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Nearly 100 Catholic Leaders Oppose CLARITY Act Over Human Trafficking Concerns
Approximately 82 to 100 Catholic bishops and church leaders sent a letter to Senate leadership opposing the CLARITY Act, arguing that a provision shielding non-custodial software developers from money-transmitter rules would weaken federal safeguards against human trafficking and financial crime.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·5h agoCFTC Sues Kentucky Over Prediction Markets in Jurisdictional Battle
The CFTC sued Kentucky on June 23 to prevent the state from enforcing its own regulatory framework against federally registered prediction markets, marking the latest escalation in a multi-state jurisdictional campaign.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·6h agoMeta Enters Prediction Markets With 'Arena' App
Mark Zuckerberg has directed Meta to build a standalone prediction markets application internally codenamed "Arena," positioning the social media giant to compete directly with platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.
Regulation·Blockchain Academics·7h agoMeta Launches Arena Prediction Markets App as Zuckerberg Takes Direct Role
Meta is building Arena, a prediction markets application directed by CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The app will launch with a points-based system to compete with Polymarket and Kalshi as the sector expands into a multi-billion-dollar industry.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·9h agoBitcoin Suisse Secures MiCAR License, Launches European Expansion
Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG has received a Crypto Asset Service Provider license from the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority under MiCAR, marking its formal entry into the regulated European crypto services market.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·17h agoRipple Wins Preliminary MiCA License from Luxembourg
Ripple has secured preliminary approval for a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from Luxembourg's financial regulator, positioning the payments firm to offer regulated stablecoin and crypto services across the European Union.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·19h agoNYSE Parent ICE and OKX Launch 50-50 Joint Venture for Tokenized Equities
Intercontinental Exchange and OKX have formed a 50-50 joint venture to create a U.S. broker-dealer routing OKX's 120 million users to tokenized NYSE equities and ICE futures markets. The venture will be co-chaired by ICE's futures chief Trabue Bland and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo,...
Regulation·Blockchain Academics·YesterdayBank of England Eases Stablecoin Rules, Sets £40B Issuance Cap
The Bank of England has reversed its strict stablecoin stance, dropping individual holding caps and replacing them with a £40 billion per-issuer issuance limit. The move eases reserve requirements and targets a 2027 launch for sterling-denominated stablecoins in the UK.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·YesterdayBank of England Eases Stablecoin Rules with £40B Cap, Targeting 2027 Launch
The Bank of England published draft regulatory rules for systemic stablecoins on June 22, 2026, easing reserve requirements and imposing a temporary £40 billion issuance cap to manage systemic risk during the initial phase of adoption.
Regulation·Blockchain Academics·YesterdaySouth Korea Pushes to Expand Travel Rule on Smaller Crypto Transfers
South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit is pushing for the Travel Rule to cover smaller cryptocurrency transfers, a proposal that would significantly expand anti-money laundering requirements across global crypto exchanges during FATF discussions.
Regulation·Blockchain Academics·YesterdaySEC and CFTC Seek Public Input on Derivatives Definitions as CME Lawsuit Escalates Regulatory Tensions
The SEC and CFTC are jointly seeking public input to clarify how derivatives products should be defined and regulated, as CME Group escalates its legal challenge to the CFTC's classification of perpetual futures as futures contracts rather than swaps.
Regulation·Blockchain Academics·Jun 19, 2026US Lawmakers Target Prediction Markets: Congressional Ban Proposed as Kentucky AG Sues Polymarket and Kalshi
Representative Bryan Steil introduced legislation banning members of Congress from wagering on prediction markets. The same day, Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman filed lawsuits against Polymarket and Kalshi, alleging unlicensed sports betting activity.
Regulation·Blockchain Academics·Jun 19, 2026WhiteBIT EU Secures MiCA License in Austria, Expanding Regulated Operations
WhiteBIT EU has obtained authorization from Austria's Financial Market Authority to operate under MiCA, the EU's unified crypto-asset regulatory framework. The approval positions the platform to expand further into other EU member states.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·Jun 19, 2026Rep. Steil Introduces Bill to Ban Lawmakers from Prediction Market Betting
Rep. Bryan Steil introduced legislation today prohibiting members of Congress and their families from placing bets on prediction markets tied to public policy outcomes. The bill targets a growing conflict of interest as crypto-native platforms like Polymarket have made political wagering...
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·Jun 18, 2026CFTC Settles with Former Celsius CEO Mashinsky, Imposes Permanent Trading Ban
The CFTC has settled its enforcement action against Alexander Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius Network, imposing a permanent ban on his trading activities. The settlement was announced on June 18, 2026, marking the latest regulatory consequence for Mashinsky, who is currently serving a...
Regulation·Blockchain Academics·Jun 18, 2026Ireland Tightens Crypto Safeguards in New Financial Crime Action Plan
Ireland has identified cryptocurrency misuse as a top financial crime threat and is moving to address it with a comprehensive 30-point action plan that will impose stricter compliance requirements on crypto firms operating in the country.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·Jun 18, 2026Bitcoin Rodney Pleads Guilty in $1.8B HyperFund Fraud Case
Rodney Burton, known as "Bitcoin Rodney," pleaded guilty in federal court on June 18, 2026 to conspiracy charges related to HyperFund, a global cryptocurrency fraud scheme that defrauded investors of $1.8 billion. The 56-year-old faces up to five years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for...
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·Jun 18, 2026CME Group Sues CFTC Over Crypto Perpetual Futures Classification
CME Group announced plans to file legal action against the CFTC over the regulator's approval of crypto perpetual futures contracts, arguing they should be classified as swaps rather than futures. CEO Terrence Duffy disclosed the challenge during a CNBC appearance, stating he spent eight months...
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·Jun 18, 2026Kalshi Partners with Solidus Labs on Prediction Market Surveillance
Kalshi has partnered with Solidus Labs to enhance market surveillance and compliance monitoring for its event-based prediction contracts. The move signals proactive regulatory positioning as the CFTC and state regulators battle over prediction market jurisdiction.
Regulation·Blockchain Academics·Jun 17, 2026Bybit Added to Singapore's MAS Investor Alert List
Singapore's Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) added Bybit Fintech Limited to its Investor Alert List on June 17, flagging the world's second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume as operating without proper licensing in the jurisdiction.
Regulation·Blockchain Academics·Jun 17, 2026Australia's High Court Rules Block Earner Needs Financial Services License
Australia's High Court unanimously ruled that Block Earner, a cryptocurrency yield platform, must obtain a financial services license to operate legally in the country. The decision overturns a 2025 appeal that had favored the platform and backs ASIC in its enforcement action.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·Jun 17, 2026BitGo Launches MiCA Compliance Support as European Crypto Firms Face License Deadline
BitGo announced MiCA compliance support services for European cryptocurrency firms navigating the EU's stringent licensing requirements. The move positions BitGo as a critical infrastructure partner as regulatory deadlines approach.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·Jun 17, 2026Bipartisan Senators Push Treasury to Preserve State Authority in GENIUS Act
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has pressed the Treasury Department to maintain states' regulatory authority over stablecoins under the proposed GENIUS Act, signaling broad legislative support for a federalism-based approach to digital asset oversight.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·Jun 16, 2026Coinbase Launches System Update with SEC-Registered AI Advisor
Coinbase announced a major System Update on June 16, 2026, introducing an SEC-registered AI advisor, unified global liquidity, and expanded options trading. The move signals regulatory risks that could reshape how crypto platforms operate under SEC oversight.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·Jun 16, 2026