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The latest CFTC moves would counter that view by more clearly defining swaps, which are agency-regulated financial instruments in which two parties agree to an exchange. The CFTC is seeking to propose a new rule that would extend the regulatory definition of swaps to include event contracts, traded on popular platforms including Kalshi, Polymarket, Crypto.com and Robinhood. It’s also pursuing an “interim final rule” that would remove “casino-style gambling products” from what can make up a swap. Both were received by the OMB this week, where a review is generally a final step on the path to submitting rules for…

When Circle’s Arc mainnet went live last week, Jeremy Allaire called it “the single most significant launch in Circle’s history since $USDC itself.” The new blockchain was built specifically for financial markets, with $USDC used for gas and major TradFi companies including Visa and Mastercard participating as validators. They spend through cards, bank transfers and payment networks. That is where Wirex thinks the next stablecoin battle will be fought. The company launched on Arc’s mainnet on day one and has integrated the network into its stablecoin payments infrastructure, including Wirex One, its new onchain banking product. Visa and Mastercard Validate…

How Chainlink Fulcrum Expands Cross-Chain Financing Built for large financial institutions, Fulcrum introduces what is described as the first cross-chain repurchase agreement workflow that separates the management of a financing agreement from the blockchains where collateral and cash are settled. Through a single gateway, participants can select eligible assets, establish financing terms, and coordinate settlement across supported networks without being tied to a specific venue. The platform also offers continuous operational support, enabling participants to monitor exposures and respond automatically according to agreed terms, even outside traditional market hours. By removing platform lock-in and reducing operational complexity, the solution aims…

XCE (AQSE: XCE | OTCQB: XCELF) wants to acquire profitable recruitment businesses, retain much of the earnings they generate, and expand the pool of internally generated capital available for growth and Bitcoin. There is also a notable symmetry between buyer and target. XCE’s existing operating business, Spencer Riley, grew revenue 20.6% over its latest 12-month period. The acquisition target grew revenue 21.5% over the same period. XCE is not simply looking to add scale. It is attempting to acquire growing, profitable businesses and bring them into a listed group with Bitcoin on its balance sheet. Acquiring Earnings Power XCE expects…

That distinction is important for Ethereum’s near term price outlook. Transfers to exchanges can increase the amount of $ETH immediately available for trading, while movements between private wallets do not necessarily create the same selling pressure. Still, the size of the transaction puts the receiving address in focus. Any subsequent movement of the $ETH to centralized exchanges could change the market implications of the transfer. $ETH showed little immediate reaction and traded around $2,715 at press time. The token remained above the $2,700 area that has repeatedly acted as a key short term battleground during its recent recovery. Ethereum previously…

Price Action Breakdown As of now, Kalshi’s trading volume remains unreported alongside its price, indicating relatively thin trading activity. However, the integration into ETF strategies might signal a shift in market dynamics and increased trading interest. The broader crypto market has been fluctuating, and any heightened activity surrounding Kalshi could contribute to overall market sentiment, reflecting traders’ growing curiosity. Kalshi is a private company specializing in prediction markets, enabling traders to bet on the outcomes of future events. The regulatory environment surrounding prediction markets falls under the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which oversees trading practices to…

In his proposal, the developer outlines a framework that extends well beyond merely accepting merchant payments. Angell considers it feasible to connect the X social platform’s digital wallet with native decentralized yield and asset management tools built directly into the $XRP Ledger (XRPL). From this technical perspective, users would be able to transfer funds directly from their everyday account balances into the token to interact with onchain primitives. Denis Angell noted that he sees no technical barriers to allowing direct transfers into $XRP from the application’s internal balance, provided the system features integrated on-ramp and off-ramp mechanisms to interact with…

Market Pulse Currently, $PONS is traded at $0 with no recorded trading volume. This lack of volume may indicate a cautious market response initially. However, the listing on a significant exchange like Bybit typically generates interest that can lead to future trading activity. Observers will be watching how the market reacts to this new entry, particularly in the context of broader market trends showing mixed signals across major assets. $PONS serves as a token launchpad on the Robinhood blockchain, facilitating the introduction of new tokens through a unique bonding curve mechanism. Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has jurisdiction over listing…

Feature allows direct access to bridge native explorers Until this update, confirming that a cross-chain transfer actually completed meant leaving Arkham, finding the correct bridge website, and searching for the transaction manually. The new shortcut removes that detour by sending users straight to the source. Supports 12 major cross-chain bridges and protocols Arkham’s rollout does not cover every bridge in existence, but it does span a broad slice of the market. The supported list includes Wormhole, Near Intents, Stargate, Allbridge, Relay Link, Hyperbridge, Circle CCTP, Debridge, Across Protocol, Mayan Finance, Thorchain, and Symbiosis — 12 services in total. The mix…

However, high debt alone does not indicate a crisis. Sustainability also depends on revenue growth, interest costs, economic expansion, and whether borrowed money finances productive assets. At the same time, states are relying more heavily on domestic bond markets to finance their deficits. They funded 76.3% of fiscal deficits through market borrowing in FY2025-26, up from 71.8% a year earlier. Consequently, as state issuance increases, governments can compete more directly with companies for domestic savings. That can lift borrowing costs, tighten credit conditions, and reduce private investment if financing needs persist. Slower private capital formation can then weigh on growth.…