Stable, a blockchain optimized for USDT transfers and backed by Bitfinex, closed its pre-deposit campaign after securing $825M in liquidity. Data show a single whale deposited approximately $500M, representing over 60% of total contributions. The whale transferred funds from multiple wallets starting 30 minutes before the campaign's public announcement on October 24, 2025.

Decentralized perpetual futures platforms recorded over $1 trillion in trading volume during October, marking a new monthly record. Hyperliquid led all decentralized exchanges with $317.6 billion in trades, while collective DEX activity peaked at $78 billion on October 10. The milestone represents approximately 30% growth over August's previous record of $762 billion.