-to-peer transactions by using smart contracts as on-chain guarantors. Combining algorithmic custody with decentralized arbitration and reputation systems, it enables secure exchanges without centralized platforms—with the new funding set to bring this vision to market.

About OmniPact

OmniPact is a decentralized protocol founded in 2024 with the mission to create a neutral, transparent, and trustless foundation for peer-to-peer commerce. By leveraging smart contracts as on-chain guarantors, OmniPact enables secure transactions of physical and digital assets without intermediaries. The protocol combines algorithmic custody, decentralized arbitration, and reputation systems to solve the “trust problem” in both Web4 and traditional commerce. With a focus on cross-chain interoperability and real-world asset integration, OmniPact is committed to returning control and security to users worldwide. For more information, visit [www.omnipact.io].

Contact

OmniPact Secures $50 Million to Advance Trust Infrastructure
Alex Johnson
OmniPact
omni@omnipact.io

Singapore, Singapore, March 5th, 2026, Chainwire

iZUMi Finance has announced a strategic agreement with CIMG Inc. (Nasdaq: IMG) (“CIMG”), a Nasdaq-listed digital asset company, under which CIMG intends to pursue the proposed acquisition of selected key assets, core patents, and intellectual property from iZUMi Finance.

The proposed acquisition builds on the firms’ prior engagement, including the jointly launched $20 million Upstarts Fund, and represents a significant step in CIMG’s strategy to expand its institutional decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure. Through the acquisition of iZUMi Finance’s technology assets and liquidity infrastructure, CIMG aims to strengthen its DeFi architecture and deepen its presence within on-chain liquidity markets.

Under the proposed acquisition framework, CIMG intends to incorporate iZUMi Finance’s multi-chain liquidity technologies, liquidity management mechanisms, and governance infrastructure into its digital asset architecture. These acquired technologies are expected to enhance on-chain capital efficiency and support optimized treasury yield generation, particularly from Bitcoin held within CIMG’s treasury. As part of the broader acquisition structure, CIMG also plans to acquire $IZI tokens for long-term staking and governance participation within the iZUMi ecosystem. 

The proposed acquisition is designed to strengthen CIMG’s DeFi infrastructure capabilities through the integration of iZUMi Finance’s intellectual property and liquidity technologies. By incorporating these assets into its institutional digital asset framework, CIMG aims to enhance on-chain liquidity management and improve capital efficiency across decentralized markets.

About iZUMi Finance

iZUMi Finance is a multi-chain DeFi protocol providing one-stop DEX-as-a-Service. Its flagship product, iZiSwap, is a leading multi-chain DEX built on the innovative DL-AMM (Discretized Liquidity AMM) design, and is the first concentrated liquidity DEX supporting on-chain Order Book features like CEX.

Contact

CEO of iZUMi Finance
Jimmy
jimmyyin@izumi.finance