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Bessent Backs CLARITY Act, Rules Out CBDC
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent backs the CLARITY Act to set crypto market rules while firmly rejecting a U.S. CBDC push.
Kraken Parent Buys Bitnomial for $550M
Kraken parent Payward will buy Bitnomial for up to $550M, gaining CFTC-licensed U.S. crypto futures, options and clearing infrastructure.
CFTC Chair Selig Faces Bipartisan Fire
CFTC Chair Mike Selig faces bipartisan backlash as lawmakers question the agency's stance on prediction markets and Hyperliquid-style crypto perps.
Chris Giancarlo Takes Full Time Crypto Adviser Role
Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo leaves big law for a full-time crypto advisory role, signaling stronger industry ties and shifting US policy views.
CLARITY Act Nears White House Backing
White House nears backing for the CLARITY Act, a crypto market structure bill that could finally define SEC and CFTC oversight and reduce rules uncertainty.
Giancarlo Leaves Willkie for Crypto, AI Focus
Former CFTC chair Chris Giancarlo left Willkie to focus on crypto, AI, advisory work and a sequel to his memoir, signaling shifting policy influence.
Polymarket Tightens Market Integrity Rules
Polymarket tightened market integrity rules across DeFi and its CFTC-regulated exchange, restricting insider trading and manipulation.
XRP Price Eyes Senate CLARITY Act
XRP gains a political catalyst as Senate movement on the CLARITY Act could clarify its regulatory status and drive near-term price action.
Kalshi Wins Third Circuit Prediction Market Case
Kalshi won a major Third Circuit case, with judges ruling New Jersey cannot restrict its CFTC-regulated prediction market contracts.
SEC, CFTC Clarify Crypto and DeFi Rules
SEC and CFTC issued joint crypto rules clarifying when tokens are securities or commodities and when DeFi activity can trigger U.S. oversight.
Senate Bill Targets Sports Betting Prediction Markets
Bipartisan senators plan a bill to ban sports betting and casino-style prediction market contracts, tightening rules on CFTC-regulated venues.
Nishad Singh Agrees to $3.7M CFTC Penalty
Former FTX engineering chief Nishad Singh agreed to a $3.7M CFTC penalty, extending regulators' crackdown over FTX and Alameda misconduct.
Texas Targets Crypto Betting Loopholes
Texas is probing prediction markets and crypto rails that may bypass state gambling bans, targeting CFTC-framed event contracts tied to sports.
Silver Price Rebounds, April Risks 36% Drop
Silver has rebounded 18% from its 2026 low, but analysts warn April could still bring a 36% drop unless bulls quickly reclaim key trend levels.
Senate Bill Seeks CFTC Sports Bet Ban
Bipartisan Senate bill would ban CFTC platforms from listing sports-event contracts and casino-style bets, targeting Kalshi and Polymarket.
US Lawmakers Target Sports Betting Markets
US lawmakers plan a bipartisan bill to ban sports betting on prediction platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi, tightening a fast-growing gray area.
CFTC Self Custody No Action Letter Lifts XRP Derivatives
CFTC staff issued a first self-custody no-action letter this week, letting regulated crypto derivatives connect to self-held wallets, lifting XRP derivatives.
Crypto News Summary March 25
Mar 25 crypto recap: Delaware SB19 moves to bank-style stablecoin oversight, while the CFTC launches an Innovation Task Force for crypto markets and builders.
CFTC Innovation Task Force Targets Crypto Derivatives
Bitcoin near $71.9K, Ethereum $2.2K as CFTC this week launches an Innovation Task Force to shape US crypto-derivatives rules and curb offshore leverage.
CFTC Innovation Task Force Targets Crypto, AI
CFTC launches an Innovation Task Force for fast-evolving finance targeting crypto, AI and prediction markets to coordinate with builders before rules hit markets.