CME Group will begin offering 24/7 trading for its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options products starting May 29, marking a structural shift in how traditional derivatives markets engage with digital assets. Crypto Never Sleeps—Now CME Group Won’t Either The Chicago-based derivatives marketplace CME said on Thursday that its cryptocurrency futures and options will trade around […]
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Sharplink’s ETH Stack Nears 870K as Institutions Claim 46% Stake
Sharplink now holds 867,798 ETH worth roughly $1.72 billion, tightening its grip as one of the largest public ethereum treasury firms. Sharplink’s Ethereum Strategy Draws Institutional Capital Miami-based Sharplink, Inc. explained on Thursday that institutional investors owned 46% of its common stock as of Dec. 31, 2025, according to the latest Form 13F filings. During […]
Read MoreUS Stocks Slip Late as Oil Rises, Fed Signals and PCE Data Loom
U.S. equities traded modestly lower late Thursday as rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and cautious Federal Reserve signals tempered momentum from the prior session’s AI-fueled advance. Stocks Ease in Late Trading as Oil Hits Six-Month High As of 3:30 p.m. EST on Feb. 19, just before Wall Street’s close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood […]
Read MoreBitcoin Trading Range Tightens as Resistance Drops to $67,000; Network Nears 20 Million Coin Milestone
Bitcoin experienced another back-and-forth session on Feb. 19, struggling to maintain its value as it established a lower trading range. Bitcoin Faces Volatility as Trading Ranges Shift Lower Bitcoin ( BTC) endured another session of whipsaw price action Feb. 19, twice rebounding from sub-$66,000 lows to reclaim the $67,000 level. While the volatility mirrors the […]
Read MorePolymarket Brings Live Probability Tables to Substack Authors
Polymarket announced that it has entered an exclusive partnership with Substack to integrate real-time prediction market data directly into Substack posts and newsletters. Polymarket Expands Into Independent Media With Substack Integration Polymarket is a blockchain-based prediction market platform where users trade on the likelihood of future events, from elections to economic indicators, with prices reflecting […]
Read MoreNakamoto’s $107 Million Merger Deal Sparks Dilution Backlash
Nakamoto Inc. has agreed to acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO Management in a $107.3 million all-stock deal, issuing over 363 million shares. Supporters see vertical integration, while critics warn of heavy dilution and insider-favored terms. Bailey’s Bitcoin Empire Roll-up Raises Self-Dealing Questions Nakamoto Inc. (Nasdaq: NAKA) announced on Feb. 17 that it has agreed to […]
Read MorePrince Andrew Arrested as Epstein Files Explode — Prediction Markets Bet on Who’s Next
The opening weeks of 2026 have been nothing short of tumultuous, as millions of newly released files tied to the late and convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein have unveiled vast caches of evidence and documentation. Then on Thursday, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct […]
Read MoreBitcoin ETFs Shed $133 Million as Outflows Deepen
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $133 million in outflows on Wednesday, with ether funds also posting $42 million in redemptions. Solana ETFs attracted fresh capital, while XRP products saw modest withdrawals. Crypto ETFs Slide: Bitcoin, Ether Post Fresh Redemptions Risk appetite cooled across much of the crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market on Wed, Feb. 18, with capital […]
Read MoreLedn Issues First Ever Bitcoin-Backed Bonds Worth $188 Million
Crypto lender Ledn has issued $188 million in asset-backed bonds secured by bitcoin-collateralized loans, marking a first for the structured credit market. The deal includes an investment-grade tranche and relies heavily on automated bitcoin liquidations to manage risk. First Bitcoin-Backed Loan Hits Market Crypto lender Ledn has entered the structured finance arena with a $188 […]
Read MoreBitcoin in Technical Limbo: Healing Phase or Prelude to Another Leg Lower?
Bitcoin is treading water near $66,604, caught between recovery attempts and structural hesitation. The market is stabilizing, not surging, and the charts across every major timeframe are signaling patience over bravado. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin remains confined beneath the prior peak near $97,900 and continues to trade within a descending formation. […]
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