Regulation
SEC approves Nasdaq to list Bitcoin index options on the exchange
The cash-settled, European-style contracts will trade under the ticker QBTC on Phlx, but still require CFTC approval before trading can begin.
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Regulation
Japan Reveal AI and Blockchain Finance Plan to Protect Digital Yen Sovereignty
The post Japan Reveal AI and Blockchain Finance Plan to Protect Digital Yen Sovereignty appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has reveal a new national strategy focused on stablecoins, tokenized banking, and AI-powered digital payments. Called the “Ne
Macro
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair, as traders forecast rate hikes in 2026
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, but investors forecast no chance of a rate cut in 2026.
Regulation
SEC delays tokenized asset exemption amid concerns over third-party tokens: Bloomberg Law
The SEC has delayed its plan for an anticipated exemption that would clarify the agency's stance on tokenized assets, Bloomberg Law reported.
Regulation
New strategic bitcoin reserve bill drops 1 million BTC purchase target, adds 20-year lockup period
The bill would require quarterly public proof-of-reserve disclosures and third-party audits of government bitcoin holdings.
Regulation
Crypto, Banks, Policy Experts Press Congress to Modernize Bank Secrecy Act
A House subcommittee hearing exposed a divide over how far to scale back the 1970-era anti-money laundering law as Trump expands its reach.
Exchange
NYSE owner ICE to launch oil-linked futures with OKX
ICE and OKX plan to launch oil-linked perpetual futures based on Brent and WTI benchmarks, bringing crypto derivatives further into traditional energy markets under licensing restrictions.
Security
THORChain exploit tied to malicious node and GG20 flaw
The $10.7 million THORChain exploit was caused by a GG20 vulnerability, which allowed a malicious node to reconstruct a full private key to one of its vaults.
Regulation
House Oversight chair launches probe into insider trading on Kalshi and Polymarket
House Oversight Chairman Comer probes insider trading on Kalshi and Polymarket, sending letters to both CEOs with a June 5 document deadline.
Market
Trump Media moves another $205 million in bitcoin as losses on crypto bet swell to $455 million
Trump Media & Technology Group has transferred an additional $205 million worth of bitcoin, bringing the company's total cryptocurrency losses to $455 million, according to recent filings. The media company, which operates the Truth Social platform, has been actively moving large amounts of bitcoin amid mounting pressure from
Technology
NEAR Protocol Jumps 28% on Privacy, AI, and Scaling Upgrades
NEAR rallied by 45% this week on a series of upgrades positioning it as a potential settlement layer for AI agents and confidential finance.
Technology
Pyth Network Price Feeds Go Down for Over Five Hours as DeFi Protocols Face Oracle Disruption
The post Pyth Network Price Feeds Go Down for Over Five Hours as DeFi Protocols Face Oracle Disruption appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Pyth Network reported a significant outage on Thursday affecting its core price feeds and sponsored feeds, with the disruption running for more than five ho