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DeFi

Alpha Arcade launches perpetual contracts in beta with pplsDEX coming soon

Covered by 2 sources

Alpha Arcade released the beta version of its perpetual contracts feature on 24 August 2026. The product enters beta alongside the upcoming launch of pplsDEX, a second product also slated for Alpha Arcade.

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Governance DeFi
Tinyman rejects 90-day Folks Finance lending pilot for idle TINY

A new on-chain governance proposal is open for voting on Tinyman. The proposal seeks approval for a 90-day pilot deployment.

Release
Pera Wallet 7.0 released with a rebuilt architecture, global search, and new security options

Pera Wallet 7.0 has been released with a rebuilt application structure. The update includes a new home screen, global search functionality, and a set of new security options.

Covered by 3 sources

Other
HesabPay delivers humanitarian aid to Afghan recipients via the Algorand blockchain

The platform uses blockchain technology to provide transparency and traceability for humanitarian payments. Over a one-year period, the UNHCR has used the system to distribute more than $35 million in assistance to more than 640,000 people in Afghanistan.

Covered by 2 sources