Kraken has switched on perpetual futures trading for eligible U.S. customers, delivering one of crypto’s most widely used derivatives products through a domestically regulated venue for the first time at meaningful scale. The launch, announced Monday via the Kraken blog, marks a turning point in a years-long effort to bring the offshore perps market back…
The UK is weighing an under-16 social media ban that would reach beyond apps like TikTok and Instagram into gaming features and AI companions. If the rules take effect in spring 2027 as the government expects, affected companies may need to prepare stronger age checks, change teen defaults, and decide which features younger users can…
Key Takeaways Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong urged revisiting U.S. accredited investor rules that require $200,000 income or $1 million net worth. He proposed a financial literacy test, echoing a 2025 U.S. House bill on examination-based accreditation. Wider access would expand Coinbase’s addressable market for tokenized and onchain products. Armstrong Targets the ‘Accredited Investor’ Gate In a…
The asset still has a long way to go before it confirms its breakout, according to EGRAG CRYPTO. Although most of the cryptocurrency market turned green following the announcement of a permanent deal between the US and Iran, Ripple’s token came out on top among the larger caps, surging from $1.05 at the start…
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF began trading on Nasdaq today under the ticker BITA, marking the world’s largest asset manager’s boldest step yet into structuring Bitcoin as an income-generating asset rather than a pure speculative play. The launch was confirmed by Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, who noted the listing had been verified directly…
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South Korean authorities have dismantled an alleged cryptocurrency laundering operation that moved 16.8 billion won ($11.1 million) through USDT transactions and exchange transfers on behalf of a Cambodia-based phishing syndicate. Summary South Korean police arrested 23 suspects accused of laundering 16.8 billion won ($11.1 million) for a Cambodia-based phishing organization. Investigators linked more than 11,300…
Pudgy Penguins has pulled the plug on Pudgy Party, its mobile battle royale game co-developed with Mythical Games, less than a year after its global debut. The official shutdown was announced on June 12 via the game’s X account, @PlayPudgyParty, triggering an immediate wave of community backlash as hundreds of replies and quote tweets flooded…
Commodore, the iconic computer brand of the 1980s, is once again back for your attention—slapping its name on the hottest trend: digital detox. After a brand reboot (again) and the faithful recreation of the original Commodore 64 personal computer (again), the company’s next product is a smartphone with the everyday essentials, but without the apps…
Key Takeaways SpaceX stock jumped about 20% on day two, lifting Musk’s net worth roughly $165 billion to near $1.3 trillion. SpaceX briefly topped a $3 trillion indicated valuation after a $135-per-share IPO, the largest in history. Its 18,712 BTC treasury has kept SpaceX on Wall Street’s radar. SpaceX Rally Pushes Musk Past $1.3 Trillion…
