CFTC chair pushes back on criticism of crypto perpetual futures contracts

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has responded to four common criticisms of perpetual futures contracts, citing more than 100 public comments submitted during a 2025 consultation process as regulators continue expanding oversight of digital asset markets. According to a… дальше »

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FDIC faces GAO pressure over gaps in crypto oversight

GAO urged the FDIC to coordinate with federal regulators on blockchain risks as stablecoin and crypto market rules move forward. дальше »

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Oklahoma Raises Alarm Over Fake Crypto Returns

Oklahoma securities regulators are warning investors about a suspected cryptocurrency fraud scheme. дальше »

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Nevada Gaming Regulators Escalate Kalshi Litigation With Contempt Request

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has asked a state court to hold Kalshi in contempt of a May order that demanded that Kalshi stop allowing prediction market trades in the state The post Nevada Gaming Regulators Escalate Kalshi Litigation With Contempt Request appeared first on DeFi Rate. дальше »

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South Korea says tokenized stocks may be taxed under existing laws

South Korea’s tax authorities are preparing to treat tokenized stocks as securities rather than virtual assets, a move that could bring the rapidly growing sector into the country’s existing taxation framework once financial regulators finalize their legal interpretation. According to… дальше »

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Delaware Lawmakers Advance Bill To Ban All Cryptocurrency Kiosks Statewide

Delaware lawmakers have advanced House Bill 441. This bill would ban the installation, ownership, and operation of all crypto ATMs across the state. The bill, sponsored by Representative Cyndie Romer and Senator Spiros Mantzavinos, targets a class of machines that regulators say has become a tool for scammers. дальше »

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New York DFS updates stablecoin regime ahead of GENIUS Act rollout

New York financial regulators have moved to update the state’s stablecoin rules as the federal government prepares to implement the GENIUS Act, a law that will reshape how payment stablecoins are supervised across the United States. The New York State… дальше »

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BBB refers Kalshi to regulators over influencer ad practices

The Better Business Bureau’s National Advertising Division has referred Kalshi to regulatory authorities after the prediction market platform declined to participate in a review of its influencer advertising practices. дальше »

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EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots

EU antitrust regulators have ordered Meta to give rival AI chatbots free access to WhatsApp during an active competition probe. The European Commission said Meta must maintain access while Brussels investigates its policy toward competing AI assistants. The interim measure… дальше »

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Sui launches privacy feature that keeps regulators in the loop

Sui has opened public testing for a new privacy system that hides token balances and transfer amounts while preserving access for auditors and compliance teams, introducing a model that differs sharply from traditional privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. According to an announcement published… дальше »

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World Liberty hearing turns tense as OCC chief rejects pressure claim

Trump-Linked Crypto Firm Has Drawn Fresh Scrutiny as U. S. Regulators Defend Stablecoin Oversight The Trump-linked crypto firm World Liberty Financial Inc. has drawn fresh scrutiny in Congress as U. дальше »

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Senate Republicans press regulators for new crypto capital rules

Six Republican senators have called on U. S. banking regulators to develop new capital standards for digital assets as Congress moves forward with legislation that could expand banks’ involvement in the crypto sector. дальше »

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UK Lords warn BoE could kill pound stablecoins before they scale in Britain

UK Lords warn BoE stablecoin caps and 40% reserve rules could make pound tokens commercially unworkable as regulators finalize rules. дальше »

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Stablecoin depeg fears push New York and EU regulators closer

New York’s financial regulator has formed a stablecoin supervision agreement with the European Banking Authority as regulators on both sides of the Atlantic tighten cooperation over digital assets. The New York State Department of Financial Services said Tuesday that it… дальше »

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Illinois Becomes Second US State to Enact Law Regulating Prediction Markets

Illinois’ FY2027 budget includes a requirement for prediction markets to obtain licensure from gaming regulators and taxes exchanges’ revenue. The post Illinois Becomes Second US State to Enact Law Regulating Prediction Markets appeared first on DeFi Rate. дальше »

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Texas man charged over alleged $12.3 million AI crypto arbitrage scam

The SEC has charged Texas resident Nathan Fuller over an alleged $12.3 million AI crypto arbitrage scheme that promised triple digit returns in weeks. U.S. securities regulators have charged Texas resident Nathan Fuller with orchestrating a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading scheme… дальше »

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Polymarket trader accused of making $1.2M using Google insider data

U. S. authorities have charged a Google software engineer with insider trading tied to prediction markets, as federal regulators continue tightening scrutiny around Polymarket and other event-based trading platforms. дальше »

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HTX hit by UK sanctions as regulators trace Russia links

