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Prediction Market Fight Deepens as 40 States Push Back on CFTC
Key Takeaways States argued sports-related prediction markets function as wagers, not federally regulated derivatives. Kalshi court wins have raised the stakes for preemption in state
Evernorth Adding Ripple Legal Chief to Board Ahead of XRP Treasury Push
Key Takeaways Evernorth named new board members and executives ahead of its planned public listing. Ripple’s legal chief, Stuart Alderoty, is expected to join the
Circle Urges OCC to Finalize Strong GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules
Key Takeaways Circle supported OCC rules for payment stablecoins under a national licensing framework. Uniform standards could reduce arbitrage, protect users, and support trusted digital
Panama Player Accuses World Cup Veteran Teammate of Match-Fixing After Own Goal
Key Takeaways Gustavo Herrera publicly accused teammate Jose Calderón of match-fixing. Sporting San Miguelito self-reported its 40-year-old goalkeeper, who has 44 caps for Panama’s national
Bitfinex Analysts Flag $84,766 Trigger as Bitcoin Tests $81,500 After Sharp Reversal
Key Takeaways Bitcoin hit $82,833 on Wednesday as Trump paused Gulf ship escorts and U.S.-Iran peace talks advanced. Geopolitical swings caused $188 million in liquidations,
TEAMZ Summit Returns in 2027 Following Landmark Tokyo Edition
PRESS RELEASE. Tokyo, Japan – May 2026. TEAMZ Inc. has confirmed that TEAMZ Summit will return in 2027, following the conclusion of TEAMZ Summit 2026
Oil Sinks to $88, Then Spikes as Iran Claims Control of Hormuz
Key Takeaways Trump’s hopes to end Epic Fury dropped WTI to $88.66, but future deals face hurdles from Iran’s new demands. Iran’s new Persian Gulf
Gh0st Privacy Protocol Goes Live on BNB Chain, Breaks Wallet-to-Trade Links
Key Takeaways: Gh0st has launched on BNB Chain, routing trades through dozens of wallets to mask user addresses. BNB Chain’s 2026 roadmap targets native privacy
Crypto Traders Liquidate $66M Shorts as Bitcoin Spikes Past $82,000 Level
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin climbed to $82,000 on May 6, gaining over $5,000 in value as geopolitical tensions eased. The rally pushed the total crypto economy
Maya, Lydian Partner to Soon Enable ‘Pay with Crypto’ for Philippine Merchants
Financial technology company Maya and digital asset infrastructure provider Lydian announced a collaboration to enable digital asset payments for merchants in the Philippines. According to