CFTC Challenges State Authority in Prediction Market Jurisdictional Dispute The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has publicly challenged the authority of Ohio officials in a legal battle concerning prediction markets. In an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Court of…
A recent federal appeals court hearing has brought into sharp focus the extent to which U.S. money transmission and venue laws apply to globally accessible cryptocurrency services. The case involves the appeal of Roman Sterlingov, operator of the crypto mixing…
A significant legislative effort in the U.S. Senate to establish a framework for digital assets is facing opposition from labor unions and concerns from the banking industry. The proposed legislation, intended to clarify regulatory structures for the cryptocurrency market, has…
Starknet, a prominent Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution developed by StarkWare, has officially introduced strkBTC. This new asset aims to facilitate shielded balances and confidential transactions, while ensuring full composability within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. Key Takeaways Starknet has…
Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), established as Bhutan’s Special Administration Region for economic advancement, has introduced a streamlined licensing process aimed at globally regulated digital asset companies. This new initiative, announced Tuesday, is designed to expedite the transition from application to…
The Royal Government of Bhutan has continued its significant Bitcoin outflows, transferring approximately 100.44 BTC, valued at $8.2 million, to an unlabeled address on Tuesday. This latest transaction follows a pattern of accelerated withdrawals tracked by the onchain analytics platform…
Most people who start trading crypto expect fast money. They blow up their account in 3 months. Then they quit, and blame the market. The market didn’t fail them. They failed to prepare. This guide covers everything you need to…
A federal grand jury has indicted three individuals in connection with an alleged cryptocurrency robbery spree, totaling approximately $6.5 million in stolen digital assets. The accused men reportedly engaged in violent tactics, including kidnapping and assault, to gain access to…
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is preparing to vote on a comprehensive cryptocurrency bill, aiming to establish federal regulatory clarity for the digital asset industry. The updated legislative text, released by Committee Chair Tim Scott, addresses key industry concerns including…
The path toward legislative clarity for the cryptocurrency industry faces continued challenges, as evidenced by the upcoming vote on the Clarity Act by the Senate Banking Committee. Despite scheduling the vote, significant policy differences and potential conflicts of interest pose…