CEX

CEXs are platforms managed by centralized organizations that facilitate the trading of cryptocurrencies, offering high liquidity and user-friendly fiat on-ramps. Leaders like Binance, OKX, and Coinbase serve as the primary gateways for institutional and retail entry. In 2026, the industry focus is on Proof of Reserves (PoR), enhanced regulatory compliance, and hybrid models that offer self-custody options. This tag provides updates on exchange security, listings, and global market trends.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
Updated: 2026/02/02 18:52
Are Tokenized Assets Safe? ESMA Director Cazenave Flags Investor Risks

Are Tokenized Assets Safe? ESMA Director Cazenave Flags Investor Risks

The post Are Tokenized Assets Safe? ESMA Director Cazenave Flags Investor Risks appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Europe’s top markets regulator is warning investors that some tokenized stocks may not be what they seem. Natasha Cazenave, Executive Director of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), is raising red flags. “Tokenization… could lead to a transformational change of our markets,” she said. “For regulators and policymakers, the priority must be to ensure …

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If You Didn’t Catch Ethereum’s (ETH) Explosive Run from $1,400 April Lows, Consider This Coin That Could Explode the Same

If You Didn’t Catch Ethereum’s (ETH) Explosive Run from $1,400 April Lows, Consider This Coin That Could Explode the Same

The post If You Didn’t Catch Ethereum’s (ETH) Explosive Run from $1,400 April Lows, Consider This Coin That Could Explode the Same appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Ethereum’s climb in 2025 has been nothing short of spectacular. From April lows near $1,400, ETH has surged to $4,750, fueled by record inflows into Ether ETFs and network upgrades like Pectra, strengthening scalability and security. Analysts now eye $5,500+ in the near term. For many investors, the window to lock in life-changing returns from Ethereum has already closed. The real question is: where is the next high-ROI play hiding? Market watchers are pointing to Little Pepe (LILPEPE), a presale ETH token tipped to soar 45x this cycle. Ethereum Shows Why Early Entry Matters Ethereum’s rise this year illustrates the power of timing. Buying ETH at $1,400 in April offered a clean 3x by August. But at a market cap north of $570 billion, the days of 50x or 100x gains are behind it. Future upside for ETH will likely be steady and institutional, rather than explosive. Ethereum Price Chart | Source: CoinGecko That’s why retail investors are pivoting toward smaller-cap plays. The meme coin sector, long dismissed as speculative, is one of the few areas where outsized gains remain possible. Just as Shiba Inu and Pepe turned pennies into millions, the next breakout is already taking shape in presale. Little Pepe (LILPEPE): The Meme Sector Disruptor Little Pepe is emerging as the cycle’s standout opportunity. Launched at $0.001 in June, the presale has already raised $2.9 million+, selling over 2.6 billion tokens in early stages. At the current $0.0021 price, analysts are eyeing a post-launch rally toward $0.1–$0.20, a potential 45x return within weeks of listing. What sets LILPEPE apart is its tech-first model: A Layer 2 chain dedicated to memes, making it the cheapest and fastest network for meme projects. Sniper-proof trading architecture, shielding buyers from predatory bots. A meme-only Launchpad, designed to host the next wave of…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
The revelation of WLFI’s sky-high opening price: The end of the “geek era” of cryptocurrency

The revelation of WLFI’s sky-high opening price: The end of the “geek era” of cryptocurrency

