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CFTC Gives No-Action Leeway to Polymarket, Gemini, PredictIt, LedgerX Over Data Rules

The CFTC granted the operators of Polymarket, PredictIt, Gemini and LedgerX permission to skip certain recordkeeping requirements.

Shayne Coplan, founder and CEO of Polymarket (CoinDesk/Jesse Hamilton)

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Terraform's Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Fraud

The Terraform Labs co-founder pleaded guilty to conspiracy and wire fraud in August.

Do Kwon (CoinDesk archives)

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U.S. Financial-Risk Watchdog, FSOC, Erased Digital Assets as a Potential Hazard

From Donald Trump's crypto-friendly regulators, the yearly report that once flagged financial-stability risks is no longer issuing "vulnerability" warnings.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin Rebounds to $93K From Post-Fed Lows, but Altcoins Remain Under Pressure

Downward pressure on bitcoin is losing steam, with the market stabilizing but not yet out of the woods, said one analyst.

Bitcoin (BTC) price (CoinDesk)
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Chainlink's LINK Drops 5% Despite Coinbase Bridge Deal, But Bottoming Signs Emerge

Coinbase tapped Chainlink services for $7 billion bridge, but broader crypto weakness weighed on price.

LINK Surges 2.4% to $13.74 on Coinbase's $7B CCIP Bridge Selection

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U.S. CFTC's Pham Moves for Do-Over on 'Actual Delivery' Guidance on Crypto

In what are likely her final days at the agency, the acting chairman checked another box from President Donald Trump's crypto agenda.

Caroline Pham, acting chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Tech

Coinbase Expands Reach of Stablecoin-Based AI Agent Payments Tool

The updated protocol, x402 V2, allows developers to combine payments, enable secure wallet access, and add new features via a clean, modular design.

Coinbase (appshunter.io/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Do Kwon’s Sentencing Hearing Drags on as Court Weighs Mountain of Victim Testimony

District Judge Paul Engelmeyer offered the Terraform Labs co-founder the chance to postpone his sentencing date, in light of hundreds of victim impact statements shared with the court in the past 24 hours.

TerraForm Labs founder and CEO Do Kwon (CoinDesk TV, modified by CoinDesk)
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U.S. Senate Rolls Toward Last Vote on Confirming Crypto Regulators at CFTC, FDIC

In the prolonged process of the Senate, two key officials have faced a series of procedural steps on their way to a final vote, possibly early next week.

Procedural vote toward confirmation of CFTC, FDIC heads (U.S. Senate)

Finance

JPMorgan Pushes Deeper Into Tokenization With Galaxy's Debt Issuance on Solana

Galaxy’s onchain debt deal, where JP Morgan acted as arranger, was settled in USDC stablecoin and backed by Coinbase and Franklin Templeton.

JPMorgan building (Shutterstock)

Finance

Binance Overhauls Stablecoin Trading with Trump-Linked USD1

The exchange is adding new USD1 trading pairs and replaces BUSD collateral with the token.

Binance

Tech

El Salvador Partners with Elon Musk’s Grok in AI-Powered Education for 1M Students

The nation that first adopted bitcoin as legal tender is looking to pioneer AI-powered education in 5,000 Salvadoran schools with xAI’s Grok

The National Palace in San Salvador, El Salvador.
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Finance

Crypto Investment Firm Blockstream to Acquire TradFi Hedge Fund Corbiere Capital

The planned deal will bring Corbiere’s equity and event-driven strategies under Blockstream’s asset management arm.

Adam Back, CEO Blockstream (CoinDesk/Personae Digital)

Markets

Robinhood Stock Slides 8% After Big Decline in November Trading Volumes

Slumps across equity, options and crypto trading in November raised concerns that retail investor momentum may be fading.

Robinhood logo on a screen

Markets

Aptos Slumps 7% as Token Unlock Weighs on Sentiment

Trading volumes jumped 38% above monthly averages as institutional players repositioned ahead of a scheduled token unlock.

Aptos (APT) price chart

Markets

TON Slips 3.3% to $1.59 as Broader Crypto Market Weakens

The token is consolidating below resistance at $1.65, with support forming above $1.59, and traders are watching for a breakout above $1.70 to regain momentum.

"TON Rises 1.29% to $1.60 on Surge in Volume Amid Bearish Technical Outlook"
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