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Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has completed its acquisition of Bitnomial, providing a fully licensed derivatives stack under CFTC oversight. This move allows Kraken to expand its offerings in the US crypto derivatives market, including trading, clearing, and brokerage services.
The GENIUS Act, which provided a legal framework for stablecoins in the US, is now facing regulatory challenges that could narrow its initial scope. While it initially set reserve expectations and created a federal framework for issuers, regulators are now imposing stricter barriers to entry.
Bitcoin's price has rebounded to over $78,000 following the Senate's approval of a stablecoin yield compromise, which removed a significant obstacle to crypto market structure legislation. This legislative progress coincides with the S&P 500 setting a new record.
The Ethereum Foundation has completed its third over-the-counter sale of 10,000 ETH to BitMine, totaling approximately $47 million in sales over the past week. This rapid pace of sales has drawn criticism from the community regarding the Foundation's financial strategy.