The post Perpetual Futures Derivatives Expand Beyond Crypto with Kalshi appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
A prediction markets startup is now pressing into some of the most heavily traded corners of global finance — and the established players are not happy about it. Kalshi, which launched the United States’ first regulated perpetual futures derivatives contracts in May after receiving CFTC approval, is now in advanced talks with regulators to bring those same never-expiring instruments to metals, foreign exchange, and energy markets. Key takeaways Kalshi launched the US’s first regulated crypto perpetual futures in May following CFTC approval, generating $16.1 billion in trading volume since launch. The company is in advanced discussions with the CFTC to expand perpetual futures to metals including gold, foreign exchange, and energy commodities. Perpetual futures allow traders to hold positions indefinitely and use leverage of up to 50 times the contract value. CME has sued the CFT
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Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. And check out our new daily news show covering all of the top stories in 5 minutes, downloadable on Apple Pod or Spotify. GM! Today’s top news: Crypto majors slightly rebound as Iran tensions ease; BTC +1% at $62.7k ARB (+13%) and LIT (+10%) lead alt movers BNB shares plans for new L1 focused on AI agents and quantum Robinhood Chain does $500M+ in DEX volume as meme mania continues Paradigm raises $1.2B for new AI fund 💸 Paradigm Raises $1.2 Billion Fund as Crypto’s Top VC Pushes Into AI Paradigm raised a $1.2 billion fund to invest in what it calls the “technical frontier,” expanding beyond crypto into AI and robotics. Founded in 2018 by Matt Huang and Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam, Paradigm built its nam
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TD Securities strategists highlight that the June Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Minutes showed rising concern over inflation risks, even as the United States (US) labor market remains stable. Some participants saw a case for a June hike but backed holding rates, while most signaled willingness to pursue further policy firming if supply-side shocks, including Oil and tariffs, push inflation higher. Fed minutes stress hawkish supply risks “The June FOMC minutes showed participants concerned about rising inflation risks. “A few” participants saw the case for hiking in June, but still supported keeping rates on hold.” “The minutes also noted that the labor market remained stable, and that inflation risks were rising due to AI, tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and higher oil prices. However, in a hawkish development, “most” participants saw the case for “policy fi
The post Gold struggles for momentum as US-Iran tensions, hawkish Fed bets weigh appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Gold (XAU/USD) consolidates modest gains on Thursday, although upside remains limited as renewed hostilities in the Middle East revive concerns over energy-driven inflation and reinforce expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) may need to raise interest rates. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,102, up 0.66% on the day. The United States (US) and Iran exchanged another round of attacks overnight. US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social, “This is in retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran. If it happens again, it will get much worse!” On Wednesday, Iran reiterated its threat to close the Strait of Hormuz if fresh attacks occur, raising concerns that global Oil flows could once again be disrupted after improving following last month’s interim peace agreement. The latest escalation has weakened hopes for a permanent peace agreement
The post AI Trading Platform Launches on Sui with WaterX appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
A brand-new AI trading platform is making its debut on the Sui blockchain — and the crypto world is paying attention, even if the numbers haven’t moved yet. On July 8, 2026, WaterX announced itself as an AI-native trading gateway, combining perpetual contracts, prediction markets, and real-world assets into a single interface. The ambition is real. So is the challenge of proving it. Key takeaways WaterX launched as an AI-native trading gateway on the Sui blockchain on July 8, 2026. The platform integrates perpetual contracts, prediction markets, and real-world assets (RWAs) in one interface. WaterX is part of the Sui Moonshots program, backed by the Sui Foundation. At launch, trading volume stands at zero — the platform is in its early rollout phase. WaterX Predict is the platform’s AI-driven tool drawing early attention from traders and institutions. What WaterX Is Building on Sui Most crypto
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Key highlights: Senator Ron Wyden is pushing to retain the BRCA in the CLARITY Act Wyden argues that crypto developers should not be considered financial transmitters CFTC Chair Michael Selig is also urging the Senate to pass the bill immediately As the passage of the US CLARITY Act in 2026 is still facing uncertainty, major figures are urging the Senate to move the bill forward. As lawmakers continue to debate the crypto bill, Senator Ron Wyden is pushing to retain key provisions that protect crypto developers. On Wednesday, Wyden wrote a letter to Senate leaders, highlighting the importance of preserving the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA). He argued that developers of non-custodial software should not be treated as money transmitters. Senator Wyden pushes to keep the CLARITY Act’s BRCA intact Senator Ron Wyden has expressed his strong support for the CLARITY Act, asking lawm
The post Hyperliquid Leads Push for Onchain Perps Beyond Crypto: Pantera appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Perpetual futures are on track to become one of the dominant trading instruments in global finance, with decentralized exchange Hyperliquid demonstrating how blockchain-based infrastructure could challenge traditional markets, according to Pantera Capital. The blockchain-focused asset manager said in a Wednesday X post that perpetual futures offer structural advantages over traditional derivatives, including 24/7 trading, no contract expiries, simpler position management and continuous price discovery, making them increasingly attractive beyond crypto markets. Pantera, an investor in the Hyperliquid ecosystem, said Hyperliquid has become the leading example of that shift by expanding perpetual futures beyond cryptocurrencies into equities, commodities and stock indices as part of founder Jeff Yan’s vision of “housing all of finance.” Hyperliquid’s growth has drawn attention fro
The post Kalshi News: Appeal Raises New Stakes For Prediction Markets appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Key Insights Kalshi news centered on a New York court appeal. State gambling rules gained ground against sports-event contracts. Prediction markets faced wider pressure from U.S. regulators. Kalshi news turned legal on Tuesday after the platform lost its injunction bid against New York gambling officials. The case in Manhattan tested whether sports-event contracts belonged under federal derivatives rules or state betting laws. The Kalshi news arrived as U.S. prediction markets faced legal pressure from several states. Courts had split on the same question, leaving platforms, regulators, and traders without a clear national standard. Kalshi News Appeal Follows New York Setback U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres denied Kalshi’s preliminary injunction request in the Southern District of New York. Her order found that New York gambling laws were not preempted by the Commodity Exchange
