Cryptocurrency

Why did Nevada extend its ban against Kalshi markets?

A Nevada judge has expanded restrictions on prediction market operator Kalshi, sharpening a growing jurisdictional clash over whether event contracts are regulated as derivatives or as gambling products. While the dispute is framed as a gaming issue at the state…

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Does Polymarket fee growth outweigh regulatory pressure now?

Prediction market polymarket is seeing a sharp increase in fee income after a recent overhaul of its pricing model, even as regulators in multiple regions intensify scrutiny of on-chain betting platforms. New data shows that higher and broader trading fees…

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How did drift lose $280 million through Solana nonces?

Solana-based derivatives exchange drift suffered a major security breach this week, with attackers exploiting a core Solana transaction feature to siphon roughly $280 million in digital assets. The incident is drawing attention across the crypto sector not only for the…

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From McDonald’s to the World’s Biggest Crypto Exchange to Federal Prison. CZ’s Untold Story.

The Changpeng Zhao prison chapter is one of the most consequential untold stories in crypto. In February 2026, CZ sat down with Chamath Palihapitiya on the All-In Podcast for nearly two hours and said things he had never said publicly…

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Is B3 exchange bringing bitcoin event contracts to Brazil

Brazil’s main stock exchange, the B3 exchange, is moving deeper into crypto-linked products with a new set of derivatives that includes contracts tied to bitcoin prices. The initiative comes alongside its work on a tokenization platform and a stablecoin, positioning the venue more firmly…

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Will Australia require licenses for crypto platforms soon?

Australia has moved to tighten oversight of digital assets, passing its first comprehensive law that brings crypto exchanges and custody providers into the country’s mainstream financial licensing regime. The new framework targets platforms that hold customer assets, with officials positioning…

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WisdomTree exec sees Clarity Act as helpful not required

As U.S. lawmakers debate the proposed Clarity Act and broader digital-asset rules, WisdomTree is pressing ahead with blockchain-based products, arguing that current regulation already allows for substantial crypto innovation. The asset manager’s digital strategy centers on tokenized funds and on-chain…

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Axios npm compromise puts crypto user credentials at risk

A recent compromise of the popular JavaScript HTTP client library axios has sparked fresh concern in the crypto ecosystem over software supply chain risks. Two malicious Axios npm releases were used to deploy code capable of harvesting sensitive data, including crypto…

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Will Russia restrict crypto trading to approved firms only?

Russia is moving to tightly regulate how digital assets are traded and held, advancing a package of draft laws that would reroute most domestic crypto activity through licensed intermediaries and sharply curb retail participation. The measures, announced by the Finance…

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World Foundation sells $65M in WLD as token hits new lows

World Foundation, the entity behind the Worldcoin project, has raised $65 million through an over-the-counter sale of its WLD token, even as the token trades near record lows. The fundraising underscores the organization’s push to secure additional crypto capital for…