U.S. prediction markets regulator issues demand that clashes directly with courts
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission said regulated exchanges can't cut off customers state-by-state, but firms like Kalshi are under court orders to do so.
Binance-Controlled Korean Exchange GOPAX Stops Trading, Makes Users Email to Withdraw Crypto
GOPAX cited a recommendation from financial authorities, gave no date for reopening, and now handles crypto withdrawals only through emailed requests to its support desk. The post Binance-Controlled Korean Exchange GOPAX Stops Trading, Makes Users Email…
Meta Platforms (META) Stock: Rises 2.68% as Company Closes $15 Billion Bond Sale
TLDR Meta stock climbs 2.68% to $621.29 after rebounding from the $600 to $605 range Meta closes a $15 billion bond sale, with coupons ranging from 5.85% to 7.50% Meta’s forward stock offering grows to 46 million shares at $625 per share Meta expects…
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock: Rises to $273 as FDA Approves RYBREVANT FASPRO for Head and Neck Cancer
TLDR JNJ shares gain 0.35% as FDA approval adds a new head and neck cancer treatment. RYBREVANT FASPRO targets EGFR and MET in certain advanced head and neck cancers. The FDA approval excludes HPV-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.…
Zcash Activates NU7 Upgrade as Private Payments Become 3x Faster
Zcash activates NU7 network upgrade, introducing faster transaction confirmations, increased private-payment capacity, and significant changes to the blockchain’s fee structure. The upgrade went live early Friday, November 6, reducing the target time…
Chainalysis Starts Reopening Compliance Tools Behind IP Allowlists in Sixth Breach Update
Customers that haven't sent trusted IP addresses must do so first, and every user must then set a new password; the firm said late Wednesday all users' password hashes were exposed. The post Chainalysis Starts Reopening Compliance Tools Behind IP…
Greece Approves 10% Crypto Tax Starting in 2027
Greece approves a new cryptocurrency tax framework that will introduce a 10% levy on individual crypto investment gains starting January 1, 2027. The legislation marks the country’s first comprehensive approach to taxing digital assets, while also…
Steal Bitcoin, Lose Your Own BTC? Developer Floats Three Defenses Against Quantum Attacks
Could Bitcoin trap quantum hackers? Cory Fields proposes three experimental mechanisms that could make stealing vulnerable BTC financially costly.
Crypto Card Provider Gnosis Pay Says Hackers Accessed Customer Data
Gnosis Pay said hackers accessed customer information on the legacy system behind its branded cards, though funds weren’t affected and its enterprise card platform was untouched.
Firefly Aerospace (FLY) Stock: Surge 23% on $1.3 Billion AST SpaceMobile Rocket Engine Deal
TLDR FLY stock surged 23.03% to $18.67 after Firefly announced its $1.3B engine deal. AST SpaceMobile will receive 36 engines for its first three heavy-lift rockets. The agreement includes Miranda and Vira engines plus manufacturing license rights.…