Perpetual Futures Could Become Crypto’s Next ETF Moment as U.S. Regulation Takes Hold

Regulated perpetual futures are arriving in the United States, and executives at major crypto exchanges believe the rollout will follow a familiar adoption pattern. Sophisticated traders will lead the charge, followed gradually by institutional investors and asset managers who need time to navigate governance requirements, according to John Palmer, head of derivatives at Kraken. The…

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ETH Futures Show Bearish Signals, But Staking Demand and Corporate Accumulation Signal Underlying Strength

Ether (ETH) is caught in a mixed narrative as bearish derivatives data clashes with strong on-chain staking metrics and corporate accumulation. While futures markets signal weak institutional appetite and spot exchange-traded funds have posted significant outflows, the resilience of Ethereum stakers and aggressive buying by major holders suggest the cryptocurrency may avoid a catastrophic price…

ETH Futures Show Bearish Signals, But Staking Demand and Corporate Accumulation Signal Underlying Strength

International Law Enforcement Dismantles $390M AudiA6 Crypto Laundering Ring Across 11 Countries

An unprecedented multinational law enforcement operation has successfully shut down AudiA6, a sophisticated cryptocurrency money laundering operation that processed over 336 million euros, approximately $390 million, in illicit funds between 2022 and 2025. The coordinated effort involved agencies from 11 countries working together to dismantle what authorities describe as a critical infrastructure point for cybercriminals…

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Wall Street Advisers Shift Focus to Stablecoins and Tokenization Over Bitcoin

Financial advisers at major institutions are increasingly prioritizing stablecoins and tokenization over Bitcoin, according to Bitwise investment chief Matt Hougan. The shift signals a potential new catalyst for crypto market growth as institutional interest moves toward real-world blockchain applications rather than pure digital assets. Hougan revealed in a Wednesday note that he recently engaged with…

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CFTC Issues First Prediction Markets Rule Proposal, Setting Public Interest Framework

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has taken a major step toward formalizing oversight of prediction markets by issuing its first notice of proposed rulemaking on Wednesday. The proposal outlines a framework for how the agency will evaluate whether prediction market contracts serve the public interest, marking a significant milestone for an industry that has…

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SpaceX IPO Draws Record $250 Billion Demand, Four Times Oversubscribed

SpaceX’s highly anticipated initial public offering has attracted unprecedented investor interest, with demand reaching approximately $250 billion and the offering becoming four times oversubscribed. The aerospace company’s entry into public markets marks a significant moment for the space industry and reflects broader investor appetite for growth-oriented technology companies. The oversubscription level indicates that demand for…

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Janus Henderson Invests in Ethena’s ENA Token, Plans USDe Treasury Allocation

Asset manager Janus Henderson, which oversees $480 billion in assets under management, has made a strategic investment in Ethena’s governance token ENA and plans to integrate the protocol’s yield-bearing synthetic dollar USDe into its treasury cash management strategy. The deal marks another significant step in traditional finance’s embrace of decentralized finance infrastructure, following similar moves…

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MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor Returns to Bitcoin Buying as Markets Show Mixed Signals

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor is back in acquisition mode for Bitcoin, signaling renewed confidence in the flagship cryptocurrency despite broader market headwinds. The move comes as Bitcoin trades around $62,603, down 1.33% on the day, while the wider crypto market shows mixed performance across major assets. Saylor’s return to buying represents a notable shift in…

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