Polymarket wins regulatory approval to operate US trading platform
The approval came as the US Senate is expected to soon vote on prospective CFTC Chair Michael Selig as a replacement for acting chair Caroline Pham.
Bitcoin short-squeeze to $90K possible as funding rates turn negative
Negative Bitcoin funding rates and large short liquidity zones could be a sign that a short-squeeze to $90,000 and higher could be on the cards.
Klarna enters crypto with new USD stablecoin built on Stripe’s Tempo chain
The EU-licensed digital bank becomes the first financial institution to issue a token on Stripe and Paradigm’s layer-1 blockchain Tempo.
Why the SEC’s new guidelines could speed up the approval process for new crypto ETFs
New SEC rules could reshape the crypto ETF landscape by speeding up approvals, reducing the shutdown backlog and giving issuers a clearer and faster path to market.
High percentage of Bitcoin, ETH, SOL held at a loss: Is it a bear market sign?
One analyst found that 40% of Bitcoin is held at a loss, while ETH and SOL data currently stand at 40% and 75% respectively. Should investors be worried?
MoonPay secures New York trust charter, expands regulated services
The regulatory approval followed the payments company obtaining a BitLicense from the NYDFS in June, making it one of a handful of crypto companies to have both.
Crypto lawyer faces uphill battle in New York attorney general race
A former lawyer for Coinbase, Khurram Dara, has thrown his hat in the race for New York attorney general. But incumbent Letitia James has a strong foothold, and a Republican hasn’t won in 30 years.
South Korea stablecoin framework stalls as regulators split over banks’ role
Regulators and the Bank of Korea remain at odds over bank dominance in issuing won-backed stablecoins, stalling a long-awaited framework expected this year.
21Shares taps Standard Chartered for custody as TradFi tightens grip on crypto
Standard Chartered will provide digital asset custody for 21Shares, signaling deeper TradFi expansion into crypto and raising questions about Zodia Custody’s future role.
Portfolio diversification leading driver for crypto investment in 2025: Sygnum
Diversification has become the top driver for crypto investment in 2025, with rising ETF demand and lingering regulatory gaps shaping investor behavior.