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CFTC Clears The Way For Regulated Crypto, Bitcoin Perpetuals—Kalshi Moves Next

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced it will allow regulated exchanges to list Bitcoin perpetual futures, creating a clearer path for these products under U.S. rules. The agency linked the move to the goal of making the U.S. a leader in crypto. In a related action, the CFTC issued a no-action letter to Coinbase, enabling its U.S. customers to access the platform's options and perpetuals. Following this regulatory shift, prediction market platform Kalshi announced plans to launch perpetual futures contracts, starting with crypto, to offer a regulated U.S. alternative to offshore platforms. Kalshi highlighted the massive growth of the offshore perpetual market and emphasized regulation as a key differentiator for its product.

bitcoinist6h ago

CFTC Clears The Way For Regulated Crypto, Bitcoin Perpetuals—Kalshi Moves Next

bitcoinist6h ago

Will The Passage Of The CLARITY Act Be Good For XRP Price? Why $50 Could Be The Minimum

The passage of the CLARITY Act in 2026 is viewed as a potential major catalyst for XRP's price. An analysis based on the quantity theory of money (MV=PQ) models various price scenarios depending on XRP's adoption level for regulated settlement and liquidity flows. A minimal use case, handling a small portion of cross-border transactions, could establish a price floor around $50. More extensive integration, such as bridging repo cash legs and collateral, could push prices to approximately $280. With supply compression from derivatives locking tokens, a "Structural Base Case" suggests a price near $415. A "Full Integration" scenario, where XRP is used across all major settlement positions, projects a range from $700 to $1,400. The CLARITY Act has passed the House and cleared a Senate committee, with a potential Senate vote and White House target for enactment by July 4, 2025.

bitcoinist05/17 12:27

Will The Passage Of The CLARITY Act Be Good For XRP Price? Why $50 Could Be The Minimum

bitcoinist05/17 12:27

Crypto Industry Watches As Poland Advances Long-Delayed Regulatory Bill

Poland's parliament has passed a long-delayed cryptocurrency regulatory bill, driven by urgency following a fraud scandal at a local exchange. Prime Minister Donald Tusk cited the Zondacrypto case, where users lost access to funds and which had alleged Russian ties, as proof of the need for investor protections. The approved bill grants Poland's Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) broad powers to oversee the market, impose penalties, and block accounts or transactions. However, the legislation faces potential rejection, as it retains contentious account-blocking provisions that led President Karol Nawrocki to veto two prior versions. Critics argue it lacks sufficient judicial oversight. A third veto would prolong regulatory uncertainty as Poland races to align with the EU's MiCA framework by a July deadline. The bill prevailed over three other competing proposals in a parliamentary vote.

bitcoinist05/16 11:15

Crypto Industry Watches As Poland Advances Long-Delayed Regulatory Bill

bitcoinist05/16 11:15

a16z Crypto: A Guide to the CLARITY Act for Crypto Entrepreneurs

The CLARITY Act, a landmark bipartisan crypto market structure legislation, has advanced through the Senate Banking Committee, bringing unprecedented regulatory clarity for blockchain networks and digital assets closer to law. For over a decade, the lack of clear U.S. rules has stifled innovation, pushed development overseas, and exposed consumers to risk. The CLARITY Act aims to end this by establishing a tailored framework that distinguishes decentralized networks from traditional corporate structures. It provides a path for launching networks safely, clarifies jurisdictional roles between the SEC and CFTC, and enhances consumer protections. This legislative progress builds upon earlier bills like FIT21 and the House's CLARITY Act, which gained strong bipartisan support. The author argues that existing corporate law is ill-suited for decentralized networks, which operate on shared rules rather than centralized control. By aligning U.S. law with the nature of blockchain technology, CLARITY would enable builders to innovate transparently within the U.S., similar to the wave of innovation unleashed by the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act. The next steps involve merging committee drafts for a full Senate vote, followed by House approval and a presidential signature.

marsbit05/16 04:58

a16z Crypto: A Guide to the CLARITY Act for Crypto Entrepreneurs

marsbit05/16 04:58

Warren Files 40 CLARITY Act Amendments To Keep XRP Out of US Banking System, Expert Reveals

As the Senate Banking Committee prepares to mark up the delayed CLARITY Act, a crypto market structure bill, Senator Elizabeth Warren has reportedly drafted 40 amendments aimed at blocking XRP from the U.S. banking system. A key proposal would restrict the Federal Reserve's ability to grant master accounts to crypto firms like Ripple, though some, including Kraken, already hold such accounts. Other reported amendments, attributed to senators including Jack Reed, would prohibit using crypto as legal tender. The DeFi Education Fund is monitoring what it calls "anti-DeFi amendments" from several Democratic senators, warning they could harm decentralized finance technology and developers by removing key protections. With the markup scheduled, negotiators are watching whether the final amendments will allow the bill to advance. Meanwhile, XRP traded around $1.41 amid a broader market downturn.

bitcoinist05/14 10:01

Warren Files 40 CLARITY Act Amendments To Keep XRP Out of US Banking System, Expert Reveals

bitcoinist05/14 10:01

This Week's Key Events Preview | U.S. to Release April CPI Data; U.S. Senate Banking Committee to Review "Digital Asset Market Structure Act of 2025"

