As the CFTC and Gemini work together to seek a court’s reversal of a 2025 settlement, one of the agency’s former chairs said the public “deserves a better explanation.” Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/cftc-reverse-settlement-gemini-unusual-former-chair?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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CFTC backs crypto perpetual contracts, issues advisory on 24/7 trading
The CFTC issued notices affecting platforms seeking to offer cryptocurrency perpetual futures contracts, including a no-action position for Coinbase and approval for Kalshi. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/cftc-crypto-perpetual-contracts-trading-advisory?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Sui network temporarily stalls again after Thursday’s outage
The outage was caused by the same network update software bug that disrupted the protocol on Thursday, which resulted in nearly six hours of downtime. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/sui-temporary-stall-several-hours-second-day?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Coinbase brings global crypto derivatives markets to US institutional clients
The exchange’s integration with Deribit gives eligible US institutional investors access to global crypto options and perpetual futures markets. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-regulated-access-global-crypto-perpetual-futures-options-us-institutions?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin plums new six-week lows as analyst eyes BTC price dip ‘end’ at $72K
Bitcoin saw its lowest levels since the middle of April as BTC price action continued ot diverge from thriving US stock markets. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-plums-new-six-week-lows-as-analyst-eyes-btc-price-dip-end-at-72k?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ex-Celsius CEO files motion to vacate sentence after lawyers withdraw
Former CEO Alex Mashinsky filed documents seeking to vacate his 12-year sentence, which included claims involving FTX and a “hostile takeover” by a former Celsius executive, who was sentenced to time served. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/celsius-alex-mashinsky-motion-vacate-sentence?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ethereum analysts say ‘downside pressure’ remains as $1.8K becomes key
Analysts warn Ether’s downside risks remain elevated as traders closely watch the $1,800 support zone for stability. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/markets/analysts-say-ethereums-downside-pressure-remains-as-18k-becomes-key?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin ETFs bleed $2.8B in record nine-day outflow streak
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a nine-day outflow streak totaling $2.84 billion, surpassing an eight-session outflow run in February 2025. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-etfs-longest-outflow-streak-institutional-demand-cools?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Why is Stellar’s XLM up by over 50% this week?
XLM rallied after US financial giant DTCC announced a partnership with the Stellar Network, but it still risks a sharp downside in the coming weeks. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/markets/why-is-stellars-xlm-up-by-over-50-this-week?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
NYSE parent ICE pushes ‘level playing field’ for 24/7 onchain perps
ICE’s CEO said regulators need to create a “level playing field” for launching 24/7 onchain perps contracts, which are already trading on exchanges such as Hyperliquid. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/nyse-ice-level-playing-field-247-onchain-perps-hyperliquid?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound