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Blockchain, a global leader in crypto services for retail and institutional users, today announced that it has filed applications for registration as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and designation as a Designated Contract Market (DCM) with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
If approved, the registrations would allow Blockchain to bring regulated crypto derivatives like futures and options as well as prediction market contracts to U.S. retail and institutional customers, expanding the range of markets accessible through its platform.
U.S. traders navigate an increasingly fragmented landscape, often using separate platforms to access crypto and prediction markets. Blockchain is seeking to change that by bringing these markets together through one integrated, simple app experience under CFTC regulatory oversight.&nbsp;
Earlier this year, Blockchain announced self-custodied&nbsp;<a href="https://www.blockchain.com/blog/posts/blockchain-partners-with-polymarket">prediction market offerings</a> and <a href="https://www.blockchain.com/blog/posts/blockchaincom-launches-global-self-custodied-perpetual-futures-trading">perpetual futures trading</a> for users in eligible markets around the world. The CFTC license applications are a step toward bringing similar prediction markets and regulated trading offerings directly to U.S. users in the Blockchain app.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Users should be able to manage their digital assets, trade derivatives, and take positions on real-world events easily, without jumping between different apps,&rdquo; said Peter Smith, Executive Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of Blockchain.com. &ldquo;Our DCM and FCM applications build toward that future in the U.S. through the appropriate regulatory frameworks. We want customers to be able to access a broader universe of markets through the Blockchain.com platform they already trust, with the compliance, security and transparency they expect.&rdquo;
The CFTC filings advance Blockchain's global regulatory strategy. As digital assets become more deeply integrated into financial markets worldwide, Blockchain has continued to invest in regulatory approvals and licensing across major jurisdictions.
Over the past year, the company has secured MiCA authorization through the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) in the EU, achieved Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) registration in the UK, and secured a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in the Cayman Islands. Pursuing federal CFTC oversight reflects the same approach in the U.S., working within clear regulatory frameworks and with institutional-grade infrastructure.

Applications for FCM and DCM licenses mark a major step toward offering regulated crypto derivatives like futures and options along with eve

Blockchain Files for CFTC Licenses to Offer Crypto Derivatives and Prediction Markets in the U.S.

Applications for FCM and DCM licenses mark a major step toward offering regulated crypto derivatives like futures and options along with event contracts to U.S. retail and institutional customers.

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Anthropic and OpenAI are at the epicenter of two closely watched potential IPOs in 2026. Now, eligible users can take a view on what may unfold once the companies go public through Predictions in the Blockchain app.&nbsp;
Instead of just debating what might happen, users can take a position on a specific outcome. From Anthropic&rsquo;s potential listing date to OpenAI&rsquo;s market cap on its first day of trading, these markets offer a new way to engage with major IPO events before anyone knows how they&rsquo;ll pan out.
<h2>Two new markets. Your call. &nbsp;</h2>
<h4>When could Anthropic go public?</h4>
Think you know when Anthropic will make its public market debut? The company has been moving toward a potential listing, putting its IPO timing under a magnifying glass in the AI sector.
The &ldquo;When Will Anthropic IPO?&rdquo; market lets you take a position on when the company could make its move.
<h4>What could OpenAI be worth on day one?</h4>
Making a call on the &ldquo;OpenAI IPO Closing Market Cap&rdquo; market lets you take a view on OpenAI&rsquo;s value at the close of its first day of public trading.
These new markets offer two ways to follow and engage in the AI IPO conversation &ndash; one centered on timing and the other on valuation.&nbsp;
<h2>Prediction markets turn opinions into markets</h2>
IPO speculation usually means reading headlines, following valuations and debating what might happen next.
Prediction markets add another layer by letting users back their view tied to real-world outcomes. Market prices move as positions change, showing how expectations can shift over time.
Prediction markets do not use margin or leverage; users simply choose the amount to commit to a position. The Anthropic and OpenAI markets build on Blockchain&rsquo;s broader prediction markets offering, first introduced with Polymarket earlier this summer. <a href="https://www.blockchain.com/blog/posts/blockchain-partners-with-polymarket">Read more about the launch and our approach to prediction markets here.</a>

Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Prediction Markets Protocols involve risk and you may lose the entire amount committed to a market.
Access to Prediction Market Protocols via the Blockchain DeFi Wallet is provided by Blockchain Labs Limited. By using the DeFi Wallet Interface, you interact directly with third-party decentralised protocols. Such services are not provided under or pursuant to any licence held by Blockchain.com Labs Limited, Blockchain.com or any of their regulated affiliates, and no such entity provides, operates, acts as an intermediary for or is the counterparty to these services. Please refer to our Risk Disclosure Statement and Terms of Service.

Two new Polymarket prediction markets let eligible users take a view on the timing and size of major AI IPOs

The AI IPO Race Is on The Blockchain App

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A newly signed agreement also connects data layers &ndash; stock and crypto data will flow between the two platforms, giving users deeper market intelligence.

Today, Blockchain and the NYSE Group announced an agreement for a strategic collaboration to explore what onchain access to U.S. equities could look like at global scale. The collaboration&rsquo;s aim is to give crypto-native investors everywhere the ability to trade tokenized versions of NYSE-listed stocks and ETFs, without the constraints of market hours, geography, or brokerage access.
At its core, it&rsquo;s a bet by both parties on where capital markets are heading. <a href="https://www.citigroup.com/global/insights/tokenization-2030">Citi Institute</a> puts the tokenized asset market at a $5.5 trillion base case by 2030, and the appeal is straightforward: fractional ownership, always-on trading, global reach, and transparent settlement that happens onchain. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission also recently <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/17/sec-clears-path-for-tokenized-stocks-bringing-24/7-trading-closer.html">announced</a> a regulatory pathway supporting innovation in tokenized securities.
&ldquo;Tokenized stocks are one of the most impactful advancements in the modern financial landscape, and a key catalyst for greater economic freedom. People shouldn&rsquo;t be limited in owning stocks based on where they happen to live or the brokerage and information they may or may not have access to. Connecting to the NYSE digital ATS will enable us to extend the opportunity to invest in these digital assets to tens of millions of Blockchain.com users around the world.&rdquo; &ndash; Peter Smith, Executive Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of Blockchain.com
The collaboration goes well beyond tokenization; it also opens up a two-way data exchange.
NYSE&rsquo;s affiliated business, ICE Data Services, will distribute our crypto market data and analytics to its subscribing clients, giving traditional investors sharper visibility into digital assets.
On the other end, we will bring ICE and NYSE exchange data feeds into our app, putting real-time stock data in front of more than 44 million confirmed accounts to boost their market intelligence and investment decisions. One of the first places that data will surface is <a href="https://www.blockchain.com/blog/posts/your-data-your-ai-introducing-june-by-blockchaincom">June, our crypto-savvy AI assistant</a>.
Earlier this year, we <a href="https://www.blockchain.com/blog/posts/blockchaincom-ondo-finance-launch-onchain-tokenized-us-stocks-across-europe">partnered with Ondo Finance</a> to launch onchain tokenized U.S. stocks to customers across Europe. This new agreement with NYSE represents another step in the direction of broader global convergence of capital markets and digital assets, building toward a future state where crypto-native and traditional finance cease to operate in separate lanes while ensuring greater economic freedom and investment opportunities that are accessible to all.

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This information is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for obtaining accounting, tax or financial advice from a professional advisor. The purchase of crypto entails risk. The value of crypto can fluctuate and capital involved in a crypto transaction is subject to market volatility and loss. Digital currencies are not bank deposits, are not legal tender, and are not backed by the government. Blockchain.com&rsquo;s products and services are not subject to any governmental or government-backed deposit protection schemes. Legislative and regulatory changes or actions in any jurisdiction in which Blockchain.com&rsquo;s customers are located may adversely affect the use, transfer, exchange, and value of digital currencies.
 

