Hyperliquid Policy Center, TradeXYZ urge CFTC to create path for US oil perpetuals
The CFTC should adopt a regulatory framework for energy perpetual contracts, the Hyperliquid Policy Center and TradeXYZ said in a letter.
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CryptoQuant says bitcoin has entered bull market but needs to cross $83,000 for ‘official’ confirmation
"Historically, bitcoin's bull markets have 'officially' begun when price crosses above its 365-day moving average," CryptoQuant said.
The Block•Yogita Khatri26 Aug
Coinbase, Better make token-backed mortgages generally available
Coinbase and Better expand token-backed mortgage access to Coinbase One members, with a 1% closing-cost credit now available.
The Block•Brian Danga26 Aug
SEC sends crypto custody rule changes to White House for review
A proposal from the SEC to change its rules governing how investment advisers hold digital assets was sent this week to the White House.
The Block•Sarah Wynn26 Aug
SOL treasury firm DeFi Development launches real-time ‘State of Solana’ intelligence platform
The Nasdaq-listed company holds roughly 2.3 million SOL worth about $208 million, while its shares have fallen 16% year to date.
The Block•Jason Shubnell26 Aug
‘Altitude sickness can wait’: Bitcoin’s historic short squeeze, Bessent catalyst may signal bull-market reset, analysts say
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's recent actions provide an additional macro catalyst.
The Block•James Hunt26 Aug
Bernstein sees bitcoin reaching $150,000 by mid-2027 amid ‘debasement trade,’ but cuts Strategy target to $350
Bernstein expects bitcoin to reach $150,000 by mid-2027 in its base case, before reaching a cycle peak of around $300,000 in 2029.
The Block•James Hunt26 Aug
Revolut begins phased EURR stablecoin rollout in Denmark, Poland and Portugal
Revolut began rolling out EURR, its first euro-pegged stablecoin, to customers in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal.
The Block•Brian Danga26 Aug
South Korea’s Shinhan to use Visa’s stablecoin platform for ‘future finance’ initiatives
The two will also test the application of stablecoins in card payments, AI-based future payment models, and B2B and B2C payment businesses.
The Block•Danny Park26 Aug
Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s retrial pushed back to April 2027
A jury convicted Storm on a count of money transmitting last year, but did not reach a verdict on other charges.
The Block•Timmy Shen26 Aug
Japan to work on blockchain-based stock settlement system, details expected early 2027: Nikkei
If the plan is approved, the agencies could launch the system within a few years, and fully operational in the early 2030s.
The Block•Danny Park26 Aug
Kalshi raised $1.12 billion via private equity offering since April, latest SEC filing shows
It was reported earlier this month that Kalshi is looking to raise $750 million in fresh capital at a $40 billion valuation.
The Block•Danny Park26 Aug
RockawayX acquires Relayer Capital to expand crypto offerings in US
Relayer will become the RockawayX Liquid Opportunities Fund, identifying 'undervalued liquid tokens and crypto-related equities.'
The Block•Timmy Shen26 Aug
ZRO token surges as LayerZero unveils ATLAS exchange infrastructure built on Zero blockchain
LayerZero has announced ATLAS, new exchange infrastructure built on its Zero blockchain for trading platforms and financial institutions.
The Block•Yogita Khatri25 Aug
Galaxy expands retail crypto lending with new BTC, ETH and SOL-backed credit line
The crypto-backed portfolio line of credit lets eligible GalaxyOne clients borrow cash against BTC, ETH & SOL without selling their holdings.
The Block•Jason Shubnell25 Aug
Bitwise launches automated tokenized stock portfolios for Mag 7, AI and robotics themes
The portfolios, powered by Coinbase and implemented through Glider, will initially target themes including the Mag 7 and AI.
The Block•Jason Shubnell25 Aug
Robinhood Chain DEX Arcus launches pTokens to turn perp accounts into transferable ERC-20s
Each pToken represents a pro-rata ownership stake in an underlying Arcus perpetuals account at a fixed market and leverage level.
The Block•James Hunt25 Aug
Grayscale debuts first Zcash ETF of its kind as privacy coin surges
On Tuesday morning, Grayscale launched the first ETF to offer direct exposure to Zcash, the privacy-focused cryptocurrency.
The Block•Sarah Wynn25 Aug
Las Vegas businessman faces 280 years in prison after $24 million crypto fraud conviction
A federal jury convicted Las Vegas businessman Brent Kovar in a $24 million cryptocurrency scheme involving at least 400 investors.
The Block•Brian Danga25 AugBitcoin holds above $80,000 backed by ETF flows; bull market case ‘early but optimistic,’ analyst says
Analysts say it's still too early to tell if this will translate into a bull market, given sticky inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.
The Block•Danny Park25 Aug