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: Multiple institutions including Robinhood, MetaMask, and eToro, along with Fireblocks, Checkout.com, Cross River Bank, Securitize, Wintermute, and others, jointly announced their participation in the "Open Transaction Layer (OTL)" initiative, aimed at establishing a unified transaction coordination protocol layer for on-chain finance.OTL is positioned as an open protocol stack for coordinating identity verification, compliance validation, transaction messaging, and execution processes among wallets, institutions, and AI agents, addressing the integration fragmentation problem currently plaguing cross-institutional interactions in on-chain finance, where entities operate in silos.The current coalition members include payment companies, trading platforms, wallets, market makers, and custody and stablecoin infrastructure providers, including Robinhood, MetaMask, eToro, MoonPay, SoFi, Wintermute, among others, as well as foundations from multiple public chains such as TON, Solana, Stellar, and Polygon. (Financefeeds)
Bitget has launched a new edition of CandyBomb, with a total prize pool of 165 HYPE. This event is exclusively for new futures contract users. Participants who complete the specified net deposit and futures trading tasks can earn a maximum of 1.65 HYPE per person.Detailed rules have been announced on the official Bitget platform. Eligible users must click "Join Now" to register before participating. The event ends on June 8 at 18:00 (UTC+8).
Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, disclosed on X platform that the FTSE Russell Governance Committee has approved adjustments to the fast-entry IPO rules and index minimum admission standards, which received broad support after completing market consultation.According to the latest methodology updates, the rules take immediate effect: when an IPO's investable market capitalization exceeds the market-adjusted total capitalization threshold of the Russell Top 500 Index at the last rebalancing, the IPO becomes eligible for fast entry evaluation into the index. This threshold will be adjusted quarterly on a market basis, initially set against the semi-annual rebalancing. This adjustment aims to enhance the index's responsiveness to large newly listed companies, enabling them to be incorporated into the main benchmark index system more quickly, thereby improving index representativeness and market adaptability.
Bitget has launched a new edition of CandyBomb with a total prize pool of 92,000 SLX tokens. This campaign is exclusively for new futures trading users. Eligible participants can earn up to 920 SLX each by completing specified net deposit and futures trading tasks. Detailed rules have been published on the official Bitget platform. Qualified users must click the “Join Now” button to register before participating. The campaign ends on May 31 at 18:00 (UTC+8).
Bitget has launched a newcomer welcome event, open from May 25 to June 1. During the event, new users who complete KYC are guaranteed to receive a random HYPE airdrop; by completing a first deposit of at least 100 USDT and fulfilling contract trading tasks, they can earn an additional 0.2 HYPE reward.Additionally, the event features advanced trading tasks and an invite-a-friend scratch card section. New users who meet specific contract trading volume thresholds can earn extra rewards, up to a maximum of 7 HYPE. Both new and existing users who invite friends to complete designated tasks can earn up to 32 scratch card chances, with a prize pool consisting of HYPE rewards ranging from 0.1 to 3 tokens. Detailed rules have been published on Bitget's official platform. Eligible users must click "Join Now" to register and participate in the event.
Bitget has launched the “Early Summer Trading Contest,” running from May 25 to May 31. This event features multiple categories: an Open Individual Contest, a New User Individual Contest, and Daily Leaderboard Challenges. During the event, both new and existing users can register and participate in perpetual contract trading. Rankings will be determined based on users’ total trading volume during the event period. The top-ranked participant on the Open Leaderboard will receive up to 3,500 USDT, while the top-ranked new user on the New User Leaderboard will receive 1,000 USDT. Additionally, a Daily Leaderboard Challenge is held each day: the top three users—regardless of whether they are new or existing—by daily trading volume will receive additional USDT rewards. Full contest rules are available on the official Bitget platform. Eligible users must click “Join Now” to complete registration before participating.
Bitget has simultaneously launched two phases of the CandyBomb campaign. Eligible users can participate by clicking “Join Now” to complete registration. Details are as follows:
JUST has specially launched the GasFree Pizza Festival, with a prize pool of up to $300 USDT. From now until May 24, we warmly invite users worldwide to join this delicious “Zero-Gas” exploration journey. Participation is simple: follow @DeFi_JUST, like and retweet this post, share your GasFree address or wallet screenshot in the comments, include the hashtag #JUSTGASFREE, tag three friends, and write: “Come create your GasFree address and claim your free Bitcoin pizza rewards!”—and you’ll secure your spot to win. This event features an upgraded prize pool mechanism: the base reward starts at $100 USDT, and if participation exceeds 300 users, the prize pool instantly jumps to $300 USDT—dramatically boosting your chances! Join this vibrant celebration where “Zero-Gas” freedom meets mouthwatering rewards—and make your Pizza Day smoother and more exhilarating with GasFree!
Bitget has launched a new CandyBomb campaign with a total prize pool of 55,000 BILL tokens. New users can earn up to 550 BILL tokens per person by completing tasks such as net deposits and futures trading. Detailed rules are available on the official Bitget platform. Eligible users must click the “Join Now” button to register before participating. The campaign runs from May 13, 18:00 to May 20, 18:00 (UTC+8).
