Hashflow has made significant strides in the second quarter of 2024, reporting an 8% increase in trading volume and a 71% rise in the number of trades. Additionally, staked HFT tokens saw a 59% increase. The company has also laid the groundwork for its zero-knowledge (ZK) settlement layer, which is expected to enhance transaction security and efficiency. In a related development, Hashflow has launched xOS, a platform utilizing RISC Zero's zkVM and Celestia technology to transform any exchange into a provable one, promising improved performance and security. Meanwhile, Clearpool has partnered with Hex Trust to introduce Ozean, a blockchain designed for Real-World Asset (RWA) yield, supported by Optimism. This collaboration aims to create new liquidity opportunities in the RWA space, with a total addressable market estimated at $5 billion. Clearpool's recent Q3 2024 report highlights its growth and the successful launch of Ozean, while various updates in the DeFi space include the AAVE v3.2 upgrade and the upcoming launch of the SCR token on Binance Launchpool.