CFTC’s Selig Declares America the ‘Crypto Capital of the World’ Amid Regulatory Momentum
TL;DR Michael Selig said the United States is now the “crypto capital of the world,” tying that claim to a more active rulemaking agenda at the
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Michigan Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Sports Betting as $54M Iran Prediction Market Fuels Controversy
TL;DR Michigan sues Kalshi over unlicensed sports contracts operating within the state. Kalshi argues its prediction markets are CFTC-regulated derivatives, not gambling. A $54 million Iran
Bloomberg: U.S. Regulators Move Forward on Crypto and Prediction Market Expansion
TL;DR SEC and CFTC advance crypto and prediction market rules. Trump administration shifts to clear, industry-friendly crypto regulations. New frameworks aim to classify tokens and legalize
Polymarket Shuts Down Nuclear Event Contract Amid Rising Criticism of Death-Related Markets
TL;DR: Polymarket archived a nuclear detonation contract; a cache showed $650,000+ volume, and an X post citing 22% odds was deleted. Critics warned war markets could
CFTC Chief Confirms: U.S. Crypto Perpetual Futures Are Just Around the Corner
TL;DR: The CFTC will enable perpetual contracts on U.S. soil within an estimated timeframe of one month. Chairman Michael Selig aims to recover liquidity that migrated
CFTC Moves to Modernize Rules, Opening the Door for DeFi in the U.S.
On Tuesday, the modernization of CFTC rules for DeFi was announced. Michael Selig, Chairman of the CFTC, delivered the announcement, adding that the objective is to
Former Federal Prosecutor David Miller Chosen to Head CFTC Crypto Enforcement
TL;DR: Chair Michael Selig appointed ex federal prosecutor David Miller to lead the CFTC enforcement division as the agency’s crypto role grows. Miller brings Greenberg Traurig
CFTC Pushes for Federal Oversight of Prediction Markets Amid Rapid Growth
TL;DR The CFTC filed a Feb. 17 amicus brief in the Ninth Circuit backing Crypto.com against Nevada’s Gaming Control Board, asserting federal oversight. Chairman Mike Selig
Trump Signals Imminent Passage of Landmark Crypto Market Structure Bill
TL;DR Trump confirms the Senate will pass a major crypto market structure bill. The CFTC will oversee digital commodities like Bitcoin; the SEC, digital securities. A
CFTC Forms 35-member Crypto Innovation Committee
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced the formation of a 35-member advisory group focused on digital asset and crypto innovation, according to an official press
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