Weekly News Preview: Key events for May 12-16 include major economic and crypto industry developments. On Tuesday, May 12, the U.S. will release its April CPI data. Additionally, the gaming blockchain Ronin will begin a 10-hour migration to an Ethereum Layer 2, built on OP Stack with EigenDA for data availability. This aims to leverage Ethereum's security and settle RON's annual inflation below 1%. Base's first independent network upgrade, "Base Azul," is scheduled for mainnet activation on Wednesday, May 13, focusing on security, performance, and developer experience enhancements. Thursday, May 14, sees the U.S. Senate Banking Committee voting on the "Digital Asset Market Structure Act of 2025." In other news, Solana DeFi protocol Carrot will shut down, setting a final withdrawal deadline due to impacts from the Drift exploit. The Moscow Exchange will launch futures trading for Solana, Ripple, and Tron indices (RUB-settled) for qualified investors. Multiple service closures are scheduled for Friday, May 15. Dmail Network will begin winding down due to unsustainable infrastructure costs and failed commercialization. Users must export data before this date. Separately, the Cosmos-based lending blockchain UX Chain will fully shut down. Finally, on Saturday, May 16, gaming infrastructure provider Lattice will wind down operations, with its Redstone Layer 2 network ceasing. Users are urged to withdraw assets, especially from contracts like Uniswap pools, before the shutdown.

链捕手05/11 02:02

This Week's Key Events Preview | U.S. to Release April CPI Data; U.S. Senate Banking Committee to Review "Digital Asset Market Structure Act of 2025"

链捕手05/11 02:02

DOJ rejects Roman Storm defense, says Supreme Court precedent does not apply to Tornado Cash case

U.S. prosecutors have rejected Roman Storm's defense argument that a recent Supreme Court ruling (Cox Communications v. Sony Music) should dismiss criminal charges against him related to Tornado Cash. Storm’s legal team argued that providing a neutral tool with legitimate uses does not establish criminal intent, even with knowledge of potential misuse. The Department of Justice countered that the cited case concerns civil liability and is irrelevant to Storm’s criminal charges for money laundering, sanctions violations, and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business. The case highlights a key conflict in crypto regulation: whether developers of decentralized protocols can be held liable for how users misuse their tools. The outcome may set a significant precedent for developer liability and impact the future of DeFi and privacy-focused software.

ambcrypto04/07 15:32

DOJ rejects Roman Storm defense, says Supreme Court precedent does not apply to Tornado Cash case

ambcrypto04/07 15:32

Is CFTC ‘ready to take responsibility’ for $3T crypto market?

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is positioning itself as a leading regulator for the $3 trillion cryptocurrency market. Chair Michael Selig stated the agency is prepared to take on this responsibility and is working with the SEC to harmonize federal oversight. This shift comes amid broader U.S. regulatory improvements, which have supported significant market growth, including a stablecoin market cap exceeding $319 billion. The CFTC has taken steps like publishing a crypto-asset system and offering regulatory relief to developers. However, key legislation, such as the CLARITY Act, remains stalled in Congress. A clearer regulatory framework is seen as crucial for further industry expansion.

ambcrypto04/02 12:12

Is CFTC ‘ready to take responsibility’ for $3T crypto market?

ambcrypto04/02 12:12

Crypto’s Next Expansion Will Be Licensed, Not Borderless

Crypto's next expansion is shifting towards a permissioned growth model rather than borderless, unregulated growth. Jurisdictions like the U.S., U.K., and Hong Kong are implementing structured regulatory frameworks with clear licensing processes, supervisory expectations, and compliance requirements. Stablecoins are central to this shift, as they bridge crypto and traditional finance, attracting stricter oversight. Compliance is no longer an afterthought but integral to product design, affecting exchanges, custodians, and issuers. This transition favors serious firms that can operate under formal supervision, making the environment more investable for institutions while reducing reliance on offshore ambiguity. The era of selective legitimacy prioritizes credible regulatory paths over loose policies.

bitcoinist03/11 22:02

Crypto’s Next Expansion Will Be Licensed, Not Borderless

bitcoinist03/11 22:02

Crypto Should Be Judged By Economic Role, Not Tech Design: ASIC Fintech Chief

According to Rhys Bollen, head of fintech at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), consumer harm in crypto primarily stems from intermediaries—exchanges, custodians, lenders—rather than the tokens themselves. In a paper presented at the Melbourne Money and Finance Conference, Bollen argued that Australia should regulate digital assets based on their economic function, not their technological design. Tokens that act like securities should be treated as such, stablecoins moving money should fall under payments law, and consumer protection rules should cover the rest. This approach contrasts with jurisdictions like the U.S. and EU, which are creating crypto-specific laws. Australia is already implementing this through its Digital Asset Framework bill, which integrates digital assets into existing financial regulations rather than building a separate legal structure.

bitcoinist03/11 18:32

Crypto Should Be Judged By Economic Role, Not Tech Design: ASIC Fintech Chief