Shohei Ohtani to skip 2026 Home Run Derby, focus on Dodgers season

The post Blue Jays’ 2-Time Silver Slugger Nearly Joined Dodgers After 3-Year Offer appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. TORONTO, ON – AUGUST 01: Detail view of a Blue Jays logo on a batting circle prior to a regular season game between the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays on August 01, 2023 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Toronto Blue Jays enjoyed one of the most successful stretches in franchise history while an MVP slugger manned the hot corner, but apparently he nearly left the team for their recent World Series rival at the height of his powers. Three time All-Star third baseman Josh Donaldson became a fan favorite while leading Toronto to consecutive postseason appearances and establishing himself as one of baseball’s premier slugging infielders. But now that he has retired from the sport, Donaldson revealed just how close he came to joining the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise ins

The post A New Era for Cryptocurrency Regulation: SEC’s Bold Plan for 2026 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is poised to implement landmark regulatory changes in the cryptocurrency sector by 2026. These proposals aim to provide a well-defined regulatory environment and boost confidence among market participants, according to SEC Chair Paul Atkins. Continue Reading:A New Era for Cryptocurrency Regulation: SEC’s Bold Plan for 2026 Source: https://en.bitcoinhaber.net/a-new-era-for-cryptocurrency-regulation-secs-bold-plan-for-2026

The post SEC Targets New Crypto Exchange Rules in 2026 Policy Shift appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has signaled another major shift in its cryptocurrency strategy by placing digital asset regulation among its top priorities for 2026. The agency plans to revise rules affecting exchanges and broker-dealers while reshaping how existing securities regulations apply to crypto markets.  Besides reducing uncertainty, the initiative aims to modernize oversight without slowing innovation. The proposals also reflect the SEC’s broader effort to replace enforcement-driven policies with clearer regulatory standards that market participants can follow. Broker-Dealer Rules Face Major Revisions The SEC intends to review capital, customer protection, and recordkeeping requirements for broker-dealers handling crypto assets. Consequently, firms could receive updated compliance standards tailored to digital assets rather than traditional securities.  The a

The financial regulator’s agenda included proposed rule changes related to crypto broker-dealers, digital assets on national securities exchanges and potential safe harbors.

The post Traders on Kalshi think the Nasdaq-100 will end 2026 above 30,000 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on June 29, 2026. NYSE The Nasdaq-100 is up about 18% in 2026, but traders on prediction market platform Kalshi don’t think the index will move much higher in the second half of 2026.  Speculators place about 50-50 odds that the tech-heavy index will close 2026 above 30,000, a level it first crossed in late May. As of midday trading Tuesday, the index was also only about 1% below 30,000.  On Kalshi, the contracts asks speculators to place “yes” or “no” trades endorsing or opposing whether the Nasdaq-100 will end the year within a certain point range. The contracts will resolve based on prices for the index on Dec. 31, as provided by Google Finance.  The Nasdaq-100’s big run up in 2026 came after the U.S. stock market hit its Iran war-induced lows on March 30. Between then and June 2, the index, comprised of the 100 largest non-finan

Cordero's loan to Cdiz could enhance his development, potentially boosting his future value and impact for Newcastle upon his return. The post Cádiz secures loan deal for Antonio Cordero from Newcastle until 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Market uncertainty persists as split Fed committee fuels speculation, impacting financial strategies and economic forecasts for 2026. The post Fed maintains rates; market speculates on 2026 hike amid split committee appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Coinbase Asset Suspension: Five Tokens Trading Halt 2026 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Five crypto tokens are about to lose their home on one of the world’s most prominent exchanges. Coinbase Markets has announced it will suspend trading for Idex (IDEX), Loopring (LRC), Omni Network (OMNI), Pirate Nation (PIRATE), and StaFi (FIS) — a move that puts holders of these assets on notice with a firm deadline of 7 August 2026 at approximately 2 PM Eastern Time. Key takeaways Coinbase Markets will suspend trading for five crypto assets — IDEX, LRC, OMNI, PIRATE, and FIS — on 7 August 2026 around 2 PM ET. The suspensions follow Coinbase’s routine monitoring of listed assets against its exchange listing standards. Specific reasons for each individual suspension have not been disclosed. Whether the suspensions are temporary or permanent remains unclear, as does any user support or conversion process. Holders of the affected tokens should act before the deadline to understand their