World Liberty hearing turns tense as OCC chief rejects pressure claim

Trump-Linked Crypto Firm Has Drawn Fresh Scrutiny as U. S. Regulators Defend Stablecoin Oversight The Trump-linked crypto firm World Liberty Financial Inc. has drawn fresh scrutiny in Congress as U. дальше »

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Senate Republicans press regulators for new crypto capital rules

Six Republican senators have called on U. S. banking regulators to develop new capital standards for digital assets as Congress moves forward with legislation that could expand banks’ involvement in the crypto sector. дальше »

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UK Lords warn BoE could kill pound stablecoins before they scale in Britain

UK Lords warn BoE stablecoin caps and 40% reserve rules could make pound tokens commercially unworkable as regulators finalize rules. дальше »

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Stablecoin depeg fears push New York and EU regulators closer

New York’s financial regulator has formed a stablecoin supervision agreement with the European Banking Authority as regulators on both sides of the Atlantic tighten cooperation over digital assets. The New York State Department of Financial Services said Tuesday that it… дальше »

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Illinois Becomes Second US State to Enact Law Regulating Prediction Markets

Illinois’ FY2027 budget includes a requirement for prediction markets to obtain licensure from gaming regulators and taxes exchanges’ revenue. The post Illinois Becomes Second US State to Enact Law Regulating Prediction Markets appeared first on DeFi Rate. дальше »

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Texas man charged over alleged $12.3 million AI crypto arbitrage scam

The SEC has charged Texas resident Nathan Fuller over an alleged $12.3 million AI crypto arbitrage scheme that promised triple digit returns in weeks. U.S. securities regulators have charged Texas resident Nathan Fuller with orchestrating a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading scheme… дальше »

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Polymarket trader accused of making $1.2M using Google insider data

U. S. authorities have charged a Google software engineer with insider trading tied to prediction markets, as federal regulators continue tightening scrutiny around Polymarket and other event-based trading platforms. дальше »

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HTX hit by UK sanctions as regulators trace Russia links

The United Kingdom has sanctioned Huobi Global S.A., now linked to HTX, in a Russia-focused action targeting crypto channels accused of helping sanctioned networks move funds. According to the UK government, the latest sanctions package freezes assets connected to the… дальше »

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Coinbase does not fear competition from Wall Street, says exchange executive

A Coinbase executive called on regulators to implement sensible crypto regulation, while announcing the Stand With Crypto event taking place in over 500 locations worldwide. дальше »

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Tether’s $141 billion Treasury pile reveals the stablecoin risk now embedded in US debt

There's a huge contradiction sitting at the center of modern American finance. The same industry regulators tried to isolate from the mainstream financial system has become one of the largest US Treasury buyers on the planet. дальше »

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US Regulators Move on Prediction Markets With ETF Pause and NHL Pact

Atkins paused event contract ETFs while CFTC and NHL signed a prediction market MOU, raising US oversight of binary bets. The post US Regulators Move on Prediction Markets With ETF Pause and NHL Pact appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Ex Silvergate officer says regulatory pressure forced bank shutdown

Former Silvergate Bank chief risk officer Kate Fraher has publicly challenged the circumstances surrounding her 2024 settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, arguing that regulators never proved the bank’s anti-money laundering controls had failed. In comments published Wednesday,… дальше »

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SEC holds back prediction market ETFs pending public feedback

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed several proposed prediction market exchange-traded funds as regulators weigh how event-based contracts should fit within the existing ETF framework. дальше »

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Donald Trump Gives the Fed 120 Days to Open Payment Access to Crypto Firms

Trump's executive order tells regulators to streamline fintech rules and asks the Fed to weigh crypto payment access. The post Donald Trump Gives the Fed 120 Days to Open Payment Access to Crypto Firms appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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BoE weighs stablecoin guardrail alternatives ahead of draft rules

The Bank of England said on Tuesday it is reconsidering strict holding limits on stablecoins and may instead introduce temporary guardrails on issuance, as regulators prepare to release draft rules for the sector next month. дальше »

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Iran launches ‘Hormuz Safe’ Bitcoin insurance platform for Strait of Hormuz shipping

Iran’s Hormuz Safe offers Bitcoin-settled insurance for Hormuz shipping, aiming for $10B revenue while testing US sanctions limits and spooking regulators and shippers. Iran’s Ministry of Economy has launched a Bitcoin (BTC) settled maritime insurance platform called “Hormuz Safe,” targeting… дальше »

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UK regulators open tokenized markets push as 16 firms test live assets

UK regulators opened feedback on tokenized wholesale markets as 16 firms test live asset issuance and settlement in a sandbox program. дальше »

