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SEC enters fight over who regulates perpetual derivatives on stocks in the US
The SEC is stepping into the brewing fight over whether its sister agency should have approved perpetual derivatives on individual stocks.
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Sen. Warren, Merkley raise ethics concerns over Trump aide’s prediction market bets
Sen. Warren is demanding answers from the White House after its teleprompter operator was accused of using advance information to bet.
OKXICE sets Nov. 23 launch for tokenized securities venue under SEC innovation exemption
OKXICC, plans to launch its tokenized securities venue at the end of the month, the joint venture announced on Wednesday.
Elizabeth Warren vows scrutiny of prediction markets, Trump family crypto ventures as Senate Banking chair
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is setting her sights on prediction market oversight and the Trump family's burgeoning crypto businesses.
Treasury cuts off MEXC Global over alleged $16 billion in transactions linked to Iran, North Korea and Russia
Treasury says it has severed MEXC Global from the U.S. after it allegedly supported $16 billion in transactions connected to Iran.
US Treasury walks back crypto surveillance ‘travel rule’ proposal
The Treasury Department has withdrawn a controversial proposal that would have expanded requirements for cryptocurrency transactions.
Trump administration moves closer to allowing crypto in 401(k) retirement plans
A rule that would open up 401(k) retirement accounts to alternative assets, including cryptocurrencies, has landed at the White House.
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Democratic sweep of Congress forces crypto industry to rethink Washington strategy
After two years of a pro-crypto, pro-innovation climate in Washington, the digital asset industry faces a sharp political jolt.
French Hill’s race still too close to call as House flips, changing the direction of crypto legislation
As of Wednesday afternoon, House Financial Services Committee Chair French Hill's race for reelection is too close to call.
Former Sen. Sherrod Brown defeats Jon Husted, dealing a blow to crypto PAC Fairshake
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown is taking back his spot in the Senate, leaving crypto political action committee Fairshake with the bag.
Prediction markets bet on Democratic sweep of House, Senate in midterm elections
Ahead of polls closing across the U.S., bettors on prediction markes are increasingly pricing in Democrats taking both the House and Senate.
CFTC approves individual stock perpetual futures trading in US for the first time
The CFTC approved the ability for exchanges in the U.S. to offer perpetual futures contracts tied to individual stocks.
Kim Jong-Un’s sister rejects FBI claims linking North Korea to record $6 billion Binance hack: reports
North Korea is now reportedly saying it was not behind the hack, despite the FBI finding that North Korean hackers were behind the heist.
President Trump says they’re looking into Binance hack as calls grow for crypto rules
Following the $6.3 billion hack of the world's largest crypto exchange, Binance, calls are growing for legislation.
Texas brothers sentenced to 15 years for holding Minnesota family at gunpoint in $8 million crypto heist
Two brothers who held a family for nine hours at gunpoint in Minnesota for $8 million worth of cryptocurrency were sentenced on Friday.
Polymarket pauses trading after $2.65 million exploit, says third-party provider was compromised
After over $2.5 million was lost within minutes on Polymarket, the platform said it has since placed its exchange in cancel-only mode.
Crypto braces for potential shift in congressional oversight after midterms
Post-Clarity Act, the crypto sector could find itself navigating a very different political landscape under a new Congress.
CFTC sues Utah as battle over prediction market regulation intensifies
The CFTC is escalating its legal fight with states, suing Utah after the state filed a lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi.
NBA becomes third league to sign CFTC prediction market pact, taps Kalshi and Polymarket
The CFTC and NBA have agreed to put in place standards to protect the integrity of the game when it comes to prediction markets.
Sen. Blumenthal seeks answers from Tether over payments to firm founded by ex-White House crypto adviser
Sen. Blumenthal said he wants answers from Tether following reports that it paid millions to a firm started by a former WH crypto adviser.
Blockchain Association pushes for crypto tax clarity as broader bill stalls
As progress stalls on a crypto bill, the Blockchain Association is urging Congress to pass legislation to resolve uncertainty around taxes.
American Bankers Association accuses OCC of undermining Congress with final stablecoin rewards rule
The fight between banks and crypto has reignited after a top banking regulator declined to weigh in on third-party stablecoin rewards.
First out the gate: OCC debuts final rule implementing Trump-signed GENIUS Act
OCC published its final GENIUS Act stablecoin rule, effective Jan. 18, dropping a proposed presumption on third-party rewards arrangements.
Crypto firms, Wall Street push SEC to revise Regulation Crypto Assets as comments close
As the SEC’s comment period on a cryptocurrency proposal draws to a close, digital asset firms and Wall Street institutions have thoughts.
OKX is putting its money where its mouth is with new protection plan: Former NY Gov. Cuomo
OKX debuted OKX Shield in the U.S. on Tuesday, in what former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says is a sign of trust.
BlackRock files for bitcoin ETF offering downside protection and upside exposure to IBIT
One of the world's largest investment managers, BlackRock has filed for another bitcoin fund, marking its third tied to the asset.
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