Kalshi
CFTC Files Lawsuit Against Utah Over $60M Kalshi Demand
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a federal lawsuit against Utah to block state enforcement after officials demanded up to $60 million in allegedly unlawful…
Regulation
Bank
OCC Stablecoin Guidelines Launch January 18 with Bank Rules
The OCC has invited community banks to apply to become payment stablecoin issuers, with new rules and federal approval requirements taking effect on January 18, 2027.…
Binance
Binance Seeks Crypto Permit in Brazil Prior to Oct. 30
Binance filed its crypto license application in Brazil through its local subsidiary ahead of the October 30 deadline, while simultaneously restricting certain services and delisting 22…
Regulation
Ripple National Trust Bank Secures Final OCC Approval Amid Custody Risks
Ripple National Trust Bank has secured final OCC approval to manage reserves for its RLUSD stablecoin and provide institutional custody services under federal supervision.
Regulation
Canada Begins Stablecoin Review Featuring Proposed 1% Fee Cap
Canada has launched a 60-day consultation for draft stablecoin regulations targeting non-bank issuers. The proposed framework features a 1% redemption fee cap, full reserve backing, and…
Law
South Korea Considers Delaying 22% Crypto Tax Until 2029
South Korea crypto tax could shift from 2027 to 2029 as officials weigh a fourth delay over missing US trading data, but parliament must amend the…
Kalshi
NBA Selects Kalshi and Polymarket as Official Prediction Markets
The NBA designated Kalshi and Polymarket as official prediction market partners, granting them data and promotional rights while barring personnel from trading NBA contracts and partnering…
Circle
Investor Sues Trump Over $2B UAE Crypto Agreements
A Circle shareholder has filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump over UAE crypto agreements, alleging violations of the Foreign Emoluments Clause and financial harm to Circle.
Blockchain
Netanyahu Seeks Blockchain Backup Amid Israeli Sanction Warnings
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the creation of an Israeli blockchain strategy to guard against potential banking sanctions and build an alternative economy amid international pressure…
Regulation
Understanding the Tether Inquiry: Nxum Deal and Policy Risks
The Tether inquiry seeks records on a reported $6.3 million Nxum arrangement tied to Bo Hines, raising questions about stablecoin policy lobbying. The post What Is…