Gemini Celebrates CFTC Approval as a Crypto Breakthrough, but the Impact Falls on U.S....
Gemini’s new CFTC license allows the exchange to operate a USD-settled prediction-market venue under traditional derivatives rules. The approval is significant for U.S. market structure, even though it does not advance Web3 or decentralized finance.
Naver in Talks to Acquire Upbit Operator Dunamu in KRW 20T Deal, Reshaping Korea’s...
The Naver Dunamu merger centers on a KRW 20T stock-swap that would place Upbit’s operator inside Naver’s fintech business. The move would create one of the strongest challengers to Kakao’s hold on the market.
Kraken Files for a $20B IPO While Insisting It’s “Not Racing to the Door”
Kraken has filed a confidential S-1 after raising $800M at a $20B valuation, positioning itself for a potential 2026 IPO. The move comes as U.S. crypto policy enters a rare window of regulatory clarity.
From Listings to Launches: Coinbase Moves Upstream With a Regulated Token-Sales Platform
Coinbase’s new token-sales platform revives public access to early-stage crypto launches while enforcing strict compliance, lockups, and anti-flip rules.
Inside ICBA’s Case Against Coinbase’s Trust Charter — and Why Coinbase Calls It Protectionism
Coinbase’s bid for a national trust bank charter faces strong opposition from U.S. community banks. The ICBA warns the OCC against lowering standards, while Coinbase calls the pushback protectionist.
