Kraken Launches CFTC-Approved Futures for US
Kraken plans to launch CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for US traders within 30 days on Bitnomial, covering $BTC, $ETH, $SOL, $XRP, $ADA, $LINK, $DOGE, $LTC, and $AVAX. #Update #Crypto
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Coinbase Launches 24/7 Gold Silver Futures
Coinbase Derivatives logged $52B in Q1 2026 futures volume; CFTC clears 24/7 U.S. trading for gold and silver futures, expanding crypto-style access. #Update #Crypto
Hyperliquid Whale Secures $2.7M Profit
A Hyperliquid trader holds an 81% short position with a $2.7M profit, as $HYPE drops 28% from its peak, fueling bearish bets. #Update #Crypto
Crypto Regulation Shifts: CFTC’s Selig Acts
CFTC’s Mike Selig ends “regulation by enforcement,” focusing on rule-based oversight for crypto, derivatives, and prediction markets. $BTC #Update #Crypto
SEC Oversight Intensifies After Warren Critique
Senator Warren questions CFTC’s ability to regulate crypto and prediction markets amid staffing cuts and industry influence. Congress considers expanding CFTC authority. #Update #Regulation
Binance Trader’s $42M Gain Crashes
loracle.hl lost $42.2M in 18 days shorting HYPE, now down $5.19M more as HYPE hits record highs due to Hyperliquid’s buyback fund. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Bet: HYPE Beats Top-10 Coins
Arthur Hayes bets $100K on HYPE outperforming top-10 coins by year-end, following its surge to $70 amid institutional interest. #Update #Crypto
Kalshi Challenges Minnesota’s Prediction Market Ban
Kalshi sued Minnesota to block SF4760, a felony ban on prediction markets. The CFTC filed its own suit, challenging state overreach into federal regulation. Legal
Hyperliquid Surges to $67 CFTC Opens Market
HYPE token hits $67.24 after CFTC approves the first U.S. perpetual futures contract, with a spot ETF decision pending from SEC. #Update #Crypto
Clarity Act Sparks Oversight Regulation Concerns
Klein warns that expanding the CFTC’s authority under the Clarity Act could lead to ineffective regulation without adequate resources, risking repeat failures in crypto oversight. #Update #Crypto
Coinbase Launches US Crypto Derivatives Market
Coinbase (@coinbase) launches U.S.-regulated access to global crypto derivatives, targeting a $31 billion bitcoin options market. Institutional onboarding begins with plans for retail later. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Perpetual Approved by CFTC
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved KalshiEX LLC’s BTCPERP, the first regulated bitcoin perpetual contract in the U.S., establishing a framework for onshoring crypto derivatives.
CFTC Sues Minnesota Over Prediction Market Ban
@Kalshi has filed a federal lawsuit against Minnesota’s new law criminalizing prediction markets, claiming it violates the Supremacy Clause and First Amendment rights. #Update #Legal $USDT
Ethereum: ICE Explores Hyperliquid Collaboration
ICE CEO Jeff Sprecher praises Hyperliquid, calling it bigger than Nasdaq; potential collaboration discussed amid regulatory concerns over its oil trading volume. #Update #Crypto