Gate News Report, March 6 — According to data from the Polymarket website, the probability that "a certain CEX will go public in 2026" has declined from a high of 57% in early January to 17% currently, with a trading volume exceeding $400,000. Previously, on March 5, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, ICE, invested in the exchange with a valuation of $25 billion. ICE has not disclosed the specific investment amount or terms but emphasized a shared vision for the future between the two companies.

Foresight News Report: Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) announces the launch of Polymarket signals and sentiment tools, providing prediction market data and analysis. ICE will be the exclusive provider of this data in the institutional capital markets. The service is delivered through ICE's existing data infrastructure, accessible in near real-time via ICE Consolidated Feed, and through ICE Consolidated

On February 11, it was announced that Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has officially launched a series of cryptocurrency futures products linked to the CoinDesk benchmark indices, marking a new phase in the regulated market's layout for digital asset derivatives. These contracts are settled in USD cash, providing institutional investors with a compliant channel to participate in the volatility of mainstream crypto markets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum without directly holding or custodying crypto assets. ICE stated that this batch of futures was first announced externally on January 9 and has begun trading this week. It includes a wide range of market contracts linked to the CoinDesk 20 and CoinDesk 5 indices, as well as single-asset futures tracking the price performance of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and BNB. Since these products do not involve physical delivery, they are more aligned with traditional institutions' risk management and asset allocation needs.

Intercontinental Exchange and CoinDesk Indices are launching seven cryptocurrency cash-settled futures, including Ethereum and BNB, to be announced at the Consensus 2026 conference. Additionally, there are plans to launch USDC contracts based on CoinDesk's overnight rate in April to enhance interest rate risk management tools in the crypto market.

Gate News bot message: According to Fortune, LayerZero has launched the ZERO blockchain and has partnered with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC).

Trump's immigration raid sparks political turmoil in the U.S. House of Representatives, potentially leading to an extended government shutdown. House Speaker Johnson needs to push the funding bill but faces opposition from both parties, with progressive Democrats demanding new restrictions to support the funding. The shutdown could impact the non-farm payroll report and tax season.

Trump reached an agreement with Senate Democrats to avoid a federal government shutdown and ease the funding struggle between the Department of Homeland Security and ICE. Despite a brief funding outage, the impact was limited, with a appropriations vote expected Thursday evening and the House of Representatives to process the bill on Monday.

The White House is negotiating the DHS appropriations bill with both parties, and although the Senate may approve other budgets separately, a government shutdown is still possible. The House needs to amend the bill, and it is not in session this week, making quick processing difficult. The controversy over ICE enforcement has intensified partisan divisions.

January 26 News: The risk of a US government shutdown has sharply increased this week. Forecast market data shows that the probability of a shutdown before January 31 has surged to about 78%, far above the 10% three days ago. As Congress becomes deadlocked over funding for the Department of Homeland Security, risk aversion sentiment is rapidly spreading, and the cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index has fallen into the "Extreme Fear" zone, with Bitcoin and mainstream digital assets experiencing significantly increased volatility. This uncertainty stems from the opposition between the two US parties on immigration enforcement and related budgets. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer stated that he would not support the current version of the temporary funding bill, citing the failure to impose restrictions on ICE's powers. DHS funding remains unresolved, meaning that once the deadline arrives, the operation of the federal government could be disrupted again. NoLimit pointed out that if data releases are forced to be interrupted, CPI and employment reports will be delayed, impacting Federal Reserve decision-making and market risk assessments.

A powerful winter storm could cause Bitcoin miners in the southern United States to suspend operations. The storm has a wide impact, affecting over 60 million people. Historically, miners have proactively reduced activity in similar situations to protect the power grid. As extreme weather events increase, the demand for mining load balancing will rise.