Thailand’s SEC is seeking feedback on rule changes that would let digital asset firms offer derivatives within existing entities, lowering barriers to market entry. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/thailand-s-sec-proposes-allowing-crypto-companies-to-offer-futures-directly?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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Kraken calls for de minimus exemption on crypto taxes after 2025 reports
The crypto exchange advocated for two key changes to US tax law affecting crypto users to “eliminate millions of unnecessary forms.” Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/kraken-de-minimus-exemption-crypto-taxes?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Pyth Network to determine outcomes in Kalshi’s commodities expansion
The prediction platform will use Pyth’s pricing data to settle trades on its new commodities markets, as it expands into assets like oil, gold and crops. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/kalshi-pyth-commodities-market-pricing-data?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Robinhood Venture Fund’s $75M stake in OpenAI aims to enable retail investments
The private equity investment will be used to give retail customers indirect price exposure to OpenAI through venture tokens. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/robinhood-venture-fund-invests-75m-in-openai?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ethereum risks 10% decline versus Bitcoin despite record ETH staking
Ethereum’s record 32.33% staking ratio is shrinking liquid supply, reducing sell pressure and potentially supporting an ETH price recovery over time. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-decline-10percent-versus-bitcoin-despite-record-eth-staking?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Lazarus-linked macOS malware hits crypto and fintech firms
Security researchers linked a new “Mach-O Man” malware kit to a Lazarus campaign that uses fake meeting invites and ClickFix prompts to steal credentials and access corporate systems on macOS. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/lazarus-group-malware-crypto-business-execs-macos?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Binance.US cuts spot trading fees to near zero in push to undercut rivals
The exchange set maker fees at 0% and taker fees at 0.02% across all pairs, extending near-zero pricing to all users with no volume tiers or subscription requirements. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-us-cuts-spot-trading-fees-to-near-zero-in-push-to-undercut-rivals?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Aave deposits fall by $15B as Kelp exploit sparks flight from DeFi lender
Aave’s supplied balance has tanked since the Kelp DAO bridge exploit, as users pull funds amid uncertainty over how much of the rsETH-linked shortfall the protocol will ultimately absorb. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/aave-deposits-drop-15b-kelp-dao-exploit?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
UK cracks down on illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading in nationwide raids
The Financial Conduct Authority has raided eight locations suspected of illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading, issuing cease-and-desist orders. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/uk-fca-illegal-peer-to-peer-crypto-trading-raids?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Europe’s MiCA regime puts smaller crypto firms under pressure
Smaller crypto companies across Europe face mounting compliance costs as MiCA moves from framework to enforcement, raising fears of market consolidation. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/europe-mica-regime-smaller-crypto-firms?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound