(Bloomberg) — Gemini Space Station Inc.’s (GEMI) application for a derivatives exchange was approved by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Wednesday, in a move that will allow the company to join the fast-growing field of prediction markets. Gemini, co-founded by billionaire twin brothers Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, will soon allow existing US customers to trade event contracts on its website and mobile app, the company said in a blog post. In a regulatory filing prior to its initial public offeri ...

Regulatory Landscape & Innovation - CFTC (商品期货交易委员会) 在代币化、现货交易、连续市场和数字资产监管方面取得进展，反映了全球金融发展趋势 [1] - Kraken 积极参与受监管的期货和衍生品生态系统，拥有注册的 FCM (期货佣金商) 和 CFTC 许可的 DCM (指定合约市场) [3] - 美国需要立法明确性和运营准备，以保持在市场基础设施方面的领导地位 [3] - 美国有机会引领市场基础设施的下一个篇章，否则领导地位将转移 [6] Principles for Market Structure - 开放系统、互操作性和用户所有权是重要原则，创新、消费者保护和机构保障可以相互加强 [2] - 强大的规则、开放的架构、可互操作的系统和透明的运营是技术和金融领域取得强大成果的关键要素 [4] - 行业倡导针对加密货币现货交易的直接规则、跨机构的互操作框架、反映全球流动性的连续市场结构以及代币化抵押品和稳定币的明确标准 [5] Vision for the Future - 行业支持奖励透明度和系统完整性的监督模型 [5] - 行业致力于建立一个反映开放性、竞争和用户所有权的现代金融体系 [7] - 创新和监管相结合，可以为消费者和机构提供更好的产品，并加强美国在全球经济中的地位 [7]

While digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC) have gained immense popularity among the youngsters, the older generation is still hesitant to embrace cryptocurrencies. Hard-working, middle-aged Americans prefer to put their funds in financial instruments like 401(k) personal retirement accounts. Related: Major labor union warns new bill could put retirement savings at risk However, there seems to be a growing acceptance of digital assets among certain sections of the retirement savings industry and the current ...

RT Paul Atkins (@SECPaulSAtkins)Had a great conversation with @milesjennings at @BlockchainAssn Policy Summit yesterday. At the SEC, we’re working to advance clear rules of the road that encourage investment in our economy and provide a firm regulatory foundation for digital assets. ...

Summary of Blue Owl Capital Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Blue Owl Capital (NYSE: OWL) - **Industry**: Alternative Asset Management - **Assets Under Management**: Nearly $300 billion - **Specialization**: Private credit, GP solutions, and real assets Key Priorities and Strategic Focus - **2026 Priorities**: Focus on execution after a year of integration and diversification in 2025 [4][43] - **Margin Improvement**: Aim for gradual increase in margins and focus on FRE (Fee-Related Earnings) per share [4][43] - **Fundraising Initiatives**: Actively fundraising for flagship funds, including a $7.5 billion real estate fund and a digital infrastructure fund expected to be larger than the previous $7 billion [5][6] Fund Performance and Market Dynamics - **Private Credit Performance**: Underlying portfolio companies show strong performance with average EBITDA of $275 million and low loan-to-value ratios (39% for corporate credit, 30% for software loans) [13][14] - **Revenue and EBITDA Growth**: Recent growth rates have slowed slightly to 7.5%-8% from 8%-9%, but remain robust [15] - **Default Rates**: Very few defaults observed, with no new names added to the watch list [15] Wealth Management Channel - **Growth in Wealth Channel**: $16 billion of inflows over the last 12 months, with a focus on expanding product offerings and geographical reach [22][25] - **Market Positioning**: Transitioned from an advisor-sub-advisor model to an in-house fundraising model, resulting in a team of over 200 people [24][25] Market Challenges and Outlook - **M&A Environment**: Deployment rates have been below expectations, but there is cautious optimism for improvement in the M&A environment [10][11] - **Concerns from Advisors**: Financial advisors express concerns about market conditions, but there is still optimism about the long-term potential of private credit [29][31] New Product Launches - **Digital Infrastructure Fund**: Recently launched with significant initial capital, expected to scale rapidly [34][36] - **Alternative Credit**: Less competition than direct lending, with higher expected returns [40][42] Financial Metrics and Future Guidance - **FRE Margins**: Commitment to improving FRE margins, aiming for around 60% in the future [43][45] - **Long-term Growth Target**: Targeting $3 billion in FRE, with confidence in achieving this goal [46] Conclusion - **Focus on Organic Growth**: Current strategy emphasizes growing existing products and managing recent acquisitions rather than pursuing new M&A opportunities [47][48]

🎥 Acting CFTC Chair @CarolineDPham claims the CFTC is "really delivering with action" after announcing the launch of the Digital Assets Pilot Program allowing digital assets to serve as collateral.🤝 @Figure x CoinDesk Media Network. https://t.co/PlAPlhTI2b ...

Surf, an AI research and intelligence platform focused on digital assets, has raised $15 million in a funding round led by Pantera Capital, with participation from Coinbase Ventures and Digital Currency Group (DCG), the company said in a press release Wednesday. The San Francisco-based startup said the funds will go toward building Surf 2.0, a new version of its crypto-focused AI model, and expanding its enterprise offering. The company pitches itself as an alternative to general-purpose large language ...

When Ric Edelman makes a prediction, Main Street investors listen. This time, he’s forecasting a massive rally for Bitcoin and Ethereum next year. “I’m expecting both to rise 50% to 100% in 2026,” Edelman told DL News. If both hit the upper bound of that prediction, Bitcoin would trade at around $180,000 and Ethereum would topple $6,600. His call signals growing conviction among traditional finance advisers that crypto’s late-stage 2025 correction is nearly over and institutional buying will drive sha ...

LATEST: 📊 Standard Chartered's global head of digital assets research has cut his 2025 year-end Bitcoin price outlook to $100,000 from $200,000, though still expecting BTC to hit $500,000 by 2030. https://t.co/SYatWM7PQV ...

Tokenization is like a freight train. It can't be stopped and eventually it's going to eat the entire financial system. These are the types of quotes that we are now hearing from names like Vlad Tenev who is the CEO of Robin Hood. And it's crazy to see the evolution of crypto from a, you know, sort of small market to, you know, being paraded around and spotlighted on every single global stage around the world by some of the biggest Tradfi guys. And this is seriously just the beginning. I mean, we are at the ...