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Agreement for joint product development to give global customers access to onchain trading, along with stock exchange and crypto market data

Blockchain.com and NYSE Team Up to Explore Tokenization

Blockchain.com and NYSE Team Up to Explore Tokenized Securities

This season, Blockchain is working alongside the Dallas Cowboys to launch a brand-new commercial and partnership branding that feels right at home in Dallas. The localized campaign brings together confidence, commitment, and one unmistakable message: At Blockchain, we help our customers make moves that are right on the money.
<h2>A Campaign Built for Dallas</h2>
Already streaming live and playing throughout preseason games, our newest commercial captures the energy, legacy, and attitude that define Cowboys football. Written and directed entirely by our Chief Marketing Officer, James Maddison, the commercial and messaging was created for the 2026 to 2027 season and brings together Blockchain&rsquo;s Dallas roots, our longstanding connection to the Cowboys, and a campaign built around the value of precision and execution.&nbsp;
The message is bold and simple, to match our new red branding featured around the stadium: Whether you are making a play on the field or making a move in crypto, getting it right when it matters counts.
That is where &ldquo;All Cattle, No Hat&rdquo; comes in.
<h2>All Cattle, No Hat</h2>
The line &ldquo;All Cattle, No Hat,&rdquo; featured in the commercial, is an intentional spin on the classic Texas saying &ldquo;All Hat, No Cattle,&rdquo; which describes someone who talks the part without backing it up with action. We flipped the phrase to represent the opposite: substance over show and capability over empty posture. Former Cowboys safety Keith Davis brings that attitude to life at the center of the commercial.
The message is about having the substance to back up the confidence and letting actions speak for themselves. That mindset is a natural fit for both Keith Davis and Blockchain. For our customers, we aim to be the partner that stands behind our word and provides the tools, access, and reliability they need to pursue their goals with confidence.
That same sense of follow through defined Keith&rsquo;s time with the Cowboys. He was known for pouring everything into every play, bringing toughness, determination, and an all in mentality to the field. His reputation was built on showing up and delivering when it mattered most.
Together, that mindset brings &ldquo;All Cattle, No Hat&rdquo; to life and connects directly to our larger message: right on the money.
<h2>Right on the Money</h2>
&ldquo;Right on the Money&rdquo; sits at the heart of our new campaign at AT&amp;T Stadium, capturing the confidence and execution that connect Cowboys football with the world of investing. Cowboys football is built around reading the moment, trusting your instincts, and executing when the pressure is on. Navigating financial markets requires that same sense of purpose and conviction. The new advertising taps into the larger-than-life spirit of Cowboys football while connecting it to something every investor can understand, which is the desire to make the right move when it matters most.&nbsp;
That idea comes to life visually through Blockchain&rsquo;s new red branding throughout the stadium. Bold, confident, and impossible to miss, the creative reinforces the decisiveness behind &ldquo;right on the money.&rdquo;
Keith built his reputation by boldly stepping onto the field ready to make the play when it counted most. Blockchain wants to give investors that same sense of confidence when navigating their financial future.
It is a meeting of two Dallas brands and one shared mentality: know the moment, make your move, and be right on the money.

Take an inside look into the launch of Blockchain’s new commercial and marketing campaign for the 2026 to 2027 football season with the Dall

Blockchain x Dallas Cowboys Are Right on the Money

Take an inside look into the launch of Blockchain’s new commercial and marketing campaign for the 2026 to 2027 football season with the Dallas Cowboys

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<li style="line-height: 1.2;">Powered by Hyperliquid, this release allows eligible participants to trade pre-IPO private company valuations long or short via non-expiring derivative contracts directly alongside their existing crypto portfolios.</li>
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Today, we launched OpenAI and Anthropic perpetual contracts in the Blockchain app, allowing users to take a position on two of the companies shaping the future of AI.
As traditional finance and digital assets continue to converge, more of the world&rsquo;s markets are moving onchain. Powered by Hyperliquid, our perps offering runs through our existing Perps feature within the app, offering continuous markets, transparent pricing, and fast execution.
Perpetuals let eligible users go long or short without owning the underlying company or asset. There's no expiration date, and funding payments keep the contract price tethered to the reference market. That means users can take a directional position without owning shares in the underlying private company.
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As AI, traditional finance and crypto converge, investors increasingly expect access to be global, continuous and digital. Blockchain&nbsp; is building for that future by making sophisticated onchain markets easier to reach from a single app.

