Leading digital asset exchange, Bitget, a prominent player in the Web3 space, has announced the listing of Rhea Finance (RHEA) on its Innovation Zone for spot trading. Rhea Finance (RHEA) is a decentralized hub for liquidity built on the NEAR protocol, created through the integration of Ref Finance and Burrow Finance. Trading for the RHEA/USDT pair began on July 30, 2025, at 14:00 (UTC). Withdrawals will be enabled starting July 31, 2025, at 15:00 (UTC).
Rhea represents a new era of decentralized finance (DeFi) development on the NEAR Protocol. This project emerged from the combination and subsequent rebranding of two of NEAR’s key protocols: Ref Finance and Burrow Finance. The purpose of this unification is to stimulate the NEAR DeFi ecosystem by providing a reliable and simplified base for accelerating the development of future DeFi initiatives within the NEAR network.
Designed as NEAR’s central liquidity center, Rhea operates as an interoperable liquidity layer across various chains. It facilitates in-depth protocol integrations and fosters community-managed incentive programs. Constructed using NEAR’s cutting-edge technology, which includes Chain Abstraction and an artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced framework, Rhea is built to optimize liquidity access, cross-chain functionality, and user participation throughout the NEAR ecosystem.
Bitget is consistently enhancing its services, confirming its position as a go-to platform for trading digital currencies. The exchange is known for its forward-thinking solutions, empowering users to explore the crypto space securely within a CeDeFi ecosystem. Offering an extensive range of over 800 cryptocurrency trading pairs, and committed to growing this to over 900 pairs, Bitget connects users to various blockchain ecosystems, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Base, and TON. The addition of Rhea to Bitget’s offerings is a significant step in expanding its ecosystem by integrating next-generation DeFi infrastructure and enhancing liquidity within the NEAR Protocol. By embracing Rhea’s integrated approach, Bitget reaffirms its commitment to providing scalable, efficient, and groundbreaking financial solutions across a wide array of blockchain ecosystems.
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About Bitget
Established in 2018, Bitget stands as a world-leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 innovator. Serving over 120 million individuals across more than 150 countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is dedicated to enabling smarter trading through its pioneering copy trading functionality and other advanced solutions. It provides real-time market data including Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other popular digital currencies. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a leading non-custodial digital wallet, supporting over 130 blockchains and millions of digital tokens. It offers multi-chain trading, staking opportunities, payment solutions, and direct access to over 20,000 decentralized applications (DApps), all enhanced with advanced swap features and in-depth market analytics, within a unified platform.
Bitget champions the wider adoption of cryptocurrency through strategic alliances, including its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the world-renowned football league, LALIGA, across EASTERN, SEA, and LATAM regions. It also serves as a global partner to Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), aiming to inspire global participation in the digital currency revolution.
Consistent with its global impact initiatives, Bitget has partnered with UNICEF to support blockchain technology education for 1.1 million individuals by 2027. Furthermore, Bitget is the exclusive cryptocurrency exchange partner of MotoGP, one of the most thrilling motorsports championships in the world.
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