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Coinbase Gets CFTC Derivatives Approval: What It Means
Coinbase has received full DCO approval from the CFTC, completing its derivatives infrastructure and allowing it to list, broker, and clear fully collateralized products entirely in-house. This milestone signals growing regulatory comfort with crypto firms operating in traditional finance and could attract more institutional capital.
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Wall Street Tokenization: Will Blockchain Replace Stock Trading?
Wall Street tokenization is reshaping finance as the SEC’s exemption changes open doors for blockchain-based stock trading. Two executives reveal how fast this transformation could happen and whether blockchain will fully replace today’s trading infrastructure.
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IRS Targets Crypto ETFs: New Tax Risk Explained
The IRS is targeting a tax loophole used by crypto ETFs, potentially impacting past transactions. Spot Bitcoin ETFs face a different regime, but all investors should stay informed as crypto tax rules tighten.
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Bitget Hacker Converts $6.3M Stolen ETH to BTC via THORChain
The Bitget hacker converted 2,390 stolen ETH (around $6.3M) into 75.2 BTC using THORChain, despite a public freeze request from CEO Gracy Chen. The incident highlights the growing challenge of stopping illicit fund movements across DeFi protocols.
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Japan FSA Approves Fourth Stablecoin Pilot for Cross-Border Trade
Japan’s FSA has approved its fourth stablecoin pilot, allowing the country’s megabanks to use stablecoins for cross-border trade settlement. The move highlights Japan’s growing leadership in digital asset regulation and signals broader institutional adoption of stablecoins for real-world finance.
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US Crypto ETF Inflows Cool to $64.8M After Record Week
US spot crypto ETF inflows cooled to $64.8 million on Monday, an 80% drop from Friday’s record-setting pace, but multi-day inflow streaks remain intact across Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and XRP funds, signaling sustained institutional demand.
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XRP Eyes Rare Triple-Green Close: Bear Cycle Ending?
XRP is on the verge of a rare three-month winning streak that could break its long-standing bear cycle. With new SEC filings pointing toward a possible ETF approval, the token is gaining fresh institutional attention and bullish momentum.
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ETH Overtakes BTC on Hyperliquid as Glamsterdam Upgrade Date Confirmed
The Ethereum Foundation confirmed the Glamsterdam upgrade’s Sepolia testnet date, and ETH immediately flipped BTC in futures open interest on Hyperliquid. Here’s why traders are betting big on Ethereum.