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Kalshi gets temporary Nevada ban in dispute over sports betting
A Nevada court issued a 14-day ban on a wide range of contracts from prediction market firm Kalshi as the firm continues battling with state regulators.
Bitcoin's latest fear unlocked as rate hike bets rise and bond markets crumble
For now, surging oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions are driving inflation fears and weakening traditional safe-haven assets.
Crypto wallet maker Ledger taps former Circle exec as CFO to help lead IPO push
The crypto security firm is expanding its U.S. footprint and strengthening its leadership team as it prepares for a potential public listing.
Iran war volatility is driving oil trading boom on Hyperliquid, says JPMorgan
Round-the-clock oil trading on Hyperliquid is drawing investors beyond crypto as geopolitical shocks expose gaps in traditional markets, the bank said.
Appeals court clears way for Nevada to temporarily ban prediction market Kalshi
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a legal effort by Kalshi to stave off an expected temporary restraining order from the state of Nevada.
Coinbase's bitcoin yield fund goes onchain with Apex's tokenization push
The Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund's tokenized share class runs on Base as the $3.5 trillion fund services giant Apex applies tokenization across its business.
Bitcoin holds $69,000 as gold tumbles and oil spikes, but one analyst says stay on sidelines
While bitcoin has shown relative strength against gold since the war in Iran broke out, investors are better off holding off "dry powder" while prices swing wildly on headlines, said Wintermute's Bryan Tan.
As crypto trading platforms race to deploy AI agents, here's what a Nasdaq engineer is seeing
The exchange is expanding AI use across surveillance, compliance and trading as machines take over decision-making, leaving humans as the final checkpoint.
Bitcoin $20,000 put option is third most popular strike ahead of quarterly expiry
Nearly $600M in deep out-of-the-money puts highlights tail-risk positioning, though flows point more to volatility strategies than to outright bearish bets.
Browser maker Opera seeks 160 million CELO stake to become key network stakeholder
The proposed allocation represents a major share of Celo's circulating supply and 16% of its maximum supply.
