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Key Insights: Genius lets pro traders move across 10+ chains with privacy, speed, and no custody risk. ‘Ghost Orders’ use MPC to protect strategy links while keeping trades cryptographically verifiable. YZi Labs supports Genius to create a CEX-like DeFi terminal with full user key control. YZi Labs Backs Genius to Build the Binance of DeFi YZi Labs has invested in Genius, a trading platform designed for fast, private transactions across blockchain networks. The goal is to create an on-chain terminal that works like a centralized exchange but keeps user control and privacy intact. Genius supports over 10 chains, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Solana. It offers a single place for pro traders to swap, trade, and manage strategies without revealing their moves to the market. The funding will help Genius scale faster and prepare for a wider release planned for late 2026. Speed and Privacy Without Giving Up Control One of the core features of Genius is its ‘Ghost Order’ system. It uses Multi-Party Computation (MPC) to create temporary wallet groups. This allows large trades to happen across many wallets without exposing who is behind them. Genius does not hold user funds. Traders keep full control of their private keys while running complex strategies. This gives high-speed execution with strong privacy, while still being fully verifiable on-chain. The goal is to give traders the tools they expect from CEX platforms—speed and deep liquidity—while staying true to DeFi values. Shared Vision Between Genius and YZi Labs Armaan Kalsi, Co-founder and CEO of Genius, said,  “The funding is about alignment more than anything else. Aligning with YZi Labs means we have the industry’s most thorough and well-resourced backer taking a meaningful swing at creating an ‘on-chain’ Binance.” Ella Zhang, Head of YZi Labs, said she met Kalsi at a demo event during…

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