183 stories tagged #CFTC

  1. House NYC Hearing to Advance Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
    crypto

    House NYC Hearing to Advance Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

    A U.S. House field hearing in New York City will review the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, aiming to reconcile it with Senate legislation before a critical deadline.

    22h ago 1 min read
  2. Polymarket Sees $4.5M in World Cup Bets as Prediction Markets Enter Mainstream
    crypto

    Polymarket Sees $4.5M in World Cup Bets as Prediction Markets Enter Mainstream

    The France-Morocco World Cup quarterfinal has attracted nearly $4.5 million in crypto prediction market volume, signaling a shift toward mainstream sports adoption.

    4d ago 1 min read
  3. Dollar Hits Decade-High Bullish Bets, Creating Headwinds for Crypto
    finance

    Dollar Hits Decade-High Bullish Bets, Creating Headwinds for Crypto

    Speculative traders hold their most bullish dollar position since 2015 due to Middle East tensions, potentially pressuring risk assets like Bitcoin.

    6d ago 1 min read
  4. Hedge Funds Bet Heavily Against Yen as Currency Hits 1986 Low
    finance

    Hedge Funds Bet Heavily Against Yen as Currency Hits 1986 Low

    Speculative short positions on the Japanese yen reach their highest level since 2007, driven by persistent US-Japan interest rate differentials and a weakening currency.

    last wk. 1 min read
  5. World Cup Bets Drive Kalshi to Record $9.4 Billion Monthly Volume
    world

    World Cup Bets Drive Kalshi to Record $9.4 Billion Monthly Volume

    The expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup tournament pushed prediction market Kalshi to an all-time high in trading volume, just as US state and federal regulators clash over the industry's legal standing.

    last wk. 2 min read
  6. Senate Majority Leader Eyes Vote on Landmark Crypto Market Bill
    crypto

    Senate Majority Leader Eyes Vote on Landmark Crypto Market Bill

    John Thune signals a possible Senate floor vote for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework.

    2w ago 1 min read
  7. Senator Lummis Challenges Dimon on Crypto Bill, Cites Text for AML Protections
    crypto

    Senator Lummis Challenges Dimon on Crypto Bill, Cites Text for AML Protections

    Senator Cynthia Lummis publicly rebukes JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, stating his criticism of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act misrepresents its anti-money laundering provisions.

    2w ago 2 min read
  8. Polymarket Hit by $3.1M Hack, Promises Full Refunds
    crypto

    Polymarket Hit by $3.1M Hack, Promises Full Refunds

    Decentralized prediction platform Polymarket confirms a security breach drained $3.1M via a compromised vendor, marking its second incident in five weeks.

    2w ago 1 min read