Polymarket seeks Japan entry despite gambling law hurdles: Report

In recent developments, polymarket is reportedly seeking entry into Japan amid falling trading volumes and rising regulatory scrutiny, targeting approval by 2030. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Applied Digital Tops 1 GW as AI Factory Campus Locks $7.5B Hyperscaler Lease

In recent developments, applied Digital has signed a 15-year, take-or-pay lease at its fourth artificial intelligence (AI) Factory campus, Polaris Forge 3, with the same U.S.-based investment-grade hyperscaler that signed…

ZachXBT Accuses Kucoin of Shielding $13M in Stolen Crypto From German Investi…

In recent developments, onchain investigator ZachXBT has publicly accused Kucoin of allowing stolen cryptocurrency to flow freely through its platform while refusing to cooperate with German law enforcement. ZachXBT Says…

Polymarket Targets Japan Market Entry, Appoints Representative in Push for 20…

In recent developments, decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket has set its sights on Japan, appointing a local representative and launching a formal lobbying effort aimed at securing government authorization by…

Bitcoin price record 90-day uptrend ‘resembles bull market rally:’ New analysis

In recent developments, bitcoin rallied for 90 days after its dip below $60,000, breaking the record for the longest uptrend within a bear market in BTC price history. Looking closer,…

European Commission Launches MiCA Review Targeting Stablecoins, DeFi and Stak…

In recent developments, the European Commission has launched a broad review of the EU’s landmark crypto regulation, MiCA, signaling potential changes to rules governing stablecoins, decentralized finance ( DeFi), staking,…

Coinbase premium hits monthly low as institutional selling pressure mounts

In recent developments, uncertainty surrounding the current macro environment “appears to be pushing institutions toward hedging strategies while waiting for greater clarity,” said analyst Darkfost. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

SEC’s Peirce tempers expectations over tokenized stocks exemption

In recent developments, an executive at tokenization platforms Superstate said the stricter approach suggested by Hester Peirce would enable DeFi to expand without compromising rules in traditional capital markets. Looking…

Galaxy’s Novogratz speaks in court over failed $1.2B BitGo deal: Report

In recent developments, galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz reportedly told a court the SEC made it “very difficult” to complete a planned 2021 merger with BitGo. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Tokenized stocks risk liquidity and revenue fragmentation: Research

In recent developments, tradFi views the breakup of its previously consolidated, centralized liquidity as a “serious structural threat,” said Tiger Research director Ryan Yoon. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…