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Polymarket reportedly seeks to raise an additional $50 million amid election fever

The popular betting site may also launch a native token.

Fortune · Sep 24, 2024

Feds Nab Luxurious Duo Who Stole, Laundered Over $230M In Bitcoin

Malone Lam and Jeandiel Serrano were arrested Wednesday and indicted for stealing and laundering over $230 million worth of Bitcoin from a single victim in mid-August.

International Business Times · Sep 20, 2024

Big Crypto raises $200M to fight regs

The deep-pocketed cryptocurrency industry seeks to influence regulators and the future of the Democratic Party

Salon · Sep 13, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Former Binance Policy Chief Talks New Bitget Role, International Compliance, Constructive Regulation

Hon Ng was recently appointed as Bitget's Chief Legal Officer, and he is more than ready to help Bitget become a leader in compliance and regulatory collaboration efforts in the burgeoning crypto industry.

International Business Times · Aug 20, 2024

Aloha, Hawaii! Coinbase Returns, Hails State's 'Responsible Approach' To Regulatory Clarity

After seven years out of the picture, Coinbase is back in Hawaii to provide a wide range of services for residents who have expressed interest in the exchange giant's crypto offerings.

International Business Times · Aug 13, 2024

Crypto Leaders Unite Against CFTC Proposal That Could Ban Election Prediction Markets

Crypto executives are calling on the CFTC to withdraw its proposal for a new rule that could ban Polymarket and other similar betting platforms – some crypto leaders have also questioned the regulator's authority to regulate event contracts.

International Business Times · Aug 12, 2024

US Orders FTX, Alameda To Pay $12.7 Bn To Victims

Failed cryptocurrency platform FTX Trading and affiliate Alameda Research must pay $12.7 billion to compensate customers and fraud victims under a consent order, US regulators announced Thursday.

International Business Times · Aug 9, 2024

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX ordered by US court to pay customers $12.7bn

Compensation order comes five months after founder Sam Bankman-Fried was jailed for role in collapse

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024

Grains: Watson and Occam’s Razor

Occam's razor tells us the simplest answer is usually closest to the truth. We need to keep this in mind as we look at the early rally in the Grains sector Monday morning.

Barchart · Jul 22, 2024

Grains: It's the Weather, Naturally

Why does Watson continue to add to its net-short futures position in Grains? It's the weather, naturally.

Barchart · Jul 9, 2024