Coinbase, Kalshi Receive Regulatory Green Light For Crypto Futures Trading In The US

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission opened the door for crypto perpetual futures trading in the U.S. on Friday, paving the way for Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:COIN) and prediction market platform Kalshi to expand into one of crypto’s largest offshore-dominated markets. The Change The Division of Clearing and Risk, Division of Market Oversight and Market Participants […]

‘There will be no CBDC’ – U.S Treasury rejects Fed’s digital dollar, backs stablecoins

The President Donald Trump administration has ruled out the Federal Reserve’s central bank digital currency (CBDC).

U.S. regulator says 24/7 trading is great for crypto, may not be fit for other sectors

As the CFTC issued landmark approvals for crypto perpetual futures contracts, it explained in a related advisory that round-the-clock activity isn’t right for all.

Clarity Act Risks Regulation Without Oversight, Brookings Fellow Says

As Congress weighs crypto legislation, Aaron Klein says the CFTC needs more resources, independence and coordination to oversee digital markets.

SEC Grants Paxos Historic Approval to Clear and Settle US Equities on Blockchain

Paxos has become the first blockchain-native firm to receive full SEC approval as a registered clearing agency, setting the stage for same-day settlement in traditional capital markets.

Paxos wins SEC approval to clear U.S. stocks on blockchain

Paxos new license positions it alongside legacy giants such as DTCC and makes it a compelling, more efficient alternative for traditional finance giants than legacy competitors.

Paxos Secures SEC Registration as Clearing Agency

The approval makes Paxos the “only blockchain-native firm” approved by the SEC to operate as a registered clearing agency in the U.S.

‘First and only’: Paxos secures SEC registration as clearing and settlement agency

Paxos said it is the first and only blockchain-native firm to be registered as a clearing agency under the SEC.

SEC approves Paxos as ‘blockchain-native’ clearing agency

Paxos says its approval as a blockchain-focused clearing agency represents a “critical piece of financial market infrastructure” as Wall Street becomes more interested in crypto.