Aster Secures Private Round Financing on September 18, 2025

According to media reports, Aster completed a new round of financing on September 18, 2025. Following this round, the project's valuation reached $200 million.Aster is a next-generation decentralized perpetual contract trading platform dedicated to delivering a seamless, robust, and truly decentralized on-chain derivatives trading experience. Through innovative features such as one-click trading, intelligent automation, and deep on-chain liquidity, the platform is redefining the operational model of DeFi, making it simpler, more efficient, and user-centric.Public information shows that Aster’s development dates back to 2024. The project completed a community funding round in September 2024, followed by a strategic financing round in November of the same year. Notably, in March 2025, DeFi protocols Astherus and APX announced a brand consolidation and rebranded as "Aster." Subsequently, Aster officially launched trading on September 17, 2025, and quickly secured support from major exchanges, listing products such as perpetual contracts.Against the backdrop of rapid growth in the DeFi derivatives trading market, Aster’s innovative model and comprehensive product suite are expected to deliver higher-quality trading experiences to the market and further advance the development of the DeFi ecosystem.

According to relevant media reports, Divine secured $6 million in Seed round financing on September 25, 2025. The investment was led by Paradigm. Following this round, Divine's total funding has reached $6 million.Divine is an innovative lending platform focused on creating low-collateral loan processes for users lacking credit histories. In the current decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, most lending protocols require over-collateralization, presenting high barriers to entry for many users. Divine's solution aims to expand financial inclusion by providing accessible financial services and broadening DeFi's application scenarios and user base. As the DeFi industry continues to evolve, innovative projects like Divine are expected to play a significant role in enhancing financial inclusivity. This round of funding will enable Divine to further refine its product features, improve user experience, and accelerate market expansion.