Regulation
Crypto, AI PACs Pour Millions Into 2026 Midterms Amid Voter Distrust
Crypto and AI super PACs are spending heavily in the 2026 midterms, despite polling showing most Americans distrust both industries.
CFTC Sues Wisconsin Over Prediction Market Regulation Clash
The CFTC has sued Wisconsin, marking its fifth state-level legal battle to assert jurisdiction over prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket.
Japan Tightens AML Rules for Crypto in Real Estate Deals
Japan's regulators demand stricter AML checks for crypto use in property transactions, citing money laundering risks tied to international transfers.
CFTC Sues New York Over Prediction Markets Gambling Laws Clash
CFTC challenges New York's bid to apply gambling laws to prediction markets, escalating federal vs. state regulatory tensions.
Big Bitcoin and Ether Bets Signal Institutional Confidence
Bitcoin hits $78K as institutions like Strategy and BitMine double down, while Japan's blockchain bond test and U.S. crypto regulation delays stir debate.
Stablecoins Shift from Speculation to Payments Infrastructure
Stablecoins are evolving into core financial infrastructure, with $4.5T in Q1 2026 volume and growing use in local payments and commerce.
US Sanctions Cambodian Senator Over $10B Scam Network
US OFAC sanctions Cambodian Senator Kok An for running scam centers tied to $10 billion in losses, targeting crypto users through 'pig butchering' schemes.
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.