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Democrats press CFTC, ethics watchdog on prediction market insider trading

Prediction markets are facing increasing scrutiny over allegations of insider trading, prompting Kalshi and Polymarket to plan guardrails to curb…
Mar 31, 2026
Markets

Bitcoin demand falters as 'real' interest rates surge

Rising U.S. real yields, especially on 10-year TIPS, pose a headwind to zero-yielding risk assets like bitcoin. Read Full Story…
Mar 31, 2026
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Dubai sets formal rules for crypto exchange-traded derivatives

Dubai’s VARA has set formal rules for crypto exchange-traded derivatives, allowing retail access under suitability checks, margin controls and leverage…
Mar 31, 2026
Markets

Bitcoin holds $67,500 as Trump signals he may end Iran war with Hormuz still shut

Equity futures rallied and oil erased gains on the report, but the S&P 500 is on its longest losing streak…
Mar 31, 2026
Markets

New US Rule Seeks to Open $8T Retirement Market to Crypto

The safe harbor proposal would allow 401(k) managers to offer crypto-linked funds with stronger legal protections. Read Full Story at…
Mar 31, 2026
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Maryland man charged in $50 million Uranium Finance hack after U.S. seized $31 million in crypto

Prosecutors say Jonathan Spalletta exploited smart contract bugs twice in April 2021, laundering funds through Tornado Cash and spending proceeds…
Mar 31, 2026
Markets

US Charges Hacker Behind $53 Million Uranium Finance Exploit

The Uranium Finance indictment carries potential prison time of up to 30 years for fraud and money laundering counts. Read…
Mar 31, 2026
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Bitcoin Rebounds to $67,000 as Iran De-Escalation Hopes Lift Risk Appetite

ETH gained 2% as BitMine extended its buying streak. Read Full Story at Thedefiant.io →
Mar 30, 2026
DeFi

Aave V4 Goes Live on Ethereum With Modular Architecture Aimed at Real-World Credit

Aave, the largest decentralized lending protocol by market share, launched V4 on Ethereum mainnet on Sunday after more than two…
Mar 30, 2026
Markets

Labor Department Proposal Could Open 401(k)s to Bitcoin and Alternative Assets

Bitcoin Magazine Labor Department Proposal Could Open 401(k)s to Bitcoin and Alternative Assets The U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled…
Mar 30, 2026