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Grok AI Predicts Binance Coin Price if the SEC Approves a Spot BNB ETF in 2026

The race for a spot BNB ETF picked up pace after VanEck and Grayscale filed fresh amendments with the SEC on May 17. VanEck submitted its fifth amendment, and Grayscale filed its second, showing that discussions with regulators are still active. дальше »

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CME and ICE push US regulators to scrutinize Hyperliquid

CME Group and ICE urged US regulators to scrutinize Hyperliquid for manipulation and sanctions risks on May 15. CME and ICE warned that Hyperliquid’s anonymous, round-the-clock perpetual futures trading could distort global commodity benchmarks, particularly in oil markets. The exchanges… дальше »

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CME & NYSE Reportedly Move to Rein In Hyperliquid, But Why?

Reports claim CME Group and the NYSE’s parent, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), are pushing US regulators to tighten scrutiny of Hyperliquid, citing concerns over market manipulation and sanctions exposure. дальше »

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Nevada regulators push back after prediction market conference blames them for move

Spokesperson for regulator denies that it put pressure on ARIA Resort & Casino for hosting Predict 2026 дальше »

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Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey warns stablecoin oversight may become flashpoint with U.S.

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that international regulators could face a difficult confrontation with the United States over how stablecoins should be governed across global payment systems. дальше »

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Bank of England chief says global stablecoin rules will ‘wrestle’ with US

Global regulators will have to confront US policy on dollar-backed stablecoins as they seek international standards for payment tokens, Andrew Bailey said. дальше »

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BlackRock looks to sidestep Clarity yield issues, filing for two new tokenized money market funds

BlackRock is accelerating its push to bring Wall Street yields to the blockchain, filing paperwork with US regulators to introduce a pair of tokenized money market funds. The move represents a major escalation in the asset management giant's strategy to bridge traditional financial instruments with the rapidly expanding digital asset ecosystem. дальше »

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Tether froze over $500M USDT in 30 days as blacklist total hit $1.26B in 2025

Tether froze over $514 million USDT across 370 addresses in the past 30 days as its 2025 blacklist swelled to $1.26 billion, underscoring how centralized stablecoins now function as embedded enforcement rails for global regulators and law enforcement. Tether has… дальше »

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Clarity Act Markup Nears as Crypto Industry Eyes ‘Permission to Grow’ in US

Crypto executives say the Clarity Act could finally stabilize years of shifting US digital asset rules as lawmakers, regulators and industry groups push toward a potential summer breakthrough on market structure legislation. дальше »

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Coinbase urges CFTC to keep prediction markets under rules

Coinbase has urged U.S. derivatives regulators to keep prediction markets under existing rules, filing a formal response as legal pressure builds around event-based contracts. According to a letter submitted to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and addressed to Secretary Christopher… дальше »

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Polymarket rolls out on-chain integrity monitor in Chainalysis tie-up

Polymarket is rolling out an onchain integrity monitor with Chainalysis to detect insider trading and manipulation across its prediction markets and reassure regulators and institutions. Polymarket has unveiled a comprehensive on-chain market integrity monitoring solution designed to track trading behavior… дальше »

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Polymarket taps Chainalysis to bring Wall Street-level oversight to crypto prediction markets

By partnering with Chainalysis to monitor its blockchain data in real-time, Polymarket is signaling to both users and regulators that it is serious about eliminating insider trading and market manipulation. дальше »

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Meta’s USDC pilot shows how stablecoins could capture billions in creator payouts

Libra launched in 2019, rebranded to Diem, and sold its blockchain assets to Silvergate Bank in 2022, three years of work that ended when regulators pushed back, and bank partners withdrew. On Apr. дальше »

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Hong Kong flags counterfeit stablecoins tied to licensed issuers

Hong Kong regulators have warned investors about counterfeit stablecoins circulating under the names of newly approved issuers, even as the city prepares for its first regulated launches. Scammers have begun promoting fake tokens linked to HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial, the… дальше »

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Ohio Bill Would Classify Prediction Markets as Sports Betting, Add 20% Tax

Ohio’s attorney general and gaming regulators are already considering potential penalties for offering prediction market trading within the state, but that could become a clearer violation of state law if a new bill in the Ohio Senate passes. дальше »

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CFTC sues Wisconsin over prediction market crackdown

Federal regulators have taken Wisconsin to court over its move to treat prediction markets as gambling. дальше »

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Israeli Regulators Approve Shekel Stablecoin in Notable Regulatory Signal

Israel Approves Shekel-Pegged Stablecoin in Regulatory Signal

The post Israeli Regulators Approve Shekel Stablecoin in Notable Regulatory Signal appeared first on Coinspeaker.

