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Altcoins, Markets & Trading, News

XRP Reclaims No. 4 Spot as Futures Leverage Builds Toward Pre-Crash Levels

By Andrew Collins Mar 17, 2026

XRP has overtaken BNB to reclaim the fourth-largest cryptocurrency position as derivatives activity rises, signaling renewed leveraged interest in the token’s recent rally.

DeFi & FinTech, Markets & Trading, News

KuCoin Launches Perpetual Futures Linked to Tesla and Strategy Stocks

By David Walker Mar 13, 2026

KuCoin has introduced perpetual futures tied to Tesla and Strategy shares, allowing traders to speculate on equity price movements through crypto-settled derivatives.

DeFi & FinTech, News, Technology & Security

Bitwise Says TradFi Shift to 24-7 Crypto Rails Accelerating

By Matthew Clarke Mar 4, 2026

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said recent geopolitical trading activity on crypto platforms suggests traditional finance may adopt 24-7 blockchain rails faster than expected.

Markets & Trading, News

Nasdaq Files for SEC Approval of Binary Options on Nasdaq 100

By Emily Carter Mar 2, 2026

Nasdaq has sought SEC approval to list fixed-payout binary options tied to the Nasdaq 100, signaling traditional exchanges’ push into prediction-style markets.

Markets & Trading, News, Regulation & Policy

Tennessee Judge Blocks State Enforcement Against Kalshi

By Emily Carter Feb 20, 2026

A federal judge granted Kalshi a preliminary injunction preventing Tennessee from enforcing state betting laws against its event contracts during ongoing litigation.

Markets & Trading, News, Regulation & Policy

CFTC Asserts Federal Control Over Prediction Markets in Court Brief

By Emily Carter Feb 18, 2026

The CFTC has filed a court brief claiming exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, intensifying a regulatory clash with states over event contracts and digital trading platforms.

DeFi & FinTech, News, Regulation & Policy

Nevada Sues Kalshi After Court Rejects Bid to Halt State Action

By Matthew Clarke Feb 18, 2026

Nevada has filed a civil enforcement action against Kalshi after a federal appeals court denied the firm’s attempt to block state regulatory action.

DeFi & FinTech, Markets & Trading, News

Bitwise and GraniteShares File for Election Prediction ETFs

By Emily Carter Feb 18, 2026

Bitwise and GraniteShares have filed for prediction market-style ETFs tied to US election outcomes, expanding the financialization of event-based derivatives.

DeFi & FinTech, News

Wall Street Cuts Coinbase Price Targets After Q4 Miss

By Matthew Clarke Feb 13, 2026

Coinbase shares rose 12% despite missing Q4 revenue and profit estimates, as analysts lowered price targets citing weak trading and macro pressures.

DeFi & FinTech, Markets & Trading, News, Regulation & Policy

Hong Kong Approves Crypto Margin Financing and Perpetuals

By Matthew Clarke Feb 11, 2026

Hong Kong’s securities regulator will allow licensed brokers to offer digital asset margin financing and set rules for crypto perpetual contracts for professional investors.

DeFi & FinTech, Markets & Trading, News, Regulation & Policy

CFTC Withdraws Proposal to Ban Prediction Markets

By David Walker Feb 5, 2026

The CFTC has formally withdrawn a Biden-era proposal that sought to prohibit sports and political prediction markets, signaling a regulatory shift toward event-based derivatives.

DeFi & FinTech, Markets & Trading, News, Regulation & Policy

Coinbase Faces Nevada Legal Action Over Prediction Markets

By Matthew Clarke Feb 4, 2026

Nevada regulators have moved to block Coinbase’s prediction market offerings, arguing the exchange is facilitating unlicensed sports wagering through event-based contracts.