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Kalshi reportedly plans to file for approval of a WTI crude oil perpetual futures contract that would trade around the clock five days a week without an expiration date. Prediction market operator Kalshi will reportedly seek regulatory approval for a West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil perpetual futures contract that never expires. The contract could be filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as soon as next week, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. It would trade 24 hours a day, five days a week, according to Reuters. If approved, it would be the first oil-linked perpetual futures product to trade on a regulated US platform. Read more

Bitcoin is testing a roughly $68 billion breakeven wall that has repeatedly stalled its push back above $80,000. About 880,000 BTC carry a cost basis between roughly $77,500 and $80,300, leaving a large group of holders close to where they originally bought, Bitfinex Alpha data shows. Data from CryptoSlate shows Bitcoin trading near $77,890 as […] The post Bitcoin cannot break out past $80,000 until it devours an 880k BTC roadblock that choked every rally appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The regulator claims the dispute is "much ado about nothing," noting that the order allows any designated contract market, including CME, to list these products.

XRP trades near $1.37 as ETF inflows fuel long-term $10 speculation. Breakdown of key support, resistance, and a presale alternative gaining traction. The post XRP Could Hit Beyond $2 as ETF Inflows Reach $474 Million appeared first on Cryptonews.

The order calls the prediction market platform a sports betting operation "masquerading as an investment opportunity."

SEC Chair Paul Atkins expects a September 15 Senate vote on the CLARITY Act as disputes over yield and ethics language persist. The post SEC Chair Paul Atkins Sets September 15 Senate Vote for CLARITY Act appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin heads into the final months of 2026 with all the ingredients for another major move, although the market is far from universally bullish. The Sam Altman-backed ChatGPT AI predicts the Bitcoin price at the beginning of 2027, which makes for interesting reading.After a roughly +25% gain in August, BTC is trading around $77,000, with […] The post Sam Altman ChatGPT AI Predicts Wild Bitcoin Price in 2027 appeared first on Cryptonews.

A law firm and a tokenization platform say their proposed structure would give investors legal ownership of cat bonds onchain and could lower the minimum investment.

Ripple, as well as the broader XRP ecosystem, started September with new institutional partnership, ETF milestones, and more developments.

ASIC has recorded more than 45 digital asset-related license applications as its temporary enforcement relief approaches Sept. 30 expiration. Australian crypto companies relying on temporary regulatory relief have until Sept. 30 to apply for a financial services license or risk penalties, including fines reaching 10% of their annual turnover.  On Wednesday, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) said businesses requiring an Australian Financial Services license must apply for one or seek changes to an existing license before the deadline. Firms requiring market or clearing and settlement licenses must also notify the regulator and hold a pre-application meeting.  Starting Oct. 1, companies that require authorization but have not met the conditions of ASIC’s no-action position could be operating in breach of financial services law. The regulator said they may face civil and criminal penalties.  Read more

Ether ETFs posted $48 million in outflows after attracting $1.62 billion over 12 trading days, while XRP funds ended an 11-session inflow run. US-listed spot Ether and XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflow streaks ended on Wednesday, marking a reversal after sustained demand. Spot Ether ETFs recorded $48 million in net outflows on Wednesday, ending 12 consecutive trading days of inflows, according to SoSoValue data. The funds had attracted $1.62 billion during the streak. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) led Ether fund outflows with $53.4 million, while the Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH) lost $26.2 million and the Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF (ETHE) shed $23.5 million, according to Farside Investors data. BlackRock’s staked Ether ETF (ETHB) partially offset those withdrawals with around $53 million in net inflows. Read more

BTC is nearing a bullish golden cross, a widely tracked signal with a mixed record of success in crypto markets. But this time, USDT is supporting the bullish read.

Version 3.1.5 is mandatory for compatibility while the attack path and wider service recovery remain undisclosed. The post Ontology forces urgent node upgrade after restarting chain hit by malicious activity appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The $76,500 area became an important short-term reference after BTC slipped below it for the first time since August 23.

Licensed operators must add recipient data to transfers, collect extra details above 30,000 baht and verify some self-hosted wallets. The post Thailand puts private wallets and offshore crypto transfers on notice in a major new crypto rule appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Remixpoint booked gains on ether, solana and XRP, but sold DOGE below its fiscal-year opening value as it concentrated its crypto holdings in bitcoin.

Hyperscale Data’s Bitcoin holdings have fallen about 79% since late July to 215 BTC as it redirects capital toward its Michigan AI data center. Hyperscale Data has ended all Bitcoin mining operations at its Michigan facility as it prepares the site for an artificial intelligence data center customer.  On Wednesday, the company said that all Bitcoin miners at the facility were switched off following an inspection by the unidentified California-based neocloud provider. Hyperscale said it intends to sell the associated mining equipment.  Hyperscale said the AI customer has contracted for 20 megawatts (MW) of computing capacity under a 10-year master services agreement with two optional five-year extensions. The agreement may generate more than $1.2 billion over the maximum 20-year term. An additional 32 MW option could lift potential revenue above $3 billion, while the site is expected to support 340 MW.  Read more

Every major token is green over 24 hours, though only zcash and hyperliquid are holding gains on the week.

XRP faces resistance at $1.40 to $1.43 before reaching $1.47, creating several hurdles for bulls attempting to regain control.

Primavera is reportedly negotiating for three fields, but no signed agreement or transfer has been announced. The post Coinbase co-founder joins rush for Venezuelan oil assets under new US-backed framework appeared first on CryptoSlate.