Nasdaq and the owner of the New York Stock Exchange are implementing blockchain technology to transform the $126 trillion equity market. This move aims to create an 'everything exchange,' potentially reshaping the landscape by integrating traditional finance with cryptocurrency exchanges.
Polymarket and Kalshi face increased scrutiny as they engage in fundraising efforts valuing them at $20 billion, amid regulatory concerns over $700 million in Iran war-related bets. The U.S. government is considering new rules for prediction markets, which could impact the growth and operations of these platforms.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a staff advisory urging exchanges to enhance surveillance on event contracts to prevent insider trading. This move comes as the regulator opens a 45-day rulemaking process to address concerns about market manipulation and public interest.
Venus Protocol suffered a $3.7 million loss after an attacker manipulated the platform using Thena tokens to bypass the maximum supply cap. This incident highlights vulnerabilities in DeFi platforms and the need for improved security measures.
Aave and CoW Swap have released post-mortem analyses following a $50 million DeFi swap incident. The reports indicate that a transaction initially submitted via a private RPC leaked to the public mempool, leading to significant financial losses.