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According to an official announcement, cryptocurrency futures exchange KieDex has raised $3.5 million in funding, led by Marqel Capital. The company stated that the funds will be used to build the KieDex platform and develop a next-generation cryptocurrency futures exchange focused on fast, secure, and incentive-driven trading experiences. Supporting partners include Hidden Street Capital, Caviar, CSP DAO, Solulu Club, Rocket, TPC, Devmons, and TATATU.
According to an official announcement, Aster has launched the eighth round of its Rocket Launch program—Genius (GENIUS). Concurrently, the platform has introduced a trading campaign with a total prize pool of $200,000. The campaign runs from 15:30 UTC on April 13, 2026, to 14:00 UTC on April 20, 2026. Users are eligible for rewards if their total trading fees incurred during the campaign exceed $5 and their reward amount is equal to or greater than 1 $ASTER. Each participant’s maximum reward is capped at 3% of the total prize pool. Additionally, trading the GENIUSUSDT perpetual contract grants a 1.5x bonus multiplier. Rewards will be distributed within 14 business days after the campaign ends. Notably, Genius—partnered with the Aster Code ecosystem—is the first Aster Code partner to debut under the Rocket Launch program. Aster has also become the first DEX to list the $GENIUS perpetual contract.