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Paxos Securities Settlement Company is the only blockchain-native firm with SEC clearing agency approval. The live equity pilot changes settlement risk for U.S. markets.
FalconX confidentially files S-1, hires Cantor Fitzgerald. With BitGo below IPO price and trading volumes weak, the year-end target tests institutional appetite for new crypto listings.
Draft law makes it a crime for crypto exchanges and banks to process payments for unlicensed gambling sites. Follows Polymarket block in March 2026.
Kraken Prop launched May 27 with up to $200k capital and 90% profit share. The program locks traders to Kraken's platform and carries IPO uncertainty. Here is what to watch before funding.
A DeFi security figure warns that AI agents in automated trading and yield strategies create exploits traditional audits miss. Runtime monitoring is the next defense.
The Clarity Act's security-vs-commodity test will pressure EU, Asia, and Middle East to clarify their own rules. Traders should watch the Senate timetable.
Israeli PM directs 70% Gaza occupation. Energy spike risk could delay rate cuts, pressuring crypto. Prediction markets see surge on leadership contracts.
Custodial wallets and merchant processors impose daily ceilings that can block payroll, vendor payouts, and cross-border flows. Here is how to navigate the risk and pick the right rail.
Ceasefire extension drives S&P 500 to 7,400; Bitcoin above $75k. 60-day window for nuclear talks – failure could trigger broad selloff.
Cash App activates stablecoin send and receive for all eligible users. The move turns the app into a direct stablecoin wallet, expanding crypto utility beyond Bitcoin. Watch for blockchain choice, regulatory response, and Square merchant integration.
$20B DeFi TVL drop and $1.1B in hacks test the narrative. This guide separates application-layer risk from stablecoin strength holding $153B in T-bills.
Samsung's $408M bet on Upbit parent Dunamu closes June 19. The deal values Dunamu at $11.1B and signals institutional shift ahead of won stablecoin rules.
The May 22 proposal would force banks and VASPs to block payments to unlicensed betting sites, raising compliance costs. Polymarket's March restriction signals risk for prediction markets.
Senator Lummis warns US developers face criminal prosecution for publishing code if CLARITY Act fails. The regulatory dark age scenario threatens open-source crypto innovation.
Trump's crypto vow triggered a $2,000 Bitcoin drop as traders took profits on long positions. The next test is whether the administration delivers concrete policy or more rhetoric.
Chainalysis data shows crypto exchanges adopting compliance measures faster than any prior cycle. The shift concentrates liquidity in top-tier assets and squeezes lesser-known tokens.
Argentina's proposed online gambling bill would ban crypto payment processing for unauthorized platforms, threatening a key use case. The legislative path will shape compliance costs for local exchanges and payment firms.
Bank-issued stablecoins like SoFiUSD promise seamless payments, but legal rights, network fees, and redemption windows differ from cash. Before you send your first token, know what you hold.
Three Samsung units pay $408M for 4% of Dunamu, valuing the Upbit exchange operator at $10.2B. The deal signals institutional confidence in Korean crypto.
ERC-7943's final stage on Ethereum solves KYC compliance for tokenized assets. Watch for issuer commitments as the make-or-break signal for institutional adoption.
Gemini's CFTC-regulated prediction platform partners with Musk's AI unit to deliver Grok-powered event contract recommendations, challenging Kalshi and Polymarket.
Garlinghouse says Trump beat the anti-crypto army. Now the CLARITY Act faces a March 1 deadline—passage would reshape US crypto rules, failure risks a selloff.
47% of new crypto firms meet 2020's elite compliance standard, but a Chainalysis report reveals a critical gap in tracking indirect illicit fund exposure. The read-through for exchanges and institutional flows.
Bitcoin's 650% rally stalled near $126k as investor focus shifted to AI hardware. Micron hit $1T market cap. Here's what the rotation means for crypto traders.
Grayscale pauses IPO preparations, pushing debut to Q4 2026. The delay follows weak crypto sentiment and poor post-listing performance from BitGo and others.
Samsung Securities, Card, SDS acquire 4% of Dunamu from Kakao at 612.8B won. Kakao exits crypto for AI. Deal closes June 19. Watch for regulatory risk.
Crypto asset manager Grayscale pauses NYSE IPO plans, citing weak demand. Revenue down 20% in 9M 2025. Earliest resumption Q4 2026.
Speculative capital migrates from bitcoin to gold to NVIDIA to memory stocks. Track the confirmation signals and risks for Micron and SanDisk.
The rise of market-neutral strategies creates a structural disadvantage for traders who only bet on price direction. Artena Strategic Systems exemplifies the shift to transparent on-chain execution and education.
Samsung's three units buy 4% of Upbit operator for $408M. Each targets a different use case: STOs, stablecoin payments, blockchain infrastructure. Regulatory approval on stablecoins is the key variable.