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Prediction Markets’ Wild West Days May Be Over: CFTC Drafts Its First Major Framework

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The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has unveiled its first regulatory framework for prediction markets, releasing what it described as a proposed approach to governing the industry under American law.  The plan, issued by the agency on Wednesday, would establish standards for certain types of wagering while leaving markets tied to elections and politics… Continue reading Prediction Markets’ Wild West Days May Be Over: CFTC Drafts Its First Major Framework→

Raydium DEX’s AMM Program Exploited For $1.34 Million — Here’s What Went Wrong

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Raydium (RAY), a decentralized exchange on the Solana (SOL) blockchain, said Wednesday that it had suffered a $1.34 million exploit tied to its retired automated market maker, or AMM, V3 program.  Raydium Pools Drained  The protocol said the attacker removed about 150,000 RAY, 5,600 SOL, and nearly 900,000 of Circle’s USDC stablecoin from Raydium pools… Continue reading Raydium DEX’s AMM Program Exploited For $1.34 Million — Here’s What Went Wrong→

Treasury Stablecoin Proposal Draws Major Warning From Hyperliquid Policy Center–Here’s Why

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The Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC), together with venture capital firm Paradigm, submitted a joint comment to the US Treasury on Tuesday, urging the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to refine parts of its proposed stablecoin compliance rule tied to the GENIUS Act.  The rule is intended to… Continue reading Treasury Stablecoin Proposal Draws Major Warning From Hyperliquid Policy Center–Here’s Why→

Bitcoin Bottom Prediction: Top Analyst Says It’s Close—What Price Comes Next?

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Monday’s Bitcoin (BTC) rebound—pushing back above the $63,00 area—has revived a major question: was last Friday’s drop to $59,000 the bottom for BTC?  Seeking to answer that, market analyst Ali Martinez released a new technical note on X (formerly Twitter), arguing that Bitcoin appears poised to reach a market bottom while a “major macro accumulation… Continue reading Bitcoin Bottom Prediction: Top Analyst Says It’s Close—What Price Comes Next?→

Bitcoin Crashes Near $60,000: $62B In Treasuries Erased, Analyst Sees Potential Bottom Ahead

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Bitcoin (BTC) extended its decline on Friday, sliding to levels not seen since early February, leaving the broader market under renewed pressure and deepening bearish sentiment.  Since reaching its all-time high of $126,000 last October, Bitcoin is now down roughly 52%, reinforcing the sense that the sell-off is more than a short-term dip. Bitcoin Treasury… Continue reading Bitcoin Crashes Near $60,000: $62B In Treasuries Erased, Analyst Sees Potential Bottom Ahead→

Coinbase Reveals First Mortgage With Bitcoin Collateral Under Fannie Mae Coverage

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Nearly four months after crypto exchange Coinbase and the Federal National Mortgage Association—better known as Fannie Mae—announced their partnership, the companies have now disclosed what they describe as the first-ever mortgage backed by crypto collateral.  No Need To Sell Crypto The concept was originally unveiled in March, when Better Home & Finance and Coinbase announced… Continue reading Coinbase Reveals First Mortgage With Bitcoin Collateral Under Fannie Mae Coverage→

Bitcoin’s $60K Range Seen As Potential Long-Term Accumulation Zone, Analyst Says

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A heavy wave of US Treasury issuance, a $250 billion IPO pipeline, and a shift in big tech cash toward AI spending are among the pressures Jamie Coutts says could keep markets tight for a while longer. The Real Vision chief crypto analyst still thinks Bitcoin buyers in the $60,000s may be getting a rare… Continue reading Bitcoin’s $60K Range Seen As Potential Long-Term Accumulation Zone, Analyst Says→

Mastercard Unveils Stablecoin Settlement Support Spanning 8 Blockchains, Including The XRP Ledger

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Mastercard said Wednesday it plans to open its global card-settlement network to regulated stablecoins, a move designed to let card issuers and acquirers clear card transactions directly on-chain.  The company says the service will operate across eight different blockchains, extending on what it describes as “real-world utility” for digital assets. Alongside the expanded on-chain settlement… Continue reading Mastercard Unveils Stablecoin Settlement Support Spanning 8 Blockchains, Including The XRP Ledger→

Bitcoin Drops Below $66,000 Amid Mounting ETF Outflows, $4B Withdrawn In 12 Days

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The market’s leading crypto, Bitcoin (BTC), is coming under fresh pressure as multiple warning signs converge—from heavy selling in the exchange-traded fund (ETF) complex to renewed doubt around Strategy’s long-held “never sell” narrative.  The result has been a weak session: on Wednesday, the cryptocurrency slipped below the key $66,000 level, extending a selloff that has… Continue reading Bitcoin Drops Below $66,000 Amid Mounting ETF Outflows, $4B Withdrawn In 12 Days→

Bitcoin Crash Explained: Binance Research Blames Outflows Toward US Equities

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The broader crypto market has endured one of its toughest weeks of the year, with $1.5 billion in liquidations recorded since Monday alone. The pressure intensified as Bitcoin (BTC) slipped back below the $67,000 level for the first time since April, a move that heightened selling fears and weighed on overall market sentiment.  Despite the… Continue reading Bitcoin Crash Explained: Binance Research Blames Outflows Toward US Equities→