New York Fintech, Prediction Market Giant Kalshi Eyes US Market for Crypto Perpetual Derivatives

Kalshi, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulated exchange known for its prediction markets, is reportedly preparing to launch crypto perpetual futures for the U.S. market. Key Takeaways: Kalshi plans to launch CFTC-regulated crypto perpetual futures for U.S. traders on April 21, 2026. The move targets a share of the derivatives market after Kalshi’s valuation … Read more

Charles Hoskinson Points to Cardano and Midnight as Fix for Cross-Chain Flaws Behind KelpDAO Hack

A cross-chain message forgery drained 116,500 restaked ether from KelpDAO on April 18, triggering what Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson called the largest DeFi exploit of the year and a contagion event that pulled billions in total value locked from the broader ecosystem within 48 hours. Key Takeaways: An attacker exploited KelpDAO’s cross-chain bridge on April … Read more

Polymarket Natively Integrated With The Bitget Wallet As AI Tools Integrates Prediction Market

In a major development, Bitget Wallet has announced the integration of Polymarket directly into its wallet with more than 90 million users. This type of integration is significant in that it allows users to interact with decentralized applications off-chain without having to leave the wallet environment and move into a third-party or external site. This … Read more

Aave Freeze Sparks Immediate Exit of $274M

The Aave rsETH/wrsETH market froze abruptly, leading to a rapid series of withdrawals, including one notable exit tied to a wallet connected with Justin Sun. And this whopper of a withdrawal highlighted both the speed and weaknesses that come along with DeFi (decentralized finance), just minutes after the platform ceased trade. On April 18 at … Read more

Amazon Invests $5 Billion More in Anthropic, Secures 10-Year AWS Deal Worth $100 Billion

Amazon injected $5 billion into Anthropic on Monday and secured a pledge from the artificial intelligence (AI) company to spend more than $100 billion on Amazon Web Services infrastructure over the next ten years. Key Takeaways: Amazon invested $5 billion in Anthropic on April 20, 2026, pushing total committed capital to $13 billion since 2023. … Read more

US Lawmakers Urged to Advance CLARITY Act as Digital Chamber Pushes Senate Markup

U.S. crypto legislation faces rising pressure as Senate leaders are urged to move market structure rules forward. The Digital Chamber argued further delay could stall momentum and weaken Washington’s push for clearer digital asset oversight. Key Takeaways: The Digital Chamber increased pressure on Senate leaders to move the bill to markup. Senate Banking faces mounting … Read more

Polymarket in Talks to Raise $400 Million at $15 Billion Valuation: Report

Polymarket is in advanced talks to raise approximately $400 million in new funding at a post-money valuation of roughly $15 billion, according to a report published by The Information. Key Takeaways: Polymarket is reportedly in advanced talks to raise $400 million at a $15 billion valuation, per The Information. ICE has already invested over $1.6 … Read more

Coinbase Expands USDC Loans to UK After Strong US Demand

Crypto-backed borrowing is gaining traction as Coinbase extends a proven U.S. lending model into the U.K. The move broadens access to on-chain liquidity and signals wider international growth for Coinbase’s credit strategy. Key Takeaways: Coinbase expanded U.K. access to USDC loans backed by BTC, ETH, and cbETH. Morpho strengthens Coinbase’s on-chain lending push as borrower … Read more

No More Suing: SEC Chair Paul Atkins Swaps Lawsuits for ‘ACT’ Strategy

In a move that has the crypto world exhaling a collective sigh of relief, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins officially declared that the era of “regulation by enforcement” is hitting the scrap heap in favor of a proactive “ACT” strategy. Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins officially replaced the agency’s “regulation by enforcement” era with a … Read more

Strategy Increases Bitcoin Holdings With $2.54B Record Purchase

Last week saw major investment firm Strategy Inc. (MSTR) bust into the crypto world with a mammoth purchase of 34,164 BTC valued at approximately $2.54 billion US dollars. Conducted at an average price of approximately $74,395 per Bitcoin, the transaction also marks the company’s most prominent weekly acquisition since November 2024 and emphasizes Microstrategy’s dedication … Read more

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