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HotMidterms
Midterm election results show Democrats securing majorities in both chambers of Congress, ending Republican dominance. This shift is expected to influence the regulatory direction for the crypto industry.
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Block
Jack Dorsey's firm agreed to a $764 million deal ending a federal probe into money laundering. Cash App's bitcoin earnings cut in half as trading fees dropped.
Bitcoin
CryptoQuant analysis suggests Bitcoin's post-election rallies align with its four-year halving schedule rather than political outcomes. The asset posted a median 63 percent gain in the year after midterms held from 2014 through 2022.
Polymarket
The National Futures Association granted approval for Polymarket's new entity to act as a US futures broker. The firm must still receive CFTC clearance before launching, while regulators continue investigating its trading practices.
HotCrypto Regulation
The CFTC cleared the use of perpetual futures on equities, a structure previously common in crypto markets. Chair Michael Selig stated the move provides a regulated alternative to offshore venues.
Binance Hack
Binance reported that attackers compromised an employee using a fraudulent job interview to access the company's systems and steal cryptocurrency.
HotBinance Hack
Changpeng Zhao noted that automated systems are making sophisticated breaches easier to execute. The exchange recently lost $6.4 billion, though probes showed no AI involvement in moving the stolen cash.
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