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The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission received more than 1,500 responses to a proposed rule tied to prediction markets, with some backing the regulator while others called for a tougher crackdown on the platforms. The CFTC’s request for public comments on a rule it proposed in March that would allow it to amend or issue new regulations for event contracts on prediction markets ended on Thursday, drawing responses from prediction markets, crypto firms and consumer advocacy groups. Kalshi co-founder and chief operating officer Luana Lopes Lara backed the CFTC in a letter on Thursday, saying its existing regulations were “well-designed…

Mesh has integrated the Stellar network as a core settlement layer, strengthening its push into stablecoin-based global payments infrastructure. The move deepens alignment between the two platforms, with Stellar now handling final settlement across parts of the Mesh ecosystem. Mesh builds out full payments stack Mesh focuses on payment orchestration rather than settlement. It connects exchanges, wallets, and financial platforms into a unified network that routes transactions across systems. By integrating Stellar, Mesh adds a reliable settlement layer to its stack. The platform can now route payments through its network and settle them on Stellar with low fees and near-instant…

On Monday, two research pieces about quantum cryptography dramatically slashed the hardware requirements for cracking private keys to vast sums of digital assets, including over a million bitcoin ($BTC) owned by Satoshi Nakamoto. By some estimates, the deadline to fork Bitcoin to post-quantum cryptography has accelerated by two orders of magnitude. In other words, both research teams described multiplicative, not additive, advancements to quantum computing. Although the two teams approached different layers of the quantum stack, their improvements compound. To summarize in brief, the number of physical qubits required to crack the elliptic curve signatures protecting the private keys of…

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said he expects 30% of Ripple Treasury’s $13 trillion yearly payment volume to move on-chain within the next five years. He made this statement during a conversation with Bullish CEO Tom Farley at the ongoing Consensus 2026 conference in Miami. Key Points Brad Garlinghouse said 30% of Ripple Treasury’s yearly volume could shift on-chain within five years. GTreasury, now Ripple Treasury, processed $13 trillion in 2025, with zero payments conducted on-chain. Ripple acquired GTreasury for $1 billion in October 2025 to expand its presence in the global corporate treasury market. The platform serves over 1,000 clients…

Ontology’s native token $ONT surged more than 80% in the last 24-hours. The token has a history of sharp, short-lived rallies that have been followed by corrections. With this surge, there are huge chances of profit-taking. Ontology ($ONT) has seen a great surge in the last 24-hours. According to CoinMarketCap, the $ONT token experienced a surge of more than 80% today, March 25, 2026. This gain is huge when compared to the broader crypto market gains, which has been up by almost 1.5% in the last 24-hours. At press time, the price of the $ONT token stands at $0.06702 with…

Binance received a letter from the US Treasury Department seeking employee interviews and records tied to potential sanctions violations, adding new pressure to the world’s largest crypto exchange as it remains under a US appointed monitor. The Treasury letter, dated April 19, followed reports alleging that Iran linked funds moved through Binance, according to Bloomberg. Binance said Thursday that it is committed to cooperating with its independent monitor and relevant agencies, adding that it is providing full cooperation and transparency. The Information first reported the Treasury letter, saying the department demanded Binance comply with its monitoring program after reports that…

Bitcoin is getting close to a point in history where fear and opportunity are separated. The $54,000 area sticks out as a key threshold, where Bitcoin becomes statistically cheap in relation to the average on-chain cost basis of market participants, according to CryptoQuant’s realized price model. Descending market dynamic The price is currently trading in the mid-$60,000 range, holding above that level — but the structure is still brittle. With lower highs and ongoing rejection under falling resistance, the chart clearly displays a downward trend. BTC/USDT Chart by TradingView Although there are indications of stabilization, the market has not yet…

A recent disclosure from CME Group has placed $XRP alongside major digital assets like Bitcoin in its official filings. According to the 10-K filing submitted to the U.S. SEC, $XRP now sits alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum within CME’s listed crypto product offerings. Key Points CME Group lists $XRP alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum in official SEC filings. $XRP futures hit $1B open interest fastest in CME history, boosting institutional appeal. U.S. $XRP ETF launched in Nov 2025 with $1B+ inflows, signaling growing adoption. Missouri proposes including $XRP in a state crypto reserve and Strategic Reserve Fund. CME Filing Puts $XRP Alongside…

Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies played a very important role in the US presidential election held in November 2024. Indeed, support for cryptocurrencies is seen as a significant factor in Donald Trump’s election as president. Polls conducted at the time indicated that support for cryptocurrencies influenced voters’ decision to vote for Trump. However, this is changing. Currently, a majority of US voters do not trust the Trump administration regarding cryptocurrency regulation. Ahead of the US midterm elections, crypto assets appear to have failed to emerge as a key political issue. According to CoinDesk, a majority of US voters do not trust…

Coinbase has announced it will suspend trading for 12 perpetual futures contracts at 1:00 p.m. UTC on May 21. The move affects a diverse set of tokens, including $KAITO, $SENT, $SAHARA, $CAKE, $TOSHI, $AKT, $VET, ANIME, $THETA, ZK, KERNEL, and $BARD. The exchange has not yet provided a detailed public explanation for the delistings, but such actions typically follow internal reviews of market liquidity, trading volume, and compliance risk. Which Tokens Are Affected and Why It Matters The list spans several categories within the crypto ecosystem. $KAITO and ANIME are relatively newer tokens tied to AI and entertainment-themed projects, respectively.…