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AI Transforms Legal Practice with Research, Drafting Tools
AI reshapes law firms with tools for research, drafting, and eDiscovery. Key use cases, adoption trends, and risks for 2026 explained.
Bithumb Raided by South Korea Police in Influence Probe
South Korea police raided Bithumb amid allegations lawmaker Kim Byung-gi used his position to secure his son's job. Regulatory scrutiny intensifies.
Illinois Crypto Tax in FY2027 Budget Awaits Governor's Approval
Illinois' FY2027 budget includes a 0.2% crypto tax, potentially generating $60M annually, but faces criticism from industry groups.
Strategy's Bitcoin Sale Tests Treasury Model Assumptions
Strategy’s first Bitcoin sale since 2022 sparked market reactions, challenging the 'never sell' narrative as BTC price drops 3.4%.
House GOP Pushes Prediction Market Restrictions for Lawmakers
House Republicans propose legislation limiting lawmakers' use of prediction markets, adding to a broader stock trading ban debate.
South Korea Investigates Polymarket Users for Illegal Gambling
South Korean police probe Polymarket users for alleged illegal gambling, marking the first enforcement action against decentralized prediction markets in the country.
HKMA and SFC Finalize OTC Derivatives Clearing Rule Changes
HKMA and SFC conclude OTC derivatives Clearing Rules consultation, aiming to streamline compliance with new amendments effective March 2027.
US Senators Push Regulators for Clear Crypto Capital Rules
Senate Republicans urge US financial regulators to establish fair, technology-neutral capital standards for crypto amid Basel III concerns.
SEC's Hester Peirce Defends Open-Source Blockchain Developers
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce advocates against applying securities rules to blockchain developers, emphasizing decentralization and free speech.
OCC Chief Faces Democrat Pressure Over Trump-Linked Crypto Charter
OCC’s Jonathan Gould denies political bias amid scrutiny over World Liberty Financial's crypto trust charter, backed by the Trump family.