Hong Kong's SFC has blacklisted Star Bridge Capital and related entities for operating without a license, following a gold trading collapse and fraud investigation. Police have arrested five individuals, and...
The Ninth Circuit ruled that Kalshi's sports prediction contracts are sports betting, not swaps, allowing Nevada to enforce gaming laws. The decision creates a circuit split, raising the odds of...
The Ninth Circuit ruled against Kalshi, affirming that Nevada's sports betting laws are not preempted by federal law, challenging the CFTC's exclusive jurisdiction claim. This decision creates regulatory uncertainty for...
The Ninth Circuit ruled 3-0 that Kalshi cannot block Nevada's regulation of its sports prediction markets, finding the Commodity Exchange Act likely doesn't preempt state gambling laws. This decision could...
The FCA's warning over Chelsea's sponsorship with Circle highlights growing regulatory scrutiny on crypto marketing in sports. This could reshape how clubs and crypto firms approach partnerships, emphasizing compliance and...
HMRC data reveals 240 UK residents reported over £1 million in crypto gains, highlighting growing crypto wealth and intensified tax scrutiny. The figures signal increased enforcement risk and compliance complexity...
California's Assembly passed AB 2409, banning public officials from issuing or promoting meme coins. The bill, now awaiting the Governor's decision, could set a regulatory precedent and impact the broader...
South Korea will implement a 22% crypto tax from January 2027, with a petition to delay already exceeding 10,000 signatures. The delay offers temporary relief, but the high rate and...
UK police have seized $1.4 million in criminal assets, including 20.21 BTC, under the Proceeds of Crime Act. The action reflects growing law enforcement capability in crypto tracing and signals...
New Zealand's ACT Party proposes a 1-year holding period tax exemption for digital assets and a separate regulatory framework for stablecoins and tokenized RWAs. If enacted, this could boost long-term...
Federal authorities are preparing insider trading charges against a U.S. military-affiliated trader and a KPMG employee who profited over $1 million on Polymarket using non-public information about Iran and Venezuela...
The SEC's new proposal to revive public token offerings arrives in a market that has shifted away from ICOs. While caps are generous, capital has moved to AI stocks and...
Polish Olympic Committee president Radosław Piesiewicz has been arrested in a corruption probe linked to crypto exchange Zondacrypto, with investigators examining alleged benefits including a €40,000 watch. The case highlights...
Polish police arrested the head of the Polish Olympic Committee over alleged bribes from crypto exchange Zondacrypto, which is already under investigation for a $94 million Bitcoin loss. The case...
HMRC has released the first standalone data on crypto capital gains, showing 17,600 taxpayers declared £1.38 billion in gains, with 240 individuals each exceeding £1 million. The move signals stricter...
The Federal Reserve's enforcement action against a former Banco Popular employee signals heightened individual accountability in financial regulation, with potential ripple effects for crypto compliance and market sentiment. Investors should...
Chainalysis estimates $457B in taxable crypto activity in 2025, but CARF covers only 14%. This gap signals stricter enforcement ahead, especially for DeFi and offshore platforms. Investors should prepare for...
Justin Sun's lawyer issued a statement on August 27 clarifying a property dispute lawsuit involving Sun and a person named Jing, with claims exceeding 30 million yuan. The case is...
A federal judge dismissed Elon Musk's X lawsuit against New York's online content law, upholding state authority over platform moderation transparency. The ruling could raise compliance costs for tech platforms...
Connecticut sues Kalshi over sports event contracts, alleging they constitute illegal gambling. Kalshi calls the enforcement 'arbitrary and inconsistent,' as the case tests the balance between state gambling laws and...
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