The pile of lawsuits against Kalshi just grew by one
Arkansas has accused the prediction market of running illegal gambling, joining Utah and several other U.S. states that have filed criminal or civil charges.
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XRP Ledger fixes a disclosed bug that could have led to the creation of new tokens
The fix went live Wednesday after validator support reset the activation clock in October. XRP itself was unaffected.
Bitcoin holds above $80,000 as Zcash jumps 12% in post-election crypto rebound
Ether rose 8% as falling oil prices and a weaker dollar helped markets recover, even as traders weighed a tougher path for U.S. crypto legislation.
Trump Media moves $342 million in bitcoin to Crypto.com, blockchain data show
A wallet supposedly linked to Trump Media has made a large BTC transfer to Crypto.com, data tracked by Arkham show.
Tokenization and stablecoins may weather Democrats' sweep as broader crypto rules face uncertainty
Wall Street's push to bring finance onto blockchain rails may continue under existing laws, though the SEC and CFTC face tougher oversight and questions over how long their rules will last, experts said.
Crypto's Washington hopes fade, but Grayscale and BlackRock see growth ahead
The asset manager says global demand and institutional adoption will sustain the industry despite a political setback, while BlackRock sees little impact on its crypto business.
Crypto's powerhouse super PAC suffers costly setback as Democrats sweep Congress
The industry's primary campaign arm had cultivated a reputation as an unstoppable force, but more than a third of its spending failed to hit the mark, especially in Ohio.
U.S. Democratic sweep could be the final nail in the ‘Clarity Act’s coffin’
Industry experts warn the Clarity Act is likely dead in its current form as incoming Democratic majorities eye tighter scrutiny of crypto markets and tokenized stocks.
Wall Street rethinks AI data center boom as Texas election raises new risks
Bitcoin miners pivoting to AI face new uncertainty over power access and construction permits, while companies with approved projects could benefit from tighter supply.
Crypto Long & Short: ICE is betting on retail’s appetite for quick outcomes
Retail traders increasingly want trades that resolve fast, from prediction markets to same-day options. Andy Baehr of GSR argues perpetual futures belong in that group, and that ICE’s deal to bring Trade[XYZ]’s Hyperliquid markets onshore is a play for that…
The election changes Washington. The work on crypto continues
The next Congress inherits an unfinished assignment: establishing clear, lasting rules for digital assets that protect consumers and ensure American innovation continues to thrive, writes Blockchain Association's Lindsay Fraser.
Live updates: Bitcoin rises above $80,000 as stocks gain following Blue Wave
The biggest losers were the AI data center stocks following victories for several candidates who campaigned expressly against the sector.