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New York AG Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over Illegal Prediction Market Gambling Claims

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New York Attorney General Letitia James filed lawsuits Tuesday against Coinbase Financial Markets and Gemini Titan, alleging their prediction market platforms operate as illegal gambling businesses under state law, according to Reuters. Key Takeaways: Reuters reported that New York AG Letitia

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Charles Hoskinson Points to Cardano and Midnight as Fix for Cross-Chain Flaws Behind KelpDAO Hack

Coins Legend April 21, 2026 0

A cross-chain message forgery drained 116,500 restaked ether from KelpDAO on April 18, triggering what Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson called the largest DeFi exploit of the year and a contagion event that pulled billions in total value locked from the broader ecosystem within 48 hours. Key Takeaways: An attacker exploited KelpDAO’s cross-chain bridge on April […]

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Bitcoin ETFs Add $238 Million, Mark Fifth Straight Day of Inflows

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Bitcoin extended its inflow streak to five days with a $238 million addition. Ether followed with steady gains despite mixed trading activity, while both XRP and Solana added to the momentum. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs added $238.37 million, with Blackrock’s IBIT sustaining the five-day inflow streak with a $256 million addition. Ether ETFs gained $67.77 […]

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New York Fintech, Prediction Market Giant Kalshi Eyes US Market for Crypto Perpetual Derivatives

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Kalshi, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulated exchange known for its prediction markets, is reportedly preparing to launch crypto perpetual futures for the U.S. market. Key Takeaways: Kalshi plans to launch CFTC-regulated crypto perpetual futures for U.S. traders on April 21, 2026. The move targets a share of the derivatives market after Kalshi’s

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Polymarket Unveils Perpetual Futures Trading for US Markets in 2026

Coins Legend April 21, 2026 0

Polymarket, the world’s leading prediction market platform, officially announced on Tuesday, that it is expanding its product suite to include perpetual futures trading. Key Takeaways: Polymarket officially announced the launch of perpetual futures trading for crypto and stocks on April 21, 2026. The 2026 expansion into leveraged perps follows Polymarket’s CFTC approval to

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SEC Chair Drives Pro-Crypto Agenda as Innovation Exemption Nears for On-Chain Securities Trading

Coins Legend April 21, 2026 0

Clearer crypto rules and lighter compliance demands could redirect U.S. capital markets strategy under SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins. The shift points to broader support for blockchain finance while keeping investor protection central to oversight. Key Takeaways: Atkins outlined a sharper SEC push for clearer crypto oversight. CFTC coordination could ease market friction for

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Tokenized Real-World Asset Market Cap Surges 20x in Three Years, Topping $29 Billion

Coins Legend April 21, 2026 0

The market capitalization of tokenized real-world assets ( RWA) has grown nearly 20-fold over the past three years, surpassing $29 billion as institutional adoption accelerates across private credit, government debt, and commodities. Key Takeaways: Tokenized RWA market cap has expanded 20x in three years, reaching $29.27 billion as per RWA.xyz data. Tokenized U.S.

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Curve Founder Urges DeFi Safety Standards After KelpDAO Incident

Coins Legend April 21, 2026 0

Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov is calling for industry-wide security standards after a wave of DeFi exploits. Investors say repeated failures are part of the sector’s evolution, not a sign of decline. Key Takeaways: Curve Finance’s Michael Egorov has urged for industry-wide DeFi standards after recent onchain exploits, targeting centralized weak points. Requests

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1xBit Highlights User Trade-Offs in Regulated iGaming Platforms

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This sponsored press release was provided by 1xBit and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. 1xBit operates as a crypto iGaming platform built around digital asset transactions. The 1xBit platform serves a growing segment of crypto-native users who prefer direct

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Japanese Government Bond Collateral Goes Onchain in New JSCC and Mizuho Blockchain Pilot

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Japan Securities Clearing Corporation, Mizuho Financial Group, and Nomura Holdings have launched a proof-of-concept (PoC) trial to manage Japanese government bond (JGB) collateral on the Canton Network blockchain. Key Takeaways: JSCC, Mizuho, and Nomura launched a PoC on April 20, 2026, to test JGB digital collateral on the Canton Network. The JFSA-backed trial targets