A technical malfunction at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange froze futures trading for several hours on Friday, putting exchange operator stocks in the spotlight. The data center fault disrupted contracts for US indexes while premarket equity trading continued normally. Investors are closely watching CME Group, Intercontinental Exchange, and Nasdaq shares following the market infrastructure failure.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekPolymarket Founder Becomes Youngest Crypto Billionaire
Shayne Coplan’s journey from broke college dropout to crypto billionaire showcases the dramatic volatility of cryptocurrency fortunes. The 27-year-old Polymarket founder has become the youngest self-made billionaire on Bloomberg’s index after a massive investment from the New York Stock Exchange’s parent company. His prediction markets platform is now valued at $8 billion following Intercontinental Exchange’s commitment.
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In a landmark move bridging traditional finance and cryptocurrency markets, Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE), owner of the New York Stock Exchange, is investing up to $2 billion in cash in Polymarket, a crypto-based prediction platform. The transaction values the betting company at approximately $8 billion and signals a major institutional embrace of prediction markets. Beyond the financial stake, ICE will become the global distributor of Polymarket’s event-driven data and partner on tokenization initiatives, marking a strategic expansion into digital asset infrastructure.
about ICE Invests $2B in Crypto Betting Platform PolymarketSolana Beach Council Considers La Colonia Park Master Plan Alternatives
The Solana Beach City Council reviewed two alternatives for upgrades to La Colonia Park, emphasizing community input to preserve cultural landmarks like the Tree of Life tiles. While support leaned towards Alternative 2, which offers more parking and space, concerns were raised about potential impacts on the neighborhood’s heritage. Council members stressed the importance of further community engagement before finalizing plans.
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