Tag: OTC

Hyperliquid Records $2.6T Volume, Leaving Coinbase Behind: Artemis

By Chayanika Deka The prominent decentralized perpetual futures exchange, Hyperliquid, has surpassed Coinbase in terms of trading volume, according to Artemis. The data revealed that Hyperliquid recorded $2.6 trillion in trading volume, compared with Coinbase’s $1.4 trillion within the same timeframe. This represents nearly double the notional volume of Coinbase. Hyperliquid vs. Coinbase Findings shared […]

$82 Billion Laundered in Crypto in 2025: Chinese Networks Take Share from Crypto Exchanges

By Emir Abyazov Key highlights: In 2025, $82 billion in illicit cryptocurrency funds were laundered, a dramatic rise from $10 billion in 2020. Chinese networks now handle roughly 20% of traceable illicit cryptocurrency flows, primarily via OTC and gaming platforms. Centralized exchanges are losing ground because stricter regulations and security measures reduce their appeal for […]

AI Meme Coin RALPH Crashes 80% After $300K Dev Selloff

By Wayne Jones An AI-themed meme coin tied to the “Ralph Wiggum” prompting trend has collapsed after on-chain data showed a wallet linked to developer Geoffrey Huntley sold roughly $300,000 worth of tokens within an hour. The selloff, flagged by visual analytics platform Bubblemaps, triggered a sharp drawdown and ignited a dispute over trust, token […]