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CFTC to Seek Public Comment on AI Compute Futures

The CFTC is preparing to solicit public comment on futures contracts tied to computing capacity, a critical resource for artificial intelligence development, as major e..

US Treasury Advances Stablecoin Regulation Under GENIUS Act

The US Treasury has initiated a public comment period for proposed rules related to the GENIUS Act, aiming to regulate payment stablecoins. The act is set to take effec..

Baltimore Sues Kalshi and Polymarket Over Alleged Gambling Law Violations

The City of Baltimore has filed lawsuits against Kalshi and Polymarket, alleging that the prediction market companies are operating illegal, unlicensed sports-betting p..

CFTC and SEC Advance Crypto Regulatory Discussions Amid Legislative Stasis

The CFTC and SEC are independently exploring cryptocurrency regulation amid congressional inaction, with key meetings scheduled to address policy frameworks and potenti..

UK Money Laundering Suspect Linked to $100M Trump Crypto Business Investment

An individual previously investigated for money laundering in the UK was reportedly involved in the acquisition of $100 million in tokens from World Liberty Financial, ..

Trump Media Terminates Crypto Treasury and Scales Back Prediction Market Plans

Trump Media & Technology Group has ended its plans for a Crypto.com-backed CRO treasury company and a broader digital asset deal, citing market conditions and shifting ..

Nigeria Implements New Crypto Tax Guidelines for Digital Asset Platforms

Nigeria has implemented new tax guidelines for virtual assets, requiring crypto platforms to collect and remit taxes, including some in digital tokens.

New York Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Unlicensed Gambling Operations

New York has filed a lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi, alleging it operates an illegal, unlicensed gambling business. The state seeks to stop operation..

Telegram Faces Australian Legal Action Over Alleged Terror Content Failures

Telegram faces legal action in Australia over alleged failures to remove terror content, adding to global scrutiny and ongoing legal challenges for CEO Pavel Durov in R..

EU Sanctions HTX Over Alleged Russian Sanctions Circumvention

The European Union has sanctioned the cryptocurrency exchange HTX, prohibiting transactions for EU individuals and companies starting August 23. This action, part of th..

Galaxy Research Reduces Clarity Act Passage Odds to 30% Amid Senate Deadline

Galaxy Research has lowered its projection for the Clarity Act's passage to 30%, citing the approaching Senate recess and the need for a concerted legislative effort.

Payward and GTN Partner to Expand xStock Tokenization Globally

Kraken parent company Payward partners with GTN to scale xStocks internationally, beyond US equities

Crypto Braces for a Pivotal Week: CLARITY Act, Warsh Testimony and Inflation Data

The backdrop is fragile. Bitcoin is stuck near the 60,000 USD range, down roughly 30 percent on the year and more than 50 percent below its October record.

SEC Unveils Regulation Crypto: Startups Could Skip Full Registration for Four Years

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing its first crypto-specific rulebook.

The Genius Act Turns One Year Old on July 18 – Here is What Us Stablecoin Law Actually Changed

The law passed with strong bipartisan support - 68 to 30 in the Senate and 308 to 122 in the House.

Standard Chartered Projects $8 Billion Into Xrp Etfs If Clarity Act Passes Senate by July 4

The CLARITY Act's most important effect would not be immediate price momentum but legal permanence.