Regulation
CFTC backs Kalshi in Ohio fight over prediction markets jurisdictional battle
The CFTC is weighing in on another legal battle over states’ authority to regulate prediction markets — this time in Ohio.
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Technology
Privacy emerges as crypto’s next 'killer app,' with Arc, Canton and Tempo topping $1 billion in funding
Privacy-focused cryptocurrency projects have secured over $1 billion in combined funding, with three major players leading the charge. Arc, Canton, and Tempo have collectively raised this significant sum, positioning privacy solutions as the cryptocurrency sector's emerging "killer application." The substantial funding round underscores growing investor confidence
Regulation
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh to Fed board ahead of expected Chair vote
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh's appointment to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, positioning him for an anticipated vote to become the central bank's next Chair. The confirmation vote clears a critical hurdle for Warsh, who previously served on the Fed Board from
Market
Franklin Templeton, Kraken Parent Payward Team Up to Tokenize Wall Street Products
The collaboration between Kraken and Franklin Templeton signals traditional finance's deepening embrace of crypto infrastructure.
Market
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic closes $120 million Series D as Deutsche Bank, Nasdaq deepen crypto bets
Elliptic raised $120M in a Series D at $670M valuation backed by Deutsche Bank and Nasdaq Ventures as TradFi splurges more on crypto bets.
Regulation
U.S. CFTC in talks with every major pro sports league on policing prediction markets
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated discussions with all major professional sports leagues to address potential insider trading concerns in prediction markets. The regulatory agency is working to establish protocols that would help detect and prevent the misuse of non-public information in sports betting markets, according
Regulation
Poland lawmakers debate crypto bills as PiS party submits separate ban proposal
Poland lawmakers debated four cryptoasset bills as PiS submitted a separate proposal seeking a nationwide ban on crypto activity.
Regulation
Labor unions oppose Senate crypto bill ahead of Thursday committee markup: report
Labor unions warned senators that a pending crypto bill jeopardizes worker retirement plans, CNBC reported.
Regulation
France’s central banker Beau clashes with Lagarde over private digital euro plans
France's central bank governor François Villeroy de Galhau has publicly disagreed with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde regarding the development of a digital euro, calling for greater private sector involvement in creating a tokenized version of the European currency. Speaking at a financial technology conference in Paris,
Market
Wells Fargo lifts Ether ETF holdings in Q1 as Bitcoin positions shift
Wells Fargo lifted Ether ETF exposure while rotating Bitcoin holdings and sharply increasing its Strategy stake, per its Q1 2026 13F filings.
Technology
DTCC builds out blockchain-based collateral system with Chainlink integration
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has selected Chainlink to provide oracle services for its blockchain-based collateral management platform, marking a significant step toward the system's planned Q4 2026 launch. The integration will enable real-time price feeds and data connectivity for the tokenized collateral system, which aims
Security
Three Indicted Over ‘Brazen’ Crypto Wrench Attack Spree in California
Federal prosecutors charged the trio with a multi-million dollar crypto theft scheme targeting victims across California.