REGULATION
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.
Bitcoin ETF Ownership Drops as Hedge Funds Sell, Banks Add
Hedge funds slashed Bitcoin ETF holdings by 39% in Q1 2026, while banks doubled exposure. BTC price volatility and regulatory shifts shape the market.
Why Regulated Stablecoins Are Key for Institutions in 2026
Institutions need regulated stablecoins for compliance, risk management, and operational certainty. GENIUS Act and MiCA set the rules.
US Democrats Seek FTC Probe Into Prediction Markets
Nine House Democrats urge FTC to investigate prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket for alleged deceptive practices and regulatory evasion.
Israel’s Crypto Tax Amnesty Falls Short, Only $50M Reported
Israel's crypto tax amnesty program, targeting up to $1B in disclosures, has drawn only $50M so far, raising compliance concerns ahead of the August deadline.