Polymarket Prepares for U.S. Launch Following Regulatory Clearance
Polymarket is set to expand its operations in the United States after recently securing key regulatory clearance. The prediction market platform’s upcoming U.S. launch represents a significant strategic move, potentially reshaping market dynamics while navigating the complex regulatory framework in the domestic financial space.
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CFTC guides crypto exchanges for U.S. market entry
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has outlined a regulatory framework permitting offshore crypto exchanges to onboard U.S. users. The detailed guidance emphasizes strong compliance and is expected to reshape cross‐border crypto operations amid increasing global regulatory focus.
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M0 raises $40M to build custom ‘universal stablecoin’ infrastructure for developers
Kyt Dotson / siliconangle - M0 Foundation, a platform building infrastructure for crypto apps and protocols to create application-specific stablecoins, today announced it raised $40 million in early funding to allow developers to deploy custom digital currencies. Polychain Capital, …
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Trump Media Group Eyes $6.4B Crypto Token Deal
In a move that blurs the lines between political bravado and digital finance, Trump Media Group is reportedly plotting a $6.4 billion deal to acquire Crypto.com tokens. The plan even includes launching a crypto treasury via a SPAC, leaving industry insiders both bemused and curious about the real motives behind this high-stakes crypto maneuver.
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China weighs yuan stablecoin approval amid global currency ambitions
Chinese regulators are evaluating the legal green light for stablecoins pegged to the yuan, a move that could boost the digital currency’s global reach while reshaping international finance. Beijing’s cautious yet ambitious approach now faces eyebrow-raising scrutiny in an ever-shifting economic landscape.
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Wyoming Launches State-Issued, Dollar-Backed Stablecoin
PYMNTS / pymnts - Wyoming has launched a state-issued stablecoin, saying the token will enable digital transactions that are secure, transparent and efficient. [contact-form-7] The Frontier Stable Token (FRNT) will be fully backed by U.S. dollars and short-duration Treasur…
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Tether Hires Former White House Crypto Adviser Amid Scrutiny
Tether is bolstering its ranks by appointing former White House crypto adviser Bo Hines amid rising regulatory and public scrutiny over stablecoin practices. The move is widely seen as an effort to enhance credibility and navigate the increasingly complex policy landscape in the crypto world.
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Financial Trade Associations Call for Changes in BCBS Crypto Standards
PYMNTS / pymnts - Several global financial trade associations are calling on the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) to reconsider the Crypto Asset Exposure Standard (SCO60) before its January 2026 effective date. [contact-form-7] The associations said in a Tuesd…
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Winklevoss twins’ crypto company Gemini files for IPO
Kirsten Korosec / techcrunch - Another crypto company is headed for the public markets.
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Fed scraps crypto fintech supervision program
The Federal Reserve is set to wind down its oversight program for crypto and fintech activities, effectively scrapping the initiative that policed banks’ digital finance operations. This policy reversal underlines shifting regulatory priorities in the financial sector, leaving institutions to adjust amid evolving oversight practices.
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Turkish crypto exchange BTCTurk warns of security incident after $49 million leaves platform
therecord - Most of the stolen funds were siphoned in Ethereum, with more than $38.6 million taken out of the platform. The other $10 million was spread across multiple cryptocurrencies, according to security firm PeckShield.
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Crypto Exchange Bullish IPO Soars With $13.2B Valuation Debut
Crypto exchange Bullish stunned market watchers during its NYSE debut by raising $1.1 billion and achieving a near $13.2 billion valuation. This IPO move underscores surging investor confidence in the crypto trading sphere and signals a dramatic shift in market sentiment.
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Stablecoins gain critical mass after GENIUS Act cements rules — banks and companies rush to register new coins
tomshardware - US banks and financial institutions are keen to take advantage of the stablecoin provisions put into US law by the GENIUS Act, though regulation remains murky.
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US govt seizes $1 million in crypto from BlackSuit ransomware gang
Bill Toulas / bleepingcomputer - The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) seized cryptocurrency and digital assets worth $1,091,453 at the time of confiscation, on January 9, 2024, from the BlackSuit ransomware gang. [...]
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Do Kwon Pleads Guilty Over $40B Crypto Collapse
Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, has pleaded guilty to US fraud charges tied to a massive $40 billion crypto collapse. The dramatic downfall of his cryptocurrency firm has left investors and regulators reeling, as the courtroom showdown exposes just how little trust there is in a digital empire built on risky promises.
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Riva Raises $3 Million for Blockchain-Based Solution for Global Money Transfers
PYMNTS / pymnts - Riva Money raised $3 million in a pre-seed funding round to support the global rollout of its blockchain-powered technology that facilitates global money transfers. [contact-form-7] The company will use the new funding to roll out this solution in Europe,…
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Crypto exchange Bullish raises IPO size, seeks nearly $5 billion valuation
cnbc - The Peter Thiel-backed cryptocurrency exchange Bullish raised the size of its initial public offering on Monday.
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Ripple Acquires Stablecoin Payments Platform Rail to Spur Global Innovation
Ripple has acquired the stablecoin payments platform Rail as part of an expansion strategy to enhance its innovation and drive global payments transformation. The move aims to integrate Rail’s technology with Ripple’s broader ecosystem, positioning the company to capitalize on emerging trends in stablecoin adoption and secure its competitive edge in the evolving financial landscape.
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White House Set to Allow Crypto in 401(k) Retirement Plans
In a notable policy shift, the White House is preparing to permit cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans, a move that has sent ripples through the digital asset market. Investors and market watchers are now eyeing increased institutional interest and broader acceptance of crypto assets in traditional retirement portfolios.
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Crypto ATMs fueling criminal activity, Treasury warns
therecord - The Treasury Department warned that the massive increase in the number of crypto ATMs — convertible virtual currency kiosks — has been accompanied by a spike in the number of operators who fail to comply with anti-money laundering rules.
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