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Elixir Protocol Shuts Down deUSD Stablecoin Following $68 Million Stream Finance Exposure
Elixir Protocol has discontinued its deUSD synthetic stablecoin after Stream Finance suspended withdrawals. The protocol completed redemptions for 80% of deUSD holders on November 7 and will enable full 1:1 USDC redemptions for remaining balances through an upcoming claims portal. Elixir's exposure to Stream Finance exceeded $68 million, part of Stream's total debt obligations surpassing $285 million across multiple lending partners.
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Wintermute Warns Crypto Market Liquidity Dries Up as External Capital Inflows Stall
Market maker Wintermute warned that new capital has stopped flowing into the cryptocurrency market, with current trading activity driven by reallocation of existing funds rather than fresh inflows. The firm noted that stablecoins, ETFs, and digital asset treasury companies expanded from $180 billion to $560 billion since early 2024, but growth momentum has since slowed. Price rallies are now shorter and produce smaller gains as capital rotates internally among existing participants.
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