The release arrives at a time when global derivatives volumes continue to concentrate around a handful of exchanges and long-standing debates around market structure, security practices, and transparency persist.
Bitget’s total reserves rose to $7.83 billion, while Bitcoin holdings increased by 6%, from 28.6K BTC to 30.3K BTC, bucking the industry-wide decline in centralized exchange reserves.
While most universities continue to group Bitcoin within broader “crypto” or “blockchain” frameworks, Hesperides University has created an academic space focused solely on Bitcoin — its technology, economics, and societal implications.
The raise, structured through equity and token warrants, marks Lighter’s second major funding milestone after a $21 million round in 2024, bringing its total funding to nearly $90 million.
The collaboration will focus on expanding access to perpetual futures, lending products, and on-chain structured yield strategies for hedge funds, asset managers, and market makers, effectively bridging the gap between Wall Street and Web3.
