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The crypto exchange operator is pursuing a new fundraising round as it ramps up acquisitions across derivatives and stablecoins while laying the groundwork for a future public listing.
Senate Banking Committee plans to hold key market structure hearing on Thursday
The Senate Banking Committee announced it would hold its markup hearing for the Clarity Act on March 14.
U.S. added 115K jobs in April, nearly doubling expectations
The data comes ahead of what's expected to be a new Federal Reserve chairman taking the reins at the U.S. central bank later this month.
Michael Saylor's Strategy signals potential bitcoin sale to fund dividends obligations
Michael Saylor proposes using bitcoin sales to support dividends, as Strategy reported a $12.54 billion Q1 loss.
Clarity Act text lets crypto firms offer stablecoin rewards while shielding bank yield
The text released Friday blocks crypto firms from offering stablecoin yield offerings that look like bank deposits, but "bona fide" transactions are allowed.
Fed leaves rates unchanged at Jerome Powell's final meeting as chairman
The U.S. Federal Reserve's next meeting in June is likely to be led by Kevin Warsh after he cleared a Senate Banking Committee vote on Wednesday.
Trump defends crypto legislation at private event featuring boxer Mike Tyson, Tether CEO
President Donald Trump, at a Mar-a-Lago gathering of investors in his self-branded memecoin, said crypto is mainstream and banks should back off the industry's bill.
Bitcoin and other cryptos fall as U.S., Iranian negotiators fail to reach war resolution
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said negotiations had ended after a daylong session in Pakistan, sending crypto prices down between 1.5% and 2%.
Federal judge blocks Arizona from bringing criminal charges against Kalshi
Judge Michael Liburdi ordered Arizona not to bring any enforcement actions under state law against Kalshi, at least temporarily.
