Category: crypto

CME Group CEO Terry Duffy warned that the approval of cryptocurrency perpetual futures in the U.S. poses significant risks for investors and the financial system. He criticized the high leverage and automatic liquidations of these products, calling them a “disaster waiting to happen.” Concerns arise as firms like Kalshi, Coinbase, and Kraken enter the market.…

The cryptocurrency-funded peptide market has exceeded $100 million in annual sales, with a 159% increase in first-quarter sales to $32 million. Demand for peptides is growing beyond niche communities, leading to safety concerns. Stablecoins are preferred for payments, and testing spending has decreased despite rising demand, raising more concerns.

White House adviser Patrick Witt defended the CLARITY Act as a law-enforcement-friendly crypto bill before the midterm elections slow the process. Senator Cynthia Lummis warned that if lawmakers miss the current Senate window, passing digital asset rules may not happen until 2030. Debate continues over anti-money laundering safeguards and DeFi protections in the legislation.

Noble Mobile has acquired Helium Mobile, while Helium Network and HNT token operations remain unchanged. The transaction has sparked debate among the community over the sale of a decentralized project. Helium’s network continues to burn data credits daily, with HNT price facing technical pressure despite growing demand.

BitMine is seeking to raise $300 million through a preferred stock sale with a 9.5% annual dividend rate. The company holds over 5.4 million ETH, valued at $10 billion, facing an unrealized loss due to the drop in ETH prices. BitMine follows a funding strategy similar to other crypto treasury companies like Strategy, issuing dividend-paying…

SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion in a record IPO that would value the company at $1.77 trillion. Elon Musk would retain 82.4% voting control. The IPO could surpass Saudi Aramco’s 2019 listing. Proceeds will support rocket, Starlink, AI, and space data center plans. Musk’s wealth could reach $1.1 trillion.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson warned of potential failures of Cardano projects following the shutdown of TapTools. Market conditions have been challenging, with ADA trading near $0.20. Hoskinson emphasized the need for collective efforts to address funding and growth challenges in the ecosystem. The closure of TapTools due to rising operating costs has sparked a larger…

Israeli tax authorities have received significantly fewer corrections for crypto taxes than anticipated under a voluntary disclosure program offering criminal immunity to eligible taxpayers. Only 58 filings have been made, covering $50 million in crypto capital, far below the expected $1 billion in revenue. The lack of an anonymous first stage may be deterring crypto…

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has ended its long-standing “no-deny” policy for enforcement settlements, allowing defendants to dispute allegations publicly. This decision aligns with the SEC’s similar move in May and comes amid a review of crypto enforcement actions. The change may impact how future settlements are handled in the industry.

Paybis reports that stablecoins now account for 86% of their crypto volume, with B2B clients driving 97.8% of stablecoin volume. They also found confusion around costs and settlement times may be slowing adoption. The report indicates a shift towards stablecoins for business payments, with 22.5% of surveyed businesses already using or planning to use stablecoins…