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 against a crypto lending platform.
Ether analysts predict another ‘selling wave’ as ETH struggles to overcome $1.7K
Exchange inflows, slumping demand and a 31% drop in Ether futures open interest may signal that another wave of selling could hit ETH.
Bitcoin decouples from tech stocks: Is $60K BTC’s next stop?
Bitcoin’s slump accelerated as capital rotated further into the AI sector, raising the odds of a BTC price drop below $60,000.
Malta proposes DeFi rulebook covering DAOs under MiCA-era framework
The Maltese regulator is seeking industry feedback on a legal framework for software-governed organizations, arguing that many DeFi projects are not fully decentralized.
Wealthsimple launches Kalshi-powered prediction market app for Canadian investors
The offering follows regulatory approval earlier this year and comes as prediction markets face legal challenges from regulators, exchanges and policymakers around the world.
Ireland mulls crypto safeguards in response to financial risks
For the first time in seven years, the Irish government released an assessment related to digital assets, noting risks from money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions violations and bribery.
Ethereum Foundation leadership exodus continues with director’s departure
Hsiao-Wei Wang’s departure adds to a wave of Ethereum Foundation exits, fueling debate over governance, decentralization and the network’s future.
Bitcoin’s deeply discounted versus AI-stocks, but hawkish Fed risk lingers: Bitwise
Bitwise analysts say Bitcoin trades in a historical value zone, but hawkish Federal Reserve signals and a competition for liquidity could sideline buyers.
Bitcoin miners need billions to fund AI ambitions, led by IREN’s $21B gap
IREN leads public Bitcoin miners with a projected $21.1 billion AI infrastructure funding gap, underscoring the capital-intensive nature of converting mining sites into data centers.
CME Group sues CFTC over crypto perpetual futures
The lawsuit targets the federal regulator and Chair Michael Selig, alleging that the Commodity Futures Trading Commissioin is treating cryptocurrency “futures” as “swaps,” posing risks to derivatives markets.