The Forte network upgrade on Flow introduces key enhancements for developers and consumers, including an onchain scheduler, AI-friendly tools, and sub-cent transaction fees. Upgraded node storage to PebbleDB improves scalability and efficiency, positioning Flow for high-scale financial applications.

Kraken has added Stronghold (SHX) to its trading platform, with trading starting on October 22, 2025. Users must ensure deposits are made into supported networks. SHX aims to enhance financial services by linking legacy and blockchain systems. Trading through the Kraken App will commence once liquidity is sufficient.

Inveniam Capital Partners and MANTRA have launched Inveniam Chain, a Layer 2 blockchain designed to enhance the management of private real estate assets. The blockchain integrates with AI and DeFi ecosystems, aiming to unlock liquidity for $27 trillion in private CRE holdings. It operates under MANTRA's Interchain Security, providing a secure infrastructure for global CRE derivatives.

Curve and YieldBasis have partnered to tackle impermanent loss in AMMs, significantly boosting Curve's TVL and trading volumes. Future plans include enhancing crvUSD liquidity through strategic YB token emissions, with Proposal #1238 aiming to attract gauge weights for crvUSD pools.

Kraken has introduced zkVerify (VFY) for trading, enhancing its asset range. VFY supports staking and governance in the zkVerify ecosystem, which aims to improve verification for Web2 and Web3 applications. Users must deposit through supported networks to avoid losses. Future asset listings will be announced on Kraken's roadmap and social media.

Velvet partners with Aethir to enhance its DeFi platform with high-performance GPU infrastructure, leveraging Predictive Oncology's Strategic Compute Reserve. The collaboration supports Velvet's AI-driven innovations, including an AI co-pilot for trading and portfolio management, and a Vault Management system for tokenized DeFi strategies.

dYdX Labs has integrated its decentralized trading platform into THORWallet, enabling mobile access to perpetual futures markets. THORWallet's First Trade Incentive program offers rewards for initial trades, while dYdX provides deep liquidity and low fees, appealing to a wide range of traders.

KuCoin has listed Meteora (MET) on its Spot trading platform, with trading starting on October 23, 2025. The platform offers various Trading Bots for MET/USDT, enhancing automated trading options. Meteora focuses on providing secure liquidity infrastructure within the Solana ecosystem and the broader DeFi space.

Crypto.com introduces Cash Earn, a high-yield cash feature for U.S. users, offering up to 5.00% APY. Powered by Green Dot's Arc platform, it provides flexibility and security with no minimum balance and up to $5 million FDIC insurance, enhancing Crypto.com's financial technology services.