Background

Ithaca Protocol

Ithaca is the first protocol across any chain that allows complete, composable option, structured product and lending markets on any underlying. Through innovations in financial engineering, Ithaca markets benefit from ‘self-enhancing liquidity’, meaning that they get more “bang for their liquidity buck” relative to traditional continuous limit order book markets.

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📈 Vanguard Crypto Shift, Fusaka Launch & Japan Rate Stability

Mon 5th May 2025
**Major crypto developments emerge** as Vanguard reportedly shifts stance on crypto trading after previous resistance. **Fusaka audit preparations** signal imminent mainnet launch. **Institutional momentum builds:** - BlackRock's Fink and Goldstein advocate for tokenization - Bow Capital recommends 1-4% crypto allocation - SEC's Atkins promotes upcoming innovation exemption **Market dynamics:** - Japan 10-year yields hit **2008 highs** but rates show stability - Intel breaks nearly 2-year price highs - Previous Vanguard strategy created sentiment damage at market lows **Technical outlook:** - Bond and stock selloffs attributed to BOJ's Ueda - Seasonality patterns disrupted by recent volatility - Fed chair speculation intensifies around Hassett The convergence of institutional adoption signals and regulatory clarity suggests **strengthening crypto infrastructure** despite recent market turbulence.

Ithaca Protocol Announces Major Token Reset and Extended Vesting

Thu 19th Jun 2025
Ithaca Protocol has announced a significant tokenomics update, burning 100M $ITHACA tokens (10% of total supply). The burn targets: - Unused LP incentives - Expired launch giveaways - Nonperforming partner allocations **Key Updates:** - Team and investors extending token lockup - Investor vesting starts in 12 months - Team vesting starts in 16 months Recent protocol developments include: - 1-minute options launch - [Tokenracer](https://www.tokenracer.io) platform - AI Agent Infrastructure with $STRATOS integration - [Non-custodial options platform](https://app.ithacaprotocol.io) Burn transaction details will be published tomorrow.

Stratos AI Option Trading Platform Launches on Virtuals Genesis

Mon 9th Jun 2025
Stratos, an AI-powered options trading platform built on Ithaca Protocol, is launching its TGE on June 15th at 1pm UTC via Virtuals Genesis. Key features: - Hedge-fund grade automated trading strategies - MEV-resistant auction-based matching - Recently audited by HashLock - Backed by Wintermute, Cumberland, and other major firms The platform offers: - Automated risk management - On-chain performance tracking - No minimum investment requirements - Self-optimizing AI trading agents Users can view live performance metrics at [Ithaca Agents Dashboard](app.ithacaprotocol.io/agents) and participate in the genesis event at [Virtuals Genesis](app.virtuals.io/geneses/3466/project-details).

Ithaca Protocol Announces Upcoming Token Generation Event

Mon 2nd Dec 2024
Ithaca Protocol, a decentralized platform for options trading, has announced their upcoming Token Generation Event (TGE). The protocol aims to make options trading more accessible through innovative market structures. - Platform focuses on composable options and structured products - Currently accessible via app.ithacaprotocol.io - TGE details pending official announcement The protocol has been developing its infrastructure since at least November 2023, working to democratize options trading for both newcomers and experienced traders.
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