Phantom Expands Perpetual Futures Push With Hire of Former Hyperliquid Ventuals Builders

phantom expands perpetual futures push with hire of former hyperliquid ventuals builders

Phantom deepens its derivatives strategy Crypto wallet Phantom is stepping further into the fast-growing perpetual futures market after hiring Alvin Hsia, Emily Hsia and Aris Samad, the team behind Ventuals. The trio previously built one of Hyperliquid’s highest-profile private-market trading experiments, including OpenAI and Anthropic perpetual futures markets, before that project shut down earlier this … Read more

Nasdaq Integrates TotalView Market Data with Pyth Network for Blockchain-Ready Finance

nasdaq integrates totalview market data with pyth network for blockchain ready finance

Nasdaq has officially announced a strategic expansion of its market data distribution, pushing its flagship TotalView equity data feed into the blockchain ecosystem through a partnership with the Pyth Network. This move signals a significant bridge between traditional financial (TradFi) infrastructure and the burgeoning world of decentralized finance (DeFi), as institutional firms increasingly migrate their … Read more

The Tokenization Frontier: Why Open Competition in Securities Markets is the Key to U.S. Economic Leadership

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Evolution in the Capital Markets America’s capital markets have maintained their status as the global gold standard primarily through their ability to adapt to technological shifts. The transition from physical paper certificates to book-entry records was once viewed with skepticism, as was the shift from physical trading floors to high-frequency electronic markets. Each milestone in … Read more

MetaMask’s Money Account: Unified Stablecoin Yield, Spending, and Trading for Modern Crypto Users

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MetaMask Redefines Stablecoin Utility: Earn, Spend, Trade with New ‘Money Account’ MetaMask, a leading self-custodial crypto wallet, has officially unveiled its innovative “Money Account.” This new offering integrates stablecoin yield generation, seamless payments, and comprehensive trading functionalities into a single, user-friendly product. This strategic launch signifies a pivotal shift for wallet providers, moving beyond mere … Read more

Stablecoin War Heats Up: Open USD Launch by Stripe, Coinbase, BlackRock Slashes Circle (CRCL) Shares 17%

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Stablecoin War Heats Up: Open USD Launch by Stripe, Coinbase, BlackRock Slashes Circle (CRCL) Shares 17% Major financial and tech players unveil Open USD, a new stablecoin protocol challenging Circle’s market dominance by reshaping reserve income and minting fee structures. Circle (CRCL) shares experienced a significant downturn Tuesday, tumbling over 17% to a four-month low. … Read more

Jefferies Warns of Crypto Volatility: Clarity Act Faces Senate Test

jefferies warns of crypto volatility: clarity act faces senate test

Jefferies has cautioned the cryptocurrency market regarding potential volatility as the proposed “Clarity Act” navigates the complex legislative landscape in the U.S. Senate. Despite recent progress, the investment bank highlights significant hurdles that could impact the bill’s passage, ultimately influencing the trajectory of institutional adoption and the broader regulatory environment for digital assets. Senate Hurdles … Read more

Exiled Chinese Businessman Miles Guo Sentenced to 30 Years for $1 Billion Fraud Scheme Tied to Steve Bannon

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Chinese Exile Miles Guo Receives 30-Year Sentence in $1 Billion Fraud Case A significant legal development has concluded in the United States as Chinese businessman Miles Guo, also known as Ho Wan Kwok, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. The sentence follows his conviction on multiple charges related to orchestrating a massive international … Read more

SEC Opens Comment Period on Overhauling ETF Rules: Implications for Crypto Funds

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SEC Opens Comment Period on Overhauling ETF Rules: Implications for Crypto Funds The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a 60‑day request for comment on proposed changes to its rules governing exchange‑traded funds. The move follows growing interest in novel ETFs that may hold digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and other crypto … Read more

OpenUSD’s Challenge to Circle: Is the Recent Selloff Overblown?

openusd’s challenge to circle: is the recent selloff overblown?

The recent selloff of Circle’s native token CRCL has sparked debate among investors and analysts alike. While the price drop suggests a severe reaction to the launch of the Open Standard consortium and its Open USD (OUSD) stablecoin, many experts argue that the market may be overreacting. Why OpenUSD Matters OpenUSD is a consortium-backed stablecoin … Read more

AI Investment Surge Drives Job Growth: Ramp Study Reveals 10% Hiring Surge

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AI Investment Surge Drives Job Growth: Ramp Study Reveals 10% Hiring Surge The recent Ramp study, conducted in partnership with labor‑market analytics firm Revelio Labs, examined AI spending and employment records for 21,559 U.S. companies between 2021 and early 2026. By linking corporate payments to AI‑vendor contracts with workforce data, the researchers were able to … Read more