The CEO of dYdX, Antonio Juliano, has returned to the company in "founder mode" after a five-month break. In a podcast interview, Juliano discussed his personal journey and how it led him back to dYdX with a renewed focus on its development. While dYdX faces stiff competition in the decentralized exchange space, Juliano expressed confidence in taking big bets and boosting value accrual for DYDX token holders. In other news, notable M&A deals in the crypto industry include Stripe acquiring Bridge for $1.1 billion and Komainu's acquisition of Propine, showcasing a trend of companies investing in and consolidating their positions in the industry. Finally, there is ongoing debate about whether crypto and fintech are intertwined, with stablecoins serving as a point of contention. While stablecoins are considered a major application of blockchain technology, they are often seen as more closely related to fintech than pure cryptocurrencies.



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