U.S. sports prediction market Underdog plans to introduce a feature by year-end that lets users deposit stablecoins and cryptocurrencies directly into prediction market accounts. The company is working with infrastructure platform Zerohash to enable qualified customers to add funds through the Underdog app outside bank hours, including evenings and weekends. Underdog and Zerohash executives highlighted speed and expanded choices. Some services may be unavailable in New York, and crypto holdings are not covered by FDIC or SIPC protection.

The Blockchain Association urged U.S. lawmakers to overhaul digital asset tax rules, calling for exemptions for small transactions and for stablecoins to be treated as cash for tax purposes. It also sought taxation of mining and staking rewards when they are sold, and limits on broker reporting duties to intermediaries that custody or control customer assets. The group did not endorse specific legislation and said it would continue discussions as bills move forward.