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In brief HYPE is currently trading for just above $43. That means Hyperliquid needs a 60% surge in price for the token to hit $69.69 before September. Predictors on Myriad place the odds of that happening at 30%. Here’s what the charts have to say. Will Hyperliquid’s native token continue to ride the HYPE and…
In brief Bitcoin’s consolidation near $120,000 has fueled recent gains in major altcoins, but signs of exhaustion are emerging. Analysts flag a buildup of Ethereum sell orders and leveraged positioning in Solana, pointing to a possible short-term correction. Despite near-term caution, some remain bullish, citing macro drivers like Fed rate cuts and liquidity trends. Several…
In brief Altcoins are falling hard Wednesday following a recent surge in prices for Ethereum, XRP, and more. Glassnode reports that altcoin open interest hit a new all-time high, skyrocketing since the start of July. That growth in derivatives trading may result in more volatility, which could explain the dip. The recent crypto market euphoria…
In brief Coinbase has launched CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for U.S. traders, offering up to 10x leverage. The move follows last week’s signing of the GENIUS Act, a landmark crypto law by President Trump. The launch fills a long-standing gap in U.S. crypto markets, Decrypt was told. Coinbase launched CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for U.S. customers Monday,…
In brief Polymarket acquired derivatives exchange QCX for $112 million, the prediction market startup announced Monday. The company is trying to re-enter the U.S., founder and CEO Shayne Coplan said. In June, X tapped Polymarket as its official prediction platform. Polymarket acquired the derivatives exchange QCX alongside efforts to return to the U.S., the crypto-powered…
In brief Kraken has launched CME-based Bitcoin and Ethereum futures for U.S. traders. The new offering coincides with congressional approval of landmark digital asset bills during what Republicans have dubbed “Crypto Week.” The CFTC gains ground as a preferred regulator, raising hopes for clearer rules across the industry. Kraken launched a regulated crypto futures platform…
ETH SURGES ON INFLOWS, HOUSE ADVANCES CRYPTO BILLS, BASE REVAMPETH nears $3,500 on huge ETF inflows. Sharplink stock hits $35, completes ATM program. US House advances crypto bills. Coinbase renames wallet Base, integrates Farcaster. Unclear if US has sold 80% of BTC reserves. Bill to allow crypto collateral for mortgage launched. BofA & Citigroup to…
We’re excited to announce the launch of Kraken Derivatives US, a regulated U.S. derivatives offering. The launch will provide direct access to crypto futures listed on the CME through our integrated Kraken Pro trading experience. Kraken Derivatives US enables clients to trade a full suite of crypto futures alongside our extensive spot market offering, and…
In conjunction with xStocks partner Backed, we are excited to announce a strategic partnership with BNB Chain, one of the world’s leading blockchain ecosystems. Through this partnership, BNB Chain joins the rapidly growing xStocks Alliance, further accelerating onchain access to tokenized U.S. equities for users across the world. In the coming weeks, we will allow…
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken ranked #2 globally in Kaiko’s Q2 2025 Exchange Ranking, up from our #3 spot in Q1. This advance reflects what our global community already knows: We aren’t just one of the world’s leading crypto exchanges, we’re a platform that’s constantly improving, evolving and pushing the industry forward. Kaiko’s exchange…