Whether users are hedging their portfolio against volatility or looking to capitalize on price movements in the tech sector, they can now access these markets directly through the Blockchain app. Learn more <a href="https://www.blockchain.com/perps" style="text-decoration: none;">HERE</a>.&nbsp;

Blockchain.com users can trade OpenAI and Anthropic perpetual contracts on a 24/7 basis through the Blockchain app

Blockchain launches OpenAI & Anthropic Perpetuals Onchain

Blockchain Launches OpenAI & Anthropic Perpetuals Onchain

We have upgraded the Blockchain Earn experience to give you greater options over your crypto yields. Users can now choose between the ultimate liquidity of Flexible Rewards (deposit and withdraw anytime) or the boosted earnings of Fixed-Term Rewards.&nbsp;
Fixed-Term Rewards offer rate boosts stacked directly on top of the base Flexible Reward rate, scaling higher the longer you commit. By locking in assets for a set period, users can secure higher, guaranteed promotional rates compared to standard flexible options.&nbsp;
At its core, Flexible Rewards gives active traders more control to deposit, earn daily rewards, and withdraw funds at any time, making it ideal for those who prioritize liquidity. Fixed-Term Rewards provides tiered, higher reward rates that scale directly with the length of commitment, ensuring that the longer the rates are locked in the assets, the higher the potential reward rate becomes.

Getting started with these upgraded rates takes just a few clicks inside the existing account setup. Log into the<a href="https://www.blockchain.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"> Blockchain App</a>, navigate directly to the Earn tab on your main dashboard, and select the Fixed-Term Rewards option. From there, pick the preferred asset and term length and confirm the transfer.&nbsp;

To explore rates available, users can explore their options quickly through our dedicated <a href="https://www.blockchain.com/earn" style="text-decoration: none;">Blockchain Earn Hub</a> before standard fixed rates return.

* For eligible U.S. users, Staking Rewards remains available on the Blockchain App.

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The Blockchain App now lets you maximize your crypto yields by choosing between Fixed-Term Rewards and Flexible Rewards

