ApeCo Partners with HyperDrive for APE-Backed USDC Borrowing
ApeCo Partners with HyperDrive for APE-Backed USDC Borrowing
🦍 APE Borrowing Unlocked
ApeCo has partnered with HyperDrive to enable users to borrow USDC using their $APE tokens as collateral.
Key features:
- Deposit $APE tokens to borrow USDC
- Farm additional points across HyperEVM
- Access to Hyperliquid ecosystem
This partnership expands lending options for APE holders, allowing them to maintain their token positions while accessing liquidity. Users can leverage their APE holdings to participate in DeFi activities across the Hyperliquid platform.
The integration builds on ApeCo's existing lending infrastructure, which previously offered USDC lending pools with competitive rates on BNB Chain.
ApeCoin Expands Across Hyperliquid Ecosystem with New Trading and Yield Options
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ApeCoin Partners with Binance for Blockchain 100 Innovator Recognition Program
**ApeCoin and Binance** have launched a partnership to recognize top crypto innovators through **The Blockchain 100** initiative. The program invites community nominations for: - Founders and creators - Traders and industry professionals - Media and press contributors Participants can submit their picks by tagging nominees in comments or completing the official survey. The initiative aims to **celebrate builders** who are actively moving the cryptocurrency industry forward. [Submit nominations here](https://www.binance.com/survey/6daab85ec23943bd9fc66f1d36b8c207)
HyperSwapX Launches Native DEX with APE Token Integration
**HyperSwapX**, HyperEVM's first native decentralized exchange, has officially launched with looping functionality. Users can now: - Swap tokens into stablecoins - Reload $APE tokens - Deposit into liquidity pools to maximize yield - Farm points through the platform **$APE token** has also been integrated into [Hybra Finance](https://hybrafinance.com), HyperEVM's public liquidity layer, offering additional opportunities for: - Token swapping - Liquidity provision - Yield earning - Point farming The launch represents a significant milestone for the HyperEVM ecosystem, providing native DeFi infrastructure for community-driven initiatives.
ApeChain Wheel of Fate Minting Ends, Final Spins Until August 31
**Minting phase officially closed** for ApeChain's Wheel of Fate game on August 23rd at 10AM EST. **Game continues until August 31st** - players can still spin the wheel for prizes even though new minting has stopped. - Final opportunity to participate in the fate-based reward system - Wheel remains active for existing participants - Game mechanics shift from minting to pure spinning phase **Key dates:** - Minting: Ended August 23rd - Final spins: Until August 31st Participants who secured Wheel of Fate Balls during the minting period can continue playing until the end of August. The game transitions from acquisition phase to final reward distribution. [Play the Wheel of Fate](https://wheeloffate.apechain.com/)