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In brief The White House has abruptly ended Brian Quintenz’s candidacy to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Crypto lobbying, a dispute with Gemini co-founders the Winklevoss twins, and opposition to Quintenz’s Kalshi links may have played a role. Acting CFTC chair Caroline Pham will remain in place as new contenders are considered. The White…
Layer-1 blockchain Sei is using Japan’s licensing regime and partnerships with global institutions as the cornerstone of its expansion into Asia, according to Lee Zhu, the network’s director of growth for APAC.Speaking with Decrypt ahead of a packed week at Token2049 in Singapore, Zhu said Sei secured the necessary approvals in Japan last year, enabling…
In brief Top alcoins have risen 3–4% in the past 24 hours, partially reversing last week’s sell-off. About $345 million in crypto liquidations were recorded, mostly from short positions. One analsyt expects near-term consolidation before capital rotation into select altcoin segments in Q4. A weekend surge in crypto has partially erased last week’s losses as…
In brief Purchases at Bitcoin and other treasury companies have slowed dramatically over the past two months. The declines played a big role in declining markets that were already jittery about macroeconomic uncertainties. Three market observers say that the waning treasury activity could continue to weigh on markets. The rise in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other…
In brief Hyperliquid surges 9.26% to $44.11 as the only top 10 crypto in green while the rest of the market tanks 1.8%. BNB drops 0.14% to $947.55, as the worst performer in top 10 after the Aster-driven spike fades. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index marks the most bearish reading since April. Here’s what…
In brief Record-setting $18 billion Bitcoin options expiry today may create delayed volatility in 24-72 hours, according to Bitfinex analysts. Myriad prediction market users lean bearish at 51% expecting more red candles over the weekend after a rough trading week. October shows $78.9 billion in Bitcoin options open interest with heavy concentration of calls between…
In brief Bitcoin rebounds slightly to $109,300 after dipping below $109,000 late last night. It’s down 1.5% in 24 hours amid August inflation data showing 2.9% year-over-year increase in core inflation. Over $970 million in crypto futures contracts liquidated in past day, with $852 million being long positions betting on price increases. Some 69% of…
In brief About $17 billion in Bitcoin options are set to expire Friday, one of the largest on record. Experts warn a break below $108,000 could trigger forced selling and a drop toward $96,000. Softer inflation could ease pressure and open room for a rebound into year-end. Crypto faces a critical test this week as…
In brief PrizePicks becomes first sports entertainment operator to receive FCM license from National Futures Association, allowing it to offer prediction markets. The move follows European lottery giant Allwyn International’s $1.6 billion acquisition of 62.3% stake in PrizePicks earlier this week. PrizePicks joins FanDuel as the second major brand in sports entertainment and gaming to…
In brief FalconX executed the first forward rate agreements benchmarked to the Treehouse Ethereum Staking Rate. The products allow institutions to manage exposure to volatile staking yields, though they aren’t available to U.S. clients. The launch follows record demand for Ethereum staking, with validator queues hitting two-year highs. San Mateo, California-headquartered FalconX said Thursday it…
