According to Bloomberg, Kraken is in talks with a strategic investor at a 20 billion valuation, according to Bloomberg.

According to @KookCapitalLLC, a claim is circulating that Aster may not be a DEX but a CEX using a wallet-based login, and the author is seeking confirmation rather than presenting evidence (source: @KookCapitalLLC on X, Sep 26, 2025). Because the post provides no technical documentation, contract addresses, or official statement, the allegation remains unverified and should not be treated as tradeable information by itself (source: @KookCapitalLLC on X, Sep 26, 2025). Traders with exposure to Aster-linked assets or liquidity pools may choose to pause new allocations until on-chain architecture, custody model, and smart contract control are confirmed by official Aster materials, which were not included in the post (source: @KookCapitalLLC on X, Sep 26, 2025). Monitoring for verifiable disclosures from Aster’s official channels or audits is key before pricing in custodial risk or adjusting positions based on this claim (source: @KookCapitalLLC on X, Sep 26, 2025).

According to @zachxbt, actors tied to a prior theft routed stolen crypto to a centralized service, signaling an attempted laundering and potential cash-out path (source: @zachxbt on X, Aug 28, 2025). According to @zachxbt, the same parties attempted partial payments and targeted escrow mechanisms to exploit counterparties, which he describes as bad-faith tactics (source: @zachxbt on X, Aug 28, 2025). According to @zachxbt, the parties are applying social media pressure while funds are traceable to a centralized venue, highlighting exposure to compliance review at centralized services that could affect fund movement timing (source: @zachxbt on X, Aug 28, 2025).

According to @AggrNews, crypto exchange Kraken is seeking to raise approximately $500 million at a $15 billion valuation. This significant capital raise could increase Kraken's competitive positioning in the global crypto exchange market and potentially boost liquidity for major cryptocurrencies such as BTC and ETH. Traders should monitor how this funding round may impact trading volumes and fee structures on Kraken, as well as the broader competitive landscape among centralized exchanges. Source: @AggrNews.

According to @ai_9684xtpa, ZORA (ZORA) has experienced a remarkable 931% increase in one month, driven primarily by centralized exchange (CEX) activity rather than on-chain transactions. Notably, there are no recent on-chain transactions exceeding $500,000, indicating that the rally is being fueled by CEX participants. Coinbase leads spot trading with a 24-hour volume of $82.6 million, highlighting the significance of exchange-driven momentum for ZORA's price action. These factors are crucial for traders to monitor, as the absence of large on-chain flows may impact sustainability and volatility of ZORA's upward trend (source: @ai_9684xtpa).

According to @coinbase, the exchange is rolling out a feature enabling users to access decentralized exchanges (DEXs) directly from its centralized exchange (CEX) interface. This means users can now purchase niche tokens not listed on Coinbase without leaving the app. The process of creating a Phantom wallet, saving recovery keys, purchasing USDC, transferring funds, and swapping on external DEXs is now automated in the background, streamlining entry for retail traders and reducing friction in token acquisition (Source: @coinbase, Twitter). This integration is expected to increase trading volumes on Coinbase, enhance USDC utility, and attract users seeking access to a broader range of crypto assets—all relevant trading signals for market participants monitoring liquidity and token availability.

According to @ThinkingUSD, most centralized exchanges (CEXs), except for Coinbase, operate internal trading desks that could potentially use trader position data for their own benefit, affecting the fairness of trade execution and increasing the risk of targeted liquidations or price manipulation (source: @ThinkingUSD on Twitter, May 30, 2025). This highlights a critical risk for crypto traders who believe position privacy is ensured on CEXs, reinforcing the importance of exchange transparency and the ongoing relevance of decentralized exchanges (DEXs) for those seeking unbiased trading environments.

According to Andrei Grachev on Twitter, USDf has been listed on another major centralized exchange (CEX), expanding its trading availability and liquidity options for crypto traders (source: @ag_dwf, May 22, 2025). This development is expected to increase USDf's market adoption, improve price stability due to more trading pairs, and potentially attract new institutional and retail investors. Traders should monitor USDf trading volumes and spreads on the newly added CEX to identify potential arbitrage and short-term trading opportunities.

According to Ai 姨, traders have faced substantial losses with $LIBRA token investments, with one specific address losing $1.19 million over seven days on-chain. The individual eventually moved funds back to a centralized exchange, indicating significant dissatisfaction and caution in the market. This highlights the risks associated with trading AI and celebrity tokens.

According to @zachxbt, four wallets were funded simultaneously from the same centralized exchange (CEX) and subsequently bought up approximately 60% of the MUVA token supply. Additionally, $308K (2133 SOL) has been dumped from a wallet identified as belonging to the team, raising concerns about market manipulation.