CFTC Drops Swap Reporting Duties for Prediction Market Operators Across the US

In recent developments, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a blanket no-action letter this week, relieving prediction market operators from swap data reporting and recordkeeping obligations tied to fully…

JPMorgan lifts Bitcoin ETF exposure in Q1, led by BlackRock’s IBIT

In recent developments, the bank raised its reported IBIT holdings by 174% in the first quarter while also adding exposure to select Bitcoin, Ether and Solana-linked funds. Looking closer, market…

Law firm Fenwick & West sued for $525M over alleged role in FTX collapse

In recent developments, twenty FTX victims are suing Fenwick & West, claiming the law firm didn’t just represent FTX, it helped build the infrastructure that kept the fraud running. Looking…

Analysts are watching these Bitcoin price levels ahead of CLARITY Act vote

In recent developments, bitcoin price traded below $80,000 as investors braced for the US Senate CLARITY Act markup vote that could see sudden swings toward key BTC price levels. Looking…

Tether’s T3 Crime Unit says it has frozen $450M in suspected illicit crypto

In recent developments, t3 Financial Crime Unit says it has frozen over $450 million tied to suspected illicit activity as stablecoin compliance pressures intensify. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Casper Network Plans Quantum-Safe Keys in 2027 to Protect Tokenized Assets

In recent developments, the Casper Association has launched a multi-year technical roadmap focused on institutional-grade infrastructure for real-world asset tokenization and artificial intelligence-driven commerce. Bridging the Ethereum Ecosystem The Casper…

BitGo posts wider Q1 loss despite revenue more than doubling

In recent developments, bitGo’s headline revenue figure doubled year-over-year to $3.8 billion, but a Bitcoin price decline and IPO-related costs pushed net losses to $60.7 million in the first quarter.…

Bank of England reconsiders strict stablecoin regime

In recent developments, boE weighs easing UK stablecoin caps and reserve demands after industry backlash, in a move that could decide whether GBP tokens can compete with dollar‑pegged rivals. Looking…

CFTC no-action letter eases event contract reporting rules

In recent developments, the CFTC issued no-action relief from certain swap reporting rules for fully collateralized event contracts as prediction market disputes widen. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

Altcoin season ‘quietly’ starting? Analysts spot three bullish indicators

In recent developments, crypto analysts spot early altcoin recovery signals as key metrics improve and capital rotation hints at a potential altseason in 2026. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…