The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a pilot program allowing Bitcoin, Ether, and USDC to be used as collateral in U.S. derivatives markets. Summary The CFTC has launched a pilot program allowing Bitcoin, Ether, and USDC to be used as in-kind collateral in U.S. derivatives markets through registered brokers. The program includes enhanced…
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Tom Lee says the future of finance is being built on Ethereum, and he’s betting big that tokenization—not nostalgia for four-year bitcoin cycles—will drive the next decade of digital-asset growth. Fundstrat’s Founder and Bitmine Boss Tom Lee Makes the Case for an Ethereum-Powered Future Tom Lee, a veteran Wall Street strategist who plays central roles…
Key Takeaways The Fed cut rates by 25bps to 3.5%-3.75%, citing elevated uncertainty and rising employment risks. Bitcoin steadied at $92K after the decision, showing limited upside momentum following a decline from $94K earlier in the week. Share this article The U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday,…
This includes me. I’ve been wearing the heck out of True Classic’s black crew-neck, in the belief that the shirt makes a virtue out of a life well-enjoyed. And it apparently also includes WIRED senior editor Jeremy White. “To my shame,” averred White, “the ‘dad bod’ fit is perfect and the neck size is not…
Speaking at the Abu Dhabi Finance Week on 10 December 2025, Michael Saylor said that Bitcoin is indeed digital gold and that once everyone understands it for what it is, the global credit is will be built on it. According to Saylor, Strategy is currently acquiring nearly $500 million to $1 billion worth of Bitcoin…
Spotify announced on Wednesday that, for the first time, it’s giving users more control over the streaming service’s algorithm. That’s at least how the company is framing the launch of its new “Promoted Playlists,” a feature that will initially be available to Premium subscribers in New Zealand. The feature, which is currently available in English…
Swissborg announced a partnership with Mastercard to launch a crypto debit card in 2026, enabling users in 30 countries to spend digital assets at over 150 million locations worldwide. Global Rollout and Acceptance Crypto trading platform Swissborg announced on Dec. 10 a landmark partnership with Mastercard to launch a crypto debit card designed to seamlessly…
