FTX Lawyers Pay $54M In Settlement Over Services Rendered To Exchange – Details
In a noteworthy development, US law firm Fenwick & West has agreed to pay $54 million to settle claims arising from its legal services for the defunct crypto exchange FTX. The proposed settlement, filed in federal court in Miami on Friday, resolves…
SEC Puts Off Crypto Stock Plans—Bitcoin Drops Under $76,000
Bitcoin (BTC) and much of the broader crypto market fell sharply Friday evening after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed a plan that would have provided broad exemptions for US crypto firms to trade tokenized assets tied to stocks.…
Pro-Crypto Kevin Warsh Set for Trump Appointment Today: Big Weekend Rally?
The most crypto-friendly Federal Reserve chair in history is being sworn in today, and markets are waiting for this weekend’s catalyst. Kevin Warsh, the pro-crypto guy, backed by Trump, confirmed by the Senate 54-45 on May 13, officially replaces…
Japan’s Crypto Revolution: 20% Tax Rate and Institutional ETF Gateway
Japan is executing the most consequential crypto regulatory pivot in Asia. The country that once taxed crypto gains at up to 55%, which drove liquidity offshore and cemented its reputation as a hostile jurisdiction for active traders, has now published…
Ethereum Weakness Traces Back To One Exchange. Analyst Identifies The Cause
Ethereum is struggling to hold above $2,150 as selling pressure and market uncertainty continue to weigh on a recovery that has now given back a meaningful portion of its gains from the February lows. The price is under pressure — and analyst MorenoDV…
SEC Seeks Tokenized Equity Pilot as Clarity Act Reaches Senate Floor
After the Clarity Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins is expected to roll out an ‘innovation exemption‘ framework for tokenized stock trading, opening the door to 24/7 on-chain equity markets on regulated…
Wadoozie Fair Launch Puts Treasure Hunts and Live Tours Ahead of Hype – Find Out Why
Crypto has no shortage of projects promising the world. Most deliver a whitepaper and a Discord server. Wadoozie chose a different road – literally. A 48-state bus tour. Hundreds of treasure hunt fragments are hidden across America. A creator payment…
Kraken Drops LayerZero in Favor of Chainlink CCIP, Making Bullish signal for LINK holders
Kraken recently replaced LayerZero with Chainlink CCIP as the exclusive cross-chain infrastructure layer for its wrapped asset suite, including kBTC, with coverage spanning Ethereum, Ink, Unichain, and Optimism, and additional networks expected in later…
Bitcoin Treasury Firm Strategy To Repurchase $1.5B Of Convertible Notes — Details
Bitcoin treasury company Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has disclosed its intention to repurchase $1.5 billion of its 2029 convertible debt notes. This move comes amid commentary on the shift in the Michael Saylor-led firm’s “Never…
Market Structure Across Eras: From CTA Trading to On-Chain Liquidity and a New Market Intelligence
Modern systematic trading traces its roots not to code, but to agricultural markets. In the 19th century, exchanges like the Chicago Board of Trade enabled farmers and merchants to hedge price risk through standardized futures contracts. These early…