Prediction market platforms are tightening trading restrictions and surveillance tools as concerns grow over insider participants.
Prediction markets have surged past $20 billion in monthly volume, driven by geopolitics, U.S. politics, and macroeconomic event trading.
Waters argues that access to critical financial infrastructure should not be granted without full transparency.
David Sacks is leaving his post as the White House's crypto and artificial intelligence czar, but he isn't going far.
Stand With Crypto is throwing its weight behind a slate of congressional candidates as it rolls out a new “voter hub."
Fannie Mae is preparing to accept crypto-backed mortgages, allowing borrowers to pledge digital assets as collateral.
Two U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill to ban government officials from trading on prediction markets.
OIRA completed a review of a Labor Department rule, potentially allowing crypto and private equity in the $10 trillion 401(k) market.
Its dissent still centers on the bill's language that would prevent platforms from paying yield on stablecoin holdings.
Lawmakers signaled growing acceptance that traditional markets are moving toward tokenization, and had concerns about protecting investors.
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Head of Research Vetle Lunde said subdued derivatives activity and limited inflows point to a cautious market, but one forming a bottom.
The SEC and CFTC have issued crypto interpretive guidance, but the big question now is whether that clarity has staying power.
The USDC stablecoin issuer faced headwinds on Tuesday amid developing stablecon legislation that could dent future revenue.
The CFTC launched a new task force focused on cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, and the rapidly emerging area of prediction markets.
TD Cowen said policy risk remains high for prediction markets, flagging the 2028 election as the "real threat" as bipartisan concerns grow.
Delaware lawmakers filed two bills Monday to license stablecoin issuers and allow state banks to manage digital assets.
US senators recently introduced the 'Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act' to ban sports betting on prediction markets.
Sen. Warren is raising concerns about Beast Industries’ acquisition of Step, which allowed minors to invest in cryptocurrency.
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Markets remain sensitive to Middle East developments, with macro volatility and rate expectations shaping crypto price action.
The proposal comes as prediction markets face mounting legal pressure from several states alongside rapid growth and investor interest.
Fidelity said broker-dealers need more clarity to offer, custody and trade crypto assets, and facilitate crypto-security trading pairs.
Across Protocol’s recent temp check proposal raises a bigger question about the future of DAOs and tokens in crypto.
Key negotiators in advancing sweeping crypto legislation have reached an "agreement in principle" around the treatment of stablecoin yield.
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The provision targets hardware wallet design, raising questions about whether non-custodial products could operate under the proposed rules.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
A Senate panel plans to hold a hearing to amend and vote on a broad cryptocurrency market structure bill in April.
The SEC is seeking to clarify how federal securities laws apply to certain cryptocurrencies and transactions.