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05/01/2026 09:53 PM A16z backs CFTC, says state-by-state rules on prediction markets create ‘barrier to impartial access’
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz argued that state prediction market restrictions could drain liquidity and limit market access.
05/01/2026 09:15 PM JPMorgan says rising stablecoin use may not lead to similar market cap growth
Stablecoin transaction volume is rising fast, but higher velocity may limit how much total market cap grows, JPMorgan analysts said.
05/01/2026 08:40 PM Polymarket and Kalshi’s combined lifetime volumes hit $150 billion in April
Polymarket and Kalshi remain the leading betting markets in a sector that is beginning to gain widespread attention and scrutiny.
05/01/2026 07:58 PM Ethereum Foundation’s recent ETH sales to Tom Lee’s Bitmine hit $47 million after latest deal
EF said the funds will go towards operations, activities, protocol R&D, ecosystem development, community grant funding and more.
05/01/2026 06:44 PM Paradigm researcher proposes timestamp ‘escape hatch’ to protect Satoshi-era bitcoin from quantum threats
PACTs would let long-term bitcoin holders prepare for a worst-case quantum scenario without moving funds or signaling activity onchain.
05/01/2026 05:43 PM European crypto asset manager CoinShares records $7.4 billion AUM in first annual filing since Nasdaq listing
CoinShare saw revenue of $126.4 million on its asset management business in 2025, up 13% from the $111.7 million the year prior.
05/01/2026 03:35 PM WisdomTree’s crypto ETPs reported net inflows of $137 million in Q1
Cumulatively, assets under management for the firm's crypto ETPs rose to roughly $1.8 billion during Q1 of this year.
05/01/2026 03:12 PM Crypto onramping solution Fun raises $72 million Series A co-led by Multicoin Capital and SignalFire
Fun powers deposits, withdrawals, and settlement flows for some of crypto’s leading apps, including Polymarket, Lighter, and Aave.
05/01/2026 01:59 PM Tether posts over $1 billion Q1 profit as reserve buffer reaches record $8.2 billion
Tether's approximate $141 billion exposure to U.S. Treasurys positions it as one of the largest holders globally.
05/01/2026 01:11 PM MoonPay launches stablecoin debit card for AI agents on Mastercard network
MoonPay has launched "MoonAgents Card," a stablecoin debit card for AI agents and users to spend directly from onchain wallets.
05/01/2026 12:42 PM Brazil central bank prohibits crypto use in regulated cross-border payments under new FX rules
The rule forms part of the central bank's broader effort to bring cross-border payments fully inside the regulated FX system.
05/01/2026 11:34 AM SBI Holdings in talks to acquire stake in crypto exchange Bitbank, eyes subsidiary status
The talks are at an early stage, pending due diligence and internal procedures, with more details on the acquisition timing to come.
05/01/2026 10:32 AM South Korean court grants stay on Bithumb’s six-month suspension pending final ruling: reports
South Korea's financial watchdog issued the suspension in March, alongside a 36.8 billion won ($25 million) fine.
05/01/2026 09:31 AM Riot reports $33 million in first data center revenue as AMD doubles contracted capacity
Most of Riot Platforms' data center revenue came from lower-margin fit-out work, while recurring leases played a smaller role.
04/30/2026 10:08 PM Crypto market structure bill nears May push as ethics disputes and Trump ties cloud path forward
Crypto legislation is gaining momentum, with lawmakers eyeing a potential mid-May markup—even as key disputes remain unresolved.
04/30/2026 09:58 PM Arbitrum DAO starts vote to release 30,766 frozen ETH to DeFi United, following Kelp DAO attack
The Arbitrum Security Council froze 30,766 ETH that the Kelp DAO attacker had moved to an Arbitrum One address.
04/30/2026 08:37 PM Crypto hacks hit record high in April as exploits kept piling up
With the end of April in sight, another exploit involving dormant Ethereum mainnet addresses appears to have occurred.
04/30/2026 07:36 PM Senate moves to ban themselves from prediction market trading amid insider concerns
U.S. senators are now barred from trading on prediction markets following the unanimous passage of a resolution on Thursday.
04/30/2026 07:12 PM Senators Warren, Wyden press Tether and Commerce Secretary Lutnick over loan to family trust
Sens. Warren and Wyden are pressing Tether and Commerce Secretary Lutnick over a reported loan made to a trust tied to Lutnick’s children.
04/30/2026 06:37 PM Coinbase’s ‘CUSHY’ stablecoin fund to launch tokenized share class via Superstate in Q2
The Coinbase Stablecoin Yield Fund aims to generate yield by lending stablecoins and private credit investment opportunities.
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