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Gemini eyes prediction markets, waits on CFTC exchange nod
Gemini Space Station Inc., the crypto exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, is preparing to list prediction market contracts and is awaiting U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission approval for a designated contract market application filed in May 2025, according to people familiar with the plans. Crypto execs meet U.S. senators as market structure bill stalls
Executives from firms such as Coinbase Global Inc. and Chainlink Labs joined senators, including Tim Scott, Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer, to explore how the U.S. should classify digital assets, regulate DeFi platforms and divide oversight between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Solana co-founder is building a DEX for perpetual futures
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko is working on a new decentralized perpetual futures exchange called Percolator. According to GitHub, the protocol is already "implementation-ready" and could become a serious competitor to existing derivatives DEXs. Two futures for crypto: Why FSB's warning matters for markets
The G20’s Financial Stability Board latest review reveals a fork in the road for crypto regulation. One path leads to coordinated global standards. The other to regulatory arbitrage and elevated systemic risk. Here's what each scenario means for investors. 
Aster climbs to No.1 for daily fees among perp DEXs
Aster has jumped to the top of DefiLlama’s 24‑hour fee ranking. The BNB Chain–centric perp DEX – a decentralized exchange for perpetual futures – pulled in over $25 million in fees (protocol revenue from trading commissions), outpacing Hyperliquid and the rest of the field. Hyperliquid, by comparison, showed about $3.2 million for the day. Justin Sun launches TRON perps as lawmakers question Trump ties
Tron founder Justin Sun launched a website for trading perpetual futures tied to USDT, rolling out “SunPerp” in public beta on Friday, even as two Democratic lawmakers asked the SEC to examine his ties to the Trump family and TRON’s listing on Nasdaq via a reverse merger. What's up with crypto today
What's up with crypto today. Three big stories of the day so far: Metaplanet announced terms for a ¥212.9 billion international share offering to purchase Bitcoin, QMMM's stock price jumped significantly after the company revealed a $100 million digital asset treasury plan, and Cboe announced the launch of Bitcoin and Ether futures contracts. CFTC kicks off next Crypto Sprint, public input open until Oct 20
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched the next stage of its Crypto Sprint and opened public comment through Oct. 20, focusing on spot trading on CFTC‑registered exchanges and retail leverage rules aligned with the White House roadmap. 
Crypto market flash crash: what Trump actually said
On October 10, the crypto market suffered its largest crash since 2022. In just 25 minutes, total capitalization fell by $560 billion, while futures liquidations exceeded $18.7 billion. Many are asking: why did Donald Trump's words trigger such a severe reaction? 
White House weighs new CFTC chair picks as Quintenz stalls
The White House is weighing additional candidates to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as Brian Quintenz’s confirmation stalls. Names discussed include Michael Selig, chief counsel to the SEC’s crypto task force, and Tyler Williams, a Treasury counselor on digital asset policy. Senate Democrats unveil digital asset oversight framework
Twelve Senate Democrats released a policy framework that would give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) authority over spot trading of digital assets that are not securities. The proposal also calls for clearer Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) guidance and stronger anti-money laundering requirements. 
Rostin Behnam, Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will step down on January 20, coinciding with Donald Trump’s inauguration. His resignation signals potential shifts in regulatory priorities as the new administration prepares to overhaul federal oversight. 