Exchange
Coinbase launches pre-IPO perpetual futures, starting with SpaceX
Coinbase has entered the pre-IPO perpetual futures market, starting with a SpaceX contract, offering up to 5x leverage.
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Security
Coinbase, SpaceX, Meta join DOJ anti-scam operation that froze $3.8 million in crypto
Private-sector firms joined the DOJ's "Disruption Week," freezing $3.8 million in crypto and disrupting 1.4 million scam-linked accounts.
Security
Zcash Fixes Critical Orchard Vulnerability As ZEC Holds $600 Support
Zcash has patched a dangerous vulnerability in its privacy-focused infrastructure that could have enabled double-spending, deploying an emergency network upgrade to prevent exploitation. Related Reading: Ethereum Ready For The ‘Final Dip’? Analysts Call For New Lows As Price Retests $1,900 Zcash Fix
Technology
Goldman Sachs teams with Apex, Archax for tokenized real estate fund
Goldman Sachs has partnered with digital asset infrastructure providers Apex and Archax to launch a tokenized real estate investment fund, marking another major Wall Street institution's entry into blockchain-based financial products. The collaboration will leverage Apex's custody and settlement technology alongside Archax's digital securities
Regulation
CFTC follows SEC in scrapping ‘no-deny’ policy for settlements
CFTC Chairman Mike Selig says the rescission of its “no-deny” policy means it now has more flexibility when settling enforcement actions.
Macro
SpaceX targets record $75 billion IPO as bitcoin treasury and liquidity risks draw focus
SpaceX is preparing for what could become the largest initial public offering in history, targeting a $75 billion valuation as the company moves toward going public. The aerospace manufacturer founded by Elon Musk is drawing significant investor attention, though regulatory filings highlight concerns around the company's bitcoin treasury
Regulation
US Treasury Secretary signals progress on Bitcoin reserve, CLARITY Act
Scott Bessent said that the Treasury Department was “proceeding with all deliberate speed” on Donald Trump’s 2025 executive order to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve and digital asset stockpile.
Exchange
Mastercard Expands Stablecoin Settlement via Circle's USDC, Ripple's RLUSD and Beyond
Mastercard said it's deepening its commitment to the "always-on" economy, buffing out its stablecoin settlement capabilities.
Exchange
Revolut’s US bank to offer stablecoin services alongside FDIC-insured products: Reuters
Revolut U.S. CEO Cetin Duransoy told Reuters the company plans to offer access to stablecoins in the United States.
Regulation
Crypto firms face July 1 EU cutoff as MiCA grace period ends
The ESMA says crypto companies without MiCA authorization must stop serving EU clients from July 1, even if their licence applications remain under review.
Exchange
Kraken parent Payward brings tokenized IPO access to retail investors
Kraken and xStocks Alliance will let eligible users seek allocations in US IPOs at the offering price through tokenized shares in coming weeks.
Exchange
Charles Schwab Launches 24/7 Bitcoin Futures Trading on thinkorswim
Bitcoin Magazine Charles Schwab Launches 24/7 Bitcoin Futures Trading on thinkorswim Charles Schwab launched near-24/7 Bitcoin futures trading on thinkorswim, marking its first round-the-clock product as it deepens crypto market access. This post Charles Schwab Launches 24/7 Bitcoin Futures Trading