Trade.xyz is rapidly expanding its dominance in the on-chain traditional finance (TradFi) perpetual markets, according to BlockBeats On-chain Detection. The platform's total open interest has surpassed $2.38 billion, with a weekly contract trading volume of $12.542 billion and a 30-day cumulative trading volume reaching $52.014 billion. Additionally, the platform's 30-day cumulative protocol revenue has reached $1.89 million, solidifying its leadership in the on-chain TradFi perpetual sector. The platform's rise is attributed to its innovative pricing mechanisms. For Pre-IPO perpetual contracts, trade.xyz employs an 'internal Impact Price + EMA dynamic smoothing' pricing mechanism, which seamlessly switches to external oracle pricing once assets are officially listed, enabling 24/7 price discovery. During the CBRS-related events, trade.xyz's Pre-IPO perpetual prices accurately reflected post-IPO market premiums, demonstrating higher efficiency and real-time capabilities compared to traditional grey market trading mechanisms. Beyond pricing, liquidity and ecosystem network effects are crucial to trade.xyz's competitive edge. The platform benefits from Hyperliquid's deep liquidity, offering a trading experience and slippage control comparable to leading centralized exchanges (CEX). Its USDC pricing system and low-fee Growth Mode mechanism attract market makers to provide liquidity support. With a first-mover advantage in stock and commodity perpetual contracts, trade.xyz has amassed a significant user base of retail and institutional clients. Its branded index products, such as XYZ100, and S&P-related licensing collaborations further enhance user engagement. The platform's 24/7 trading capability gained attention during extreme market conditions, such as the oil price volatility driven by U.S.-Iran conflicts. Industry experts suggest that trade.xyz is rapidly evolving into an 'on-chain Nasdaq,' potentially redefining the pricing power and trading time boundaries traditionally held by conventional financial markets.

Thailand's economy is expected to face difficulties in 2026 despite recent government stimulus measures, according to a report by Gareth Leather, a senior economist at Capital Economics. According to Jin10, Leather noted that government subsidies should help prevent inflation rates from significantly deviating from the Bank of Thailand's target range of 1% to 3%. However, he highlighted that Thailand's economy is encountering growing headwinds from the ongoing Middle East conflict. As one of the largest net energy importers in the region, Thailand is vulnerable to current supply shocks, which are expected to slow economic growth from now onwards. Capital Economics maintains its forecast for Thailand's growth at 2.0% in 2026, slightly lower than the 2.4% growth rate in 2025.

Iran's economy ministry is developing a plan to manage shipping through the Strait using payments in bitcoin, according to CoinDesk. This initiative, reported by state-linked Fars News, highlights Iran's interest in leveraging cryptocurrency for international trade, potentially bypassing traditional financial systems. The move could have significant implications for global shipping and trade dynamics, especially in the strategically important Strait.

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