Author: Haotian Simply by virtue of the Trump family's reputation, @worldlibertyfi's market capitalization reached $7B upon launch. With virtually no reliable ecosystem support, its market expectations surpass those of blue-chip crypto-native protocols like AAVE, Uniswap, Ethena, and Pendle. Why? The answer is clear: the current trend in the crypto industry has completely shifted. Here are some observations: 1) To Wall Street institutions, the popularity of a new Wall Street DAT narrative has overshadowed many previous technical narratives such as Layer 2, BTCFi, and ZK. Facts have proven that institutional adoption will truly bring incremental growth, even if most of these traders have ulterior motives; 2) Focusing on capital efficiency, the market no longer focuses on the TPS arms race and superficial TVL Show, but begins to focus on how to make limited funds generate more yield. For example, @Dolomite_io's liquidity reuse, @MitosisOrg's programmable liquidity innovation, @apr_labs' MEV value capture and high-frequency trading flywheel, etc., all tell stories of how to improve capital efficiency; 3) Financial Engineering > Technical Concepts. Crypto's expansion from finance to non-financial sectors seems to be a vicious cycle. Each cycle emphasizes mass adoption, but ultimately returns to its most fundamental financial transaction scenarios. The allure of complex cryptography and consensus mechanisms has long faded, replaced by structured product design that is deeply versed in financial operations. For example, @HyperliquidX's on-chain order book depth and CEX-level trading experience have made people almost forget about decentralized finance. Meanwhile, @pendle_fi's Boros protocol innovations have opened a Pandora's box for traditional finance. It turns out that sophisticated financial engineering design is far more powerful than complex technical concepts. 4) The B2B2C model replaces the purely C-end narrative. Facts have long proven that there's only one business model in the cryptocurrency world that effectively serves and drives retail investors: exchanges. These centralized, monopolistic, and not-so-cool local tyrant models are notoriously centralized. For typical builders seeking on-chain innovation, it's wise and prudent to first serve institutions and then allow them to serve retail investors. Therefore, under TradFi's product positioning, services such as Vault, whitelist pool, KYC threshold, AMM optimization, etc. customized for institutions will become the direction of innovation. 5) Compliance has become a barrier to entry for innovation. Once upon a time, compliance wasn't a primary concern for crypto innovation; it was essentially an afterthought. However, the new trend is that obtaining a license before developing a product is more effective than developing the product first and then pursuing compliance. Alternatively, compliance has become a new, unfair competitive advantage, as exemplified by the Trump family's reliance on government resources and their consequential attacks on the cryptocurrency market. Coinbase's @base, Circle's USDC expansion path, and even the market expectations and valuation logic behind the Trump family's WLFI have verified the efficiency of this path. above. Bottom line: The next decade of crypto may no longer belong to geeks who change the world, but to those who understand how to package the on-chain world into financial products that Wall Street can understand. Do you agree?

Author: PANews
Dogecoin Changed Lives in 2021, These 3 Coins Hold That Power in 2025

Dogecoin Changed Lives in 2021, These 3 Coins Hold That Power in 2025

The post Dogecoin Changed Lives in 2021, These 3 Coins Hold That Power in 2025 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News In 2021, Dogecoin and Floki Inu gained community attention and leveraged culture to achieve hype, all while transforming lives with investment opportunities under 2,000 USD. Now, in 2025, we are witnessing the community fast forward. The next wave of meme-driven assets is rising, and investors are positioning for the best coins to buy today for …

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A Dogecoin Rally to $3 Looks Possible, But This Cheaper Alternative Memecoin Will Get There First

A Dogecoin Rally to $3 Looks Possible, But This Cheaper Alternative Memecoin Will Get There First