The United Kingdom has sanctioned Huobi Global S.A., now linked to HTX, in a Russia-focused action targeting crypto channels accused of helping sanctioned networks move funds. According to the UK government, the latest sanctions package freezes assets connected to the… дальше »

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Coinbase does not fear competition from Wall Street, says exchange executive

A Coinbase executive called on regulators to implement sensible crypto regulation, while announcing the Stand With Crypto event taking place in over 500 locations worldwide. дальше »

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Tether’s $141 billion Treasury pile reveals the stablecoin risk now embedded in US debt

There's a huge contradiction sitting at the center of modern American finance. The same industry regulators tried to isolate from the mainstream financial system has become one of the largest US Treasury buyers on the planet. дальше »

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US Regulators Move on Prediction Markets With ETF Pause and NHL Pact

Atkins paused event contract ETFs while CFTC and NHL signed a prediction market MOU, raising US oversight of binary bets. The post US Regulators Move on Prediction Markets With ETF Pause and NHL Pact appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Ex Silvergate officer says regulatory pressure forced bank shutdown

Former Silvergate Bank chief risk officer Kate Fraher has publicly challenged the circumstances surrounding her 2024 settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, arguing that regulators never proved the bank’s anti-money laundering controls had failed. In comments published Wednesday,… дальше »

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SEC holds back prediction market ETFs pending public feedback

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed several proposed prediction market exchange-traded funds as regulators weigh how event-based contracts should fit within the existing ETF framework. дальше »

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Donald Trump Gives the Fed 120 Days to Open Payment Access to Crypto Firms

Trump's executive order tells regulators to streamline fintech rules and asks the Fed to weigh crypto payment access. The post Donald Trump Gives the Fed 120 Days to Open Payment Access to Crypto Firms appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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BoE weighs stablecoin guardrail alternatives ahead of draft rules

The Bank of England said on Tuesday it is reconsidering strict holding limits on stablecoins and may instead introduce temporary guardrails on issuance, as regulators prepare to release draft rules for the sector next month. дальше »

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Iran launches ‘Hormuz Safe’ Bitcoin insurance platform for Strait of Hormuz shipping

Iran’s Hormuz Safe offers Bitcoin-settled insurance for Hormuz shipping, aiming for $10B revenue while testing US sanctions limits and spooking regulators and shippers. Iran’s Ministry of Economy has launched a Bitcoin (BTC) settled maritime insurance platform called “Hormuz Safe,” targeting… дальше »

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UK regulators open tokenized markets push as 16 firms test live assets

UK regulators opened feedback on tokenized wholesale markets as 16 firms test live asset issuance and settlement in a sandbox program. дальше »

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Grok AI Predicts Binance Coin Price if the SEC Approves a Spot BNB ETF in 2026

The race for a spot BNB ETF picked up pace after VanEck and Grayscale filed fresh amendments with the SEC on May 17. VanEck submitted its fifth amendment, and Grayscale filed its second, showing that discussions with regulators are still active. дальше »

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CME and ICE push US regulators to scrutinize Hyperliquid

CME Group and ICE urged US regulators to scrutinize Hyperliquid for manipulation and sanctions risks on May 15. CME and ICE warned that Hyperliquid’s anonymous, round-the-clock perpetual futures trading could distort global commodity benchmarks, particularly in oil markets. The exchanges… дальше »

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CME & NYSE Reportedly Move to Rein In Hyperliquid, But Why?

Reports claim CME Group and the NYSE’s parent, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), are pushing US regulators to tighten scrutiny of Hyperliquid, citing concerns over market manipulation and sanctions exposure. дальше »

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Nevada regulators push back after prediction market conference blames them for move

Spokesperson for regulator denies that it put pressure on ARIA Resort & Casino for hosting Predict 2026 дальше »

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Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey warns stablecoin oversight may become flashpoint with U.S.

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that international regulators could face a difficult confrontation with the United States over how stablecoins should be governed across global payment systems. дальше »

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Bank of England chief says global stablecoin rules will ‘wrestle’ with US

Global regulators will have to confront US policy on dollar-backed stablecoins as they seek international standards for payment tokens, Andrew Bailey said. дальше »

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BlackRock looks to sidestep Clarity yield issues, filing for two new tokenized money market funds

BlackRock is accelerating its push to bring Wall Street yields to the blockchain, filing paperwork with US regulators to introduce a pair of tokenized money market funds. The move represents a major escalation in the asset management giant's strategy to bridge traditional financial instruments with the rapidly expanding digital asset ecosystem. дальше »

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Tether froze over $500M USDT in 30 days as blacklist total hit $1.26B in 2025

Tether froze over $514 million USDT across 370 addresses in the past 30 days as its 2025 blacklist swelled to $1.26 billion, underscoring how centralized stablecoins now function as embedded enforcement rails for global regulators and law enforcement. Tether has… дальше »

