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Polymarket reveals a 'full exchange upgrade' to take control of its own trading and truth
The $20 billion prediction market is overhauling its infrastructure and launching a native stablecoin to streamline trading as it prepares for a major U.S. expansion.
Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan must move faster as tokenization reshapes finance
“A whole new set of competitors is emerging based on blockchain," said Dimon in his annual letter to shareholders.
Binance.US plots comeback with derivatives, prediction markets push
Under new CEO Stephen Gregory, the U.S. arm of the crypto exchange giant looks to regain market share lost to Coinbase and Kraken.
Coinbase wins initial bank regulator nod for trust charter, boosting custody push
Coinbase’s conditional OCC approval moves it closer to operating as a federally regulated crypto custodian, pending compliance and final review.
Bitcoin trims big loss, stocks erase 2% decline, as Iran signals cooperation on key shipping route
In the middle of a surge higher following President Trump's overnight comments, the price of WTI crude oil quickly fell nearly $6 per barrel on the news.
SoFi announces 24/7 banking hub that blends traditional cash with crypto
The new service lets companies hold dollars, convert to stablecoins and move money instantly within a regulated bank.
Citadel-backed EDX Markets applies for U.S. trust charter to expand institutional crypto services
The Citadel-backed exchange is seeking approval to offer custody and asset services as institutional demand grows.
Solana DeFi platform Drift confirms 'active attack' as more than $200 million leaves platform
The platform halted deposits while it investigates suspicious activity and urges users to proceed with caution.
Jamie Dimon signals JPMorgan entry into prediction markets as competition surges
JPMorgan is weighing a move into prediction markets as crypto firms, startups and rivals like Goldman Sachs race to dominate the fast-growing sector.
Franklin Templeton launches crypto division with 250 Digital acquisition
The asset manager is creating a new “Franklin Crypto” unit to expand beyond ETFs and target institutional demand for active digital asset strategies.