The post A Dogecoin Rally to $3 Looks Possible, But This Cheaper Alternative Memecoin Will Get There First appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Dogecoin remains the most recognized meme coin, and analysts continue to project a path toward $3. Trading data places its next resistance near $0.30, while a breakout toward $0.45 could confirm a larger rally. As market analysts observe, the prolonged accumulation period marks a good possibility of the price getting to the $3 mark by 2028. Meanwhile, Little Pepe ($LILPEPE), still priced under $0.003, is projected to achieve its growth target by 2026, two years ahead of DOGE. Dogecoin Rally Toward $3 Dogecoin has been trading between $0.16 and $0.30 for months. Analysts tracking historical patterns say this is similar to earlier phases before big moves. Once DOGE breaks the $0.30 resistance, the path to $0.45 is realistic.  Beyond that, the multi-year trend suggests $3 by 2028. Investors see this as part of the meme coin cycle, but patience is required. DOGE’s size and liquidity slow down price discovery compared to newer projects. Little Pepe’s Path to 2026 Instead, Little Pepe ($LILPEPE) is built for growth. The project has a Layer 2 blockchain focused on scalability, security, and ultra-low fees. At its core is the $LILPEPE token to fuel staking, rewards, and governance across the ecosystem. With a presale price still under $0.003, analysts say the growth window is much shorter. Projections have 2026 as the year $LILPEPE reaches the same milestone Dogecoin will reach by 2028. The LILPEPE presale numbers support this. Currently at Stage 12, the LILPEPE token is priced at $0.0021, and the next stage will increase the price to $0.0022. Over $23.2 million was raised, and over 14.6 billion tokens were sold. Each stage is selling out fast, showing strong demand for early entry. Tokenomics, Roadmap, and Incentives The tokenomics of Little Pepe are very unique, allotting 26.5 billion for presale, 13.5 billion for staking and…

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Why One Trader Believes The Rise Of Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Is The Beginning Of The End For PEPE

Why One Trader Believes The Rise Of Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Is The Beginning Of The End For PEPE

The post Why One Trader Believes The Rise Of Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Is The Beginning Of The End For PEPE appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Pepe caught the meme coin market by storm in 2023, garnering significant attention from retail traders and crypto fans.  But recent market changes suggest that PEPE’s supremacy may be eroding as new, creative meme currencies emerge.  Little Pepe (LILPEPE) is one of the most significant competitors. This project embraces the meme coin culture and adds community-focused techniques and strong presale momentum, which could shake up PEPE’s place in the market. Pepe Has Trouble With Price Stability And Momentum PEPE is now encountering headwinds after its parabolic surge.  PEPE’s current price hovers around $0.0000011, with a market capitalization near $4.3 billion. Reports say that whales have been selling a lot of PEPE, which has added to the pressure to sell.  This has caused prices to drop sharply and made short-term investors less confident.  Also, data from the futures market shows that Open Interest (OI) is going down, which means that speculative capital is leaving the coin. Also, sentiment monitoring from on-chain data providers reveals that investors with significant wallets are selling some of their holdings. This has happened before when the market has been in a long period of consolidation or when it has declined further. Traders who previously expected PEPE to develop quickly are now uncertain if it can regain momentum, as there are no new applications or significant collaborations to rekindle interest. The Rise of Little Pepe (LILPEPE): A New Era for Meme Coins? Little Pepe (LILPEPE) is becoming a powerful competitor, but PEPE is having trouble.  Little Pepe stands out from other meme coins by not relying solely on speculation. Instead, it has built its growth strategy on community strength, structured tokenomics, and active marketing initiatives. Little Pepe is at the 12th stage of its presale and is selling tokens for $0.0021 each. It has already raised $22,955,333. …

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Decentralized exchanges record $1.1 trillion in trading volume as perpetuals drive historic trading month

Decentralized exchanges record $1.1 trillion in trading volume as perpetuals drive historic trading month

