Prediction market company Kalshi has asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to delay the launch of new binary options contracts by rival Cboe Global Markets, which would compete with Kalshi's existing event contracts. This request highlights ongoing regulatory conflicts between newer prediction markets and established financial exchanges. The debate also involves which regulator should oversee these products—the SEC or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)—with Cboe arguing some products should be treated as securities under SEC rules. The outcome will influence how prediction markets are regulated and how quickly they can expand in the future.
The U.S. SEC declared Evernorth Holdings' Form S-4 registration effective, allowing Armada Acquisition Corp. II shareholders to vote on the proposed merger on September 30, 2026. This merger would create a Nasdaq-listed company under the ticker XRPN,...
VictoryShares US Value Momentum ETF (ULVM) received a Hold rating because, despite its strong year-to-date performance, it faces long-term vulnerabilities. The ETF combines value and momentum investment strategies but leans towards low volatility, wh...
Bitcoin DeFi lending involves depositing BTC-related assets as collateral to borrow or supply liquidity, with returns from borrower interest or fees. Different lending models—pooled, isolated, stablecoin-backed, native BTC, and custodial—vary in risk...
The article provides a detailed guide on selecting the appropriate Bitcoin DeFi wallet based on different workflows like Bitcoin-native, Stacks, and EVM-compatible layers. It reviews wallets such as Xverse, Leather, MetaMask, and Ledger, highlighting...
The memecoin sector led gains last week with a 16% average return, second only to Layer 2 tokens. Bitcoin's 10% rise helped boost altcoin sentiment. SPX6900, a memecoin parody of the S&P500, soared 60% over the week, with Open Interest jumping nearly...
