Polymarket, the world’s leading prediction market platform, officially announced on Tuesday, that it is expanding its product suite to include perpetual futures trading. Key Takeaways: Polymarket officially announced the launch of perpetual futures trading for crypto and stocks on April 21, 2026. The 2026 expansion into leveraged perps follows Polymarket’s CFTC approval to operate as […]
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Bitcoin ETFs Add $238 Million, Mark Fifth Straight Day of Inflows
Bitcoin extended its inflow streak to five days with a $238 million addition. Ether followed with steady gains despite mixed trading activity, while both XRP and Solana added to the momentum. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs added $238.37 million, with Blackrock’s IBIT sustaining the five-day inflow streak with a $256 million addition. Ether ETFs gained $67.77 […]
Read MoreNew York Fintech, Prediction Market Giant Kalshi Eyes US Market for Crypto Perpetual Derivatives
Kalshi, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulated exchange known for its prediction markets, is reportedly preparing to launch crypto perpetual futures for the U.S. market. Key Takeaways: Kalshi plans to launch CFTC-regulated crypto perpetual futures for U.S. traders on April 21, 2026. The move targets a share of the derivatives market after Kalshi’s valuation […]
Read MoreNew York AG Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over Illegal Prediction Market Gambling Claims
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed lawsuits Tuesday against Coinbase Financial Markets and Gemini Titan, alleging their prediction market platforms operate as illegal gambling businesses under state law, according to Reuters. Key Takeaways: Reuters reported that New York AG Letitia James sued Coinbase and Gemini on April 21 for operating unlicensed prediction markets. Both […]
Read MoreCharles Hoskinson Points to Cardano and Midnight as Fix for Cross-Chain Flaws Behind KelpDAO Hack
A cross-chain message forgery drained 116,500 restaked ether from KelpDAO on April 18, triggering what Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson called the largest DeFi exploit of the year and a contagion event that pulled billions in total value locked from the broader ecosystem within 48 hours. Key Takeaways: An attacker exploited KelpDAO’s cross-chain bridge on April […]
Read MoreTRON Integrates LI.FI Protocol, Unlocking Cross-Chain Access to Global Stablecoin Liquidity
This sponsored press release was provided by TRON DAO and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland – April 21, 2026 – TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized […]
Read MoreSEC Chair Drives Pro-Crypto Agenda as Innovation Exemption Nears for On-Chain Securities Trading
Clearer crypto rules and lighter compliance demands could redirect U.S. capital markets strategy under SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins. The shift points to broader support for blockchain finance while keeping investor protection central to oversight. Key Takeaways: Atkins outlined a sharper SEC push for clearer crypto oversight. CFTC coordination could ease market friction for digital […]
Read MoreCurve Founder Urges DeFi Safety Standards After KelpDAO Incident
Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov is calling for industry-wide security standards after a wave of DeFi exploits. Investors say repeated failures are part of the sector’s evolution, not a sign of decline. Key Takeaways: Curve Finance’s Michael Egorov has urged for industry-wide DeFi standards after recent onchain exploits, targeting centralized weak points. Requests Ethereum and […]
Read More1xBit Highlights User Trade-Offs in Regulated iGaming Platforms
This sponsored press release was provided by 1xBit and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. 1xBit operates as a crypto iGaming platform built around digital asset transactions. The 1xBit platform serves a growing segment of crypto-native users who prefer direct interaction […]
Read MoreJapanese Government Bond Collateral Goes Onchain in New JSCC and Mizuho Blockchain Pilot
Japan Securities Clearing Corporation, Mizuho Financial Group, and Nomura Holdings have launched a proof-of-concept (PoC) trial to manage Japanese government bond (JGB) collateral on the Canton Network blockchain. Key Takeaways: JSCC, Mizuho, and Nomura launched a PoC on April 20, 2026, to test JGB digital collateral on the Canton Network. The JFSA-backed trial targets 24/7 […]
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