Earn Just Got Much Better: Introducing Fixed-Term Rewards on Blockchain

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Marc Sischka, Global Head of OTC Trading at Blockchain, brings 18 years of experience across commodities and traditional finance, along with eight years at the forefront of crypto trading. He has built a career across market cycles, institutional growth, and the evolution of digital assets from an emerging category into a global financial market.
Marc is the kind of person whose experience in crypto is matched by a genuine enthusiasm for the market and the people in it. After spending much of his career at one of the world&rsquo;s leading crypto exchanges, Marc joined Blockchain to lead its OTC trading business and bring that experience into its next chapter.
In an industry where longevity matters, Marc has earned a reputation as a true crypto trading veteran. He knows how markets move, what sophisticated clients expect, and where traditional trading models can fall short.
Now, he is putting that experience to work at Blockchain, building an OTC desk around a simple idea: clients should have access to more. More assets. More products. More flexibility. And, above all, a trading relationship that goes far beyond execution.
<h3>Building relationships, not just executing trades</h3>
For Marc, a strong OTC desk starts with understanding the client.
That means going beyond taking an order and quoting a price. Marc and his team work closely with clients to understand what they are trying to accomplish, where they are seeing opportunity, and what kind of access or structure they need to get there.
It is a relationship-driven approach shaped by years of working with sophisticated market participants.
&ldquo;The best trading relationships go beyond execution. Our job is to understand what clients are trying to achieve, help them navigate the market, and give them access to opportunities they may not be able to reach elsewhere. That ability to combine broad market access with a highly tailored, relationship-driven approach is what sets Blockchain apart.&rdquo; - Marc Sischka
Marc&rsquo;s philosophy has become central to how Blockchain&rsquo;s OTC business is evolving: less transactional, more consultative, and built around long-term relationships.
<h3>Trading Beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum</h3>
Another example of what sets Blockchain&rsquo;s trading desk apart is the breadth of its market access, with support for more than 600 tokens, including assets further down the market-cap spectrum that many institutional desks do not cover.
For Marc, that breadth is not about having a long list for the sake of it. It is about being able to respond when clients see opportunity outside the most heavily traded assets.
Altcoin trading has become a particular strength of the desk, supported by deep liquidity, competitive pricing, and a streamlined internal process for evaluating new asset requests. If a client is looking to trade a token outside the 600+ assets already supported, the desk can move quickly to review, approve, and add support for it.
As institutional demand moves beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, that flexibility matters more. Blockchain has built the infrastructure to meet clients where the market is moving, including in areas where access can be harder to find elsewhere.
<h3>More than spot</h3>
Marc is also focused on making the desk useful across a much wider range of trading needs.
For spot trading, Blockchain supports both principal and agency-style execution, giving clients flexibility in how they access liquidity and execute larger or more complex trades. Through its agency offering, the OTC desk can also provide institutional-grade smart order algorithms designed to minimize market impact and help clients execute more efficiently.
Beyond spot, Blockchain provides access to options, structured yield strategies, perpetual markets, and fiat trading. The team is also expanding its approach to yield, including more structured strategies around assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Marc says, &ldquo;the goal is to avoid forcing clients to piece together multiple relationships across their trading activity. Clients don&rsquo;t want five different relationships to solve five different trading needs. We&rsquo;re building a desk that can support them across spot, options, yield strategies, perpetuals, and fiat.&rdquo;
Transparency is an important part of that equation too. For certain strategies, clients can have clear visibility into fees and discuss their mandate directly with the desk.
The idea is straightforward: sophisticated trading does not have to feel complicated. It should be clear, responsive, and built around the way each client wants to trade.
<h3>Experience that shapes the desk</h3>
Marc&rsquo;s career in crypto has given him a rare perspective on how the market has evolved and a clear sense of where it&rsquo;s headed next.
He has traded through multiple cycles, watched institutional participation expand, and seen client expectations become more sophisticated alongside the market itself.
That experience now shapes how he thinks about the future of Blockchain&rsquo;s OTC business.
The opportunity, in his view, is not simply to build a larger desk. It is to build one that can adapt quickly, offer broader access, and stay close to what clients actually need as the market evolves.
And after nearly a decade spent watching crypto trading mature in real time, we&rsquo;re proud to have Marc leading Blockchain&rsquo;s OTC desk and helping shape what comes next.

A closer look at the strategy behind Blockchain’s evolving OTC business.

Beyond the Trade: How Marc Sischka Is Leading and Building Blockchain’s OTC Desk

As one of the original non-custodial wallets, Blockchain has always stood for one principle: not your keys, not your crypto. That principle now applies beyond crypto. Venice built the same idea for AI: not your data, not your privacy.
<h3 style="margin-top: 10pt; margin-bottom: 6pt;">Native token of Venice.ai</h3>
$VVV is the native token of Venice.ai, a privacy-first generative AI platform built on Base (Ethereum's Layer-2), powering the platform's economy. Users stake it to earn rewards, access API inference, and mint DIEM tokens that provide roughly $1 per day in API credits.
Venice was founded by Erik Voorhees (founder of ShapeShift) and offers permissionless access to open-source and third-party AI models like Claude, Grok, and DeepSeek, for text, image, video, audio, and code generation.
<h3 style="margin-top: 10pt; margin-bottom: 6pt;">Why VVV matters</h3>
Most AI platforms trade your data for access. Venice was built differently: no data retention, no tracking, and permissionless access to leading AI models. Its token gives users a stake in an alternative to centralized AI.
$VVV powers:
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Whether you're new to crypto or already trading, $VVV is now available to trade in your Blockchain Trading Account.
Explore Venice Token in your Blockchain App.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The native token of Venice.ai, a privacy-first generative AI platform where your data stays yours. Trade $VVV today.

Venice Token ($VVV) now live on Blockchain

Venice Token ($VVV) is now available in your Blockchain Trading Account. Trade the native token of Venice.ai, a privacy-first generative AI platform where your data stays yours.

