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Singapore Regulator Adds Hyperliquid to Investor Alert List
Singapore's Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) added Hyperliquid to its Investor Alert List on June 26, marking the latest major cryptocurrency platform to face regulatory scrutiny in the city-state. The listing carries no legal penalty or operational ban.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Australia Extends Crypto Licensing Relief Until September 30
Australia's financial regulator has extended temporary enforcement relief for digital asset businesses until September 30, 2026, providing additional runway for crypto firms to comply with new licensing requirements.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Invesco Files for Tokenized Stablecoin Reserve Fund
Invesco has filed an SEC application to launch an on-chain tokenized fund designed to serve as reserves for stablecoin issuers. The move signals institutional confidence in tokenized finance but depends on passage of the GENIUS Act for regulatory clarity.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
House Democrats Press SEC on AI Investment Advisor Oversight
House Democrats have formally questioned the SEC about its oversight of AI investment advisors operating on trading platforms that make autonomous investment decisions for retail investors, marking a significant escalation in regulatory attention.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Pump.fun Seeks Chief Legal Officer With Up to $5M Salary, Signaling Serious Regulatory Push
Pump.fun is actively recruiting a chief legal officer with a salary range of $1 million to $5 million, reflecting the platform's commitment to navigating an increasingly complex global regulatory landscape across SEC, MiCA, and U.K. rules.
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US Voters Back Federal Prediction Market Rules Over State Patchwork
Recent polling data reveals American voters favor federal regulation of prediction markets over the current fragmented state-by-state approach, signaling potential support for the CFTC to consolidate authority over event contracts.
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Stablecore Launches Pilot Program with $25B in Credit Union Assets
Stablecore has launched a pilot program enabling US credit unions to test stablecoin payments and other digital asset services. The initiative partners with Circuit and Curql, involving credit unions collectively managing approximately $25 billion in assets.
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Kalshi Sues Illinois Over Prediction Market Licensing Law
Kalshi filed a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois's new prediction market licensing law, arguing that the state regulation conflicts with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's federal authority over derivatives markets. The lawsuit comes as Illinois prepares to enforce the licensing...
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Senate Democrats Demand Hearings on UAE's $500M World Liberty Financial Investment
Five Senate Democrats, including Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal, have called for sworn testimony and congressional hearings into a reported $500 million investment in World Liberty Financial by individuals tied to United Arab Emirates royal interests.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Trump Blocks Housing Bill Over Unrelated Voting Rights Demand
President Trump blocked the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which would have barred the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC until 2030. Trump conditioned his signature on Congress passing a separate voting rights bill, signaling CBDC policy is not a priority.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Law Enforcement and Catholic Groups Oppose CLARITY Act Section 604
Law enforcement agencies and Catholic organizations have jointly opposed Section 604 of the CLARITY Act, warning that the provision would create anti-money laundering loopholes and weaken crypto crime safeguards.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
SBI Group Launches JPYSC: Japan's First FSA-Approved Yen Stablecoin
SBI Group launched JPYSC today, marking Japan's first FSA-approved trust bank-backed yen stablecoin. Backed by $63 million in reserves and deployed on Ethereum, JPYSC is designed for institutional payments and cross-border settlement. Initial availability is limited to SBI VC Trade accounts.
RegulationIbrahim Rajab
Prediction Markets Break Into Mainstream as Meta and CBOE Make Bold Bets
Meta is building a prediction market platform while CBOE launches S&P 500 contracts, marking the most significant mainstream validation of prediction markets since the category emerged a decade ago.
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Binance Rejected for EU License in Greece, Pivots to Alternative Jurisdictions
Binance's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) authorization application has been rejected by Greek regulators, forcing the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange to pursue licensing in other EU member states to maintain operations across the bloc.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Law Enforcement and Anti-Trafficking Groups Escalate Opposition to CLARITY Act's Developer Safe Harbor
Law enforcement organizations and a Catholic anti-trafficking network have formally escalated their campaign against Section 604 of the CLARITY Act, sending coordinated letters to lawmakers that signal deepening resistance to the bill's developer safe harbor provision.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Digital Chamber CEO Urges Senate to Pass CLARITY Act for Consumer Savings
The Digital Chamber CEO testified before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday, June 23, advocating for the CLARITY Act as a means to streamline digital asset regulation, reduce consumer costs, and enhance US global competitiveness in the digital asset space.
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Mark Cuban and Dallas Mavericks Face Eleventh Circuit Appeal in Voyager Case
Voyager Digital investors have escalated their legal battle against Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks, appealing the dismissal of their claims to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. The appeal signals continued litigation pressure on celebrities and sports organizations tied to the failed...
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Crypto-Backed Candidate Adrian Boafo Wins Maryland Democratic Primary
Adrian Boafo secured victory in Maryland's Democratic primary on June 24 with substantial financial backing from Protect Progress, a super PAC aligned with Fairshake, the crypto industry's primary political organization. The win marks a significant expansion of crypto industry political spending...
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
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.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
CFTC 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.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Meta 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.
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Meta 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.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Bitcoin 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.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Ripple 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.
RegulationHadi Ghadban