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An Airdrop is a distribution of free tokens to a community, typically used as a marketing tool or a reward for early protocol adopters and testers. In 2026, the "points-to-airdrop" model has matured into merit-based incentive programs that utilize Sybil-resistance and Proof-of-Humanity to filter out bots. Airdrops remain a primary method for decentralized governance (DAO) bootstrapping. Follow this tag for the latest on retroactive rewards, eligibility criteria, and how to participate in the most anticipated token distributions in the ecosystem.

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Crypto Lending Hits $73.6B as DeFi Dominates Market

Crypto Lending Hits $73.6B as DeFi Dominates Market

The post Crypto Lending Hits $73.6B as DeFi Dominates Market appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Notes DeFi lending applications reached $40.99 billion in Q3 2025, growing 54.84% quarter-over-quarter and capturing 55.7% of the total crypto lending market. Tether maintained $14.6 billion in outstanding loans as of Sept.30, holding 59.91% of the centralized lending market tracked by Galaxy Research. The Oct.10 liquidation event wiped out more than $19 billion in futures positions but did not reflect systemic credit risk in the collateralized lending market. Crypto-collateralized lending reached an all-time high of $73.59 billion at the end of Q3 2025, according to Galaxy Research. The figure surpasses the previous peak of $69.37 billion from Q4 2021 by 6.09%, with onchain lending now holding 66.9% market share compared to 48.6% four years ago. The market expanded by $20.46 billion in Q3, representing 38.5% quarter-over-quarter growth, the report says. The move toward on-chain lending represents a structural shift from the 2021 cycle, which relied on uncollateralized credit and opaque lending practices. DeFi lending applications grew to $40.99 billion in Q3, expanding $14.52 billion quarter-over-quarter. Bitcoin BTC $90 175 24h volatility: 0.1% Market cap: $1.80 T Vol. 24h: $89.39 B served as a primary collateral asset across protocols. The 54.84% growth rate gave DeFi apps a 55.7% share of the total lending market. Within onchain borrowing, lending applications now account for more than 80% of activity, with CDP stablecoins (assets like DAI that are minted by locking up crypto as collateral) holding just 16%, according to the Galaxy report. Galaxy identified three primary factors driving DeFi lending expansion. Points farming and airdrop programs incentivize users to maintain borrows despite market volatility. Improved collateral assets such as Pendle Principal Tokens enable efficient looping strategies. Cryptocurrency price appreciation through Q3 allowed users to borrow more against existing collateral. The Aave [NC] DeFi lending app captured significant market share on a network…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/11/21

Bitcoin Loses Ground As Ethereum Takes The Lead In This Major Metric

Bitcoin Loses Ground As Ethereum Takes The Lead In This Major Metric

Despite the ongoing bearish action of the market, Ethereum is showing signs of strength in some areas. In a significant landmark, the leading altcoin has surpassed Bitcoin, the largest digital asset, in a key metric that has defined industry strength. Ethereum Is Dominating An Important Metric A recent report from Leon Waidmann, a market expert […]

Author: Bitcoinist

2025/11/21

After Kraken’s Surprise Filing, Is Polymarket the Next US IPO?

After Kraken’s Surprise Filing, Is Polymarket the Next US IPO?

The post After Kraken’s Surprise Filing, Is Polymarket the Next US IPO? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Polymarket is seeking new capital at a $12 billion valuation, according to Bloomberg. This marks a 20% increase from its previous $10 billion round and has sparked speculation that the prediction market platform could follow Kraken’s path toward a US IPO. The timing aligns with Kraken’s recent moves. The exchange closed an $800 million raise before confidentially filing for an IPO on November 19. Sponsored Sponsored Does Kraken’s IPO Blueprint Set Stage for Polymarket Public Listing? On November 19, Kraken submitted a draft Form S-1 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. This move officially began the IPO process. The number of shares and pricing remain undetermined pending review by the SEC and market conditions. Pursuing public markets, Kraken secured $800 million in funding at a $20 billion valuation on November 18. This funding surpassed the initial plan of $500 million, which was announced at a $15 billion valuation earlier in July. Just hours before the IPO news, Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi described the raise as a milestone and praised the team’s achievements. We just announced that @krakenfx has raised $800M, a milestone that reflects years of work, discipline, and conviction. I am proud of what our team has built and grateful for the partners who chose to join us. But this is not a post about a fundraise. I want to share the side of… — Arjun Sethi (@arjunsethi) November 18, 2025 Circle also followed the same capital-raising approach, with the USDC issuer setting an initial target of raising $624 million at a per-share price of $24 to $26. This preceded its IPO filing in April, highlighting a common trend among firms looking to go public in the US. Is Polymarket Planning a Public Listing? Polymarket’s effort to raise funds at a $12 billion valuation represents a significant escalation after months…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/11/20

