FIFA World Cup 2026 brings crypto to the pitch as Paraguay faces Türkiye in must-win clash

• Major crypto players like Kraken, Chiliz, and Avalanche are integrated into the 2026 FIFA World Cup through partnerships and infrastructure provision.
• Chiliz aims to penetrate the US market with fan engagement initiatives via Socios.com, while Avalanche's AVAX network powers FIFA's digital collectibles platform.
• Investor focus should be on engagement metrics like platform sign-ups and digital item minting, rather than match outcomes, to gauge the impact of this crypto integration.

Topics: Institutional adoption, Blockchain usage, Scalability

Tags: #fifaworldcup #kraken #chiliz #avalanche #socioscom #fantokens #digitalcollectibles #blockchaininfrastructure #usmarket #investorengagement

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CFTC chair Selig defends decision to approve ‘perps’ in U.S.

Michael Selig said that incumbents will always fear the future, but it's important to develop the new asset class domestically rather than only offshore.

• CFTC Chair Michael Selig defended the agency's approval of perpetual futures (perps) for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the U.S.
• Selig emphasized the importance of developing new asset classes domestically under robust regulations, rather than allowing them to develop solely offshore.
• He dismissed concerns about leverage and complexity, highlighting planned disclosures and suitability assessments for traders.

Topics: Legal regulatory, Jurisdictions, Institutional adoption, Securities law classification, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Onboarding prime brokerage

Tags: #michaelselig #cftc #perpetualfutures #kalshi #bitcoin #derivatives #regulation #usmarket #leverage #disclosure

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