[2/2] The launch utilizes Bitnomial, a CFTC-licensed exchange and clearinghouse acquired by Kraken's parent, Payward. Traders can now access perpetual Bitcoin and eight other assets with 8-hour funding rates occurring at 7 p.m., 3 a.m., and 11 a.m. CT. Serious traders no longer have to strand capital across six different venues. By sharing a single collateral pool with CME-listed products, Kraken is fixing the structural inefficiency that kept U.S. liquidity fragmented and vulnerable. 🏛️ Does "regulated" make you feel safer or just more surveilled? A) Safer for sure B) Just more taxes C) I miss offshore vibes. Tell me in the comments #kraken #bitcoinperpetuals #cftc #cryptoderivatives #bitnomial

[2/2] BitGo Holdings (NYSE: BTGO) debuted at No. 273, just five months after going public in January 2026. By securing an OCC federal charter as a national trust bank, they’ve swapped fragmented state licenses for a federal moat that powers titans like 21Shares, SoFi, and World Liberty Financial. The real power isn't the ranking—it's the 470,000 BTC they hold in custody, making them a top 10 global entity. While the market speculates on price, BitGo is quietly tokenizing private equity and running the pipes for stablecoins like SoFiUSD directly on public blockchains. Does a federal bank charter make you trust a crypto firm more? A) Yes, finally professional B) No, too much surveillance C) Only for institutional money. Tell me in the comments #bitgo #fortune500 #btgo #btcustody #occbank

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[2/2] Trump announced on Truth Social that the deal is set for Sunday, promising to immediately open the Hormuz Strait. However, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei countered this, stating the signing won't happen tomorrow despite Pakistan mediating for a 24-hour resolution. The real cost of this friction is reflected in the Bitcoin ETFs, which just hit their fifth consecutive week of outflows at $315.84 million. Analysts like Michaël van de Poppe argue that once this 60-day ceasefire is finalized, liquidity will rotate from the SpaceX IPO back into risk-on assets. Does geopolitical noise change your long-term BTC conviction? A) Never B) It makes me hedge C) Waiting for the dip. Tell me in the comments #bitcoinetf #trump #iranpeace #hormuzstrait #riskon

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2/4 SEC moves to scrap Rule 611 to unlock tokenized stocks [2026 JUN 12] SEC moves to scrap Rule 611 to unlock tokenized stocks For years, DeFi builders were told their code was the problem. Now the SEC is finally admittin... Source: Cointelegraph

[2/2] The Nasdaq debut under SPCX confirmed a massive 18,712 BTC position, dwarfing previous private estimates of just 8,285 BTC. With an average buy price of $35,324, the $661 million accumulation that began in late 2023 has already grown into a $1.19 billion treasury. Arkham and other experts missed the mark by over 10,000 coins, proving the market had no idea how deep the conviction actually ran. Even with BTC down 50% from its $126,000 peak, SpaceX enters as the most valuable public company to ever hold the asset on its balance sheet. Does a $1.75T company holding 18k BTC change your long-term conviction? A) Validates everything B) Doesn't change a thing C) Waiting for more tech giants. Tell me in the comments #spacexipo #bitcointreasury #elonmusk #nasdaq #corpbtc

[2/2] Galaxy research head Alex Thorn highlights that Rule 611 and Rule 610(e) currently force exchanges to seek quotes elsewhere, a feat impossible for automated market makers that execute against pool prices. The SEC's 'Project Crypto' is now moving to bridge this structural gap. The tension isn't just about code—it's about power. While the SEC shifts toward a 'best execution' framework, traditional exchanges already delayed this once last month. The next 60 days of feedback will decide if tokenized stocks go live or stay buried under incumbent pressure. Do you trust the SEC to actually let DeFi handle US stocks? A) Progress is inevitable B) Exchanges will block it C) Only with heavy centralization. Tell me in the comments #tokenizedstocks #sec #defiregulation #galaxyresearch #capitalmarkets