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SEC Chair Paul Atkins identified prediction markets as a major regulatory priority due to “overlapping jurisdiction” between the SEC and the CFTC. Atkins asserted the SEC already has the authority to regulate these contracts, stating that a product remains a security regardless of its format or how it is described. The regulatory focus comes as platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket face both rapid growth and legal challenges from states claiming they violate gambling laws. SEC Chair Paul Atkins told the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday that prediction markets have become a major regulatory priority and could fall under both SEC…

Bitcoin’s mining difficulty decreased by 11.16% to approximately 125.86 trillion at the most recent retarget boundary around block 935,424.That marks the largest negative adjustment since the 2021 China mining ban, the sixth consecutive downward retarget, and the tenth largest negative adjustment in Bitcoin’s history.However, difficulty adjustments are lagging indicators, as they reflect what occurred over the previous 2,016 blocks rather than what’s happening now.The real question is whether the machines that went dark are coming back, or whether this retarget marks the start of a deeper miner shakeout.The most useful forward signal is the next adjustment. CoinWarz is already estimating…

WLFI is moving into foreign exchange and remittances with a USD1-based platform targeting lower transfer costs. The launch positions the firm within a US$9.6 trillion (AU$13.54 trillion) daily FX market and a US$892 billion (AU$1.26 trillion) remittance sector. The rollout follows a trust bank charter bid and lending platform launch, amid scrutiny from US lawmakers. World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is extending its decentralised finance operations into foreign exchange and cross-border payments with the planned launch of World Swap. The Trump-family-linked venture outlined the new service as an FX and remittance platform designed to challenge incumbent providers on price and usability.…

Binance is at the center of renewed speculation as the specter of insolvency has once again cast a long shadow over the crypto sector.Over the past weeks, rumors have emerged that the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange is facing a liquidity crunch, and these rumors have spread across social media platforms, underscoring the fragility of investor sentiment in a post-2022 market landscape.The narrative gained traction on Feb. 9 when Jacob King, the founder of SwanDesk, issued a stark warning regarding the exchange’s stability.King claimed that investors were executing a mass exodus from the platform and alleged that Binance was witnessing its…

Several crypto executives, including Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, have been appointed to the CFTC’s new Innovation Advisory Committee. The committee has 35 appointees in total drawn from a range of sectors including crypto, online betting, prediction markets, and large TradFi institutions. The committee will be tasked with providing guidance to the CFTC around the regulation of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain. The US derivatives and commodities regulator, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), announced February 12 that several prominent crypto executives — including Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong —…

Aave Labs has proposed a new “Aave Will Win” governance framework where 100% of revenue from Aave-branded products goes directly to the DAO treasury instead of the company. The plan covers current and future revenue streams, including swap fees from Aave v3/v4. To resolve ownership disputes, the framework suggests creating an Aave Foundation to hold trademarks and intellectual property, as the DAO cannot legally own these assets directly. Aave Labs is trying to work out a new deal between ecosystem builders and owners of Aave. The main idea is that if you use the Aave (AAVE) brand to make money,…

SMSFs are increasingly allocating to crypto due to younger trustees, diversification goals, and regulatory clarity. Crypto ETFs are lowering barriers to entry, making regulated digital asset exposure easier and compliant for SMSFs. Broader ETF market growth, including record inflows and passive strategy preference, supports the environment for crypto adoption in 2026. Australia’s Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) are increasing their exposure to cryptocurrency as demographic change, regulatory momentum and expanding ETF access reshape portfolio construction. Industry participants point to a combination of behavioural and structural shifts supporting broader consideration of digital assets within diversified strategies. Justin Arzadon of Betashares said trustees…

Coinbase reported a Q4 net loss of US$667 million, reversing a prior-year profit and missing analyst revenue expectations as crypto prices and trading activity cooled. The loss was primarily driven by a US$718 million decline in investment portfolio value and a 45% drop in retail trading revenue following a sharp market downturn in late 2025. Subscription and services revenue grew 13.5%, providing a “shock absorber” for the company through stablecoin revenue and the new regulatory framework established by the GENIUS Act. Coinbase reported a fourth-quarter loss that caught analysts off guard, snapping a run of profitability as crypto prices and…

January silver bullion coin sales surged at The Perth Mint January brought sharply higher silver demand at the Perth Mint, producing its strongest monthly silver total in more than two and a half years, while gold sales declined from December but remained well ahead of year-earlier levels. The Mint’s performance unfolded against soaring precious metal prices. Based on LBMA data in U.S. dollars, gold rose 15.6%, or $673.90, to $4,981.85 per ounce in January, while silver climbed 43.3%, or $31.20, to $103.19. Perth Mint Bullion Sales in January 2026 Silver coin and bar sales for the month totaled 1,722,639 ounces…

U.S. Mint coin production reached an eight-month high in January as the first 1776-2026 Semiquincentennial coins entered circulation. Despite the rebound, overall output remained well below year-earlier levels when cents were still being produced for commerce. CoinNews photo showing examples of the 2026 Semiquincentennial circulating coins with one-year-only anniversary designs The U.S. Mint produced 448.5 million coins for circulation during the month, reflecting a 60.6% increase from December but a 29.2% decline from year-earlier levels, when cent production alone accounted for 242.4 million coins. Here’s how the month’s output compared with other months over the past year: January 2025 to…