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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has expanded its legal battle against state-level resistance to prediction market regulations by adding New York to its list of defendants. The federal regulator is now pursuing litigation against multiple states that have pushed back against CFTC oversight of prediction market operations
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Finance Minister Dario Durigan said some 28 betting platforms were banned in the country amid rising concerns about online gambling.
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Tether, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin USDT, has frozen $344 million worth of tokens in connection with U.S. economic sanctions targeting the Iranian regime. The freeze represents one of the largest single-action compliance measures taken by the stablecoin issuer, affecting multiple wallet addresses allegedly linked
Technology
Amazon’s Chainlink integration lets enterprises connect cloud infrastructure with blockchain networks through familiar AWS tools.
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The law, which passed unanimously, extends liability beyond crypto ATM operators to businesses hosting the machines.
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South Africa’s draft capital flow rules would bring crypto under exchange controls, with declaration duties, transaction limits and tougher penalties.
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The ECB signed deals with three standards bodies to reuse open payment standards for the digital euro and lower integration costs for banks and merchants.
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China’s new online marketing rules tighten an already sweeping crypto ban and place fresh pressure on financial influencers, echoing parallel crackdowns in Europe, Australia and the UK.
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has dropped the Jerome Powell probe regarding the Federal Reserve building costs. This is significant, as it could clear the way for the U.S. Senate to confirm pro-crypto Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair, even before Powell’s term ends next month. Ad Ad DOJ Drop
Security
Independent researcher Giancarlo Lelli derived a 15-bit elliptic curve key on a publicly accessible quantum computer, Project Eleven said.
Regulation
India is accelerating its digital rupee adoption through targeted welfare distribution pilots as the BRICS nations advance plans for a collaborative central bank digital currency (CBDC) framework. The Reserve Bank of India has launched new trial programs distributing government welfare payments via the e-rupee to select beneficiary groups, marking a
Market
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced significant outflows totaling $2 billion over an eight-day period, according to recent market data. The substantial capital withdrawal coincided with increased selling activity from short-term Bitcoin holders, suggesting a shift in investor sentiment across different market segments. The ETF outflows represent a notable reversal from the