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CFTC Prediction Market Rules Signal Tighter Oversight

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March 13, 2026 — CFTC prediction market guidance signals tighter oversight as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission releases new rules for event contracts traded on prediction markets, a sector expanding rapidly. The agency issued a staff advisory alongside an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, urging exchanges to strengthen product review standards and monitor manipulation risks …

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Staked Ethereum ETF Introduced by BlackRock

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March 13, 2026 — BlackRock has launched the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB), a new exchange traded fund that tracks the price of Ethereum while generating staking rewards. The fund began trading on Nasdaq with about $106 million in assets under management, offering investors a yield enhanced alternative to traditional spot crypto ETFs. High …

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US CBDC Ban: Lawmakers Push for Permanent Prohibition

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March 10, 2026 — A group of 28 U.S. lawmakers, led by Michael Cloud, urged congressional leaders to enact a permanent ban on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in the United States. In a letter sent to Mike Johnson and John Thune, the lawmakers argued that a digital dollar issued by the Federal Reserve could …

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Stablecoin Yield Debate as Banks Push New Restrictions

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March 5, 2026 — Major U.S. banks are facing criticism after reports that industry groups are lobbying lawmakers to restrict stablecoin yield products as part of ongoing regulatory discussions. According to statements shared by Eric Trump, institutions including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo are pushing for tighter rules on crypto platforms offering …

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US House passes three key crypto bills ahead of August recess

Leave a Comment / News, Regulatory / By Akshat Thakur

July 18, 2025 — The US House of Representatives has officially passed three major crypto bills, marking a critical step forward for regulation ahead of the August recess. Key Takeaways The CLARITY Act, GENIUS Act, and Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act have all passed the House. Over 100 Democrats supported the GENIUS Act, showing rare bipartisan …

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Bybit Granted MiCA License in Austria, Complying with European Digital Asset Regulations

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May 29, 2025 – Bybit, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has been granted a MiCA license in Austria, according to a recent update on the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) website. The license enables Bybit to operate within the framework of Europe’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regime, which came into effect at …

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