The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has appointed new members to its Global Markets Advisory Committee (GMAC) and subcommittees, adding several crypto industry leaders to the Digital Asset Markets Subcommittee (DAMS) — a move that underscores the regulator’s continued engagement with the sector. CFTC Acting Chair Caroline D. Pham named four new DAMS members: Katherine Minarik, chief legal officer at Uniswap Labs; Avery Ching, co-founder and chief technology officer of Aptos Labs; James J. Hill, managing director and head of structure innovation at BNY; and Ben Sherwin, general counsel at…
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Exploring Prediction Markets: From Cypherpunk Roots to Blockchain Innovation
Timothy Morano Sep 19, 2025 15:16 Discover the evolution of prediction markets from informal bets to decentralized platforms powered by blockchain and cryptocurrencies, attracting interest from cypherpunks and financial institutions alike. Prediction markets, recognized for their ability to consolidate information into accurate forecasts, have transitioned from informal betting activities and academic experiments to sophisticated decentralized platforms. This evolution has particularly captivated the cypherpunk movement, which views these markets as instruments for truth-seeking and counteracting centralized control. According to blog.bitfinex.com, the interest from…
#BITCOIN 4 GREEN MONTHS IN A ROW | Cycle Analysis
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What Korea’s big bet means for global markets
Massive pullout of Korean investors from Tesla For years, Korean retail investors have been behind Tesla, contributing significantly to the company’s global stock market surges. However, in August 2025, Korean investors withdrew a whopping $657 million from Tesla stock, the largest monthly outflow in over two years. The withdrawal of investments extends beyond direct stock investments. Leveraged products linked to Tesla, such as the 2x leveraged exchange-traded fund (ETF), TSLL, saw outflows of $554 million in August 2025, the largest since early 2024. For retail investors who previously boosted Tesla’s…
Robinhood Files Venture Fund with SEC to Open Private Markets to Retail
Brokerage firm Robinhood is planning a closed-end fund that would give retail investors access to its venture capital portfolio — a space traditionally reserved for institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The brokerage disclosed Monday that it has filed a Form N-2 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to register shares of the Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RVI), which will be managed by its new subsidiary, Robinhood Ventures DE. If approved, shares of RVI will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where they can be bought and sold…
Native Markets Takes Home The Prize, Secures USDH Ticker After Heated Race
Native Markets, one of the teams that submitted a proposal to issue and manage the Hyperliquid crypto exchange’s US dollar stablecoin (USDH), officially claimed the USDH ticker on Sunday, following a community vote. The project will deploy the inaugural Hyperliquid Improvement Proposal (HIP) for USDH and an ERC-20 token, the token standard for the Ethereum network, in the coming days, Max Fiege, founder of Native Markets, said in an X post. He also outlined the next steps: “We will then start with a testing phase for mints and redeems of…
Bitcoin climbs after dismal jobs report fuels rate cut hopes: CNBC Crypto World
▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io On today’s episode of CNBC’s Crypto World, bitcoin climbs after it was revealed that payrolls rose less than expected in August. Plus, crypto billionaire Justin Sun says his World Liberty Financial tokens have been “unreasonably” frozen. And, Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink, reveals what was discussed during a meeting with SEC Chair Paul Atkins. Chapters 00:00 – CNBC Crypto World, Sept 5, 2025 0:27 – Bitcoin climbs 1:14 – The headlines 4:22 – Chainlink’s Sergey Nazarov For access to live and exclusive…
Kashi Is Ready To Fight For Prediction Markets Amid New Lawsuit
Prediction market platform Kalshi has vowed to fight a new lawsuit from the US state of Massachusetts, which accuses the company of offering unlicensed sports betting to residents. “We are proud to be the company that has pioneered this technology and stand ready to defend it once again in a court of law,” a spokesperson for Kalshi told Cointelegraph on Friday. “Prediction markets are a critical innovation of the 21st century, and all Americans should be able to access them,” Kalshi added. Kalshi is prepared to fight amid other legal…
Mike Novogratz Backs Solana As The Blockchain Of Choice For Financial Markets – Here’s Why
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure In the last few days, Solana has experienced a steady upward trend, drawing dangerously close to the $230 price mark as activity on the blockchain heats up. With Solana gaining serious ground and on-chain activity rising rapidly, Mike Novogratz has endorsed the blockchain, claiming that its design sets it apart for financial market dominance. Solana Gains Big Endorsement From Mike Novogratz The Solana blockchain is taking the spotlight and receiving notable attention in the blockchain sector, with…
Crypto pullback briefly pushes bitcoin to lowest level since early July: CNBC Crypto World
▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io On today’s episode of CNBC Crypto World, Bitwise files an application with the SEC to add a spot Chainlink ETF to its investment offerings. Plus, Bitget CEO Gracy Chen explains what’s driving digital asset prices right now and whether the international crypto exchange plans to expand to the United States. Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 0:23 – Bitcoin & ether fall 0:55 – The headlines 3:10 – Bitget CEO Gracy Chen For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC…