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More markets, more control This October, your futures trading experience is getting a major upgrade. Kraken now supports CME futures contracts – from equity indices to energy, metals, FX and more. With professional-grade order tools, ultra-competitive 0.5 bps fees and free live market data for funded non-professional clients, trading futures has never been easier. Why…
In brief Gemini users in Australia can now trade directly in AUD through local banking integrations following its official registration with the country’s anti-money laundering watchdog. The move coincides with draft legislation that would bring crypto exchanges under the Corporations Act. Gemini has appointed James Logan as Head of Australia to lead local strategy and…
In brief MetaMask users can trade derivatives using Hyperliquid’s infrastructure. The self-custodial wallet plans to add support for Polymarket. MetaMask users can earn rewards, including Linea’s native token. Popular crypto wallet MetaMask unveiled native support for Hyperliquid on Wednesday, allowing users to more easily speculate on the price of various cryptocurrencies through the up-and-coming decentralized…
In brief The crypto market’s pullback Wednesday morning triggered $635 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours. The short-term pressure was the result of profit-taking, gold’s rebound, and a stronger dollar, analysts told Decrypt. Analysts view this drop as a healthy correction, with a target of $132,000 to $135,000 if key support holds. Bitcoin…
In brief Kazakh authorities terminated operations at 130 unlicensed crypto platforms suspected of processing illicit funds, confiscating digital assets valued at $16.7 million. Financial monitors identified 81 underground cash-out networks handling more than $43 million. Planned biometric authentication for cash transactions could morph into surveillance infrastructure “without strong data-protection laws and independent oversight,” an expert…
In brief Created in response to Bitcoin’s perceived limitations, Zcash offers privacy with zk-SNARK tech. In 2025, Zcash undergoes its halving, a funding overhaul, and a software migration—its biggest test yet. A decade on, Zcash is one of the privacy coins fighting for private, and decentralized payments. For many years, Bitcoin was used to buy…
In brief U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.19 billion in net inflows on October 6, the highest single-day total since July 10. BlackRock’s IBIT dominated with $970 million, becoming the asset manager’s most profitable ETF in barely 2 years since launch. Analysts say the surge points to institutional hedging during the U.S. government shutdown, but…
In brief Vietnam’s Deputy Finance Minister announced a maximum of five licenses for the crypto exchange pilot program at a government press conference on Monday. The Ministry of Finance has received no formal applications yet, though companies are preparing systems and conducting preliminary discussions with officials. Industry experts criticize high capital requirements and regulatory uncertainty,…
In brief GalaxyOne is set to compete with the likes of Coinbase and Robinhood. The platform offers “premium” yield for accredited investors. Galaxy has historically catered to financial institutions. Galaxy Digital, a crypto-focused financial services firm for institutions, unveiled a platform for individual investors on Monday, putting it in direct competition with platforms like Kraken…
In brief Robinhood stock surges nearly 47% in a month, approaching $150 as it explores expanding prediction markets to the U.K. Walmart’s OnePay payment app adds Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for its 3+ million monthly users. CME Group plans 24/7 trading for crypto futures and options starting early 2026 in response to record volumes. Public…
