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US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced their largest 30-day net outflow since launching in 2024, totaling $6.4 billion. This coincides with Bitcoin's 17% price drop over the past month, reflecting broader market uncertainty.
Bitcoin has lost nearly half its value in 11 months, forcing investors to question their long-term strategies and the fundamental reasons for holding the cryptocurrency. The decline has sparked discussions about Bitcoin's role as a store of value and hedge against inflation.
Argos has developed a system to label every transaction on Ethereum, helping users understand the purpose of DeFi activities. The system classifies transactions such as arbitrage, swaps, and other common DeFi actions, and is detailed in a post on their official blog.
Andre Cronje and two other key figures have stepped down from the Sonic Labs board. The S token, formerly Fantom, is now trading 97% below its peak value.
Two brothers held a Minnesota family hostage at gunpoint for eight hours, forcing the father to transfer $8 million in cryptocurrency. They have now pleaded guilty to the crime. The case highlights the growing intersection of physical violence and digital crime.
Charles Schwab is launching event-based options tied to the S&P 500, allowing customers to bet on index moves. This move comes as Coinbase and Robinhood also expand their offerings in the prediction markets sector.
A new bill aims to ban insider trading in prediction markets but notably does not include White House officials or specifically bar Congress members from using the platforms. It targets policy wagers, not sports betting.
Pudgy Penguins, the NFT-born franchise, is expanding into physical retail with its Vibes Series 3 trading cards now available at Target stores across the US. This marks a significant move for the brand as it bridges the gap between digital collectibles and mainstream commerce.
Philippine SEC Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo told Cointelegraph that tokenized assets could give Filipinos more legitimate investment options while helping steer them away from scams.
Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh's hawkish first FOMC meeting underscores the need for constant dollar management, contrasting with Bitcoin's fixed supply and automatic monetary policy.
Prediction market platform Kalshi is considering an IPO for 2027 or 2028 after its annualized revenue surpassed $2 billion.
The Federal Reserve proposed requiring stablecoin issuers to verify customer identities before account opening or direct token redemption, extending bank-style anti-money laundering standards to stablecoins.
The European Commission is seeking public comment on potential revisions to its crypto regulatory framework, specifically regarding stablecoins and decentralized finance.
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CME Group plans to sue the CFTC over its approval of bitcoin perpetual futures, arguing the contracts are swaps—not futures—under the Dodd-Frank Act. This legal battle could reshape how crypto derivatives are regulated in the U.S.
TD Cowen analysts believe CME Group has a strong position in its lawsuit against the CFTC over crypto perpetual futures. The case could impact how these financial products are regulated and traded in the U.S.
The CFTC and SEC are asking for public input on the definition of 'swaps' following a lawsuit by CME Group. The exchange argues perpetual futures should be classified as swaps, not futures contracts.
The CFTC has permanently barred Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius, from trading in CFTC-regulated markets. This follows his conviction for fraud in the collapse of the crypto lending platform.
Researchers have discovered malicious downloads on the Steam Workshop for Wallpaper Engine that distribute infostealers, backdoors, and account-hijacking malware to steal cryptocurrency and personal data from gamers.
AI-powered security tools are becoming more accessible, potentially changing how crypto developers and institutions approach security. This shift could lower the cost and time required to deploy secure code, making robust security practices harder to ignore.