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CFTC Approves First U.S. Regulated Bitcoin Perpetual Contract — A Watershed for Institutional Crypto Derivatives

May 29, 2026 Paulo Mendes

The CFTC has approved the first U.S. regulated Bitcoin perpetual contract, signaling a shift toward legitimizing crypto derivatives and opening doors for institutional participation.

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FalconX Confidentially Files for IPO With SEC, Targets Year-End Listing

May 28, 2026 Daniel Moore

FalconX has confidentially filed for an IPO with the SEC, targeting a year-end listing, signaling growing institutionalization of crypto prime brokerage and market infrastructure.

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Cash App Begins USDC Payments Rollout, Expanding Stablecoin Reach for Millions

May 27, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Block’s Cash App begins phased rollout of USDC payments, bringing stablecoin transactions to millions of users and embedding crypto deeper into mobile finance.

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Tether to Launch Georgian Lari-Backed Stablecoin GEL₮ in Latest Multi-Currency Push

May 25, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Tether plans to launch GEL₮, a stablecoin backed by the Georgian lari, signaling a deeper push into national-currency stablecoins and expanding its footprint beyond the dollar-dominated market.

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South Korea Probes Polymarket for Gambling Violations, Adding to Global Regulatory Pressure

May 22, 2026 Paulo Mendes

South Korea probes Polymarket for gambling violations, escalating global regulatory scrutiny on prediction markets and raising questions about their future.

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MoonPay’s Trade Platform Opens Tokenized Assets and DeFi to Banks, Signaling Infrastructure Maturation

May 21, 2026 Paulo Mendes

MoonPay Trade bundles stablecoins, tokenized funds, and DeFi yield into a single platform for banks. The move signals a deeper shift toward institutional crypto infrastructure.

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Blockchain.com Files Confidential IPO Papers, Testing Public Markets’ Appetite for Crypto

May 21, 2026 Daniel Moore

Blockchain.com has filed confidentially for an IPO, joining a wave of crypto firms seeking public listings during a turbulent market period. The move signals growing institutional ambition despite regulatory and liquidity pressures.

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HYPE Leads Crypto Rebound as Traders Pile Into Volatility Breakout Bets

May 21, 2026 Daniel Moore

HYPE token extends five-day rally as Bitcoin and Ether stabilize; options traders pile into volatility breakout bets while derivatives activity signals a shift in market structure.

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Trump Orders Fed to Review Crypto Firms’ Access to Payment Rails – What’s at Stake

May 19, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Trump’s executive order forces the Fed and Treasury to examine whether crypto firms can directly access U.S. payment rails, potentially reshaping stablecoin settlement and exchange banking.

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Polymarket and Nasdaq Private Market Collide, Forcing Prediction Markets Into Private Company Valuations

May 19, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Polymarket partners with Nasdaq Private Market to launch prediction markets on private company valuations, merging crypto forecasting with traditional private equity data flows.