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Polymarket Receives CFTC Approval to Operate Intermediated US Prediction Market
Polymarket received CFTC approval to operate as a regulated US exchange under an Amended Order of Designation, enabling direct market access with enhanced surveillance and compliance systems.
Pepe Price Prediction: 550% Move Appears on the Chart – Traders Are Watching This Now
By Parth Dubey
PEPE has sat near the bottom of its recent range after a month that saw the token drop about 40% but the past 24 hours brought a sudden shift as the meme coin shot up almost 6%.
Prediction Market Kalshi Adds NEAR Support for US Users, Momentum Heats Up
By Vini Barbosa
Kalshi integrates NEAR Protocol, allowing US users to deposit and withdraw NEAR tokens for prediction market trading, with global expansion planned.
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KuCoin Exchange Secures Fiat Trading License in Australia
KuCoin obtained regulatory approval to operate in Australia with fiat on-ramps, while Japan introduces new reserve requirements for exchanges.
Standard Chartered Becomes Digital Asset Custodian for 21Shares Crypto ETPs
Standard Chartered replaces Zodia Custody as 21Shares’ digital asset custodian, marking a strategic pivot toward traditional finance infrastructure for the $8B ETP provider.
MoonPay Joins “Dual License Club” After Securing NYDFS Limited Purpose Trust Charter
US fintech MoonPay obtains Limited Purpose Trust charter from New York regulators, becoming one of few firms holding both BitLicense and trust charter for digital asset custody and OTC trading services.
Paxos Acquires Fordefi for Over $100M to Expand DeFi Custody Solutions
Stablecoin issuer Paxos purchases institutional crypto wallet provider Fordefi in a deal exceeding $100 million, aiming to meet growing customer demand for secure, regulated DeFi services.
Bridgepoint to Acquire Majority Stake in Crypto Audit Firm ht.digital
Sky News reported a £200 million valuation, though Bridgepoint did not disclose terms. The deal targets H1 2026 completion.
Fintech Giant Klarna Launches Stablecoin on Tempo Blockchain
Fintech firm Klarna has launched its USD-backed stablecoin called KlarnaUSD, at the time when stablecoin transactions have surpassed $27 trillion.
Institutional $1.74B Bitcoin Options Bet Targets $100K-$112K by Year-End
A major trader placed a $1.74B Bitcoin options position targeting $100K-$112K by Dec. 26, dominating the expiry with 20,000 BTC in strikes.
