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CFTC chair says perp trading not suitable for all assets it regulates
Michael Selig told US cotton producers that the agency’s regulatory approach to crypto perpetual futures may not be…
CBOE weighs converting BTC, ETH continuous futures into perpetual futures: Report
As US regulatory changes accelerate the adoption of crypto perpetual futures and rivals Coinbase and Kalshi expand th…
Trump’s quantum computing push puts $449 billion in “exposed Bitcoin” back in the limelight
On June 22, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders that put the federal government’s most sensitive civ…
OKX Europe chief says 80% of crypto exchanges won’t survive MiCA as deadline nears
OKX Europe CEO Ghoos said 80% of exchanges won't survive MiCA as ESMA forces unlicensed firms to cease EU operations …
THORChain resumes trading five weeks after $10.7 million exploit
THORChain resumed trading after a 5-week halt following a $10.7 million multichain exploit in May affecting an Asgard…
Trump signs orders to build a quantum computer and protect against the one that could break encryption
The White House issued twin executive orders to accelerate U.S. development of large-scale quantum computers while si…
Trump signs orders for quantum computer, cryptography upgrades
“We’re going to be investing in American quantum leadership like never before to stay ahead of the pack,” says …
Intercontinental Exchange, OKX expand access to tokenized equities via joint venture co-chaired by former Gov. Cuomo
The new joint venture will enable OKX customers in the U.S. and internationally to access ICE futures and NYSE tokeni…
Crypto industry groups urge Congress to pass tax staking and mining bill unchanged
Crypto advocacy groups are urging Congress to pass a tax bill, saying the measure would provide clarity on mining and…
Kraken adds 2,500 unapproved Solana tokens to its app – says risk stays on-chain
The exchange wraps DEX access in a familiar interface and warns users the tokens sit outside Kraken review. The post …
Bitget enables direct US stock purchases using crypto
Bitget launched Stock+, enabling crypto-funded purchases of full and fractional US stocks through regulated brokers.
Ethereum Layer 2 Taiko halts block production following exploit; urges users to withdraw funds
Onchain security firm Blockaid said the root cause of the exploit could be a flaw in Taiko bridge's source-signal pro…
Kraken Fed account fight could shape how crypto firms get direct payment access
ICBA is pressing the Kansas City Fed to reassess the limited account before its first-year term expires. The post Kra…
MiCA deadline likely to shift smaller crypto apps into licensed custody rails
BitGo's Bielik deal shows how customer access can survive while regulated infrastructure concentrates underneath. The…
Crypto perps’ US future will now be defined by what regulators decide to call them
The agencies' request turns product definitions into a public contest over perps, event contracts, and alternative co…
CME Group Sues CFTC Over Competitor Crypto Perpetual Futures Approval
CME Group has sued the CFTC in federal court, challenging the approval of competitor crypto perpetual futures contrac…
Notorious ‘jaredfromsubway’ MEV bot drained for roughly $7.5 million in counter-MEV honeypot
An X account using the bot's name claimed a $15 million loss and offered a $1 million bounty, but evidence shows it i…
Kraken Pro to Launch First CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures in the US Within 30 Days
Kraken announces plans to launch the first CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for US traders on Kraken Pro within 30 da…
Secret Network’s Axelar bridge drained for $4.67 million in infinite-mint exploit that went unnoticed for seven days
Secret Network says about $770,000 of the stolen funds still sits in the attacker's Axelar wallet, and that Axelar de…
Kraken To Launch First CFTC-Regulated Crypto Perpetual Futures In The US
Kraken says eligible US clients will soon get access to CFTC-regulated crypto perpetual futures through Bitnomial.
CFTC And SEC Seek Input On Derivatives Definitions As Crypto Perpetuals Face Legal Test
The CFTC and SEC are seeking public comment on derivatives definitions as crypto perpetual futures face a key legal a…
TD Cowen says CME has the upper hand in lawsuit against CFTC over crypto perpetual futures
"We expect CME will seek a preliminary injunction to block perps as the case proceeds," said TD Cowen's Jaret Seiberg.
SEC And CFTC Ask Public To Weigh In On Swaps As Perpetual Futures Fight Heats Up
The SEC and CFTC are asking for public comment on swap definitions as the market debates where perpetual futures and …
Kalshi in early IPO talks with investment banks: Report
The prediction market platform is reportedly exploring a public listing after surpassing $2 billion in annualized rev…
Europe’s MiCA July deadline puts Binance access and USDT liquidity on the line
Europe’s crypto rulebook is squeezing much of the industry before it has even fully taken effect, with Binance and …
Algorand plans ‘broad quantum resilience’ by 2027
Algorand is planning new accounts and consensus mechanisms designed to be resistant to the cryptography-breaking thre…
CFTC, SEC request public comment to clarify definition of ‘swaps’ amid CME lawsuit
CME Group sued the CFTC on Thursday over the agency's decision to classify perpetual futures as futures contracts rat…
Celsius’ Mashinsky gets permanent trading ban in CFTC settlement
The US commodities watchdog has settled with Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky, ending the agency’s first-ever case ag…
Sen. Gillibrand’s son is building a perps exchange that wants dual CFTC, SEC oversight: report
The American Perpetuals Exchange Corporation raised $30 million at a $300 million valuation, Fortune reported on Thur…
CFTC enters settlement with former Celsius CEO, imposes a permanent trading ban
The CFTC said it has settled its case against former Celsius CEO Alexander Mashinsky, who is currently serving a 12-y…