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Derivatives · 1 month ago Cartesian Digital Introduces Prediction Markets Service for Institutional Traders Cartesian Digital has launched a new Prediction Markets Service aimed at supporting institutional trading firms with event-contract and perpetual-futures strategies, addressing the growing demand for operational infrastructure in this area.

Companies · 1 month ago Klarna Reports $1 Billion Revenue in Q2 2026, Signals Shift to Full-Service Banking Klarna Group has reported a significant profit for Q2 2026, marking a transformation from a buy-now-pay-later service to a comprehensive digital banking platform.

Companies · 1 month ago Bitget Introduces Fixed Coupon Notes for Tokenized US Stocks Bitget has launched a Fixed Coupon Note (FCN) Plan, allowing users to invest in tokenized US stocks with predefined USDT coupons, enhancing access to traditional financial assets.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Euro Stablecoins See Growth with EURC Surpassing €400M in Circulation Circle's euro-pegged stablecoin, EURC, has surpassed €400 million in circulation, reflecting a significant milestone in the euro stablecoin market amid regulatory changes.

Macro · 1 month ago Bitcoin Faces Low Volatility Amid ETF Outflows and Dollar Weakness Bitcoin's price remains stable around $63,500 as it experiences low volatility and significant ETF outflows, while the dollar hits a three-month low.

Macro · 1 month ago Greenlane Holdings Faces Nasdaq Delisting After $70 Million Altcoin Investment Plummets Greenlane Holdings reported a significant drop in the value of its altcoin holdings, raising concerns about potential Nasdaq delisting due to new market value requirements.

Derivatives · 1 month ago US Considers Nuclear Options Against Iran Amid Heightened Tensions Malcolm Nance's claim about US discussions on nuclear options against Iran has impacted prediction markets, indicating a shift towards military considerations over diplomacy.

Companies · 1 month ago Cboe Options Exchange Introduces Early Trading Hours for Select Stocks Starting August 17, Cboe Options Exchange will allow pre-market trading for select equity options at 7:30 AM ET, enhancing trading flexibility.

Spot & ETFs · 1 month ago Paul Tudor Jones Increases BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Holdings by 109,446 Shares Tudor Investment Corporation has raised its stake in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF to 688,529 shares, valued at approximately $22.9 million, while significantly reducing its call options.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Backpack Exchange Introduces TRX Spot and Perpetual Trading Markets Backpack Exchange has launched TRX spot and perpetual trading markets, allowing users to trade TRX/USD and TRX-PERP with up to 10x leverage.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Ethereum Foundation Shifts from Poseidon Hash to Traditional Hash Functions for Quantum Security The Ethereum Foundation has decided to abandon the Poseidon hash function in favor of traditional options like SHA and BLAKE, aiming to enhance its resistance against future quantum computing threats.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Surge in TradFi Perpetual Futures Volume Reaches $387 Billion in 18 Months The trading volume of traditional financial assets on crypto exchanges has skyrocketed to $387 billion, marking a 117-fold increase in just 18 months, driven primarily by perpetual futures contracts.

Macro · 1 month ago Cypherpunk Technologies Shifts Focus to Cancer Drug After $37.8 Million Loss Cypherpunk Technologies, backed by the Winklevoss twins, pivots to developing a cancer drug candidate after reporting significant losses in 2026, raising concerns about its financial sustainability.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Metaplanet Launches BitBonds Program in Japan's Bond Market Metaplanet has introduced its BitBonds program, successfully issuing ¥200 million in bonds as it expands funding options in Japan.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Nakamoto Inc. Reports Q1 FY26 Results: $2.7M Revenue Amid $238.8M Net Loss Nakamoto Inc. has released its first quarterly earnings as a fully merged entity, showcasing a revenue of $2.7 million but facing a significant net loss of $238.8 million for Q1 FY26.

Funding · 1 month ago Goldman Sachs Acquires NEOS Investments for $2.25 Billion to Expand Bitcoin ETF Offerings Goldman Sachs has announced a $2.25 billion acquisition of NEOS Investments, enhancing its Bitcoin income fund capabilities and positioning itself ahead of BlackRock in the ETF market.

Adoption · 1 month ago MoneyGram Launches Cash-to-Crypto Services on Solana Blockchain MoneyGram has introduced its cash-to-crypto services on the Solana blockchain, enabling developers to access a global cash network through a single API.

Funding · 1 month ago Goldman Sachs Acquires NEOS Investments to Expand ETF Portfolio Goldman Sachs is set to acquire NEOS Investments, a leader in options-based income ETFs, in a deal valued up to $2.3 billion, enhancing its ETF assets significantly.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Harmony Network Faces Crisis as Exploit Mints 4 Billion ONE Tokens Harmony's native token, ONE, plummeted to a record low following an exploit that minted approximately 4 billion tokens without authorization, representing 26% of its total supply.

Derivatives · 1 month ago AI Hyperscalers Drive Earnings Volatility and Market Risk in S&P 500 Recent earnings reports from major AI hyperscalers have led to significant volatility in stock options, raising concerns about market concentration and risk in the S&P 500.