REGULATION
New York, Illinois Ban Officials From Prediction Markets
New York and Illinois ban state employees from prediction market betting to curb insider trading amid surging market volumes.
What ‘Fully Backed’ Means for Stablecoins Like USDT and USDC
Stablecoins claim to be 'fully backed,' but asset quality, verification, and regulatory standards vary. Here's what traders need to know.
Banking Group Seeks Delay on GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules
American Bankers Association requests 60-day extension to comment on GENIUS Act regulations, potentially delaying U.S. stablecoin implementation.
Thailand SEC Proposes Crypto Derivatives Expansion
Thailand's SEC seeks input on rule changes allowing crypto firms to offer futures directly, aiming to boost market access and align with global standards.
Coinbase Moves NY Prediction Market Case to Federal Court
Coinbase shifts NY lawsuit over prediction markets to federal court, spotlighting CFTC vs. state regulators' jurisdiction battle.
New York Sues Coinbase, Gemini Over 'Illegal Gambling' Claims
New York AG Letitia James targets Coinbase and Gemini, alleging their prediction markets violate state gambling laws.
South Korea Deploys AI to Track Crypto Taxes Ahead of 2027 Rollout
South Korea's tax agency launches AI-backed crypto monitoring system to enforce upcoming 22% tax on gains, set to take effect in 2027.
UK Unveils New Payment Rules for Stablecoins, Tokenized Assets
UK Treasury introduces reforms to integrate stablecoins, tokenized deposits into payments system, appoints Chris Woolard to lead digital strategy.
Just 1 of 150 Crypto Protocols Discloses Market-Maker Terms, Study Reveals
Novora research exposes massive transparency gap as only Meteora publicly shares market-making arrangements despite 91% of protocols generating revenue.
HSBC Wins Hong Kong Stablecoin License in Historic HKMA Approval
Hong Kong grants first stablecoin issuer licenses to HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial, marking a milestone for regulated digital assets in Asia.