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Polymarket Acquires CFTC-Licensed Exchange for $112 Million to Re-Enter U.S. Market

Polymarket, the world's largest prediction market, announced Monday it has acquired the holding company of CFTC-licensed derivatives exchange QCX, LLC and clearinghouse QC Clearing LLC (collectively "QCEX") for $112 million, paving the way …

Polymarket acquires CFTC-licensed exchange to enable regulated US entry

$112m acquisition of QCEX marks key step in prediction market’s transition toward legal access for American users. By Shaan Khan Key points: - Polymarket acquires QCEX, a CFTC-licensed exchange and clearinghouse, for $112m - Move expected to enable fully …

Coinbase Launches CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures in the U.S.

Coinbase Financial Markets has introduced perpetual futures trading to U.S users. The platform is the CFTC-regulated arm of the leading crypto exchange, Coinbase. It is the first occasion where American retail traders can trade regulated perpetual …

Polymarket Says Its 'Coming Home' To The US After Buying CFTC-Regulated Exchange: CEO Sees Clear Path To 'Welcome ...

Cryptocurrency-based prediction platform is re-entering the U.S. market after acquiring a CFTC-regulated derivatives exchange, CEO Shayne Coplan said on Monday. What Happened: Coplan announced via x that Polymarket has purchased the holding company of QCEX …

Coinbase Introduces CFTC‑Regulated Perpetual Futures for US Traders

Coinbase has today unveiled CFTC‑regulated perpetual futures trading for US customers, marking the first time investors in the United States can access these continuously rolling crypto derivatives under Commodity Futures Trading Commission oversight. The …

U.S. customers can start trading CFTC-regulated perpetual futures on Coinbase

Coinbase has just launched CFTC-compliant perpetual-style futures trading in the U.S. with nano Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) contracts being offered up first.  The contracts will reportedly offer 24/7 trading, up to 10x leverage, no quarterly …

Welcome Relief - CFTC Staff Extends No-Action Relief on Position Aggregation Requirements

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") Division of Market Oversight ("DMO") has issued relief (see CFTC Letter 21-21) extending the no-action positions previously granted with respect to certain position aggregation …

CFTC Enforcement Division Issues Framework for DOJ Criminal Referrals

On July 9, 2025, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Division of Enforcement (DOE), acting pursuant to a recent executive order (EO), issued an advisory letter outlining its new policy for referring criminally liable regulatory offenses to the …

Coinbase launches CFTC-regulated crypto perps for US retail traders

Key Takeaways Coinbase has launched nano BTC and ETH perpetual futures for US traders under CFTC regulation. Kraken also entered the US perps market earlier this month through Kraken Pro. Share this article Coinbase has officially launched perpetual-style …

Polymarket Acquires QCX for $112M, Gains CFTC Approval for U.S. Comeback

TL;DR Polymarket acquired QCX for $112 million and received approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to operate legally in the United States. The QCX acquisition removes legal gaps that previously prevented U.S. users from …

Polymarket Acquires CFTC-Licensed Exchange and Clearinghouse QCEX for $112 Million

Acquisition Paves Way for U.S. Re-Entry with Fully Regulated Trading Platform NEW YORK, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Polymarket, the world's largest prediction market, today announced that it has closed an acquisition of the holding company of …

Acting CFTC Chairman Pham To Speak At Out East Summit

How Robinhood Stock Benefits From New Pro Gambling Tax Changes

A tiny passage in President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act can potentially massively disrupt the professional sports betting industry in the U.S. Under the new law, professional gamblers won’t get the same lenient tax treatment as stock and …

Senate Committee to Consider CFTC Chair

How ICBA has worked to shape the GENIUS Act and what’s next for community banks

Following President Donald Trump’s signing of a new law on stablecoins—the GENIUS Act—on July 18, it is essential that the nation’s community bankers understand what it means for our industry, how ICBA has helped shape stablecoin policy, and the path …

Polymarket set to reenter US with $112M acquisition of QCEX derivatives exchange

Online betting platform Polymarket said it acquired QCEX, US-licensed derivatives exchange and clearinghouse for $112 million, paving the way for the company’s return to the United States after a hiatus of more than two years. According to its website, …

Why More UAE Investors Are Using AI Trading Bots In The Stock Market

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Trading in the stock market can be a tedious and time-consuming activity, which is my many investors are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) trading bots to keep up. These bots, built to execute trades in milliseconds, are …

There’s A Better Marketing Approach Than “Wait and See”

What Happened Marketing is easy with good information. Or is it? Is there ever enough good information to make a “highly confident decision?”  Fundamental and technical factors in markets change constantly. Marketing decisions are forward-looking, meaning …

Legal Developments in the Gaming Industry: First Half of 2025

We have seen dramatic evolution across the gaming industry throughout 2025. There have been noteworthy legal and regulatory developments for lottery couriers, prediction markets, sweepstakes casinos, and sports betting companies, among many others. The …

Lovell Earns NABP Drug Distributor Accreditation, Strengthening Compliance for Federal Pharmaceutical Distribution

Accreditation affirms Lovell’s operational integrity and expands access for VA, DoD, and IHS customers PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lovell Government Services (Lovell), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small …