The post Decentralized exchanges record $1.1 trillion in trading volume as perpetuals drive historic trading month appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Decentralized exchanges (DEX) processed a combined $1.15 trillion in spot and perpetual contract volumes during August, marking the first time monthly DEX activity surpassed the $1 trillion threshold. According to DefiLlama data, spot DEX volumes reached $506.3 billion in August, falling just $1.5 billion short of the all-time high of $507.8 billion recorded in January. The August figure represents an 18.4% increase from July’s trading activity, demonstrating sustained growth in on-chain spot trading. Perpetual contract volumes drove the record-breaking performance, reaching $648.6 billion in August, a 31.3% jump from July and an absolute all-time high for the derivative product category. The perpetuals surge accounted for 56.4% of total DEX volume during the month. Ethereum reclaims spot leadership August marked the first time since March that Ethereum overtook Solana and BNB Chain in spot on-chain trading volume. Ethereum processed $140.4 billion in monthly spot volume, while Solana registered nearly $120 billion. BNB Chain rounded out the top three with approximately $60 billion in spot trading activity. Uniswap maintained its position as the dominant spot DEX protocol, capturing 28.2% of total volumes with over $143 billion processed in August. PancakeSwap secured second place with $56.6 billion, while Hyperliquid completed the top three with $21.7 billion in spot volume. The perpetual landscape showed even greater concentration, with Hyperliquid establishing absolute dominance by capturing 62.5% of the market through its $405.8 billion in monthly volume. Ethereum-based perpetual protocols processed $72.5 billion, securing second place, while BNB Chain platforms generated $55.1 billion. Among other perpetual protocols, edgeX captured $43.6 billion in trading volume, while Orderly processed $23.7 billion during August. The spot volume increase drove the DEX-to-CEX trading ratio up by 0.7% to 17.2% in August. Throughout 2025, this ratio has consistently remained above 10%, indicating sustained adoption of on-chain trading infrastructure. These numbers indicate…

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A look inside Trump's World Liberty crypto power play

A look inside Trump's World Liberty crypto power play

Author: TM Compiled by: TechFlow Good news: Another wave of enthusiasm on the Solana chain is coming! We are finally getting the massive liquidity we’ve been dreaming of, and this time it’s the bankers injecting funds into our meme. If you need a quick summary: @worldlibertyfi is providing TWAP (Time Weighted Average Price) services for the ETH and SOL ecosystems. This alone is enough to foreshadow what’s to come. First Look: A Money Laundering Scheme? When I first heard about World Liberty, I honestly thought it was just an elaborate money laundering operation by the Trump family. In theory, this logic seems to hold true: Printing billions in profits via the $TRUMP memecoin; Launch a platform that provides liquidity services for traditional financial (TradFi) funds; Profits are transferred tax-free through this scheme; No supervision, no touch, perfect achievement. But I overlooked a key point at the time – and today I finally understand it – World Liberty is much bigger than this! HUUUUUGE Cryptocurrency Liquidity Machine World Liberty is positioning itself as a key liquidity provider in the on-chain ecosystem. Like it or not: Trump may be coming to the rescue of us “decentralization enthusiasts.” We’ve been starving for liquidity, and now it’s finally here. Sounds great, right? But here's the problem: whoever controls the inflow and outflow of funds also controls the rules of the game. In the previous cycle, centralized exchanges (CEXs) played this role, acting as a bridge between banks (the real liquidity providers and the source of fiat currency) and traders. But today, CEXs have become largely irrelevant. CZ and Brian saw this coming, which is why they started building their own on-chain layer. Meanwhile, as you read this, World Liberty has minted hundreds of millions of dollars in its stablecoin USD1. "USD1 Wallet" Account Manager The USD1 Problem Exactly how these funds will be deployed remains a mystery so far. Who can access these funds? What are the standards? Is it just about being close to the Trump family? Or does one need to give them 10% of the company in exchange for money? No one knows for sure, but the key point is this: they control the flow of liquidity in the entire crypto space. From this point on, every emerging trend is directly linked to Trump’s influence. Don’t like Meme Meta? They’ll fund ICM projects instead. Don’t like ICM this month? Maybe AI next month. They can guide the direction of the entire cycle. Married...with kids 2.0 The hidden dangers of centralization In the short term, we win: attention, popularity, and liquidity. Decentralization enthusiasts will enjoy this feast. But who are the real winners in the long run? Is it the crypto natives, or the Wall Street bankers behind the game? Ask yourself: How many of you still have the Bitcoins you once accumulated, or have you already gambled them away in the memecoin frenzy? Don't tell me you're betting all our money on those Memecoins, Donny! All my Bitcoins are gone. Transparency, Control, and Penalties We are no longer the Wild West. We’ve traded freedom for liquidity, and fun for privacy. Now, every transaction you make on Solana is permanently visible. Now, most people might be thinking, “I don’t care, they can’t touch me.” But the fact is, they can find you, and they probably will. Groypers. At some point, you might be punished for the assets you traded, the tokens you held, or even the words you said in 2025. This is the bitter aftermath of this game: We are squeezed out by the pricing of the assets we once built; We have lost ownership of the ecosystem we love; Worst of all, we have given up our freedom in the space we depend on. We need Degenspartan back! Here are my initial suggestions Make the most money you can while the window is still open. But never forget: there is no free lunch. Liquidity is not free, and neither is Trump’s “support.” We are swimming in a pool of sharks, and those sharks don’t want the “little guy” to win. What does the future hold? Which coin should I buy? The truth is, unless you have direct inside information from Trump's circle, it's all speculation. They control the market right now. As Rothschild once said, "He who controls the money controls the world." My best guess is that as World Liberty begins TWAP (time-weighted average price) into the ecosystem, other foundations will follow. It is expected that Chinese players and other forces will invest more aggressive returns (higher annualized returns, more leverage). By late 2025 or early 2026, regulation will likely step in and lock it all down—not by weakening World Liberty but by consolidating its power. At that time, real-world startups and technology projects will begin to deploy on-chain.