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Clarity Act Markup Nears as Crypto Industry Eyes ‘Permission to Grow’ in US

Crypto executives say the Clarity Act could finally stabilize years of shifting US digital asset rules as lawmakers, regulators and industry groups push toward a potential summer breakthrough on market structure legislation. дальше »

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Coinbase urges CFTC to keep prediction markets under rules

Coinbase has urged U.S. derivatives regulators to keep prediction markets under existing rules, filing a formal response as legal pressure builds around event-based contracts. According to a letter submitted to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and addressed to Secretary Christopher… дальше »

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Polymarket rolls out on-chain integrity monitor in Chainalysis tie-up

Polymarket is rolling out an onchain integrity monitor with Chainalysis to detect insider trading and manipulation across its prediction markets and reassure regulators and institutions. Polymarket has unveiled a comprehensive on-chain market integrity monitoring solution designed to track trading behavior… дальше »

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Polymarket taps Chainalysis to bring Wall Street-level oversight to crypto prediction markets

By partnering with Chainalysis to monitor its blockchain data in real-time, Polymarket is signaling to both users and regulators that it is serious about eliminating insider trading and market manipulation. дальше »

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Meta’s USDC pilot shows how stablecoins could capture billions in creator payouts

Libra launched in 2019, rebranded to Diem, and sold its blockchain assets to Silvergate Bank in 2022, three years of work that ended when regulators pushed back, and bank partners withdrew. On Apr. дальше »

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Hong Kong flags counterfeit stablecoins tied to licensed issuers

Hong Kong regulators have warned investors about counterfeit stablecoins circulating under the names of newly approved issuers, even as the city prepares for its first regulated launches. Scammers have begun promoting fake tokens linked to HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial, the… дальше »

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Ohio Bill Would Classify Prediction Markets as Sports Betting, Add 20% Tax

Ohio’s attorney general and gaming regulators are already considering potential penalties for offering prediction market trading within the state, but that could become a clearer violation of state law if a new bill in the Ohio Senate passes. дальше »

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CFTC sues Wisconsin over prediction market crackdown

Federal regulators have taken Wisconsin to court over its move to treat prediction markets as gambling. дальше »

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Israeli Regulators Approve Shekel Stablecoin in Notable Regulatory Signal

Israel Approves Shekel-Pegged Stablecoin in Regulatory Signal

The post Israeli Regulators Approve Shekel Stablecoin in Notable Regulatory Signal appeared first on Coinspeaker.

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Bitcoin Las Vegas Faces Cypherpunk Revolt Over Regulator-Heavy Lineup

Bitcoin 2026 Conference faces a purist revolt as regulators and the Trump family headline its Las Vegas lineup. The post Bitcoin Las Vegas Faces Cypherpunk Revolt Over Regulator-Heavy Lineup appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Validator Identity as the Next Test of Institutional Blockchain Adoption

For years, enterprise blockchain adoption was measured through wallet growth, transaction counts, and pilot announcements. Now, in 2026, a different benchmark is gaining attention.   Financial institutions and regulators increasingly want to know who operates the networks they may rely on for tokenization, settlement, and real-world financial activity. дальше »

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Thailand SEC proposes simpler licensing for crypto derivatives market

Thai regulators look to simplify how crypto firms enter the derivatives market. дальше »

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Money20/20 Asia Launches the Intersection Stage in Bangkok

Industry Leaders, Regulators, and Innovators to Convene in Bangkok at the Intersection Where Digital Assets and Traditional Banking Enter New Era of Collaboration Bangkok, Thailand, March 31, 2026: Money20/20, one of the world’s largest fintech events, today announced the introduction of The Intersection Stage at Money20/20 Asia happening on April 21-23 at the Queen Sirikit The post Money20/20 Asia Launches the Intersection Stage in Bangkok appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Ninth Circuit Debates Gaming vs Swaps Divide in Nevada vs. Kalshi Hearing

The US District Court for the Ninth Circuit didn’t let either side off easy in Thursday’s hearing for oral arguments in Nevada’s cases against Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com. Judges pressed on whether Congress ever clearly authorized federal regulators to displace state sports betting laws, while also probing whether CFTC rules already prohibit the very contracts […] The post Ninth Circuit Debates Gaming vs Swaps Divide in Nevada vs. Kalshi Hearing appeared first on DeFi Rate. дальше »

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SEC CLARITY Act Roundtable Opens in Washington Today

The SEC CLARITY Act roundtable convened in Washington today, April 16, bringing regulators and industry together for a public discussion on digital asset market structure as the Senate Banking Committee targets a late-April markup of the most consequential crypto bill… дальше »

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