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SEC's Hester Peirce Addresses Concerns Over Crypto Rule and Synthetic Tokens
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has addressed concerns about the agency's pending crypto rule, clarifying that it will not permit synthetic tokens.
Daniel Kim4 min - News
Crypto Leaders and Experts Urge Congress to Update Bank Secrecy Act
Crypto leaders and experts are calling on Congress to modernize the Bank Secrecy Act to address the challenges posed by AI and digital assets.
Aisha Patel4 min - Crypto
Everyday Traders Shift Focus as Crypto Matures
As institutional investors take a larger role in crypto, retail traders are losing interest, leading them to shift their focus toward traditional assets.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Tom Emmer Downplays Law Enforcement Concerns Regarding Clarity Act
Tom Emmer, House Majority Whip, believes law enforcement's worries about crypto developer protections are inflated, highlighting bipartisan support for the Clarity Act.
Marcus Reid3 min - News
Congress Launches Major Insider Trading Investigation into Polymarket and Kalshi
The U.S. House Oversight Committee is investigating Polymarket and Kalshi over concerns that government employees may be using insider information to profit.
James Park4 min - Crypto
OKX Launches Regulated Oil Perpetual Futures to Compete with Hyperliquid
OKX is launching regulated oil perpetual futures for non-U.S. traders, enhancing competition with Hyperliquid amid ongoing investigations into suspicious oil trading.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
SEC to Prepare Exceptions for Tokenizing Securities
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has called for caution regarding expectations for an innovation exemption for trading tokenized stocks, clarifying the regulator's stance on synthetic assets.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
HTX's Monthly Futures Volume Approaches $100 Billion
HTX's April report reveals a surge in futures trading volume nearing $100 billion and significant growth in stablecoin reserves and new token listings.
James Park2 min - Crypto
Polymarket Confirms Private Key Compromise
Polymarket has confirmed a private key compromise affecting its UMA CTF Adapter contract, leading to significant fund withdrawals.
Aisha Patel1 min - News
Bubblemaps CEO Discusses Prediction Markets and National Security Risks
Bubblemaps CEO Nicolas Wyman discusses the risks of prediction markets, highlighting insider trading concerns linked to U.S. military actions against Iran.
Marcus Reid3 min - News
Europe Warned About Dangerous Dependence on Starlink and US AI
Bouygues CEO warns Europe against over-reliance on US AI and Starlink, emphasizing the need for sovereignty in satellite communication and AI infrastructure.
Marcus Reid3 min - News
New ARMA Bill Seeks to Establish Bitcoin Reserve Legally
The American Reserve Modernization Act aims to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve under U.S. law, managed for at least 20 years, as part of a broader digital asset strategy.
Mercation Admin3 min