Regulation
Regulation

Justin Sun calls out WLFI, platform threatens lawsuit in response

Sun criticized the WLFI platform over long token lockup periods and accused it of having blacklist functions at the smart contract level. Read Full Story…
Markets

CFTC Chair Mike Selig argues for agency's 'exclusive regulatory authority' in prediction markets fight: State of Crypto

Selig said states do not have the ability to police prediction market providers, echoing his agency’s stance as it pursues court cases to cement its…
Markets

SEC reverses course on crypto enforcement and disowns its own playbook

The SEC is now publicly distancing itself from the crypto enforcement strategy it once showcased as proof of its toughness. In its latest annual review,…
Regulation

SEC admits crypto crackdown went too far ‘headlines’ as it dismisses 7 cases

In November 2024, the SEC celebrated 583 enforcement actions and a record $8.2 billion in remedies, saying crypto was proof it could keep pace with…
Regulation

Crypto Clarity bill has 30% chance of passing this year, Wintermute’s Hammond says

Wintermute’s head of policy Ron Hammond pegs chances at 30%, citing political friction, stalled negotiations and shifting timelines despite signs of progress. Read Full Story…
Regulation

Federal court blocks Arizona crackdown on Kalshi’s event contracts

A federal judge in Arizona has temporarily barred state officials from enforcing gambling laws against Kalshi, siding with the CFTC. Read Full Story at Cointelegraph.com…
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Federal judge blocks Arizona from bringing criminal charges against Kalshi

Judge Michael Liburdi ordered Arizona not to bring any enforcement actions under state law against Kalshi, at least temporarily. Read Full Story at Coindesk.com →
Infrastructure

Bitcoin Policy Institute Warns Quantum Advances Are Compressing Timeline for Network Upgrades

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Policy Institute Warns Quantum Advances Are Compressing Timeline for Network Upgrades A new brief from the Bitcoin Policy Institute says advances in…
Regulation

Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm Awaits Judge's Ruling on Acquittal Bid

Storm’s defense argued his work on the non-custodial mixer was lawful, while prosecutors claimed he profited from money laundering. Read Full Story at Thedefiant.io →
Payments

Japan Moves to Classify Bitcoin and Crypto as Financial Instruments Under New Bill

Bitcoin Magazine Japan Moves to Classify Bitcoin and Crypto as Financial Instruments Under New Bill Japan plans to reclassify cryptocurrencies as financial products under the…