Key Takeaways ▸ Unanimous resolution immediately bans senators and staff from trading prediction markets, tightening ethics rules without waiting for broader regulation. ▸ Federal law (CEA) and platform rules already restrict insider trading, but …
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ETH is down 7% on the week as the Fed signals the bar for rate cuts has risen, and ETF outflows top $350 million over two days. Bitcoin is trading at $75,282 as of …
XRP finally gave way at $1.40, and the way it broke matters more than the move itself. This wasn’t a slow drift lower. It was a high-volume push that cleared a level buyers had …
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UK government bets on stablecoins and tokenisation to drive fintech growth
by adminby adminThe UK wants to regulate stablecoins and the tokenisation of assets. It has appointed someone to help shape digital asset regulation. The UK is in the process of drafting a sweeping new crypto bill. …
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What John Oliver Got Wrong, Right About Prediction Markets on Last Week Tonight
by adminby adminKey Takeaways ▸ Most of Oliver’s worst examples like tragedy markets and suspiciously-timed geopolitical trades took place on Polymarket’s unregulated, offshore platform. ▸ Congress gave the CFTC explicit authority to block event contracts contrary …
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Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) moves to pay STRC dividends twice per month
by adminby adminLeading bitcoin treasury company Strategy (MSTR) has filed a proxy that, if approved, would allow for semi-monthly dividends on its STRC “Stretch” series of preferred stock. The move would have no effect on STRC’s …
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Trump family’s WLFI starts damage control but its new plan leaves holders who refuse the new terms locked indefinitely
by adminby adminMake CryptoSlate preferred on WLFI’s new unlock proposal feels like a move to contain a crisis, but the bigger issue is still about who actually holds the reins and how governance really works. World …
DoorDash is turning stablecoins into its core labor infrastructure across 40+ countries
Make CryptoSlate preferred on DoorDash is working with Stripe-backed Tempo to bring stablecoin-powered payouts into its marketplace. The company operates across more than 40 countries, and the money inside that marketplace moves in several …
Solana announced wXRP is live on Titan Exchange, Real, Phantom, Jupiter, and Meteora, expanding cross-chain asset availability on the blockchain. Solana announced Friday that wrapped XRP (wXRP) is now available across multiple major Solana …
X’s head of product Nikita Bier hinted Tuesday that the platform could launch a crypto-related product, prompting speculation across the industry. The post drew attention because it came just weeks before the expected launch …