Avantis and Aster defy market downturn with impressive rallies

Tokens from emerging perpetual trading decentralized exchanges posted substantial gains over the past week while established platforms declined, suggesting capital rotation within the derivatives trading sector. Avantis and Aster led newcomer performance as total value locked (TVL) in DeFi migrated toward newer protocols despite sector-wide retracement. Avantis’ native token AVNT has climbed 66% over seven […]

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Ultra-Niche Passive Real Estate Investments That Pay Ultra-Returns

Hokey rhymes aside, it’s true. Here are a few examples of deep niche investments we’ve made in the Co-Investing Club, which come with high potential returns. Property Tax Abatements In exchange for setting aside some or all of the units in an apartment building for affordable housing, the operator gets a 50-100% break on property […]

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Links 9/21/2025 | naked capitalism

To build on a comment I made recently… There are some terms he used which have a precise meaning in the industry, notably (tech/AI brethren in the comments, do not come after me for generalizing and simplifying, I’m speaking to those outside of the field): – persistence: durable storage for application state– planning: a type […]

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Aster’s 24-hour DEX perpetual volume on Hyperliquid exceeds $700M

Key Takeaways Aster, a decentralized exchange for perpetual futures, surpassed $700M in 24-hour trading volume on Hyperliquid. Hyperliquid currently leads the perpetual DEX market. Share this article Aster, a decentralized exchange protocol focused on perpetual futures trading, recorded over $700 million in 24-hour trading volume on Hyperliquid, a high-performance decentralized exchange specializing in perpetual contracts. […]

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Vietnam’s bank account purge is the best publicity for Bitcoin

If you’ve been following the latest news from 1984, you’ll know that Vietnam has permanently closed over 86 million bank accounts. For a country with an estimated 200 million bank accounts, that’s around 43% being frozen or deleted to “prevent fraud and cybercrime.” The account closures follow sweeping new regulations requiring users’ biometric authentication, and […]

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Weakening Economy? Smart Ways to Keep Investing Safely

For investors, that means better cash flow, lower cap rates, and higher property values. Fewer Buyers, Less Competition In both stocks and real estate, buyers get spooked and pull back in a weakening economy. Real estate investors face less competition and fewer bidding wars. They can make lowball offers to find distressed sellers, and close […]

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BlackRock purchases $390M in Bitcoin and Ethereum

Key Takeaways BlackRock bought $390 million worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum, strengthening its position as a major institutional crypto holder. The firm’s crypto portfolio has rapidly expanded following the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs in 2024. Share this article BlackRock, a major American investment management corporation overseeing trillions in assets, purchased $390 million in Bitcoin and […]

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