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News 2026 August 7, 18:00 (12 hours ago )

6h Crypto Recap: Polymarket, USDC, Coldcard, Trezor — Risk meets rails

The #CFTC warned that prediction-market platforms like #Polymarket and #Kalshi could be crossing into American-style gambling odds as state-level scrutiny grows. The message signals tougher oversight risk for event-based markets operating around U.S. users ⚖️.

#Circle expanded native #USDC support on OKX’s X Layer using CCTP-style cross-chain transfer plumbing. The move targets smoother stablecoin movement across networks without relying on wrapped versions 🔁.

#Coldcard faced renewed attention after reports described a real-world wallet compromise scenario tied to how a Bitcoin transfer was handled. The incident reignited debate about operational security and device-handling practices for #Bitcoin self-custody 🔐.