Congressional Briefing on Human Trafficking Unites Leading Advocacy Organizations and Lawmakers

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 16, 2025, ALLATRA International participated in the “Uniting to Prevent Human Trafficking & Bring Hope to Survivors” Congressional Briefing at the Rayburn House …

New report warns Trump’s 50 % tariff plan could devastate coffee-growing economies and raise prices for U.S. consumers

A New Coffee Watch Report Warns Tariff Wars Deepen Inequality for Millions of Coffee Farmers and Could Make Coffee Consumers Pay More WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new Coffee Watch report finds that …

Best Gold IRA Companies of 2025 Announced by IRAEmpire.com (Based on Latest Findings)

IRAEmpire has published a new list of the best gold IRA companies of 2025 for consumers. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IRAEmpire.com, a respected authority on retirement investing, has officially released its …

'The Youth of My Years' is a Heartfelt Memoir of Grit and Grace by Alice

A tender remembrance of growing up in rural Michigan, revealing timeless truths of faith, family, and fortitude. GREENVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kravitz & Sons is honored to be the publisher of The Youth of …

The Institute for Common Power and Northwest African American Museum Commemorate 60th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act

Reflecting on the legacy of the Voting Rights Act with civil rights leaders, live from Seattle and virtually via Zoom. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Northwest African American Museum (NAAM), in partnership with the …

Sustainable Energy Advantage Releases White Paper Offering Critical Insights into the PJM Capacity Market

From Undersupply to Oversight: RMRs, ELCC, and the Evolution of PJM’s Capacity Market FRAMINGHAM, MA, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sustainable Energy Advantage (SEA), a clean energy market, policy, strategic and financial …

The Documentary Channel and UnchainedTV Partner to Spotlight Urgent Environmental and Social Justice Issues

The newly relaunched streaming service Documentary Channel is proud to announce a strategic partnership with UnchainedTV, a trailblazing platform. HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The newly relaunched streaming …

Gov.Education Launches eLearning Platform to Democratize Access to Federal Rule-Making, Legislation, and Policy

Increases public access to proposed and finalized federal regulations through interactive, accessible courseware. HOT SPRINGS, AR, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CourseAvenue.com, a leader in accessible digital learning for …

Trump Administration Terminates Key Grants Supporting Biden Administration Plan to Kill Nearly 500,000 Barred Owls

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle demand that government neither fund nor orchestrate the unprecedented slaughter of North American owls WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an additional blow to the Biden-era plan …

MyLegalWin Begins 2025 Top Law Firms in America and Top Attorneys in America Recognition Rollout

MyLegalWin names initial 2025 Top Law Firms and Attorneys in America; ongoing editorial campaign highlights legal excellence nationwide. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With over 1.3 million licensed attorneys and …

Assessing NYC’s Street Safety: Declining Fatalities but Persistent Injuries

While pedestrian deaths reached record lows, recent data shows persistent rates of serious injuries—prompting renewed discussion of street safety strategies. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While New York City …

Ed 'Grizzly Bear' Grzybowski of Grizzly Bear Safety and Security Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

WARRIOR, AL, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When most people hear a company is about safety, they tend to think about locks, cameras, guards and protective services, but that is not the case for Ed Grzybowski, known personally …

Utah Man Convicted for Threatening a Palestinian Rights Organization

A Utah man pleaded guilty to transmitting in interstate commerce a communication containing a threat to injure the person of another. Specifically, the defendant, Kevin Brent Buchanan, threatened violence against the employees of a D.C.-based Palestinian …

Leader of National Catalytic Converter Theft Ring Pleads Guilty and Admits to Selling Stolen Goods for More Than $600M

A New Jersey man pleaded guilty today in federal court in the Northern District of Oklahoma to leading a multi-state operation that stole thousands of catalytic converters from private vehicles and sold them on a secondary market for millions of dollars, …

Department of Justice Coordinates Release of Files Related to Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

WASHINGTON – Today, Attorney General Pamela Bondi hosted Dr. Alveda King at the Department of Justice to commemorate the release of files regarding the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The release contains 230,000 pages of documents and comes …

Justice Department Launches Second Investigation into George Mason University

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced today that it has launched an investigation into George Mason University to determine whether the University has denied equal treatment of individuals based on race or national origin, in violation …

Engineer Pleads Guilty to Stealing for Chinese Government’s Benefit Trade Secret Technology Designed for Missile Launch ...

A Santa Clara County man and former engineer at a Southern California company pleaded guilty today to stealing trade secret technologies developed for use by the U.S. government to detect nuclear missile launches, track ballistic and hypersonic missiles, …

Two Mexican Nationals Sentenced for Roles in Black Market Peso Exchange Money Laundering Scheme

Two Mexican nationals were sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Keith P. Ellison to 55 months each in prison for their roles in a two-year, multimillion-dollar trade-based money laundering conspiracy to move drug trafficking proceeds through Texas to …

NASA Scientists Stand Up for Agency Mission with 'Voyager Declaration'

NASA employees addressed a “Voyager Declaration” to NASA Interim Director Sean Duffy warning policies will compromise US advances on Earth and in space WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 21, National …