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Kalshi Launches Americans for Fair Markets Amid Insider Trading Inquiry
Kalshi has launched Americans for Fair Markets, a lobbying group aimed at influencing prediction market policies, coinciding with insider trading investigations by Congress.
James Park2 min - News
GameStop Proposes Increase in Share Count Amid eBay Acquisition Efforts
GameStop aims to increase its authorized share count to 2.5 billion to support its acquisition efforts for eBay, following a previous rejected bid.
Sarah Chen2 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
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
The Digital CFO: Empowering Retail Investors
Joseph Chalom discusses the upcoming transformation in retail investing, where digital treasury agents will empower everyday investors to manage their assets effectively.
Elena Volkov6 min - News
House Republicans Launch Investigation into Kalshi and Polymarket for Insider Trading
House Republicans have commenced an investigation into Kalshi and Polymarket for insider trading, focusing on suspicious trades and KYC practices.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Falls as Warsh Takes Charge of the Fed
Bitcoin experiences a drop as Kevin Warsh is inaugurated as the new Fed chairman, raising concerns amid declining consumer sentiment and inflation expectations.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
Trump Media Moves $205 Million in Bitcoin Without Selling Amid Losses
Trump Media has transferred $205 million in bitcoin to Crypto.com but clarified that it did not sell the assets, amid significant financial losses.
Aisha Patel3 min - News
Mark Cuban Divests Most of His Bitcoin Holdings
Mark Cuban has sold the majority of his Bitcoin holdings, citing disappointment with its performance compared to gold amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Mercation Admin4 min - Stocks
Tom Lee believes tech IPO influx won't destabilize the S&P 500
Tom Lee from Fundstrat believes the upcoming tech IPOs will not negatively impact the S&P 500, as he anticipates that the market can absorb the influx of new equity.
Sarah Chen3 min - News
Polymarket Suffers $700K Loss Due to Internal Wallet Breach
Polymarket has experienced a significant security breach, with $700,000 drained from an internal wallet, although user funds remain unaffected.
Mercation Admin3 min