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What It Means for Prediction Markets

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. Polymarket to Relaunch in the U.S. In the latest development for prediction markets, Polymarket has finally secured approval to relaunch in the U.S., ending a three-year hiatus that followed a 2022 CFTC settlement over unregistered derivatives trading. The clearance hinges on its $112 million acquisition of QCEX (comprising QCX LLC and QC Clearing LLC), a CFTC-licensed contract market and…

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Binance Alpha to list STBL token this week

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Binance Alpha has announced that it will list STBL, the governance token of the STBL protocol, giving early-access traders a first look at the project’s RWA–backed stablecoin ecosystem. Summary Binance Alpha will list STBL, the governance token of the STBL protocol, starting this week. STBL governs a stablecoin system centered on USST, which is backed by real-world assets like U.S. Treasuries. Led by Tether co-founder Reeve Collins, the project aims to align user participation with stablecoin development and yield…

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Ethereum Whales Stacking ETH, Hinting at Further Upside

Ethereum’s outlook is flipping increasingly bullish as whale cohorts ramp up their accumulation during the recent crypto market correction, with experts hinting at a bright future ahead for the second-largest crypto as institutional inflows pile up. According to on-chain analysis platform Santiment, whales holding between 1,000 to 100,000 ETH tokens increased their holdings by 14% in the past five months. During that period, Ethereum outperformed Bitcoin, with ETH delivering returns of 132% versus BTC’s 34% gains. In the past 24 hours, Ethereum's price is up 0.9% and is currently trading at $4,422, according to CoinGecko data. “Whale portfolio rebalancing from…

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Swarm Network raises $13M to power decentralized AI verification

Over 10,000 AI Agent Licenses sold on Sui blockchain. Rollup News users verified 3M+ posts with Swarm tech. $3M strategic backing from Sui, Ghaf, Brinc, Y2Z, Zerostage. Swarm Network has secured $13 million in fresh funding to build a decentralised protocol designed to verify artificial intelligence (AI) outputs and make information on the internet more trustworthy. The funding combines community support and strategic backing, highlighting the rising interest in the intersection of blockchain and AI. Funding boost backed by Sui Swarm raised $10 million through a public sale of its Agent Licenses, issued as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Sui…

Regulation

Fake Trading Guru Used YouTube Channel to Lure $18 Million In Alleged Ponzi Scheme

Federal regulators charged a 40-year-old Dallas-area options trader with running an $18 million Ponzi scheme that primarily targeted members of his own religious community in North Texas. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed fraud charges against Arsalan Rawjani and his investment firm, Trade with Ayasa LLC, for allegedly promising guaranteed monthly returns of 3% to 5% from options trading while actually using new investor money to pay earlier clients. Rawjani operated the scheme from 2021 through 2024, positioning himself as an experienced trader within the Ismaili Muslim community where he served as an active member and leader. Court documents…

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Crypto.com Adds LINEA to Limit Orders for Automated Trading

Crypto.com has announced an update where it has added LINEA on Limit Orders for trading. This update enables the platform users to program their buy and sell orders to be automated at their desired prices without the need to track the market at all times. Now that LINEA is available within the platform, traders are able to establish automated trades that trigger when market conditions hit the desired targets. This will provide the user with greater control and flexibility, and they will be able to optimize trading strategies even in volatile periods. Limit orders are now a crucial aspect of…

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Derivatives Madness — Higher-Strike Calls Dominate ETH Open Interest Board

Ethereum derivatives markets showed heavy positioning on Sept. 4 as ethereum traded near $4,399, with ether futures open interest above $58 billion and options skewed toward calls. Binance, CME Anchor ETH Futures; Options Lean Call-Heavy Spot conditions show ethereum at $4,399, up 0.2% on the day, within a 24-hour range of $4,357 to $4,486. The market capitalization stands at about $531.3 billion on a circulating supply of roughly 120.7 million, with $31.4 billion in 24-hour volume. Futures activity remains elevated. Across exchanges, total ethereum futures open interest, according to coinglass.com stats, is 13.38 million ETH, or roughly $58.87 billion. The…

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Zerodha’s Kamath on Why Indian Traders Are Fleeing Spot for Crypto Derivatives

According to Nithin Kamath, founder and CEO of brokerage giant Zerodha, Indian crypto trading platforms are witnessing a surge in derivatives activity. Kamath noted that the trend has continued despite the unclear regulatory atmosphere within the sector, which most financial analysts consider a “gray zone.” Indian investors are increasingly interested in crypto Emerging reports have revealed that wealthy individuals and businesses in India are showing significant interest in cryptocurrency investment. Record-breaking digital asset prices, easier access to trading platforms, and supportive rules in key markets have been associated with the increased interest in derivatives trading. Notably, asset managers across India…

Regulation

Philippines Proposes 10,000-BTC Strategic Reserve Locked for 20 YearsPhilippines Proposes 10,000-BTC Strategic Reserve Locked for 20 Years

The Philippines plans a 10,000 BTC reserve, purchasing 2,000 BTC annually for five years, totaling $1.12 billion, under BSP custody. The reserve's Bitcoin will be locked for 20 years, with sales restricted to 10% every two years, except to retire government debt. The BSP will issue quarterly reports with cryptographic attestations and third-party audits to ensure transparency and accountability. The Philippines has proposed a bill establishing a strategic 10,000 BTC Bitcoin reserve. The offer needs a 20 year lock up. It guides the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to purchase 2,000 BTC annually in five years. The reserve would be…

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Thailand’s CIB Recognized Binance For Cybercrime Prevention, Boosts BNB Price

Binance and Binance TH received reward plus recognition for their efforts in preventing cybercrime. This marked the second consecutive recognition for Binance by Thai Law Enforcement. BNB briefly traded at an ATH of $908 around that time. Binance added a milestone to its portfolio after Thai Law Enforcement recognized its efforts. The Central Investigation Bureau honored Binance for its work in cybercrime prevention. This recognition from Thai Law Enforcement likely caused a BNB price surge, taking the token to a new ATH. Binance expressed that it remains committed to further strengthening the digital ecosystem. Thailand CIB Recognized Binance and Binance…

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