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CFTC chair opens prediction markets rulemaking to public comment

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“This ends today,“ said CFTC Chair Michael Selig, who has been reiterating his position that the agency has exclusive jurisdiction overseeing prediction markets platforms.

Published Date: 2026-03-12 17:06:53
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Bitcoin catching up to gold hints at an ‘opportunity within risk’

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Bitcoin showed early signs of overtaking gold in the market as new data outlined an opportunity based on historical returns around the US midterm elections.

Published Date: 2026-03-12 15:00:13
Creator: Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly
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Ark Invest sees one-third of Bitcoin supply at risk from quantum threat

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Ark and Unchained say about one-third of the Bitcoin supply remains exposed to future quantum threats, though the risk is still years away.

Published Date: 2026-03-12 14:04:10
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Crypto ATM losses surge 33% in 2025 as AI superpowers scams: CertiK

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Crypto ATMs or kiosks are the “lowest-friction extraction channel available to scammers,” said cybersecurity firm CertiK.

Published Date: 2026-03-12 14:00:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Martin Young
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Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins: What True Self-Custody Actually Requires

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New research examines how investor behavior, wallet architectures, and operational security practices determine what genuine self-custody requires in 2026.

Published Date: 2026-03-12 14:00:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Kyrian Alex
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Bitcoin hugs $70K range as March Fed rate cut odds fall below 1%

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Bitcoin reacted in kind to calm US macro data, while oil stayed volatile amid uncertainty over the duration of the Middle East conflict.

Published Date: 2026-03-12 13:30:58
Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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FATF warns offshore crypto firms create money laundering and sanctions gaps

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A new FATF report says crypto exchanges operating offshore can create gaps in AML enforcement, making it harder for regulators to track illicit activity.

Published Date: 2026-03-12 13:11:15
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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BlackRock launches staked Ethereum ETF offering ETH exposure and yield

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BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF will trade on the Nasdaq, offering spot exposure and staking income with a reduced 0.12% fee on the first $2.5 billion.

Published Date: 2026-03-12 12:56:54
Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Binance says US midterms could boost Bitcoin and stocks

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Binance Research says US midterms could set up a rebound for Bitcoin and stocks, though oil shocks and Middle East tensions may weigh near term.

Published Date: 2026-03-12 12:45:40
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Perp DEXs become the latest battleground for blockchains

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Chains are launching perp DEXs to capture trading activity, but history suggests liquidity will consolidate around only a handful of platforms.

Published Date: 2026-03-12 12:42:03
Creator: Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun
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