Breaking news coverage from cryptocurrency world about key figures, exchanges, startups, investment, applications, regulation and more.
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 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%.
Kalshi integrates NEAR Protocol, allowing US users to deposit and withdraw NEAR tokens for prediction market trading, with global expansion planned.
KuCoin obtained regulatory approval to operate in Australia with fiat on-ramps, while Japan introduces new reserve requirements for exchanges.
Standard Chartered replaces Zodia Custody as 21Shares’ digital asset custodian, marking a strategic pivot toward traditional finance infrastructure for the $8B ETP provider.
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.
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.
Sky News reported a £200 million valuation, though Bridgepoint did not disclose terms. The deal targets H1 2026 completion.
Fintech firm Klarna has launched its USD-backed stablecoin called KlarnaUSD, at the time when stablecoin transactions have surpassed $27 trillion.
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.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao and senior executives are facing a new federal lawsuit alleging the exchange facilitated over $1 billion in transactions tied to Hamas.
Metaplanet announced that it has executed a $130 million loan under its credit facility to buy more Bitcoin.
The Canary Litecoin ETF has posted zero net inflows for five consecutive trading sessions, making it the weakest performer among other crypto ETFs, while LTC price struggles.
BONK is eyeing a massive 200% rally to $0.000030, forming a falling wedge on the daily chart after a 10% surge in the past 24 hours.
D.O.G.E. denies shutting down early, but the community is demanding clearer data and updated savings figures.