Key Takeaways States argued sports-related prediction markets function as wagers, not federally regulated derivatives.Kalshi court wins have raised the stakes for preemption in state gambling enforcement nationwide.Attorneys general warned CFTC oversight could weaken protections for […]
OpenTrade, an institutional-grade platform for onchain and real-world asset (RWA)-backed lending and stablecoin yield products, has raised fresh capital to expand its yield infrastructure. The platform secured $17 million in its latest strategic funding round […]
Key Takeaways: The DOJ charged Army Sgt. Van Dyke for using classified data to net over $400,000 on Polymarket. Stefan Muehlbauer notes that the case subjects decentralized platforms to the Commodity Exchange Act. A June […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed the expected launch of the first exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to prediction markets after requesting more information about their structure and disclosures, Reuters reported Monday. The delay […]
Key Takeaways: Stablecoins face disruption as OCC rules may expand yield limits to third-party partners. Consensys argues proposal misclassifies DeFi activity and independent distribution arrangements. Regulatory outcomes could determine whether stablecoin markets expand broadly or […]
A16z has thrown its weight behind the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in a growing federal-state standoff over prediction markets, opposing state regulators that try to shut down platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. The venture […]
Central Bank of Brazil Issues Ban on Crypto Utilization As Part of Regulated Cross-Border Settlement System Key Takeaways: On April 30, the Central Bank of Brazil issued Resolution 561, banning crypto in cross-border payments. Analyst […]
Spain appears to be the strongest retail market for Circle’s euro-pegged stablecoin EURC on crypto banking platform Brighty, according to company data. Spain led EURC usage by a wide margin in 2025 and the first […]
Key Takeaways: The Liberal Party’s April 28 update plans a ban on crypto ATMs to stop scammers and illicit cash moves. Canada leads the world per capita with 4,000 machines, while over 39,000 remain active […]
Anti-Money Laundering enforcement has overtaken securities violations as the leading regulatory threat facing crypto companies, according to CertiK, with the United States Department of Justice and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network imposing over $1 billion in […]
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