CFTC eyeing Polymarket, betting platforms amid elections, says chair
If an offshore entity’s “footprint” in the US is big enough, they must register their derivative contracts or risk facing enforcement actions, says CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam.
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Bitcoin ‘demand shocks’ looming, Ripple stablecoin, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 8 – 14
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SEC task force met with Trump-supporting firms to discuss crypto regulation
The commission's crypto task force announced a meeting with Ondo Finance and law firm Davis Polk and Wardwell, both of which have supported Donald Trump through donations or deals. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) crypto task force, headed by Hester Peirce, has continued meeting with digital asset company representatives as the agency explores

Deutsche Boerse to launch Bitcoin, Ether institutional custody: Report
Deutsche Boerse’s Clearstream to offer crypto custody and settlement services for institutional clients, expanding its Bitcoin and Ether offerings in 2025. Deutsche Boerse’s trading unit, Clearstream, is preparing to launch cryptocurrency custody and settlement services for institutional clients in 2025, amid increasing demand for regulated digital asset infrastructure. The German exchange group plans to offer

Polygon and Mercy Corps bring blockchain to underserved communities
The Polygon network and Mercy Corps Ventures partnership target underserved communities in blockchain awareness and education initiatives. 874 Total views 6 Total shares Own this piece of history Collect this article as an NFTBlockchain technology continues to make its way into mainstream view, as many companies adopt it as a part of their operations. With the…

Bitcoin poised to reclaim $90,000, according to derivatives metrics
Bitcoin (BTC) failed to sustain levels above $85,000 on March 14, despite a 1.9% gain in the S&P 500 index. More importantly, it has been over a week since Bitcoin last traded at $90,000, prompting traders to question whether the bull market is truly over and how long selling pressure will persist. Bitcoin basis rate

Cryptoqueen’s OneCoin legal chief pleads guilty to fraud
The former head of legal and compliance at OneCoin faces up to 10 years in prison for her role in the $4 billion crypto trading scheme. 151 Total views 1 Total shares The former compliance chief of OneCoin — a 2015 crypto scheme that defrauded investors out of $4 billion — has pleaded guilty to

Toncoin becomes Telegram’s only accepted crypto for app services
Telegram will exclusively support Toncoin and the TON network for its apps and services following a new partnership.