Crypto Lending Hits $73.6B Record as DeFi Captures Two-Thirds of Market

Crypto Lending Hits $73.6B Record as DeFi Captures Two-Thirds of Market

Outstanding crypto loans in Q3 2025 surpassed the 2021 peak by 6%, with onchain lending now holding 66.9% market share versus 48.6% four years ago The post Crypto Lending Hits $73.6B Record as DeFi Captures Two-Thirds of Market appeared first on Coinspeaker.

Author: Coinspeaker

2025/11/20

Aster Completes S3 Buyback, Plans Burn, Airdrops & S4 Launch

Aster Completes S3 Buyback, Plans Burn, Airdrops & S4 Launch

The post Aster Completes S3 Buyback, Plans Burn, Airdrops & S4 Launch appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Highlights: Aster announces completion of Season 3 buyback program. Half of the repurchased ASTER tokens will be burned on December 5, 2025. Season 4 will allocate 60-90% of generated fees for continued buybacks, starting December 10, 2025. Aster announced on social media platform X today, November 20, 2025, that it has completed its Season 3 (S3) buyback phase, a planned step in its ongoing token management strategy. During this phase, the project has managed to repurchase 55,720,650 $ASTER tokens, adding to previous buybacks for a total of 155,720,656 $ASTER tokens reclaimed across all seasons. 🧵 1/5 Important Update: S3 buyback Wrap-Up, airdrop and S4 buyback update We’re excited to share some key milestones and upcoming plans for $ASTER buybacks. S3 Buybacks is now completed: We’ve successfully executed all buybacks for S3, 55,720,650 $ASTER tokens were bought… — Aster (@Aster_DEX) November 20, 2025 The main aim of S3 phase was to support token value by repurchasing the tokens. Repurchasing is important because it reduces the circulating supply of the token and increases price. This then attracts investors and strengthens their confidence. Every transaction that has been conducted for the buyback program can be easily verified on the blockchain. This completion of S3 phase indicates that the project is determined to make it big and is making efforts for long-term success of the project. The price of the token has increased since the announcement was made public today. At press time, the price of the token stands at $1.27 with an increase of 0.4% in the past hour as per CoinGecko. ASTER 24-hours chart Strategic Token Burn to Enhance Scarcity Through the X post, Aster has announced that its next milestone would be to manage its token supply. Aster has repurchased 155.7 million tokens through the buyback program and 77.8 million…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/11/20

HTX Hot Listings Weekly Recap (Nov 10–17): Bitcoin Ecosystem Leads With BANK Surging 97%; Strong Rebound Across L1 and L2 Sectors

HTX Hot Listings Weekly Recap (Nov 10–17): Bitcoin Ecosystem Leads With BANK Surging 97%; Strong Rebound Across L1 and L2 Sectors

