Key Takeaways: Judge Lewis Kaplan denied Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) Rule 33 motion on April 28, 2026, calling the new evidence
Key Takeaways: The CFTC sued Wisconsin on April 28, 2026, defending Kalshi and Polymarket against state gambling law enforcement. Wisconsin
Key Takeaways: SEC notice seeks comment on NYSE Arca proposal requiring 85% of assets meet eligibility standards. NYSE Arca rule
Key Takeaways: Warren and Van Hollen challenged SEC guidance they say could narrow crypto investor protections. The letter warns oversight
Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Atkins confirmed that an innovation exemption for onchain tokenized securities trading is coming within weeks in
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Key Takeaways: The EU launched its 20th sanctions package, strictly targeting the entire Russian cryptocurrency industry. Chainalysis sees a new
Key Takeaways: CFTC filing asserts exclusive authority over prediction markets, signaling federal dominance over state challenges ahead. Massachusetts case involving
Key Takeaways: A coalition of 38 attorneys general supports Massachusetts lawsuit alleging Kalshi enables unlicensed sports betting activity. CFTC filing
Key Takeaways: Singapore Police Force expanded crypto crackdown on scam-related crypto activity. Coinbase, Gemini, Upbit, and Coinhako among the firms
Key Takeaways: First CFTC action targets insider trading in event contracts. Insider trading charges show Army member used classified data
Key Takeaways: Brazil’s National Monetary Council banned non-financial prediction markets on April 24 via Resolution 5,298. Brazil is the 3rd
