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Bitcoin Slides Below $63K as CME Sues CFTC Over Perpetual Futures
Today's Chain Reaction covers a challenging day in crypto markets as Bitcoin falls to $62,486 amid continued pressure from hawkish Fed policy. We examine CME Group's high-stakes lawsuit against the CFTC over Bitcoin perpetual futures approval, explore Wall Street's new ability to hedge Hyperliquid's HYPE token through NYSE-listed options, and look at Illinois becoming the first US state to impose a direct transaction tax on cryptocurrency. We also cover HIVE Digital's massive $220 million AI infrastructure deal with Bell Canada, key leadership exits at the Ethereum Foundation, and tightening…
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