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Crypto derivatives activity slumps to late-2023 levels, but US perp market opportunity emerges
The composition of that volume remains heavily concentrated among a handful of exchanges, with Binance maintaining it…
Coinbase invests in Ethena via open market purchase of ENA, flags new partnership
Ethena said the two companies have also become partners "to grow onchain finance and savings products."
Backpack launches securities platform blending traditional and tokenized stock trading
Backpack Securities combines a U.S.-regulated brokerage for traditional equities ownership with a tokenization platform.
Mt. Gox moves $739 million worth of bitcoin to two addresses: Arkham
Mt. Gox transferred a combined 10,306 BTC to an unmarked address and its hot wallet early Tuesday, according to Arkham.
Robinhood closes $180 million WonderFi acquisition, entering Canadian crypto market
Users of WonderFi's crypto platforms Bitbuy and Coinsquare will be invited to continue on the Robinhood app.
Binance adds over 7,000 US stocks and ETFs for traders outside the United States amid super app push
Binance launched U.S. stock and ETF trading for non-U.S. users and has plans for tokenized equities on BNB Chain.
Coinbase launches Indian rupee rails with perps access in expansion push
The Nasdaq-listed company said it has established INR order books to provide dedicated liquidity for users in the cou…
Bitcoin perps just got a US green light, but one catch could decide everything
The CFTC has moved true Bitcoin perpetual futures from an offshore-liquidity debate into a US-regulated test case, w…
Trump’s crypto push hits the Senate vote math behind CLARITY Act’s July 4 target
Senate Banking cleared the CLARITY Act 15-9 on May 14, and within two weeks, President Donald Trump posted on Truth S…
OKX confirms $53 million investment to acquire 20% stake in Coinone crypto exchange
This marks the latest move by a global crypto giant to secure a foothold in South Korea, following Binance's acquisit…
Gemini crypto exchange launches AI data feed powered by Grok
The move comes as Gemini continues to expand beyond spot crypto trading into derivatives, predictions, and other fina…
Samsung units to acquire $408 million stake in Upbit operator Dunamu
Major institutions in South Korea are seeking to expand into digital assets in preparation for the upcoming regulator…
CFTC says it shouldn’t have sued Gemini, joins motion to vacate prior judgment
The CFTC joined Gemini in filing a motion for relief from a 2025 consent order stemming from the agency's previous en…
CME’s 24/7 crypto launch will kill Bitcoin’s weekend gap, but Monday now matters more
The exchange is taking crypto futures and options 24/7, while trade dates, settlement and reporting stay tied to busi…
Kraken expands Earn suite with Bitcoin Vault paying yield on BTC holdings
Bitcoin Vault routes deposits into DeFi lending protocols, including Aave and Morpho, to generate BTC rewards.
Aztec Labs acquires ZKPassport, pledges to keep privacy protocol and iOS mobile app open-source
The Obsidion team, including co-founders Michael Elliot and Theo Madzou, will join Aztec Labs to continue developing …
Coinbase taps Standard Chartered to expand multi-currency funding rails for institutional clients
Coinbase also relaunched Direct Deposit for U.S. customers, allowing users to automatically allocate a portion of the…
What happens when crypto traders can bet on CPI, Fed cuts, and oil 24/7?
Hyperliquid launched a prediction market this week tied directly to the May US CPI year-over-year reading. Interconti…
XRP is sitting on a volatility trap as liquidity dries up and leverage builds
CryptoQuant data shows XRP's 30-day liquidity index on Binance has fallen to about 0.043, its lowest level since Janu…
Coinbase-incubated Base blockchain rolls out MCP gateway to AI interfaces like Claude, ChatGPT
With the integration, users will now be able to use natural language prompts to swap tokens, transfer funds, and inte…
UK sanctions HTX over support of Russia in broad sweep over crypto exchanges
The United Kingdom sanctioned a large crypto exchange, accusing it of "supporting the government of Russia."
Bitget launches RWA platform Reality in tokenization push
Bitget said Reality will initially offer tokenized exposure to selected U.S. stocks and ETFs through its broader trad…
OKX’s X Layer launches Exchange OS, allowing users to create custom crypto markets
Exchange OS moves core exchange functions, such as matching, margining, liquidation, and settlement, to the protocol …
CFTC may gain broader crypto oversight as staff who questioned major firms were reportedly sidelined
CFTC crypto oversight is moving toward a larger role under the CLARITY Act, but the agency that Congress may soon ask…
FTX’s former law firm, auditor agree to pay $66 million to settle customer claims over fraud
The law firm, Fenwick & West, denied wrongdoing and still faces a separate $525 million suit in Washington that is no…
Bank of England’s 24/7 settlement plan shows where tokenized finance can enter core markets
Bitcoin trades 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and stablecoins can cross borders in seconds on a Sunday morning. And…
Ripple, North Island Ventures back $6 million round for cross-chain platform Squid
Squid is preparing to launch a new consumer product aimed at making it easier to access and manage crypto assets, Fig…
OKX, ICE partner on oil perps as NYSE-parent pressures US regulators to rein in Hyperliquid
OKX's oil perps contracts will track Intercontinental Exchange's Brent Crude and WTI Crude energy benchmarks.
Binance disputes latest WSJ report on alleged Iran-linked transactions
WSJ reported Iranian financier Babak Zanjani allegedly moved $850 million through Binance, which CEO Richard Teng sai…
US labor federation warns CLARITY Act could push crypto closer to workers’ retirement money
Labor argues the bill could give digital assets enough regulatory cover to move closer to retirement accounts before …