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Kalshi moves to launch margin trades pending US approval

Kalshi, the New York-based prediction exchange, is reportedly seeking regulatory clearance to launch margin trading, according to people familiar with the discussions. The prediction market has spent months in talks with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to seek permission to expand how traders fund positions, as reported on Friday by the Financial Times. As of the latest update, the CFTC has not indicated whether approval will be granted, and the status of the request remains largely unclear. Kalshi creates surveillance audit arm for regulatory approval push According to a news article published on the prediction market provider’s website,…

Exchanges

Sushi Solana integration signals strategic DeFi expansion on a fast-growing blockchain

In a move that underscores growing DeFi competition, Sushi Solana integration is set to widen access to high-speed trading for millions of crypto users. Sushi deploys on Solana to expand its multichain reach Leveraging Jupiter’s Ultra API for optimized Solana execution Sushi’s role in the global DeFi and multichain landscape Sushi deploys on Solana to expand its multichain reach On Feb. 9, 2026 in New York, decentralized exchange Sushi announced its official launch on the Solana network, marking a significant step in its multi-chain expansion strategy. The deployment extends Sushi’s suite of trading and liquidity products to one of the…

DeFi

Crypto data platform CoinGecko weighs sale for around $500 million, sources say

CoinGecko, a prominent crypto market data and analytics company, is considering a sale at a valuation of around $500 million, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. The firm has appointed investment bank Moelis to advise on the sale, the people said, who spoke on condition of anonymity as the matter is private. A third person said it remains too early for a valuation to have been determined yet, as the process only began late last year. CoinGecko did not respond to requests for comment by the time of publication. Moelis declined to comment. The firm is exploring…

Regulation

BlackRock urges investors to chase AI gains beyond big tech

The world’s biggest money manager says people should still put their cash into artificial intelligence companies this year, but they need to look beyond the usual tech suspects. BlackRock told investors on Tuesday that the smart money in AI is shifting. Instead of betting on companies like Microsoft and Meta, people who manage large amounts of money are now more interested in the companies that provide electricity and build the infrastructure that makes AI work. Survey shows dramatic change in investor thinking The company laid out its findings in a report called Investment Directions, which included results from a survey…

Regulation

CZ's Favorite Perp DEX: Aster Explained

Table of Contents Where Did Aster Come From?Why Did CZ Pick Aster as His Favorite?What's the CZ Effect Done for Aster?What Makes Aster Different From Other Perp DEXes?Is There Any Downside? Aster is the decentralized perpetual futures exchange that Changpeng Zhao (CZ) keeps mentioning. The former Binance CEO has publicly endorsed it, personally bought over 2 million $ASTER tokens with his own money, and maintains strategic ties through YZi Labs. For a perp DEX that only fully rebranded in early 2025, that level of backing from crypto's most influential figure has turned heads across DeFi. Where Did Aster Come From?…

Exchanges

As America nears 250, financial freedom shouldn’t be up for debate

In recent weeks, the American Bankers Association and Bank Policy Institute sent several letters to Congress attacking the GENIUS Act, bipartisan stablecoin legislation that was passed and became law after thorough and careful compromise. Their arguments don't cite newly discovered risks or technical flaws. They're asking Congress to reopen settled law because they don't want to compete with the next wave of financial technology. This matters beyond the world of cryptocurrency. It reveals how America's largest financial institutions respond when they face competition: not by offering better services, but by lobbying to handicap the alternatives. As Americans prepare to celebrate…

Regulation

Cboe Posts $2.4B in 2025 Revenue as Options Volumes Stay Elevated Across Institutional and Retail

Cboe Global Markets reported record financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. Strong derivatives activity lifted revenue and earnings across its core markets. Last year, Centroid Solutions integrated its platform with Cboe Global Markets. The integration gives broker clients direct access to real-time pricing for equities, options, indices, and derivatives from U.S. and European markets through a single connection. In the same period, Australia’s securities regulator, ASIC, approved Cboe to list companies, allowing initial public offerings and dual-listed foreign firms, ending ASX’s de facto monopoly on new listings. The company does not disclose retail trading share, nor…

Exchanges

TD Bank Sees ‘Terrific Opportunities’ in Tokenized Deposits

Big banks are increasingly experimenting with tokenized deposits as a way to plug legacy balance sheets into blockchain rails for more efficient settlement. In a recent example, Raymond Chun, the CEO of TD Bank, one of Canada’s “Big Five” lenders, described the technology as real innovation with “terrific opportunities.” Speaking at the RBC conference earlier this month, Chun said tokenized deposits represent “the highest opportunity” for the bank and that TD is focused on them more than on crypto trading or stablecoins. “I think there's huge benefits. It's regulated. The benefits to — from a P&L perspective, from a client…

Regulation

Polymarket logs 38.4M visits to its site in January, getting near the traffic of Robinhood

Polymarket was the most visited decentralized app in January, almost catching up with the traffic on Robinhood. The app reached peak on-chain traffic as well, while expanding its mainstream presence. Polymarket was the most visited crypto-native app, logging both peak on-chain volumes and site ranking. The prediction app is almost catching up with Robinhood in popularity. The app’s founder, Shayne Coplan, marked the achievement. Serious business. pic.twitter.com/RcF4leTZ2x — Shayne Coplan 🦅 (@shayne_coplan) February 6, 2026 Polymarket was among the most popular on-chain use cases in January, as activity shifted to the most liquid markets. The app also posted peak USDC…

Exchanges

Bitcoin miner Cango sold $305 million of BTC during market slump to fund AI shift

Bitcoin miner Cango (CANG) completed the sale 4,451 $BTC over the weekend, raising roughly $305 million in USDT as it looks to reduce leverage and reposition its business around artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company said it raised $305 million from the sale, suggesting an average sale price of about $68,524 per coin, or not far above multi-year low prices for bitcoin. Shares are little-changed in Monday trading, but are lower by 83% on a year-over-year basis. The company’s bitcoin sales were “based on a comprehensive assessment of current market conditions,” the firm said, as it plans to shift into AI…

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