Paxos Secures SEC Registration as Clearing Agency for Blockchain-Based Settlement
Paxos's new clearing agency registration enables full-scale blockchain infrastructure integration for US equities, paving the way for systemic T+0 settlement.
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US Charges Google Employee with Insider Trading Bets on Polymarket
Unsealed federal charges reveal an internal data leak where an employee wagered $2.7 million on Google's highly classified Year in Search metrics, sparking widespread regulatory scrutiny into prediction markets.
Falcon Finance and Anchorage Digital Bank Launch fUSD, GENIUS-Ready Stablecoin with Rewards on Ceffu
Addressing a multi-billion dollar gap in capital efficiency, the new fUSD token allows institutional trading desks to access a compliant digital dollar under OCC oversight while…
Trump Pledges Federal Protection for Prediction Markets and Crypto Against State Crackdowns
Escalating the battle over federal vs. state regulatory powers, President Donald Trump vowed to keep the US the "crypto capital of the world" while lambasting governors…
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Indonesia Bans Polymarket Following Speculative Wagers on President Prabowo’s Early Exit
Seeking to shield its domestic digital ecosystem, Jakarta has completely restricted access to Polymarket after the blockchain platform hosted over $46,000 in speculative wagers regarding the length of President Prabowo Subianto's term.
Tether Partners with Government of Georgia to Launch Sovereign-Backed GEL₮ Stablecoin
Tether is collaborating with Georgia to launch GEL₮. The initiative leverages a progressive local regulatory framework designed to create a secure, compliant bridge for digital commerce.
Minnesota Enacts First Statewide Ban on Prediction Markets
The battle over the legality of prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket has escalated drastically, with Minnesota becoming the first US state to criminalize the industry,…
Anchorage and Chainlink-Backed Crypto PAC Reveals Bipartisan Endorsements for 2026 Midterms
With the 2026 midterm elections heating up, the crypto industry is actively mobilizing capital. The hybrid Blockchain Leadership Fund PAC has announced a bipartisan slate of…
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Euro Stablecoin Consortium Qivalis Adds 25 Major Banks Ahead of Landmark H2 Launch
European banks are aggressively moving to challenge US dollar hegemony in the digital asset space. Backed by a growing 37-bank network, Qivalis is preparing to launch a regulated, MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin.
Trump Issues Executive Order Demanding Fed Review Crypto Access to ‘Master Accounts’
In a major push to overhaul US banking restrictions, a new White House executive order gives the Federal Reserve 120 days to draft a blueprint for…