VVV now available on Blockchain

For years, the digital asset industry has operated in a state of regulatory limbo &ndash; navigating a landscape of conflicting signals and regulation by enforcement. Last July, it seemed the tide had finally turned. The House of Representatives passed the <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3633/text" style="text-decoration: none;">Digital Asset Market Clarity Act</a> (CLARITY Act) with a bipartisan majority of 294&ndash;134. It was a signal to the world that the U.S. was ready to lead the future of finance.
Unfortunately, the momentum from last summer stalled. CLARITY was held up at a moment it was gaining real traction. More than a year later, the Senate now has one realistic window to pass the bill. If the Senate lets this session slip by, the bill risks getting pushed into the October recess and then the midterm election cycle, if not further. That delay would likely cost the industry years of progress.
Over the last year, I've been an <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/blockchain-com-peter-smith-urges-212341019.html" style="text-decoration: none;">outspoken advocate for getting this bill passed</a> because I know it&rsquo;s good for our industry but it&rsquo;s even better for the American people. It will establish clear rules that protect consumers, promote competition, and create faster ways to save, transact, and invest. Without CLARITY, responsible companies operating under uncertainty, risks the U.S. surrendering leadership in technology that has the potential to shape global finance for decades.&nbsp;
The Administration has made it clear it won&rsquo;t wait around for Congress to act, if paralysis continues. The SEC just proposed new rules addressing how certain crypto assets and offerings would be regulated. These steps will help reduce uncertainty, but we still need Congress to establish a durable framework and legislation that clearly defines the rules of the road.&nbsp;
I joined President Trump, senior regulators and other industry leaders at the White House to address the remaining issues with the bill, build consensus and advance a clear path toward&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/19/trump-pushes-congress-to-move-on-clarity-act-during-white-house-crypto-event" style="text-decoration: none;">passing the CLARITY Act</a> in September. Coming out of this meeting, I remain committed to helping resolve remaining questions on market structure and stablecoin rewards, and reinforcing the bipartisan support needed to move the bill through the Senate.&nbsp;
Earlier this summer, <a href="https://x.com/SenLummis/status/2042632446798369090?s=20" style="text-decoration: none;">Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) warned</a> we were approaching the last realistic opportunity for passage "before at least 2030." We have now reached that final opportunity. The choice in front of us is simple: The Senate can act in the coming weeks and give the markets the legal certainty they need, or it can let the clock run out. The longer we wait, the harder it will be to maintain American leadership.&nbsp;
The industry has done the work to build a broad coalition. President Trump has kept pushing Congress to break the gridlock. The rest is up to the Senate.&nbsp;
Crypto is a bipartisan issue, with bipartisan support. It's time to secure the future of the American digital economy, and passing the CLARITY Act is the right way to get it done.&nbsp;
-By Peter Smith, CEO, Founder and Executive Chairman of <a href="http://blockchain.com" style="text-decoration: none;">Blockchain.com</a>

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Peter Smith met with President Trump, senior administration officials, and industry leaders in D.C. last week to build momentum for the CLAR

Why the Senate Must Pass the CLARITY Act Before the Window Closes

Peter Smith met with President Trump, senior administration officials, and industry leaders in D.C. to build momentum for the CLARITY Act and advocate for accessible, modern financial tools. In a new op-ed, Peter breaks down what’s at stake and why expanding access matters.

