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NYSE 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,...
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Bank 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.
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Bank 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.
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South 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.
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SEC 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.
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US 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.
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WhiteBIT 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.
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Rep. 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...
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CFTC 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...
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Ireland 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.
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Bitcoin 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...
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CME 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...
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Kalshi 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.
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Bybit 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.
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Australia'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.
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BitGo 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.
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Bipartisan 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.
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Coinbase 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.
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State Street Launches GENIUS-Compliant Money Market Fund for Stablecoins
State Street Investment Management launched SSCXX on June 8, a dedicated money market fund for stablecoin issuers compliant with the GENIUS Act. The move positions the $40 trillion asset manager as the fourth major Wall Street institution competing in the fast-growing stablecoin reserve...
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Coinbase's Armstrong Targets Accredited Investor Rules as 'Regressive Tax'
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong launched a direct critique of US accredited investor rules, calling them a wealth-based gatekeeping mechanism that systematically excludes ordinary Americans from the market's highest-returning investment opportunities.
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India Charges 8 in $20M Coinbase Spoofing Scam
India's Directorate of Enforcement filed charges against eight defendants for orchestrating a $20 million spoofing scheme on Coinbase, marking a significant escalation in cross-border crypto enforcement and signaling growing regulatory coordination against digital asset market manipulation.
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South Korean Police Arrest 23 in $11M USDT Laundering Scheme
South Korean police arrested 23 individuals in connection with a $11 million USDT laundering operation spanning 14 months. The case demonstrates that stablecoin transactions leave traceable digital trails for law enforcement despite their pseudonymous nature.
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CFTC Hires SEC Blockchain Forensics Expert as Regulators Tighten Digital Asset Oversight
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has brought on a blockchain forensics adviser from the Securities and Exchange Commission, marking a significant shift in how federal regulators are building internal capacity to oversee crypto markets.
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Kraken Launches CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures for US Clients
Kraken has launched CFTC-regulated perpetual futures trading on Kraken Pro for eligible US clients, marking a significant shift in how domestic traders access derivatives. The move follows Kraken's 2024 acquisition of Bitnomial and brings perpetual futures contracts for major cryptocurrencies...
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