RegulationKalshi and Polymarket Probed by Congress Over Insider Trading
House Oversight Committee probes Kalshi and Polymarket over insider trading. The same day, a $700K hack hit Polymarket's internal wallet.
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MarketsICE and OKX Launch Oil Perpetual Futures to Rival Hyperliquid
NYSE owner ICE and OKX launched oil perpetual futures on Brent and WTI, their first product under a March 2026 partnership, challenging Hyperliquid.
MarketsBlockchain.com Files Confidential IPO with SEC
Blockchain.com filed a draft S-1 with the SEC for a US IPO of Class A shares. Platform: 95M wallets, 43M verified users, $1.1T processed.
MarketsHYPE Up 120% YTD as ETF Inflows Hit Record $25.5M in Single Day
HYPE gained 120% YTD while Bitcoin lost 12%. Bitwise and 21Shares ETFs set a $25.5M single-day inflow record as institutional demand accelerates.
RegulationTrump Signs Executive Order on Crypto Access to Federal Reserve Payment Systems
Trump signed an executive order directing the Fed to review crypto and fintech access to US payment systems in 120 days. Regulators review banking barriers.
Markets10% of Americans Used Crypto in 2025: Federal Reserve Report
Federal Reserve annual report: 10% of Americans used crypto in 2025, the highest since 2022. Data on payments, investments, and usage among unbanked households.
RegulationBitcoin Depot Files Chapter 11: 9,000 ATMs Offline, BTM Stock Down 71%
Bitcoin Depot filed Chapter 11 in Texas, shut down 9,000 ATMs. BTM shares crashed 71%. CEO cited unsustainable regulatory pressure on the crypto ATM model.
MarketsSpaceX Pre-IPO Hits Hyperliquid: HYPE Up 7%
Trade.xyz launched the first SpaceX pre-IPO perp on Hyperliquid at a $1.78T reference valuation. HYPE rallied 7% while Bitcoin dropped to $76,700.
InstitutionalSBI, Rakuten and Nomura Launch Crypto Investment Trusts in Japan
SBI Securities, Rakuten, and Nomura are racing to bring crypto investment trusts to Japan's retail market. FSA targets 2028 for regulatory approval.