Axelar Network Withdrawal Service Interruption Update

Nitron is updating its borrow rate structure to better respond to market conditions. The platform is consolidating rates into a single amplified strategy that can adjust more quickly during utilization spikes. **Key Changes:** - Borrow rates will increase up to 10% across 30+ assets - New unified strategy replaces previous rate models - Designed to respond faster during volatile market conditions **Affected Assets:** The update impacts major tokens including ETH, WBTC, ATOM, LUNA, stablecoins (USDC, USDT, USD), and various liquid staking derivatives (wstETH, stATOM, stLUNA, stOSMO, stTIA, stEVMOS). This follows a similar trend in DeFi lending protocols adjusting rate mechanisms for better capital efficiency.

Demex is removing six perpetual swap contracts from its platform on January 13, 2026. **Affected Markets:** - GOAT - MOODENG - AIXBT - FARTCOIN - MORPHO - INIT **Reason:** Insufficient trading activity across all six contracts. This follows a similar delisting on January 8, when Demex removed NEIROETH and AI16Z perpetual swaps for the same reason. The exchange is streamlining its offerings by cutting markets that haven't attracted enough traders. If you hold positions in these contracts, check your account and close them before the delisting date.

**Demex announces zero trading fees for the entire month of December 2025.** The cross-chain perpetual exchange is offering **completely free trading** across all markets during their "gDecember" campaign. This follows their recent fee structure overhaul in October, which introduced: - Volume-based tiers - 0% taker fees with $SWTH staking - Always-free maker trades with rebates The December promotion provides traders with **unlimited volume trading at zero cost** on Demex's platform, which supports 20+ blockchain networks for both spot and perpetual trading. *Take advantage of fee-free trading while the promotion lasts.*

The **final season** of Demex Credits has officially concluded, marking the end of an era for the trading rewards program. **Key Results:** - $7,294.32 in total trading fees generated - 400,000 $SWTH tokens distributed - 54 active traders participated This represents a **10.5% increase** in trading fees compared to Season 20, which generated $6,599.23 with 59 participants. Traders can now claim their earned $SWTH rewards through the [Demex rewards portal](https://app.dem.exchange/rewards/demex-credits). The conclusion of this program signals a potential shift in Demex's reward strategy moving forward.

**Demex introduces revolutionary fee structure** making trading almost free across all markets. **Key changes effective October 1st:** - Taker fees drop to **0% with $SWTH staked** - Maker trading is **always free** with rebates - New volume-based tier system **Coming soon:** - Fees charged only on profits - Capped fees per trade - Trade unlimited volume for under $1 in fees The update builds on Demex's July tier structure changes, continuing their focus on **maximizing value for $SWTH stakers** while delivering an enhanced trading experience.