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CME Group launches 24/7 crypto futures and options trading for institutional investors.

CME Group Launches Revolutionary 24/7 Crypto Futures and Options Trading on May 29

February 19, 2026 j n

Chicago, May 15, 2025: In a landmark move for institutional cryptocurrency adoption, CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, will launch 24/7 trading for its benchmark Bitcoin and Ether futures and options contracts starting May 29. This pivotal expansion beyond traditional market hours directly responds to unprecedented client demand and record trading volumes, granting institutional […]

U.S. Capitol at dusk symbolizing the crypto market structure bill's passage through the House of Representatives.

Pivotal Crypto Market Structure Bill Clears House, SEC Chair Confirms Senate Review Now Underway

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Washington, D.C., May 15, 2025: In a development that marks a significant milestone for the digital asset industry, the Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) confirmed that a major crypto market structure bill has successfully passed the House of Representatives. The announcement, delivered during a live CNBC interview, signals that comprehensive federal […]

Conceptual image showing 24-hour trading solving tokenized stock liquidity issues between traditional and crypto markets.

Tokenized Stock Liquidity: How 24-Hour NYSE, Nasdaq Trading Could Unlock a Revolutionary Market

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New York, May 2025: A fundamental mismatch in market hours between traditional finance and the cryptocurrency world is creating a persistent liquidity problem for one of the most promising innovations in finance: tokenized stocks. According to Ian de Bode, CEO of ONDO Finance, the adoption of 24-hour trading by major exchanges like the New York […]

U.S. Capitol at dusk with digital overlay representing the landmark crypto market structure bill passage.

Landmark Crypto Market Structure Bill Passes Senate Committee in Narrow Vote

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Washington, D.C., April 2025: In a pivotal move for the digital asset industry, the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has advanced a comprehensive cryptocurrency market structure bill. The committee passed the legislation by a razor-thin margin of 12 votes to 11, marking a significant step toward establishing the first major federal regulatory […]

HSBC analysis suggests the US crypto bill will pass for regulatory stability, despite Coinbase's opposition over stablecoin rules.

US Crypto Bill Poised to Pass: HSBC Sees Path Forward Despite Coinbase’s Critical Opposition

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Washington D.C., March 2025: A pivotal piece of cryptocurrency legislation is navigating a complex political landscape, with a major global bank now weighing in on its likely fate. According to a recent analysis by banking giant HSBC, the proposed U.S. crypto market structure bill is expected to pass into law, even in the face of […]

South Korean financial authorities discuss a proposed joint fund for cryptocurrency exchanges in a Seoul boardroom.

South Korean Crypto Exchange Fund: A Bold Regulatory Proposal for Market Reform

January 28, 2026 j n

Seoul, South Korea: In a significant development for the nation’s digital asset landscape, South Korean financial authorities have proposed the creation of a joint fund for cryptocurrency exchanges. This initiative, first reported exclusively by Herald Business, aims to finance social contribution activities and forms part of a broader regulatory effort to enhance governance and address […]

Analysis of gold price and US regulatory confusion as key crypto variables impacting 2025 markets.

Critical Crypto Variables: How Gold’s Surge and Regulatory Confusion Are Reshaping Markets

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New York, April 2025: The cryptocurrency market navigates a complex web of macroeconomic and political forces. In a recent analysis, Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management, identified two critical variables exerting outsized influence: the unprecedented surge in gold prices and persistent regulatory confusion in the United States. These factors, Hougan argues, are […]

US Capitol with digital crypto overlay representing the Senate Banking Committee's crucial crypto bill markup on the CLARITY Act.

Crucial Crypto Bill Markup: US Senate Banking Committee Sets Final Date for CLARITY Act

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Washington D.C., January 2025: In a decisive move for the future of digital assets, the US Senate Banking Committee has officially scheduled its long-anticipated markup session for the pivotal crypto market structure bill, the CLARITY Act. The committee confirmed the session will proceed at 3:30 p.m. UTC on January 29, 2025, providing a concrete timeline […]

US crypto market structure bill delay creates opportunity for better industry collaboration and regulation

US Crypto Market Structure Bill Delay Sparks Optimistic Industry Response for Future Regulatory Clarity

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — December 2025 — A surprising development in U.S. cryptocurrency regulation has emerged as industry experts now view the delayed progress of the controversial CLARITY Act as a potentially positive turning point for market development and legislative precision. Notably, prominent crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe has publicly framed the legislative pause not […]

Crypto winter market outlook depends on CLARITY Act legislation passing Congress for regulatory clarity

Crypto Winter’s Critical Crossroads: Bitwise CIO Warns CLARITY Act Failure Could Extend Market Downturn

January 13, 2026 j n

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 2025: The cryptocurrency market faces a pivotal regulatory moment that could determine its trajectory for years to come. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan recently delivered a striking analogy comparing proposed market structure legislation to Punxsutawney Phil, suggesting the CLARITY Act’s fate might predict the duration of the ongoing crypto winter. […]

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