Category: Crypto Regulations & Policy
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CFTC Investigates Kalshi Over Potential Wash Trading in Five Billion Dollar Ether Perpetual Futures Flurry
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched an inquiry into unusual trading patterns on Kalshi, a regulated prediction market platform that recently expanded its offerings to include cryptocurrency derivatives. This regulatory scrutiny follows a report by The Wall Street Journal detailing a massive surge in ether perpetual futures volume, characterized by nearly one million…
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UK Financial Conduct Authority Opens Gateway for Crypto Firm Authorizations Under New Regulatory Framework
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has officially begun accepting authorization applications from cryptocurrency firms, marking a pivotal transition in the country’s approach to digital asset oversight. As of September 30, the regulator opened its application "gateway," allowing firms to seek formal licensing under a comprehensive new regulatory regime designed to integrate crypto-asset activities…
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Blockchain.com Targets Six Billion Dollar Valuation in Strategic US Initial Public Offering Following Market Recovery
Blockchain.com, one of the oldest and most prominent entities in the digital asset industry, is reportedly moving forward with plans for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, targeting a valuation between $4 billion and $6 billion. This strategic move comes as the cryptocurrency market experiences a significant resurgence, fueled by the approval…
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House Oversight Committee Expands Investigation into Insider Trading and Security Protocols Across Major Prediction Market Platforms
The United States House Oversight Committee has officially broadened the scope of its ongoing investigation into potential insider trading and systemic vulnerabilities within the rapidly growing prediction market industry. In a significant escalation of congressional scrutiny, Committee Chairman James Comer issued a series of formal requests for records on Tuesday, targeting several prominent entities including…
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CFTC Proposes New Regulatory Framework for Crypto Asset Markets to White House as Agency Seeks to Establish Federal Rules Independent of Congress
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially submitted a proposed regulatory framework to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB), signaling a decisive move to establish comprehensive crypto market rules independently of congressional action. According to federal records, the OMB received the proposal on September 17, marking a significant step in the…
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European Banking Authority Calls for Expansion of MiCA Framework to Regulate Crypto Lending and DeFi Protocols
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has formally recommended that the European Commission broaden the scope of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation to include crypto-asset lending and credit activities. In a comprehensive report aimed at influencing the upcoming review of the European Union’s landmark digital asset framework, the EBA argued that the current legislative boundaries…
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European Banking Authority Chairman Andrea Enria Advocates for Balanced Regulatory Framework for Fintech and Cryptocurrency Markets
Speaking at the Copenhagen Business School, Andrea Enria, the Chairman of the European Banking Authority (EBA), has formally challenged the prevailing regulatory sentiments of his international peers regarding the digital asset and financial technology sectors. Addressing a specialized seminar on Fintech, Enria articulated a vision that moves away from what he described as "sub-optimal" binary…
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New York Attorney General Sues Polymarket Alleging Illegal Gambling Operations and Unlicensed Market Activity
New York Attorney General Letitia James has officially filed a lawsuit against Polymarket, one of the world’s largest decentralized prediction platforms, alleging that the company has been operating an illegal and unlicensed gambling business within the state. The legal action, which specifically targets QCX LLC—the corporate entity behind Polymarket’s United States operations—marks a significant escalation…
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Thailand Legalizes Cryptocurrency; Plans to Give SEC Sole Power to Regulate the Industry
In a landmark shift for Southeast Asia’s financial landscape, the Thai government and the Bank of Thailand have officially announced a comprehensive plan to legalize and regulate cryptocurrencies as a legitimate means of exchange and investment. This decision follows a high-level consultative meeting between the Governor of the Bank of Thailand, the country’s Deputy Prime…
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Federal Reserve Proposes Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for Payment Stablecoin Issuers Under GENIUS Act Implementation
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has introduced a landmark set of proposed rules designed to govern the issuance and oversight of payment stablecoins, marking a significant step in the federal government’s efforts to integrate digital assets into the formal financial system. These proposals, which advance the regulatory framework established by the…
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