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Botanix to shut down and sets July 9 withdrawal deadline for bridged assets
The Bitcoin DeFi network warned any funds left after the deadline will be swept and “be unrecoverable.”
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What happens when a Polymarket is disputed: the bond, the clock, and the UMA vote
A disputed Polymarket resolution triggers a bonded challenge, a 24–48h evidence window, and can end in a ~48h UMA vote that finalizes settlement.
How to bet on Kalshi: Trade event contracts like $1 binaries
Kalshi markets price Yes/No contracts from $0.01 to $0.99 and settle at $1 or $0, so your entry price is your max loss per contract.
Polymarket US vs Polymarket international: separate venues, separate access rules
Polymarket US is a CFTC-regulated designated contract market run by QCX LLC, while international trading is gated by IP-based geoblocking at order time.
How to withdraw money from Polymarket without losing it on the wrong network
Polymarket pays out in Polygon USDC, so cashing out means redeeming to USDC, sending it to a Polygon-ready off-ramp, then withdrawing fiat.
Polymarket vs Kalshi which is better for U.S. users in 2026
Kalshi is broadly available with USD rails and a wider market board, while Polymarket U.S. is invite-only and can be cheaper for takers if you can access it.
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Crypto
EU proposes transaction ban on 11 crypto platforms in new Russia sanctions package
Brussels has not named the venues, leaving traders and EU-linked intermediaries facing near-term counterparty uncertainty.
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OKX Expands EU X-Perps Into Mag 7, SPY/QQQ, and Gold/Oil With 10x Leverage
The exchange is pitching the products as regulated derivatives as MiCA’s July 1, 2026 authorization deadline approaches.
Crypto
200+ Crypto groups urge Thune and Schumer to schedule CLARITY Act floor vote
Galaxy cut its 2026 passage odds to 60% and warned the pre–August recess window effectively closes in late July.
Crypto
Binance Research: Active tokenized RWAs up 589% since early 2025
Tokenized stocks rose 422% while bonds and money market funds added $6.5B even as crypto sold off in early June.
Crypto
Kraken launches tokenized SpaceX IPO Access via xStocks for 110+ non-US markets
Allocated users receive SPCXx, a 1:1 share-backed token that Kraken says can trade 24/7 on participating venues.
Crypto
Advisors told to retool stablecoin and AI-trading due diligence ahead of GENIUS trigger
GENIUS is signed but not yet effective, keeping stablecoins under state MTL rules until final regs start a 120-day clock or Jan. 18, 2027 hits.
Crypto
Coinbase Opens Non-US SpaceX Pre-IPO Perpetuals in New Private-Markets Push
The USDC-settled perpetual futures contract offers eligible international users 24/7 exposure to SpaceX's estimated pre-listing valuation.
Crypto
Robinhood Closes $180M WonderFi Acquisition, Bringing Bitbuy and Coinsquare Under Its Banner
The stock deal is expected to add about 300,000 funded customers and gives Robinhood a regulated entry point into Canada.
Crypto
Paxos adds Dogecoin to its brokerage and custody platform
The integration lets Paxos fintech and institutional clients evaluate DOGE, but it does not guarantee listings by Paxos-powered partners.
Crypto
Coinbase enables IMPS INR deposits and withdrawals in India after FIU registration
The exchange is pairing the bank rails with access to spot markets, perpetual futures, and Advanced Trade on one platform.
Crypto
NYDIG flags $1.26B IBIT dark-pool block as urgent directional exit
The trade printed $1.01 below market as US spot Bitcoin ETFs extended an 11-day outflow streak.
Crypto
Coinbase Financial Markets opens regulated access to Deribit-linked perps and options
Eligible US institutions can onboard immediately via a CFTC-regulated FCM pathway, with broader access expected later.
Crypto
CFTC Chair Says Agency Permitted a “True” Bitcoin Perpetual on a U.S.-Registered Exchange
The move signals a U.S. regulatory pathway for crypto perps, but the exchange and contract specs remain undisclosed.
Crypto
Argentina bill would bar crypto providers from servicing unauthorized online gambling
The proposal also authorizes transaction blocking tied to unlicensed betting platforms and extends restrictions to banks and payment firms.
Crypto
Chainalysis: Crypto compliance tightened, but indirect exposure alerts still lag
A 2026 cohort shows near-legacy strictness on direct exposure, while indirect thresholds stay 10–20x looser in key illicit categories.
Crypto
UK adds HTX to sanctions list, raising compliance risk for exchange-linked flows
The designation cites suspected Russia-linked facilitation via A7 LLC and Garantex, while HTX says it adheres to UK rules.
Crypto
Spain orders Polymarket and Kalshi blocked during gambling-licensing case
Regulators expect the proceedings to resolve in three to four months, keeping access restricted in the interim.
Crypto
Grvt to integrate Plume tokenized RWA yield funds into its perps DEX
The Base, Balanced, and Opportunistic funds are designed to be accessed from the same self-custodial trading balance.
Crypto
NYT alleges CFTC sidelined staff who challenged Polymarket, Crypto.com, and Gemini affiliate
The report also claims the agency dropped at least five crypto probes and cut enforcement actions to two under Trump.
