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Kraken has joined a pilot program for Eightco’s INFINITY authentication platform, addressing challenges related to regulatory compliance and AI-enabled fraud. The exchange has not disclosed the pilot’s duration or evaluation criteria. Exchanges Face Evolving Compliance Requirements Kraken maintains 12 regulatory registrations and licenses, including Money Services Business registration with FinCEN in the US and FINTRAC in Canada. All platform users must complete the KYC (Know Your Customer) verification to comply with anti-money laundering regulations. The EU’s Transfer of Funds Regulation, implementing the crypto Travel Rule, took full effect on December 30, 2024. The regulation requires crypto asset service providers to…

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Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets: Bitcoin hovered near $114,000 and Ethereum traded around $4,120 early Tuesday Hong Kong time as markets entered one of the most consequential weeks of the year, defined by U.S.–China diplomacy, a Federal Reserve policy pivot, and a packed schedule of Big Tech earnings. Polymarket traders are betting heavily on a breakthrough, pricing a 92% chance that the U.S. and China will sign a tariff agreement by November 10 following a weekend round of constructive talks in Malaysia. The framework, which could be finalized when Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping at…

OpenAI has suffered a legal setback in its copyright battle, as a federal judge ruled that authors can pursue claims the company unlawfully downloaded their books. U.S. District Judge Sidney H. Stein denied OpenAI’s motion to strike what the company characterized as a new “download claim” in a ruling Monday, finding that prior complaints adequately notified OpenAI of infringement allegations based on downloading and reproducing copyrighted books. “A complaint need not pin plaintiff’s claim for relief to a precise legal theory,” Judge Stein said in his ruling, noting that “factual allegations alone are what matters.” He granted OpenAI partial relief,…

Solana DEX aggregator Jupiter announces the launch of a beta version of its new prediction market supported by Kalshi. The first test market involves the Mexico Grand Prix. Summary Jupiter has introduced the beta version of its first-ever Prediction Market, allowing users to place bets on the outcome of the upcoming Mexico Grand Prix. While Jupiter’s market remains in beta, the sector continues to grow rapidly, with total value locked across prediction market platforms reaching $241.9 million. In a recent post, the Solana decentralized exchange Jupiter announced that has launched the beta version of its first prediction market. For the…

The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with significant news from Animoca Brands, a leading force in blockchain gaming and Web3 innovation. They’ve made a strategic move, announcing the powerful KARRAT staking of 20 million tokens on Studio Chain nodes. This isn’t just a number; it’s a bold statement about their commitment to the ecosystem and the future of decentralized entertainment. This monumental action truly unleashes a new era of possibilities for both Animoca Brands and the KARRAT community. What Exactly is KARRAT Staking, and Why Does it Matter? At its core, KARRAT staking involves locking up a certain amount of KARRAT…

Once again, a well-known smart trader with the handle 0xc2a3 has garnered attention thanks to an immaculate win rate on the market. The whale has now increased his position, thereby increasing his exposure to Ethereum and has a 100% win rate and a track record of precision trading. Hyperliquid whales moving up Data from on-chain dashboards and Hyperliquid indicate that 0xc2a3 has increased his long position in Ethereum to 33,270 ETH, which is worth roughly $131.24 million at the current exchange rate. Strong faith in Ethereum’s short-term upside potential is evident in the position that was opened with 5x leverage.…

The Fed is expected to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00% on Wednesday. However, Generali Investments predicts that this decision could be made through a “three-way split” vote. According to the institution, one member could vote for a larger 50 basis point cut, while others could vote to keep interest rates steady. This could create an “almost unprecedented divide of opinion,” said Paul Zanghieri, Senior Economist at Generali Investments. Zanghieri also stated that the Fed is expected to cut interest rates again in December and then deliver a final rate cut…

President Trump’s decision to pardon Binance founder CZ is sparking outrage with Senate Democrats now demanding a federal probe into what they call a “dangerous act of political favoritism.” Summary A group of seven Senate Democrats, led by Elizabeth Warren, sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Oct 28. The lawmakers questioned Trump’s pardon of CZ, warning it could embolden white-collar crime and weaken law enforcement’s credibility. Senators allege Trump’s decision may have been influenced by financial ties between CZ and Trump-linked World Liberty Financial. The DOJ and Treasury were asked to respond…

Binance, the blockchain company behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has launched direct USD deposits and withdrawals for users in more than 70 countries through BPay Global, according to details shared with Finbold on October 22. BPay Global, a payments service provider licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain and part of the Binance Group, will enable retail and corporate users in eligible regions to fund, store, and convert U.S. dollars to crypto and back from their fiat wallets. Direct on- and off-ramp for USD The new feature supports USD transactions via SWIFT bank transfers, with zero fees…