TL;DR CFTC staff issued no-action guidance related to digital commodity perpetual futures. The relief applies to CFTC-registered designated contract markets, not offshore unregulated exchanges. The guidance could help domestic venues convert perpetual-style products into true perpetuals under conditions. CFTC Gives Domestic Venues A Perpetuals Path CFTC staff guidance has opened a path for registered Designated…
TL;DR GameStop’s Form 10-Q includes digital asset custody risk disclosures. The filing discusses circumstances in which a custodian may liquidate or retain custody assets under default or insolvency-related events. The issue should be framed as a risk disclosure, not as a current liquidation threat. GameStop Discloses Digital Asset Custody Risks GameStop’s latest Form 10-Q filing…
TL;DR Coinbase’s Quantum Advisory Council published a report on post-quantum migration and abandoned coins. The report estimates that millions of Bitcoin may eventually be exposed through legacy address formats and address reuse. The risk is future-oriented; the report does not say quantum computers can break Bitcoin today. Coinbase Flags Long-Term Quantum Exposure Coinbase’s Quantum Advisory…
TL;DR SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce delivered a farewell speech titled “Peirce Out.” She criticized the agency’s reliance on enforcement instead of clearer rulemaking. She said she would join Regent University School of Law in November 2026. Peirce Uses Farewell Speech To Criticize SEC Approach SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce used her farewell address, titled “Peirce Out,”…
TL;DR VanEck is positioning its VBNB spot BNB ETF around BNB Chain usage and revenue metrics. The ETF reportedly has around $2 million in AUM and a 0.39% sponsor fee. BNB Chain metrics cited include 33 million monthly active users, 2.1 million daily active users and about $160 million in annual revenue. VanEck Positions BNB…
TL;DR X trader Cup says Bitcoin may be in a quiet accumulation phase before a larger move. The post claims retail traders could return after a sudden +20% BTC candle. The thesis needs confirmation from ETF flows, on-chain activity, liquidity and spot volume. This is the silence before the BOOOOOOM.Most people think retail will NEVER…
TL;DR Kalshi Crypto says its market shows a 69% chance Bitcoin hits $50,000 before $100,000. Prediction-market odds reflect active positioning, but they can change quickly. The market signal is bearish sentiment around the path between two major BTC levels. BREAKING: 69% chance Bitcoin hits $50,000 before $100,000 pic.twitter.com/XYGC6iGqp9 — Kalshi Crypto (@Kalshi_Crypto) June 12, 2026…
TL;DR Kraken says it plans to launch CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for eligible US traders within 30 days. Contracts will be listed on Bitnomial, a CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market owned by Kraken parent Payward. The initial asset list includes BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA, LINK, DOGE, LTC and AVAX. Kraken Brings Perpetual Futures Closer To US…
TL;DR LG Electronics is piloting an onchain advertising network on Arbitrum. The project is designed to make ad performance more verifiable while addressing fraud and privacy concerns. The Japan pilot with Hakuhodo is still under evaluation, so performance data has not yet been released. LG Tests Blockchain-Based Ad Verification LG Electronics’ Blockchain Research Lab is…
TL;DR Standard Chartered’s Geoffrey Kendrick reportedly says Bitcoin’s $59,000 area marked the cycle bottom. The note cites SpaceX IPO-related capital rotation and easing oil-price pressure as key catalysts. Kendrick reportedly maintains a $100,000 year-end Bitcoin target and a $4,000 Ethereum target. Standard Chartered Calls Bitcoin’s $59,000 Low The Cycle Bottom Standard Chartered analyst Geoffrey Kendrick…