According to the official announcement, HTX has officially launched its “7th Leveraged Trading Competition,” with a total prize pool of 30,000 USDT to celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day. From May 12 at 18:00 to May 24 at 18:00 (UTC+8), new users who complete their first leveraged trade will receive a 50 USDT leveraged trading interest coupon—limited to the first 2,000 recipients on a first-come, first-served basis. During the event period, users whose leveraged trading volume reaches or exceeds 1,000 USDT will receive a 5%–20% rebate on trading fees. Additionally, leveraged trades in BTC, ETH, DOGE, TRX, TON, ZEC, FIL, and JST will count three times toward the user’s total trading volume. Users can participate by clicking “Register Now” on the campaign page.
Bitget has launched a futures trading leaderboard campaign, running from May 11 to May 18. This campaign comprises four segments: Early-Bird Rewards, New-User Individual Contest, All-User Individual Contest, and Tiered Trading Volume Rewards. During the campaign period, the first 1,000 users who complete designated futures trading tasks will receive an Early-Bird Reward of 5 USDT. Rankings for both the New-User and All-User Individual Contests will be determined by participants’ valid futures trading volume, with prizes including LV Golf Series gifts and multiple tiers of USDT airdrops. Additionally, users who reach specified cumulative futures trading volume thresholds will receive extra USDT rewards. Full campaign rules are published on the official Bitget platform. Eligible users must click “Join Now” to complete registration before participating.
Bitget Launches the “Code 0511” New User Campaign, Running from May 11 to May 18. During the campaign period, users who complete KYC verification will receive 1–5 USDT; those who complete their first deposit and futures trading task—each totaling at least 100 USDT—will receive an additional 10 USDT. Moreover, new users whose futures trading volume reaches specified thresholds can claim further rewards, with a maximum cumulative reward of 641 USDT. Full campaign rules are published on the official Bitget platform. Eligible users must click the “Join Now” button to register before participating.
Bitget has launched a Mother’s Day appreciation campaign, running from May 8 at 12:00 to May 10 at 23:59 (UTC+8). During the campaign period, users who register and meet specified futures trading volume thresholds will receive corresponding tiered rewards. This campaign features multiple thoughtful gifts, including USDT as well as physical items such as Lancôme lipsticks, Chow Tai Fook gold carnation pendants, and Panasonic massage chairs. Full campaign rules are available on the official Bitget platform. Eligible users must click the “Join Now” button to complete registration in order to participate.
Bitget has launched a new edition of CandyBomb with a total prize pool of 600,000 KAIO tokens. New users can earn up to 6,000 KAIO each by completing tasks such as net deposits and futures trading. Detailed rules have been published on the official Bitget platform. Eligible users must click the “Join Now” button to register in order to participate. The campaign ends on May 13 at 21:00 (UTC+8).
Bitget has launched a new CandyBomb campaign with a total prize pool of 33,333 SKYAI tokens. New users can earn up to 333 SKYAI each by completing tasks such as net deposits and futures trading. Detailed rules are available on the official Bitget platform. Eligible users must click the “Join Now” button to register before participating. The campaign ends on May 8 at 18:00 (UTC+8).
Bitget has launched a new CandyBomb campaign with a total prize pool of 10,000 PROS. During the campaign period, new contract trading users who complete net deposit and designated contract trading tasks can earn up to 100 PROS per user. Detailed rules have been published on the official Bitget platform. Eligible users must click the “Join Now” button to register in order to participate. The campaign ends on May 6 at 18:30 (UTC+8).
Bitget has launched a new edition of CandyBomb with a total prize pool of 111,111 BLEND tokens. New users can earn up to 1,111 BLEND tokens per person by completing tasks such as net deposits and futures trading. Detailed rules have been published on the official Bitget platform. Eligible users must click the “Join Now” button to register in order to participate. The participation period ends on May 5 at 18:00 (UTC+8).
Bitget has launched a futures trading leaderboard campaign, running from April 20 to April 27. During the campaign period, the first 5,000 registered users will receive random rewards of 1–5 USDT each. The campaign comprises three components: a new-user individual contest, an all-user individual contest, and a tiered trading-volume reward program. In the new-user individual contest, participants are ranked by their total futures trading volume; the top-ranked user (Top 1) wins 3,000 USDT. Similarly, the all-user individual contest ranks participants by futures trading volume, with the Top 1 winner receiving an Apple Vision Pro. Additionally, users who reach specific cumulative trading-volume thresholds can claim extra USDT rewards. Full campaign rules are published on Bitget’s official platform. Eligible users must click the “Join Now” button to complete registration in order to participate.
Bitget has launched a new-user-exclusive campaign running from April 20 to April 27. During the campaign period, new users who complete their first deposit and futures trading task totaling at least $100 USDT will receive $10 USDT. Additionally, users whose futures trading volume reaches specified thresholds can earn up to $208 USDT plus a physical DJI Pocket 4 as a reward. Full campaign rules are published on the official Bitget platform. Eligible users must click the “Join Now” button to register in order to participate.
Bitget has launched a new edition of its Super Pairs campaign, ending on April 24. Users can unlock a specific number of mystery boxes by completing tasks such as placing their first futures trade, daily trading, and achieving cumulative trading volume targets. The mystery box prize pool includes trading credits and popular token airdrops, with up to 10 RAVE tokens available per draw. Additionally, all users ranked within the top 1,000 by trading volume—and whose cumulative trading volume reaches at least 10,000 USDT—will jointly unlock a shared prize pool of 20,000 USDT, with a maximum individual payout of 2,000 USDT. This prize pool requires trading in designated tokens. Full campaign rules are published on the Bitget official platform; users must click the “Join Now” button to register and participate.