Politics, Legal & Regulation

April 26, 2026 @ 4:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US President Donald Trump voiced firm backing for upcoming digital assets oversight measures during an invitation-only assembly held at his Mar-a-Lago property in Palm Beach, Florida. The Saturday event assembled several hundred prominent investors, many of whom rank among the leading holders of the $TRUMP… Read More

April 26, 2026 @ 12:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic noted that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued its inaugural pair of stablecoin issuer licenses. The approvals, announced on April 10, 2026, came just eight months after the territory’s Stablecoins Ordinance officially launched on August 1, 2025. The two recipients—global banking leaders… Read More

April 25, 2026 @ 4:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brazilian authorities have blocked access to leading prediction market platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket. The move forms part of a larger enforcement effort targeting unlicensed betting-style services, with officials emphasizing the need to shield everyday investors from unregulated risks. Finance Minister Dario Durigan announced the… Read More

April 25, 2026 @ 10:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs noted that on April 24, 2026, the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took a significant step in digital asset enforcement by blacklisting two cryptocurrency wallets directly tied to Iran’s Central Bank. The move, which also highlighted connections to the… Read More

April 25, 2026 @ 7:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK officials are actively negotiating with Anthropic to enable a restricted deployment of the company’s advanced Claude Mythos AI platform for use by UK companies. This effort reflects growing official awareness of the transformative yet risky nature of cutting-edge artificial intelligence in protecting digital systems… Read More

April 24, 2026 @ 11:14 am By JD Alois  |  

The DeFi Education Fund has sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission requesting rulemaking regarding DeFi (Decentralized Finance). The DeFi Education Fund is a non-profit that advocates for regulatory clarity and research on the DeFi sector. The group was established in 2021 through… Read More

April 24, 2026 @ 9:05 am By JD Alois  |  

This week, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the US Department of Justice charged an active duty military member with insider trading in regard to the arrest of Nicolas Maduro, the former dictator of Venezuela. The allegations were that Gannon Ken Van Dyke, the… Read More

April 24, 2026 @ 8:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A concerning case is highlighting the emerging risks that are now seemingly at the c0mplex intersection of US national security and online wagering. US federal prosecutors have charged a U.S. Army soldier with misusing highly sensitive government data to generate substantial profits through prediction markets…. Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 4:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Club for Growth chimed in today to add its voice in support of the CLARITY Act, crypto market infrastructure legislation that will outline the regulatory ecosystem for digital assets while fueling innovation across the entire financial services sector. The legislation remains parked in the Senate Banking… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 12:10 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is under indictment by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The indictment followed the convening of a grand jury, an independent group of citizens, who determined there was probable cause to pursue the charges. In an announcement yesterday, the… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 11:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset exchange Kraken revealed it issued more than 56 million Form 1099-DA tax documents to the IRS for the 2025 tax year. The vast majority of these filings—nearly one-third for transactions under $1, over half for $10 or less, and three-quarters below $50—highlight how… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 10:02 am By JD Alois  |  

Today, the Blockchain Association and the Crypto Council for Innovation have joined to demand that the Senate Banking Committee move forward with crypto market infrastructure legislation, the CLARITY Act. The letter authored by the two advocacy groups has garnered the support of more than 100… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Prediction market platform Kalshi has taken decisive steps to combat potential insider trading, imposing fines and suspensions on three congressional candidates who placed bets on the outcomes of their own election campaigns. The actions, announced on April 22, 2026, underscore the company’s commitment to tightening… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 6:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic has indicated that the United Kingdom’s updated regulatory framework for crypto-assets has now moved from planning to a firm schedule. Lawmakers approved the scope of oversight earlier this year, and on 15 April 2026 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued Consultation Paper CP26/13, clarifying… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 2:48 pm By JD Alois  |  

New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued both Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and  Gemini (NASDAQ:GEMI), alleging the operation of illegal gambling platforms. The NY AG noted that both platforms enable prediction markets that allow users to bet on events such as sports and elections. The announcement said that… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 5:22 pm By JD Alois  |  

The US House of Representatives approved the CLARITY Act on July 17, 2025. The bill garnered bipartisan support with 294 voting for the legislation and 124 against. Unfortunately, the success in the House has not carried over to the Senate, as the legislation remains stalled… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 12:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

Today, HM Treasury introduced new measures to improve the payments sector and boost the ecosystem’s competitiveness. The policy incorporates items such as stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and more. HM Treasury highlights the fact that over 3000 Fintech firms operate in the UK, with the sector attracting… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 11:41 am By JD Alois  |  

Kevin Warsh is on the hot seat today as he is up to take over as the Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, and his confirmation hearing is pointedly partisan as expected. While Republicans obviously support the nomination, Democrats aim to find ways to make… Read More

April 20, 2026 @ 3:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

After four years of virtual stasis, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee (SBCFAC) is doing what it should be doing and seeking ways to improve markets. The Committee’s next meeting, scheduled for April 28th, will discuss the moribund IPO… Read More

April 20, 2026 @ 12:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

DTCC and CME Group jointly announced they have secured necessary approvals from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to roll out an enhanced cross-margining framework. The initiative aims to deliver greater capital and margin efficiencies to a… Read More