Kraken Plans CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures For US Crypto Traders
Kraken says it plans to launch CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for eligible U.S. traders, covering major crypto assets including BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP.
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Ripple CEO Says Voters, Trump Defeated The ‘Anti-Crypto Army’
After years of regulatory pressure, Ripple’s CEO has affirmed that US President Donald Trump and voters have beaten the last administration’s broader, “nonsensical crackdown on the crypto industry.” Related Reading: Mastercard Secures NYDFS BitLicense To Advance Stablecoin, Tokenized-Deposit Strategy US Anti-Crypto Era Is Over? On Thursday, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized the previous US administration’s […]
21Shares Pushes Dogecoin Into Mainstream With European ETF Exchange Listing
While it may not be as significant as its Bitcoin and Ethereum counterparts, the Dogecoin ETF remains one of the most historic achievements in the cryptocurrency sector this year. As the ETF landscape gains momentum, DOGE ETFs have just hit a notable milestone that could bolster demand for these newly launched investment products. Dogecoin Investment […]
NYSE Parent Firm ICE Finalizes $600M Investment In Polymarket — Details
In the latest development, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), announced that it has completed a fresh $600 million direct cash investment in Polymarket. This move aligns with the firm’s earlier commitment to invest up to $2 billion in one of the world’s largest prediction market platforms. ICE […]
A Major Solana Milestone: US SEC’s Latest Filing Puts SOL In The Commodity Category
Solana is now in the spotlight once again as the leading altcoin gains more regulatory standing following its latest classification in the United States legal framework. In a world hampered by strident regulation and strict rules, Solana is emerging as one of the most trustworthy assets in the broader financial sector. Solana Gains Commodity Status […]
Polymarket Faces New Roadblock As Dutch Regulator Bans Prediction Activity — Details
According to recent reports, the Dutch arm of the prediction markets platform Polymarket has been asked to cease its activities in the Netherlands. This order comes as the latest regulatory blow dealt to the prediction market platform in recent weeks. Dutch Regulator Threatens Polymarket With $840,000 Fine In a notice dated Tuesday, February 17, the […]
SEC To Dismiss 3-Year Lawsuit Against Gemini – Details
In a major development, the US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a joint stipulation with defendant Gemini Trust Company, LLC to terminate its long-running civil enforcement action with prejudice, effectively ending the three-year legal battle over the Gemini Earn crypto lending program. Related Reading: Grayscale Files Spot BNB ETF Application With US SEC — […]
XRP Ledger Enters The AI Era As Ripple Merges Two Mega Trends
The XRP Ledger has entered a new phase of innovation as Ripple integrates to bring together two of the most powerful technology trends shaping the global economy. Long known for its speed, low transaction costs, and enterprise-grade reliability, the Ledger is now expanding beyond payments to data-driven and automated financial applications. By merging AI with […]
Key Bitcoin Futures Policymaker Makes Comeback At CFTC
According to a CFTC press release, Amir Zaidi has been named Chief of Staff at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), effective December 31, 2025. The agency said Chairman Michael S. Selig made the announcement and noted Zaidi’s long history with the regulator. Related Reading: Crypto’s Original Promise At Risk As US Lawmaker Flags […]
Coinbase Escalates Regulatory Fight With Lawsuit Against 3 States
Coinbase Global Inc. has sued the states of Michigan, Illinois, and Connecticut in federal court, asking judges to stop state regulators from treating prediction markets as illegal gambling. The exchange says those matters should be regulated by the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), not by state gaming authorities. Related Reading: 210 Bitcoin Land On […]