Cryptocurrency payment platform MoonPay is on the cusp of a transformative moment, with two major developments signaling its ascent into the financial mainstream. The company is reportedly finalizing a significant investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), owner of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), targeting a valuation of approximately $5 billion. Simultaneously, it has secured a major regulatory coup with the appointment of Caroline Pham, the acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), as its new chief legal and administrative officer. This dual thrust of institutional capital and top-tier regulatory expertise positions MoonPay to compete directly with established giants like Coinbase (COIN) and PayPal.
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CME Trading Freeze: Exchange Stocks in Focus After Glitch
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.
about CME Trading Freeze: Exchange Stocks in Focus After GlitchUFC Parent TKO Partners with $9B Polymarket for Fan Predictions
UFC parent company TKO Group Holdings has forged an exclusive multi-year partnership with crypto prediction platform Polymarket, valued at $9 billion following a $2 billion investment from NYSE owner Intercontinental Exchange. The groundbreaking deal will integrate real-time prediction markets into UFC broadcasts and Zuffa Boxing events, transforming passive viewership into active fan participation through crypto-powered engagement tools.
about UFC Parent TKO Partners with $9B Polymarket for Fan PredictionsCircle Launches StableFX for 24/7 Global Currency Trading
Circle has unveiled StableFX, an institutional-grade foreign exchange platform enabling 24/7 stablecoin trading with on-chain settlement. The initiative aims to transform global currency markets by eliminating counterparty risk and enabling real-time settlements through blockchain technology, building on Circle’s strong third-quarter performance that saw $740 million in revenue and USDC’s market capitalization grow from $61 billion to over $76 billion since its June IPO.
about Circle Launches StableFX for 24/7 Global Currency TradingPolymarket Partners with Yahoo Finance in Prediction Market Push
Polymarket has secured an exclusive partnership to display its prediction market data on Yahoo Finance, significantly expanding its potential audience to the platform’s 150 million monthly global visitors. This strategic move comes as competition intensifies with rival platform Kalshi, which recently outpaced Polymarket in weekly trading volume, generating $1.3 billion compared to Polymarket’s $1 billion. The partnership represents another crucial step in Polymarket’s strategy to regain momentum in the increasingly competitive prediction markets space following its profile boost during last year’s divisive presidential election.
about Polymarket Partners with Yahoo Finance in Prediction Market PushICE Hikes Dividend 7% Amid Record Futures Trading Volumes
Intercontinental Exchange has announced a significant 7% dividend increase to $0.48 per share for Q4 2025, signaling confidence in its financial strength amid record futures trading volumes and sustained shareholder returns. The financial markets infrastructure provider reported mixed third-quarter results that nonetheless showed higher adjusted earnings and continued share buybacks, demonstrating resilience in evolving market conditions.
about ICE Hikes Dividend 7% Amid Record Futures Trading VolumesPolymarket Eyes $15B Valuation in New Funding Round
Prediction market platform Polymarket is negotiating a massive new funding round that could value the company between $12-15 billion, representing a staggering 10-fold increase from its $1 billion valuation just four months ago. The platform’s rapid ascent comes amid growing mainstream adoption through partnerships with major brands including DraftKings and the NHL, while rival Kalshi also seeks funding at over $10 billion, signaling explosive growth across the prediction market sector.
about Polymarket Eyes $15B Valuation in New Funding RoundNHL Partners with Kalshi, Polymarket in Prediction Market Push
The National Hockey League has signed groundbreaking multi-year licensing agreements with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket, marking the first time a major U.S. professional sports league has officially authorized prediction markets to use its trademarks. These historic partnerships arrive as weekly prediction market volume surpasses $2 billion for the first time, with sports betting driving $414.7 million in volume last week alone, signaling a major shift in how professional sports leagues engage with emerging betting technologies.
about NHL Partners with Kalshi, Polymarket in Prediction Market PushPrediction Markets Hit $2B Record as Polymarket Retakes Lead
Weekly prediction market volume has surged past $2 billion for the first time, with Polymarket reclaiming its leadership position from Kalshi after eight weeks of trailing. Sports betting continues to dominate trading activity despite growing political market momentum ahead of November elections. Major funding rounds have propelled both platforms to multi-billion dollar valuations as regulatory barriers ease.
about Prediction Markets Hit $2B Record as Polymarket Retakes LeadPolymarket Teases POLY Token After NYSE Parent’s $2B Investment
Polymarket founder Shayne Coplan has ignited crypto speculation with a mysterious hint about a potential native POLY token, coming just days after Intercontinental Exchange—owner of the New York Stock Exchange—confirmed a massive $2 billion investment that values the prediction platform at $9 billion. The timing suggests strategic alignment between traditional finance’s boldest crypto move and Polymarket’s potential token evolution, creating ripples across both crypto and traditional financial circles.
about Polymarket Teases POLY Token After NYSE Parent's $2B InvestmentICE Invests $2B in Polymarket in Major Crypto Bet
Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, is making a massive $2 billion investment in prediction market platform Polymarket, valuing the crypto-based platform at $8 billion. This landmark deal represents ICE’s strategic entry into event-driven markets and signals growing institutional confidence in prediction markets and their data potential, marking the largest private funding round in crypto history.
about ICE Invests $2B in Polymarket in Major Crypto BetPolymarket CEO Shayne Coplan Becomes Youngest Self-Made Billionaire
Shayne Coplan, the 27-year-old CEO of prediction market platform Polymarket, has become the world’s youngest self-made billionaire following a massive $2 billion investment from NYSE owner Intercontinental Exchange. His company’s valuation has soared to $9 billion, placing him among crypto’s elite billionaires. This remarkable ascent comes just five years after Coplan was building his company from a makeshift bathroom office.
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