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Gemini Approved by CFTC to Enter Prediction Market, May Expand to Crypto Derivatives

Gemini has received CFTC approval to operate as a designated contract market, opening the door to the derivatives market. The exchange plans to launch its prediction platform, Gemini Titan, starting with binary event contracts. The platform could later expand into crypto derivatives, including futur...

Gemini Approved by CFTC to Launch Prediction Market, Eyes Expansion into Crypto Derivatives

As reported by HashNews, Gemini Space Station, Inc. (GEMI) has received approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to operate as a designated contract market (DCM). The exchange announced its prediction platform, 'Gemini Titan,' will initially offer binary event contracts with 'ye...

Stripe Acquires Crypto Payment Startup Valora to Expand Stablecoin Capabilities

Based on 528btc, Stripe has acquired Valora, a mobile crypto payment app built on an Ethereum Layer 2 network, as the payments giant continues to expand into blockchain and stablecoin technologies. Valora's team will join Stripe, bringing expertise in crypto wallet infrastructure and on-chain develo...

Solana Faces Market Pressure as Liquidity Hits Cyclical Lows

According to 528btc, Solana (SOL) is entering a tense phase due to thinning liquidity, rising leverage, and conflicting signals between institutional flows and derivatives markets. Chain data shows the 30-day realized profit and loss ratio has remained below 1 since mid-November, indicating a bearis...

Gemini Approved by CFTC for Prediction Market, Eyes Expansion to Crypto Derivatives

Gemini has secured CFTC approval to operate as a designated contract market, with plans to launch its prediction market platform, Gemini Titan. The platform will begin with binary event contracts and may expand into the derivatives market, including crypto futures, options, and perpetuals. Altcoins ...

Four Memecoins See 40% Volume Spike as Weekend Volatility Looms

Transaction volume spiked 40% overnight, spotlighting four memecoins: PEPE, TROLL, SHIB, and SNEK. PEPE saw liquidity surge, TROLL gained new addresses, SHIB hit interaction highs, and SNEK boosted transaction strength. Analysts link the rise to weekend volatility patterns. While no price guarantees...

Gemini Secures CFTC DCM License, Expands Into Prediction Markets and Derivatives

As reported by BitcoinWorld, Gemini has been granted a Designated Contract Market (DCM) license by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This approval, following a nearly five-year application process, allows the exchange to launch prediction markets and offer regulated crypto deriva...

FET Gains 11% Amid Bullish Momentum, But Liquidity Clusters Signal Risk

FET climbed 11% in the last 24 hours, riding a bullish trend. On-chain data shows strong short-term momentum, with derivatives inflows and a positive funding rate. However, liquidity clusters above the current price pose a risk. Large sell orders in these zones could trigger a sharp pullback. Retail...

Gemini Granted CFTC Approval for Prediction Market, Eyes Expansion to Crypto Derivatives

Gemini has received CFTC approval to operate as a Designated Contract Market (DCM), enabling the launch of its Gemini Titan prediction market. The platform will initially offer binary event contracts. The exchange mentioned potential future expansion into crypto derivatives, including futures, optio...

Crypto Market Reacts to Fed Rate Cut, BTC and ETH Stabilize

The crypto market reacted calmly to the Fed’s 25-basis-point rate cut on 10 December. Bitcoin stabilized near $92,297, while Ethereum closed at $3,335. The total crypto market cap climbed to $3.26 trillion, with altcoins hitting $1.46 trillion. A crypto market update shows traders staying cautious a...

Tom Lee Predicts Ethereum Will Anchor Next Global Financial System

Ethereum news broke as Tom Lee, founder of Fundstrat and Bitmine, said ETH will anchor the next global financial system. He argues tokenization—not Bitcoin’s cycles—will drive the next decade of growth. Lee points to Ethereum’s reliability, finality, and 10-year track record as reasons for its insti...

CFTC Launches Innovation Council with Crypto and Traditional Finance Leaders

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has formed the CFTC Innovation Council to connect regulators with leaders in the crypto market and traditional finance. The group includes executives from Gemini, Kraken, and Polymarket, alongside firms like CME Group and Nasdaq. It aims to guide ...

Tempo: A De-Monetized Blockchain Infrastructure Redefining Crypto Paradigms

Tempo, a blockchain upgrade backed by Paradigm, introduces a de-monetized Layer 1 infrastructure that redefines crypto fundamentals. It removes native tokens, uses stablecoin-based fees, and supports Web2-like features such as multisig and fee sponsorship. The blockchain news highlights Tempo’s EVM ...

State Street and Galaxy to Launch Tokenized Liquidity Fund on Solana in 2026

State Street and Galaxy Asset Management announced token launch news: a new tokenized liquidity fund called SWEEP will launch on Solana in early 2026. The fund will provide 24/7 on-chain liquidity management for qualified institutions, using PayPal’s stablecoin PYUSD for subscriptions and redemption...

BlackRock’s Larry Fink Says Tokenization Could Be Bigger Than AI

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said tokenization could surpass AI in impact, per AI + crypto news. He emphasized its role in upgrading financial systems, not speculation. ONDO enables compliant tokenized assets on public chains, aligning with institutional adoption. Major banks and Singapore’s MAS are alr...

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