SBI Holdings, a prominent Japanese financial services group, is reportedly in discussions to acquire a significant stake in the cryptocurrency exchange operator Bitbank, with the ultimate goal of integrating it as a consolidated subsidiary. The preliminary talks, which include the…
Polymarket, a prominent prediction market platform, has announced a significant partnership with blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. This collaboration aims to enhance the platform’s capabilities in detecting and preventing insider trading and other forms of market manipulation. The move comes at…
A South Korean court has granted a temporary suspension on a six-month business restriction placed on the cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb, pending the outcome of further legal proceedings. The Seoul Administrative Court’s 2nd Administrative Division approved Bithumb’s application to halt the…
MARA Holdings has announced a significant strategic acquisition, agreeing to purchase Long Ridge Energy & Power from FTAI Infrastructure for $1.5 billion. This transaction represents a pivotal shift for one of the prominent publicly traded bitcoin mining companies, as it…
Tether-backed wallet startup Oobit has introduced “Agent Cards,” virtual corporate expense cards designed to enable AI agents to conduct purchases directly using USDT balances. This innovation aims to facilitate autonomous transactions without requiring immediate human intervention for every approval, while…
The legislative push for comprehensive cryptocurrency market structure regulation is experiencing renewed momentum, with key figures in the Senate indicating a potential markup session could occur as early as mid-May. However, the path forward remains complicated by unresolved disputes over…
Gemini has achieved a significant regulatory milestone with the acquisition of a Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO) license from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This license empowers Gemini’s Olympus unit to function as an in-house clearinghouse for regulated derivatives trading,…
U.S. Senate Enacts Ban on Prediction Market Trading for Members The United States Senate has unanimously passed a resolution barring its members from trading on prediction markets. This measure, effective immediately, follows growing concerns regarding insider trading and the potential…
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Stablecoin payment solutions provider KAST has appointed Stephanie Allen, a former senior advisor to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as its new head of corporate and policy communications. This strategic hire aims to enhance KAST’s engagement with policymakers,…