SEC delays decision on Polkadot ETF

SEC delays decision on Polkadot ETF

The ETF is waiting for US regulatory approval alongside roughly 70 other proposed crypto funds. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed a decision on whether to approve a proposed exchange-traded fund (ETF) holding Polkadot’s native token, regulatory filings show.  According to an April 24 filing, the regulator has extended its deadline for…

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US President’s planned dinner for TRUMP memecoin holders triggers 52% price surge — Will it last?

US President’s planned dinner for TRUMP memecoin holders triggers 52% price surge — Will it last?

President Trump’s announcement of an exclusive dinner with the top 220 holders of his memecoin triggered a price pump, but data questions its sustainability. Official Trump (TRUMP) jumped 52% on April 23 after the announcement of an exclusive in-person dinner for the top tokenholders with US President Donald Trump. For some crypto advocates, this marks…

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US exchanges bet big on crypto derivatives amid tariff turbulence

US exchanges bet big on crypto derivatives amid tariff turbulence

Competition is heating up among US exchanges for control of the derivatives market for digital assets. United States exchanges are betting big on cryptocurrency derivatives as market turbulence from US President Donald Trump’s looming trade war propels demand for the financial instruments.  Since late 2024, exchanges including Coinbase, Robinhood, Kraken, and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange…

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Luxury app Dorsia taps MoonPay for crypto payments

Luxury app Dorsia taps MoonPay for crypto payments

The new feature allows Dorsia members to use crypto tokens for hotel bookings in the US, UK, Europe, and six Middle Eastern countries. Luxury hospitality platform Dorsia is rolling out crypto payments for clients in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and six Arab nations. The payments feature is being enabled through a partnership…

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What are XRP futures and how to invest in them?

What are XRP futures and how to invest in them?

XRP futures let you speculate on the price of XRP without owning the token. Here’s how they work, who they’re for and how to start investing. If you’re following developments in the cryptocurrency market, you’ve likely noticed that Coinbase Derivatives has introduced XRP futures contracts to its US derivatives exchange. This move is part of…

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Why is the crypto market up today?

Why is the crypto market up today?

The crypto market is up today, reflecting investors’ optimism for the de-escalation of the US-China tariff standoff and TOTAL’s strong technical setup. Key catalysts driving the crypto market up today include: Optimism over easing US-China trade-war tensions. A “short squeeze” in the derivatives market, with over $540 million in short liquidations in the past 24…

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