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Highlights: The CFTC eased reporting rules for platforms offering prediction market event contracts. Event contract trading platforms received fresh relief from selected swap reporting requirements. Several states still oppose federally regulated prediction market platforms. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission […]

Highlights: Senate leaders released a 309-page crypto bill before the May 14 committee markup. The draft clarifies SEC and CFTC roles over crypto assets, trading, and disclosures. The bill also covers DeFi, stablecoins, self-custody, customer protection, and anti-money-laundering rules. Senate […]

Highlights: The Senate Banking Committee will review the CLARITY Act on May 14 after months of delays. The bill aims to create clearer U.S. rules for crypto firms, exchanges, and investors. A compromise on stablecoin yield helped revive talks, but […]

Highlights: SEC says it is ending regulation by enforcement and adopting a clearer ACT strategy. Paul Atkins says clearer crypto rules could help firms return and build in America. SEC also wants stronger public markets while keeping investor protection and […]

Highlights: Payward has agreed to acquire Bitnomial in a $550 million cash-and-stock deal. Bitnomial holds the full CFTC license stack for a US crypto derivatives business. The deal broadens Kraken’s U.S. derivatives reach across retail, institutional, and B2B channels. Kraken […]

Highlights: Ripple’s Garlinghouse said the CLARITY Act is moving closer as pressure builds on lawmakers. He called the SEC and CFTC joint statement a major shift for crypto regulation. Senate talks continue as disputes over stablecoin yield still slow the […]

Highlights: CFTC named the first members of its Innovation Task Force to guide emerging technology regulation. The group will help shape clearer rules for crypto, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and prediction markets. Officials said the task force aims to support responsible […]

Highlights: KuCoin agreed to pay a $500,000 fine and now cannot serve US users without registration. The court order turned its US exit into a long-term ban with no clear return timeline. Regulators acted across two cases to enforce rules […]

Highlights: During a recent interview at the Miami summit, Garlinghouse slammed Biden-era crypto policy and SEC lawsuits. He called the SEC and CFTC’s recent joint move a major breakthrough. Ripple expects strong growth as stablecoins, XRP, and institutional demand keep […]

Highlights: The new Innovation Task Force targets crypto, AI, and prediction markets. The SEC and CFTC now show a more coordinated approach to digital asset oversight. Prediction markets have become a central issue in the federal regulatory debate. The Commodity […]

Highlights: CFTC says Bitcoin, Ether, and stablecoins can be used as margin collateral under strict rules. Bitcoin and Ether face at least a 20% haircut, limiting their full collateral value. The first phase allows limited crypto use and requires weekly […]

Highlights: The SEC and CFTC have released new guidelines on cryptocurrency regulations. Both agencies released the new set of regulations after signing an MOU on March 11.  The two regulatory agencies will work together to enforce the new rules.   The […]