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Bitcoin Las Vegas Faces Cypherpunk Revolt Over Regulator-Heavy Lineup

Bitcoin 2026 Conference faces a purist revolt as regulators and the Trump family headline its Las Vegas lineup. The post Bitcoin Las Vegas Faces Cypherpunk Revolt Over Regulator-Heavy Lineup appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Validator Identity as the Next Test of Institutional Blockchain Adoption

For years, enterprise blockchain adoption was measured through wallet growth, transaction counts, and pilot announcements. Now, in 2026, a different benchmark is gaining attention.   Financial institutions and regulators increasingly want to know who operates the networks they may rely on for tokenization, settlement, and real-world financial activity. дальше »

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Thailand SEC proposes simpler licensing for crypto derivatives market

Thai regulators look to simplify how crypto firms enter the derivatives market. дальше »

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Money20/20 Asia Launches the Intersection Stage in Bangkok

Industry Leaders, Regulators, and Innovators to Convene in Bangkok at the Intersection Where Digital Assets and Traditional Banking Enter New Era of Collaboration Bangkok, Thailand, March 31, 2026: Money20/20, one of the world’s largest fintech events, today announced the introduction of The Intersection Stage at Money20/20 Asia happening on April 21-23 at the Queen Sirikit The post Money20/20 Asia Launches the Intersection Stage in Bangkok appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Ninth Circuit Debates Gaming vs Swaps Divide in Nevada vs. Kalshi Hearing

The US District Court for the Ninth Circuit didn’t let either side off easy in Thursday’s hearing for oral arguments in Nevada’s cases against Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com. Judges pressed on whether Congress ever clearly authorized federal regulators to displace state sports betting laws, while also probing whether CFTC rules already prohibit the very contracts […] The post Ninth Circuit Debates Gaming vs Swaps Divide in Nevada vs. Kalshi Hearing appeared first on DeFi Rate. дальше »

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SEC CLARITY Act Roundtable Opens in Washington Today

The SEC CLARITY Act roundtable convened in Washington today, April 16, bringing regulators and industry together for a public discussion on digital asset market structure as the Senate Banking Committee targets a late-April markup of the most consequential crypto bill… дальше »

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CFTC probes “well-timed” oil traders involving Trump administration Iran announcements  

US regulators are investigating whether private information about the Trump administration’s military strategy in Iran was used to profit from massive oil trades. Bloomberg reports that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is examining suspicious activity on the CME Group’s… дальше »

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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire’s TIME 100 nod cements USDC’s mainstream clout

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire lands on the 2026 TIME100 list as USDC’s compliant stablecoin rail goes mainstream with banks, fintechs and regulators worldwide. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire has been named to the 2026 TIME100 list of the world’s most influential… дальше »

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Ohio Regulators Move to Fine Kalshi $5 Million, Prompting Motion for Injunction

The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) is escalating enforcement action against Kalshi, announcing intentions to impose a $5 million fine for what it characterizes as “conducting unlicensed sports gaming” in the state. дальше »

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South Korea penalizes Coinone with a $3.5M fine for AML lapses

South Korean financial regulators have issued a multi-billion won fine and a three-month business suspension against Coinone following a probe into systemic anti-money laundering failures. The Korea Times, Chosun, and Yonhap News reported on Monday that the Financial Intelligence Unit… дальше »

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ECB backs ESMA as single supervisor for big EU crypto firms

ECB backs shifting supervision of systemic crypto firms and venues from national regulators to esma as part of a wider eu capital markets integration push. The European Central Bank (ECB) has endorsed an EU plan to shift supervision of systemically… дальше »

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Kraken’s Fed account raises concerns over financial risks

Crypto exchange Kraken’s landmark approval for a Federal Reserve master account has triggered fresh concerns among regulators, banks, and industry experts over potential risks to the US financial system. дальше »

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Ex-SEC Official Lands Securitize Presidency Just Before Its IPO

Blockchain infrastructure company Securitize has appointed Brett Redfearn, a former US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official, as president. The move comes amid a broader wave of former regulators moving into executive roles as crypto seeks greater credibility. дальше »

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DOJ and CFTC move to block Arizona case against Kalshi

Federal regulators moved to block Arizona’s action against Kalshi. дальше »

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South Korea orders 5-minute crypto asset checks after Bithumb error

Regulators in South Korea are tightening exchange checks after a payout error and rising capital outflows. дальше »

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China urges banks to adopt blockchain for tax data sharing and credit access

China’s regulators are pushing for banks to upgrade the “bank-tax interaction” model in a bid to expand financing for small businesses. According to a policy notice issued by the State Administration of Taxation and the National Financial Regulatory Administration, banks… дальше »

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