Polymarket eyes return to the US following acquisition of CFTC-licensed QCEX for $112M

Polymarket acquires CFTC-licensed QCEX for $112M, enabling US operations. The deal follows resolved regulatory probes and aims to offer compliant prediction markets with institutional safeguards.
FTX seeks time to respond as creditors fight freeze on $470M foreign claims

FTX estate seeks delay to address objections against halting $470M repayments to creditors in 49 restricted jurisdictions, citing legal risks and penalties for directors.
Altcoin Season Indicators: Ethereum and XRP Outperform Bitcoin

The article discusses indicators of an altcoin season, highlighting Ethereum and XRP’s outperformance against Bitcoin, with ETH rising above $3,750 and XRP hitting a new all-time high of $3.49.
Coinbase launches CFTC-regulated crypto perps for US retail traders

Coinbase introduces CFTC-regulated nano BTC and ETH perpetual futures for US retail traders, offering 10x leverage and low fees, following Kraken’s similar move earlier this month.
Crypto Media Slump Across Western Europe, but Opportunities Ahead – Brave New Coin

Western Europe’s crypto media faces decline due to regulatory changes and Google updates, but niche and compliant publishers show resilience and growth opportunities.
Dogecoin Price Breaks Above $0.26 In Weekend Rally As Pundit Predicts 2,600% Surge

Dogecoin surged past $0.26 in a weekend rally, with analyst Kaleo predicting a 2,600% surge to $6.942 and a $1 trillion market cap, citing meme coins’ lasting value.
GENIUS Act fuels Ripple’s rise – Breaking down the connection
The GENIUS Act’s approval boosts Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, positioning it as a compliant alternative to Tether’s USDT. Versan Aljarrah predicts RLUSD will globalize the dollar, backed by Treasuries and integrated with XRP for cross-border settlements.
Coinbase starts CFTC-regulated perpetuals for US traders, offering 10x leverage and 0.02% fees

Coinbase launched CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for US traders, offering 10x leverage and low fees. The move aims to compete with offshore platforms while adhering to US regulations.
Ethereum, XRP and Dogecoin Ignite Rally as Crypto Tops $4 Trillion – Decrypt

Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin surge as the crypto market cap exceeds $4 trillion, fueled by bullish indicators, institutional inflows, and favorable regulatory developments.
Justin Sun set to travel to space years after winning Blue Origin’s first seat

Tron founder Justin Sun will join Blue Origin’s NS-34 space mission after winning a $28 million auction in 2021. His bid funded 19 space charities, each receiving $1 million for STEAM initiatives.