Kraken rolls out perpetual futures for US traders through CFTC-regulated venue
The offering follows Kraken’s acquisition of Bitnomial and comes amid a broader push to bring crypto derivatives trading onshore....
50-Person Nostrum Team Gives IREN Europe Foothold as AI Cloud Demand Fuels Stock
IREN Limited completed its acquisition of Spain-based Nostrum Group on Monday, adding 490 megawatts of secured, grid-connected power as the bitcoin miner accelerates its expansion...
Bitcoin Nears $66K as Trump Announces Iran Peace Deal
Bitcoin up 2% to $65,881 after Trump confirms an Iran peace deal. Geopolitical relief fuels ‘risk-on’ sentiment in crypto markets. (Read More)...
Ethereum (ETH) Leads Blockchain Retention, BNB Tops Raw Numbers
Ethereum boasts the highest user retention rate at 26.2%, while BNB Chain retains the highest absolute user count at 1.49M, per CoinGecko’s Q1 2025-2026 study....
MiCA Deadline Looms: Up to 75% of EU Crypto Firms Risk Losing Their License on July 1
The European Union’s transition period under its landmark crypto framework ends July 1, after which an estimated three-quarters of regional crypto companies could be barred...
Oil sanctions relief odds rise as June 30 deal looms
On June 15, 2026, oil slumped as Trump signaled Iran deal progress and Hormuz reopening, fueling bets on sanctions relief. (Read More)...
Strait of Hormuz tensions prompt Polymarket bets as June 30 settlement nears
In mid-June, Strait of Hormuz tensions rose as observers weighed a potential peace deal that could ease patrols and shipping threats. (Read More)...
Markets React to Iran Deal Hopes as Odds Tilt Against Invasion
On the morning of a reported US-Iran deal, stocks rose and oil eased as investors priced in reduced near-term risk. (Read More)...
CFTC Sues New Mexico in Fight Over Prediction Markets
The CFTC sues New Mexico to assert federal authority over prediction markets, escalating its battle with state regulators. (Read More)...
Bitcoin Jumps Above $67,000 as US-Iran Deal Triggers $198M Short Liquidations
A geopolitical breakthrough between the U.S. and Iran has triggered a massive global market relief rally, headlined by bitcoin rebounding past $67,000 and a decline...