U.S. CFTC opens crypto ‘perp’ door with first approvals at Kalshi, Coinbase
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has now established a stance on how regulated U.S. firms can engage in crypto perpetual futures contracts.
What American crypto asset perpetuals mean for the future of crypto
For years, one of the most significant crypto asset markets has existed entirely outside the United States. Today, that changes, explains CFTC Chairman Selig.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bittensor (TAO) drops 4%, leading index lower
Internet Computer (ICP), down 3.8%, was also an underperformer.
Paxos wins SEC approval to clear U.S. stocks on blockchain
Paxos new license positions it alongside legacy giants such as DTCC and makes it a compelling, more efficient alternative for traditional finance giants than legacy competitors.
Hyperliquid bigger than NASDAQ, says ICE CEO Jeffrey Sprecher
Sprecher saluted Hyperliquid’s team, signaling deeper engagement between Wall Street incumbents and crypto-native rails.
Bitcoin underperforms risk assets as record 9th day of ETF outflows signal waning demand
Your day-ahead look for May 29, 2026
Bitcoin ETF outflows reach record 9-day streak as investors pull $2.8 billion
The longest run of withdrawals since U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs listed in January 2024 comes as bitcoin underperforms high-flying AI and semiconductor stocks.
OKX Ventures buys $53 million stake in Korea’s Coinone exchange
The crypto exchange’s investment arm and Korea Investment & Securities will each invest 80 billion won ($53 million) as Coinone pushes into stablecoins and tokenized securities.
XRP rebounds above $1.30 after volume surge, but bears still control the bigger picture
XRP snapped a streak of lower lows on heavy buying, though the token remains stuck below major resistance levels that have capped every rally this year.
Bitcoin, ether little-changed despite record stocks, falling oil and easing war fears
Global stocks hit records and oil cracked on a tentative US-Iran ceasefire extension. Crypto stayed on the sidelines, with some analysts saying the next catalyst is regulatory, not geopolitical.