Kraken has launched regulated crypto spot margin trading for eligible U.S. users on Kraken Pro, offering up to 10x leverage without accredited investor status. The service runs through Kraken Derivatives US and includes collateral controls, liquidation levels, and risk disclosures. Kraken Expands Regulated Trading Access Crypto exchange Kraken has expanded its U.S. trading offering by […]
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Prediction Market Fight Deepens as 40 States Push Back on CFTC
A multistate coalition told the Commodity Futures Trading Commission that sports-related prediction markets should remain under state gambling oversight, arguing the contracts function as wagers rather than financial derivatives. The attorneys general said these products closely resemble traditional sportsbook wagers on winners, spreads, totals, and player statistics. States Say Sports Markets Belong Under Gambling Oversight […]
Read MoreEvernorth Adding Ripple Legal Chief to Board Ahead of XRP Treasury Push
Evernorth is expanding its leadership team as it moves toward a planned public listing. The company said the strategy is designed to support institutional adoption of XRP through a regulated public-company structure. Evernorth Expands Leadership Team Evernorth Holdings Inc. announced on May 5, 2026, that it is expanding its leadership team with new board members […]
Read MoreCircle Urges OCC to Finalize Strong GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules
Circle urged the OCC to finalize clear, consistently applied GENIUS Act rules for payment stablecoin issuers. The company said the proposed framework should support reliable redemption and strong risk controls for regulated digital payment instruments. Circle Backs National Stablecoin Licensing Standards Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) revealed May 5 that it had submitted comments on […]
Read MoreCoinbase Adds Gold and Silver Perps With USDC Settlement and up to 25x Leverage
Coinbase has expanded its derivatives lineup with gold and silver perpetual futures for eligible traders outside the United States, giving eligible users access to precious metals exposure through crypto-based market infrastructure. Crypto Exchange Adds Gold and Silver Perpetual Futures Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on May 6 that it began offering gold and silver […]
Read MorePanama Player Accuses World Cup Veteran Teammate of Match-Fixing After Own Goal
A Sporting San Miguelito player publicly accused his own teammate of match-fixing in a series of Instagram posts following a May 2 Liga Panamena de Futbol fixture, triggering a formal league investigation five weeks before Panama plays in the FIFA World Cup. Gustavo Herrera named goalkeeper Jose Calderón—a 40-year-old veteran with 44 caps for the […]
Read MoreCrypto-Native Operators Lead Canada’s Offshore iGaming Surge as World Cup Approaches
Crypto-native operators Stake and Roobet lead Canada’s online gambling market five weeks before the country co-hosts the FIFA World Cup, with offshore platforms continuing to dominate every province except Ontario. According to the 2025 USA and Canada iGaming Landscape Report from market analytics firm Blask, the top five Canadian operators capture more than 60% of […]
Read MoreBitfinex Analysts Flag $84,766 Trigger as Bitcoin Tests $81,500 After Sharp Reversal
Bitcoin reached a multi-month high of $82,833 following President Trump’s announcement of a pause in Gulf ship escorts and reports of a potential U.S.-Iran agreement. Geopolitical Shifts Drive Bitcoin to Multi-Month High Bitcoin surged to another multi-month high on Wednesday, May 6, after President Donald Trump announced a pause to an operation to escort ships […]
Read MoreBabylon and Gomining Plan to Activate Up to 1,000 BTC via Trustless Vaults
Babylon Labs and Gomining have announced plans to integrate their infrastructure, allowing bitcoin holders to lock their BTC into the former’s trustless vaults and earn native mining rewards from Gomining’s operations, all without wrapping, bridging, or surrendering custody of their coins. Key Takeaways: Babylon and Gomining announced a Trustless Bitcoin Vault (TBV) integration for up […]
Read MoreTEAMZ Summit Returns in 2027 Following Landmark Tokyo Edition
This sponsored press release was provided by Teamz Summit 2026 and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Tokyo, Japan – May 2026. TEAMZ Inc. has confirmed that TEAMZ Summit will return in 2027, following the conclusion of TEAMZ Summit 2026 – […]
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