Ethereum News Today: Apu Apustaja Launches on Hyperliquid With Direct Ethereum Bridge

Apu Apustaja ($APU), a cross-chain memecoin, has officially launched spot trading on Hyperliquid, a leading on-chain orderbook platform [1][2]. The listing marks the first time a memecoin from “Murad’s List” has been bridged directly from Ethereum to Hyperliquid using LayerZero’s cross-chain infrastructure. This deployment bypasses synthetic or wrapped token approaches, maintaining APU’s native supply across Ethereum, Solana, Base, and now Hyperliquid [1]. The move enables immediate spot trading without the need for a beta phase, allowing traders to access APU in a high-performance environment capable of processing 100,000 transactions per second [1].

Hyperliquid’s platform is optimized for speed, transparency, and deep liquidity, attracting institutional-grade capital. The integration of APU aligns with Hyperliquid’s goal of offering centralized-like trading functionality while retaining on-chain transparency and security [1]. The token’s native deployment is supported by arbitrage systems and ecosystem participants like FlowDesk, helping to ensure price parity across chains [1]. The listing is also seen as a key milestone in APU’s broader cross-chain expansion and operational improvements, which have been overseen by Alexander Levin Jr., recently appointed Director of Operations at Apu Apustaja [1].

The listing has drawn attention from prominent crypto voices on X, including ZIZO (@Apu_zizo) and gigAPUmp (@CasioF91W_DB), who highlighted its significance for the APU community [2]. While CaptainAltcoin included the development in a broader roundup of July 2025 crypto updates, Chainwire and CCN provided more specific coverage on July 28 and August 1, 2025, respectively [3][4]. Additional outlets like BlockchainReporter and Coindoo also noted the launch in the context of wider crypto trends [5][6][7].

Despite the technical and community-driven momentum, the performance of APU remains speculative. Memecoins are largely sentiment-driven, and while the listing on Hyperliquid could boost visibility and trading activity, it does not guarantee long-term price stability or growth. Market conditions, macroeconomic factors, and continued community engagement will ultimately determine APU’s trajectory. The integration also signals a broader shift in DeFi, with on-chain exchanges increasingly accommodating meme-driven projects, potentially paving the way for more memecoins to follow a similar path.

[1] Chainwire. https://www.investing.com/news/cryptocurrency-news/apu-is-now-live-for-trading-on-hyperliquid-4168224

[2] ZIZO (@Apu_zizo) / X. https://x.com/apu_zizo

[3] CaptainAltcoin. https://captainaltcoin.com/complete-guide-to-asic-miners-in-2025-models-shipping-and-faq/

[4] Chainwire. https://www.ccn.com/author/chainwire/

[5] BlockchainReporter. https://blockchainreporter.net/the-next-100x-meme-coin-how-punisher-coin-plans-to-take-on-meme-coin-giants-dogecoin-and-shiba-inu/

[6] Coindoo. https://coindoo.com/spartans-goes-all-in-on-crypto-seamless-usability-real-bonuses-and-fast-value/

[7] BlockchainReporter. https://blockchainreporter.net/30-pun-bonus-for-punisher-coin-investors-as-it-battles-with-maxi-doge-and-token6900-to-be-the-best-crypto-presale-of-2025/