When we introduced SnapMarkets earlier this <a href="https://www.blockchain.com/blog/posts/blockchain-rolls-out-predictions-with-snapmarkets" style="text-decoration: none;">year</a>, our goal was to give users an ultra-fast way to put their market instincts to the test.&nbsp;
Today, we are taking that concept further with TapTrading. At the core of the SnapMarkets experience, TapTrading brings users closer to live market movement with a faster, more interactive way to make short-term calls directly on the chart.&nbsp;
With TapTrading, users in eligible jurisdictions can access a high-speed prediction game centered around live Bitcoin price charts.
See the market move. Choose the price square target. Tap your call.
Dynamic target zones appear directly on the live chart, allowing you to call when Bitcoin is headed as price action unfolds. Each selection becomes an instant onchain transaction, settled transparently through smart contracts.&nbsp;
The result is a fast visual experience built around Bitcoin&rsquo;s rapid price movement. Instead of stepping away from the chart to make your next move, TapTrading keeps the action directly where the market is moving.
And this is just the beginning. We will soon roll out additional assets, customizable visual themes, giving users more ways to have fun with this feature.
Markets move fast. TapTrading is built to move with them.&nbsp;
Ready to put your market instincts to the test? Head to <a href="http://snapmarkets.com" style="text-decoration: none;">SnapMarkets.com</a> and start tapping.&nbsp;

Legal note:
SnapMarkets is not available to users in certain jurisdictions, including the United States and the United Kingdom. Access is restricted where required by local regulations.

TapTrading turns live Bitcoin price movement into fast, interactive chart calls

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Blockchain has been admitted into the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission&rsquo;s (SEC) Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP), marking an important step in the company&rsquo;s long-term commitment to Nigeria and its broader expansion across Africa. Nigeria is one of Africa&rsquo;s most important digital asset markets, where crypto increasingly plays a practical role in how people access, hold and move value
Admission into ARIP means Blockchain has satisfied the SEC&rsquo;s initial requirements to participate in the programme and is authorised to operate within its defined sandbox scope, subject to the Commission&rsquo;s ongoing compliance obligations, testing parameters, and regulatory conditions. Through ARIP, Blockchain can work directly with the SEC as the Commission evaluates digital asset business models, tests appropriate safeguards and develops its long-term regulatory framework for the market.&nbsp;
"Nigeria is one of Africa&rsquo;s most important digital asset markets and participating in the SEC&rsquo;s ARIP is an important step forward in our long-term commitment to the country. The programme gives us the opportunity to work directly with the SEC in a controlled environment, bring our global experience to the Nigerian market and help support a framework that protects consumers while enabling responsible innovation. We appreciate the SEC&rsquo;s proactive approach and look forward to contributing to a safe, transparent and well-regulated&nbsp; digital asset ecosystem."
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Owen Odia, General Manager for Africa, Blockchain&nbsp;
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Blockchain.com&rsquo;s participation in ARIP forms part of a broader global strategy to engage constructively with regulators and build within established regulatory frameworks. Over the past year, Blockchain.com has secured several formal licenses and registrations globally, including the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), EU Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA), and Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) License. Participating in Nigeria&rsquo;s ARIP sandbox builds on that experience, bringing global standards in compliance, security and consumer protection to its local operations.&nbsp;
For Blockchain, ARIP provides a structured environment to test services for the Nigerian market, strengthen consumer protections and work directly with regulators and local stakeholders. The company sees Nigeria as an important market in its African strategy, with strong existing demand for digital assets and an increasingly clear regulatory pathway for responsible operators. The company&rsquo;s strategy materials specifically identify Nigeria as an important market for its African expansion.
ARIP was established by Nigeria&rsquo;s SEC as a controlled regulatory sandbox for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and fintech innovators. The programme allows the SEC to observe live applications of digital asset technologies, study operational risks, and establish tailored investor protection and anti-money laundering (AML) standards before final regulatory rules are codified.
Blockchain is pleased to participate in ARIP as we work alongside regulators to support responsible innovation, consumer protection and market integrity.
Founded in 2011, <a href="http://blockchain.com" style="text-decoration: none;">Blockchain</a> is one of the world&rsquo;s longest-standing digital asset companies with more than 95 million wallets, more than 44 million confirmed accounts and over $1.2 trillion processed. Today, the company operates across more than 70 jurisdictions, serving consumers and institutions through a global platform built around security, compliance and access to digital assets.

Blockchain has been admitted into Nigeria's SEC's Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP), a key step in its long-term commitment to Nigeria.

Blockchain Admitted to Nigeria SEC’s Incubation Programme

Admission advances Blockchain’s engagement with Nigerian regulators and builds on its broader commitment to operating within clear regulatory frameworks globally.

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