The post HTX Hot Listings Weekly Recap (Nov 10–17): Bitcoin Ecosystem Leads With BANK Surging 97%; Strong Rebound Across L1 and L2 Sectors appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Last week, the crypto market displayed a clear divergence between overall macro sentiment and sector-specific rotation. While BTC traded sideways, locked in a stalemate between bulls and bears around a key range, investors actively focused on structural opportunities within the Bitcoin ecosystem, Solana DEXs, and the L1/L2 scaling sectors. HTX data from November 10 to 17 show that high-quality assets across multiple sectors performed exceptionally, highlighted by BANK’s remarkable 97% surge in a single week. Bitcoin Ecosystem: BANK Leads With a 97% Weekly Gain The Bitcoin ecosystem was clearly in the spotlight this week. Momentum in the sector continued to build in the fourth quarter, driven both by the strengthening BTC Layer 2 narrative and active support for ecosystem assets from major centralized exchanges (CEXs). BANK’s exceptional performance also reflects the market’s strong conviction in the “next major breakout within the Bitcoin sector.” ● BANK (Lorenzo Protocol): A modular Bitcoin L2 infrastructure built on Babylon. First launched on HTX in May, BANK surged 97% this week, fueled by community enthusiasm and an upgraded ecosystem narrative, securing its position as the top gainer of the week. L1/L2 Sector: SOON and STRK Rise as Funds Return The L1 public chain and Layer 2 sectors regained investor attention this week, leading to a general uptick in trading activity. Investor sentiment shifted toward “high-growth narratives and high-elasticity assets”. Compared to volatile meme coins or one-off spike tokens, the L1/L2 sectors showed a clear move toward a more sustainable growth trajectory. ● SOON: Up 80% for the week. Progress in ecosystem rollout and performance enhancements fueled renewed short-term interest, making SOON the top L1 performer of the week. ● STRK (StarkNet): Gained 50% this week and stands out as the most representative growth asset in the L2 sector.  DEX Sector: Solana Remains in Focus, PerpDEXs…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/11/20

Gate announced that it will provide full refunds and random GT airdrops to all users who participated in the BOB Web3 Launchpad campaign.

Gate announced that it will provide full refunds and random GT airdrops to all users who participated in the BOB Web3 Launchpad campaign.

PANews reported on November 20th that, according to an official announcement, Gate will provide full refunds to users who participated in the BOB Launchpad and distribute a random number of GT airdrops to all users who successfully participated in the first phase of the Gate Web3 Launchpad. Users who complete KYC verification through Gate will automatically receive the airdrop; users who complete KYC verification through the Web3 Launchpad homepage can submit their GT payment address or Gate UID via the official form before 00:00 (UTC+8) on November 27th. After users submit their information, Gate will complete the airdrop distribution within 3 business days. Gate always puts users first and will continue to optimize the Web3 Launchpad experience, bringing users more high-quality projects and benefits.

Author: PANews

2025/11/20

Binance Alpha will list ULTILAND (ARTX)

Binance Alpha will list ULTILAND (ARTX)

PANews reported on November 20th that Binance Alpha will list ULTILAND (ARTX) on November 21st, according to an official announcement. Eligible users can claim airdrops using Binance Alpha Points on the Alpha event page after trading opens. Further details will be announced separately.

Author: PANews

2025/11/20

Coinbase Dev Jesse Pollak Just Turns Himself Into a Token

Coinbase Dev Jesse Pollak Just Turns Himself Into a Token

Key Takeaways: Coinbase’s Base creator Jesse Pollak launched his own token, JESSE. Scammers rushed in immediately, prompting safety warnings. Pollak […] The post Coinbase Dev Jesse Pollak Just Turns Himself Into a Token appeared first on Coindoo.

Author: Coindoo

2025/11/20

Aster: The total amount of ASTER buybacks has exceeded 155 million tokens, and the S3 airdrop will be available for claiming on December 15th.

Aster: The total amount of ASTER buybacks has exceeded 155 million tokens, and the S3 airdrop will be available for claiming on December 15th.

PANews reported on November 20th that Aster announced on its X platform that it has completed the full buyback of its S3 tokens, repurchasing a total of 55,720,650 ASTER. To date, the cumulative buyback volume has reached 155,720,656 ASTER. 50% of the repurchased tokens will be burned to reduce circulating supply and achieve long-term scarcity; this represents 77.8 million ASTER (approximately 1% of the total supply), and the burning date is December 5th. The burn transaction will be publicly disclosed on the blockchain. The remaining 50% of the repurchased tokens (77.8 million ASTER) will be used for future airdrops to reward long-term users, builders, and holders. The tokens will be transferred to an airdrop lock address for subsequent distribution. The S3 airdrop query will open on December 1st, and the S3 airdrop claiming will begin on December 15th. Furthermore, 60%-90% of the transaction fees generated from S4 will be used for buybacks, with the buyback starting on December 10th.

Author: PANews

2025/11/20

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