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Prediction markets: Most Americans are against betting on election results
A new poll shows the majority of voters aren't feeling the rise of election betting platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.
Gemini $5M settlement stays locked as judge denies CFTC request
A federal judge is keeping the crypto exchange's settlement in place, shutting down a joint bid to scrap the deal over alleged agency misconduct.
Kalshi CEO warns prediction markets will go offshore if states take control
Tarek Mansour claims federal oversight is the only way to keep prediction markets in the U.S. instead of forcing them abroad.
SEC and CFTC crypto oversight hits a crossroads with leadership vacuum
As agency seats sit empty, new quorum rules mean the fate of your crypto bags could soon rest in the hands of just one person.
Blanche Lincoln: From anti-gambling senator to Kalshi lobbyist
The former senator once fought to ban sports betting on financial markets but is now raking in cash to defend the practice.
Prediction markets: Supreme Court faces pressure over crypto betting
A massive lineup of heavy hitters is pushing the Supreme Court to decide if your favorite sports betting markets are actually just gambling.
CFTC moves to classify prediction markets as federal swaps
The regulator is making a power play to secure oversight of platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket amidst ongoing legal battles with states.
Blockchain.com moves to launch U.S. prediction markets and crypto derivatives
The crypto platform is seeking CFTC approval to offer event contracts and derivatives directly to U.S. traders.
NFL takes prediction market battle to Supreme Court
The league is pushing for a Supreme Court ruling to clarify whether states or the feds should hold the keys to regulating sports-based betting.
Blanche Lincoln: From prediction market ban author to Kalshi lobbyist
The former senator who once warned that prediction markets would just be sports betting is now lobbying for the firm leading that exact charge.
House Finance chair says SEC and CFTC crypto rules aren't enough
Representative French Hill is pushing for permanent crypto legislation in the lame duck session before the new Congress takes over in 2027.
Coinbase links US users to Deribit for global crypto derivatives
Eligible US institutional clients can now tap into deep offshore liquidity for options and perpetual futures through Coinbase’s regulated infrastructure.
Crypto market update: Lazarus Group leaks, CFTC pivots, and Metaplanet's plan
On-chain sleuthing, new regulatory moves, and a fresh treasury strategy define today's crypto landscape.
CFTC vs. SEC: Why Better Markets says retail crypto oversight is sus
A nonprofit watchdog is calling out the CFTC's latest move to regulate retail crypto, arguing they lack the investor protection vibes of the SEC.
CFTC pushes for new crypto rules as D.C. gridlock continues
The agency is moving forward with a national crypto framework following the failed CLARITY bill.
Crypto M&A deals keep moving despite Clarity Act stalling in Senate
While D.C. failed to pass a clear rulebook for digital assets, finance pros say the dealmaking machine isn't slowing down anytime soon.
CFTC pushes to classify event contracts as swaps in prediction market war
The agency wants exclusive jurisdiction over platforms like Polymarket, but state gambling regulators are standing their ground.
Adam Kinzinger under CFTC probe for betting on his own presidential pardon
The former congressman admits to making Kalshi trades on his own pardon, sparking an investigation into potential manipulation.
Coinbase secures CFTC approval for internal derivatives clearing
The exchange is leveling up its infrastructure by launching its own clearinghouse, but keep in mind that leveraged products aren't included in the deal.
Kalshi prediction market suffers major legal L in Sixth Circuit court
Federal judges ruled that states can enforce gambling laws on Kalshi, keeping the platform from bypassing local regulations via federal jurisdiction.
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act: Why the industry's big bill flopped
After months of political tug-of-war, the crypto industry’s top priority for market structure reform has hit a major wall in the Senate.
Crypto regulation shifts from Congress to federal agencies
After the Clarity Act stalled, the crypto industry is pivoting to federal regulators for guidance instead of waiting for a breakthrough in Congress.
Cash FX sued by CFTC in alleged $950M crypto-linked Ponzi scheme
The regulator claims the platform promised fake 15% weekly returns while blowing user funds on a massive multi-level marketing scam.
Kalshi prediction markets hit with new legal blow over sports bets
A federal appeals court ruled that Kalshi's sports contracts aren't federally regulated swaps, opening them up to state-level gambling crackdowns.
OG.com targets US market with perpetual futures for individual stocks
The crypto-native spin-off is looking to bring 24/5 perpetual futures to US equity markets, joining a heavy-hitting lineup of industry rivals.
Kalshi claps back at wash trading allegations
The prediction market says their $5B in Ether perp volume is just legit liquidity incentives, not a degen scheme.
Crypto Recap: NYSE goes on-chain, banks tap into Bitpanda, and the CFTC gets sus
Major moves in tokenized stocks and banking partnerships are making waves while regulators crack down on sketchy prediction markets.