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AFX launches layer1 mainnet for decentralised derivatives trading
AFX, a layer1 blockchain focused on decentralised derivatives trading, has officially opened its mainnet. It introduced a \"Sovereign Trading Layer\" aimed at combining non-custodial transparency for perpetual futures DEX trading with the speed and liquidity of institutional-grade centralised exchanges. From launch, the mainnet supports perpetual futures markets for assets including bitcoin, ether, gold and crude oil, and offers up to 40 times leverage.
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U.S. Senate committee clears CLARITY bill; XRP, Solana and Hyperliquid seen as potential beneficiaries
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee passed the CLARITY crypto market-structure bill, sending it to a full Senate vote and prompting some altcoin holders to reassess regulatory risk. Market attention has focused on which tokens could benefit most from transitional provisions, decentralisation criteria and DeFi protections. XRP, Solana and Hyperliquid have been cited as potential beneficiaries, though the bill still needs 60 votes in the Senate and reconciliation with the House version.
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Circle unveils quantum-resistant security roadmap for Arc layer1 blockchain
Stablecoin issuer Circle has unveiled a quantum-resistant security roadmap for its layer1 blockchain Arc, Cointelegraph reported on Sunday. Circle plans to phase in quantum-resistant solutions across all layers of its network technology stack. It will offer optional quantum-resistant wallets and signature functions from the mainnet launch, then expand to the validator level and surrounding infrastructure. Arc mainnet is planned for 2026 and currently runs on a public testnet.