Author: PANews
BlockchainFX Surges Ahead With $6.28M Raised As Algorand Price Predictions Lag

BlockchainFX Surges Ahead With $6.28M Raised As Algorand Price Predictions Lag

The post BlockchainFX Surges Ahead With $6.28M Raised As Algorand Price Predictions Lag appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. What if you had the chance to join Ethereum or Solana before they exploded? Millions were made in those early allocations, yet most people missed out. Today, BlockchainFX ($BFX) offers that same window of opportunity, only this time with more utility, more rewards, and an explosive presale that experts are calling the best token presale 2025. Early access crypto presales like this rarely stay open for long. With a limited time presale offer, a presale bonus closing soon, and a code that grants you 35% more tokens before August ends, this is the last chance crypto presale that could turn early buyers into tomorrow’s success stories. Scarcity drives urgency — miss this entry, and you’ll be watching from the sidelines when BFX hits its post-launch growth. Final call: Use AUG35 to maximize your presale rewards with 35% bonus tokens. BlockchainFX ($BFX): Explosive Presale With 1000x Potential BlockchainFX isn’t a meme or a trend. It’s a trading super app combining crypto, stocks, forex, and commodities, already trusted by over 10,000 daily users. Unlike many undervalued altcoin presales, this project has real revenue, audited security through CertiK, and full compliance. The presale has already raised $6.28M from 6,786+ participants, with token prices climbing from $0.02 to $0.021 ahead of a confirmed $0.05 launch. Projections place $BFX between $0.10 and $0.25 shortly after launch, and analysts see a long-term target above $1. That’s why this is trending presale crypto and the best crypto to buy now. Urgency is heightened by the AUG35 bonus code — giving you 35% extra tokens if you join before August ends. Add to that a $500,000 giveaway, 90% APY rewards, and upcoming CEX listings, and it becomes clear why this is the top crypto asset to lock into today. Ethereum’s presale launched at $0.31 before reaching thousands. Early…

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Pepe Coin Price Prediction: Why One Trader Believes the Rise of Little Pepe (LILPEPE) is the Beginning of the End for PEPE

Pepe Coin Price Prediction: Why One Trader Believes the Rise of Little Pepe (LILPEPE) is the Beginning of the End for PEPE

PEPE faces whale sell-offs and fading momentum, while Little Pepe’s $22.9M presale, CertiK audit, and $777K giveaway fuel trader confidence.

Author: Blockchainreporter