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NHL, CFTC team up with memorandum of understanding as sports-based prediction markets balloon
Prediction markets are skating out of the penalty box into the mainstream as the CFTC strikes another agreement with a major sports league.
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Missouri AG sues CoinFlip, calls crypto ATMs ‘getaway cars for fraud’
Missouri sued CoinFlip, alleging its cryptocurrency ATMs were used in widespread consumer fraud schemes and charged excessive fees.
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SEC reviewing implications of delayed prediction market ETFs, Atkins says
SEC Chair Paul Atkins said he instructed the agency's staff to seek public input on prediction market ETFs.
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Federal Reserve proposes limited master accounts long pursued by crypto firms
The Federal Reserve has announced a proposal to offer limited master accounts to cryptocurrency firms, marking a significant policy shift that could provide digital asset companies with direct access to the central bank's payment systems. The proposal, released Tuesday, outlines specific criteria and restrictions for crypto firms seeking
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US Treasury Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Over Crypto-Fueled Fentanyl Trafficking
Members linked to the Sinaloa Cartel responsible for turning cash from drug proceeds into crypto were added to the sanctions list.
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EU opens MiCA consultation to review if crypto framework is still fit for purpose
The European Union has launched a public consultation to assess whether its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation remains adequate for governing the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency sector. The consultation, announced on May 20, 2026, invites stakeholders to provide feedback on the framework's effectiveness and identify potential areas for improvement
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Singapore revokes crypto payment license of Bsquared over regulatory breaches
MAS found deficiencies in Bsquared’s risk management and conflict-of-interest policies, and that the firm had provided false or misleading information to the regulator on multiple occasions.
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Bank of England outlines tokenization, stablecoin vision for UK finance
The central bank plans to publish draft rules for systemic sterling stablecoins next month and finalize them by the end of this year.
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Despite Trump’s pledge, a CBDC is being explored behind closed doors, says former CTFC chair
A former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chair has revealed that despite President Trump's public opposition to a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), federal agencies continue exploring the digital dollar concept behind closed doors. The unnamed former official disclosed these ongoing discussions during a recent industry conference, suggesting
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Pan-European stablecoin effort expands to 37 lenders in push back against U.S. dollar dominance
A pan-European stablecoin initiative has expanded its consortium to include 37 financial institutions as part of a coordinated effort to challenge the dominance of U.S. dollar-backed digital currencies. The collaboration, which has grown significantly from its initial membership base, brings together major European lenders to develop a euro-denominated stablecoin
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South Carolina Governor signs pro-crypto, anti-CBDC bill into law
The new legislation bans state entities from accepting or requiring payments in CBDC, and offers strong support for crypto mining.
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Trump’s Truth Social withdraws bitcoin ETF application from SEC
Its advisor, Yorkville America, said the withdrawal is a strategic move to reapply under a more efficient securities framework.