Regulation
CFTC Boss Selig Goes All-In on Prediction Market Control
Mike Selig stakes CFTC's claim to exclusive authority over prediction markets, setting up regulatory showdown as crypto …
Crypto Regulation News
Crypto Regulation News
Crypto regulation coverage: SEC, CFTC, EU MiCA, stablecoin rules, tax developments, and how each ruling translates into practical consequences for retail.
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Every story we’ve tagged regulation. US rulings (SEC, CFTC, Treasury, OCC, banking regulators), European frameworks (MiCA, UK FCA, national-level implementations), Asian regulatory shifts (Hong Kong’s licensing regime, Japanese stablecoin rules, Korean regulatory updates), and the legislative fights in between.
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Coverage focus:
- US policy — SEC/CFTC jurisdictional battles, spot ETF decisions, stablecoin rules via the GENIUS Act, tax guidance from the IRS, Treasury rules on custody and mixers
- EU/UK — MiCA implementation, FCA licensing changes, stablecoin treatment under national frameworks
- Judicial rulings — Ripple/SEC, Coinbase, DeFi developer liability cases, and enforcement settlements that set precedent
- Tax developments — staking reward treatment, DeFi activity reporting, Form 1099-DA rollout, capital gains rules
We try to distinguish between rule changes that materially affect retail positions (ETF access, tax filing obligations) and rulings that matter for the ecosystem but don’t reach a typical portfolio holder. Every policy-heavy article is grounded in the actual text of the ruling or filing, not a secondary summary.
Related reading: the GENIUS Act explainer covers the most significant US crypto legislation of this cycle. US crypto taxes 2026 and UK crypto taxes walk through filing mechanics.
Regulation
Judge Halts Arizona's Criminal Case Against Prediction Market Kalshi
Federal court blocks Arizona from prosecuting Kalshi executives, ruling state charges would conflict with CFTC oversight …
Regulation
Trump's Crypto Project Faces Heat Over Sanctioned Network Links
World Liberty Financial, backed by the Trump family, is under scrutiny for alleged connections to a sanctioned crypto …
News
CFTC Goes Nuclear: Sues Three States Over Prediction Markets
Federal crypto regulator CFTC files unprecedented lawsuits against Illinois, Arizona, and Connecticut for blocking …
News
EDX Markets Goes for Trust Charter in Big Crypto Play
Citadel-backed EDX Markets seeks U.S. trust charter to expand institutional crypto services, marking another step in …
Analysis
Prediction Markets Face Growing Backlash Ahead of 2027
Critics raise concerns about prediction markets' influence on elections and policy as regulatory pressure mounts for …
Regulation
US Opens Door for $8 Trillion in 401(k) Money to Flow Into Crypto
The Labor Department's new rule change could let retirement savers put Bitcoin and Ethereum in their 401(k) accounts, …
Regulation
Stablecoin Yield Deal Leaves Everyone Grumbling
The new stablecoin yield framework aims for middle ground but satisfies no one completely. DeFi protocols cry foul while …
Regulation
Washington State Takes Aim at Kalshi in Prediction Market Crackdown
Washington state sued prediction market Kalshi, marking a new front in the regulatory battle over event-based betting …
Regulation
Washington State Sues Kalshi in Prediction Market Crackdown
Washington becomes latest state targeting prediction markets as Kalshi faces lawsuit. Legal pressure mounts on platforms …
Regulation
Democrat Questions Kraken's Fed Account in New Crypto Banking Fight
House committee's top Democrat challenges Kraken's Federal Reserve account, raising concerns about crypto firms …
Regulation
U.S. Lawmakers Examine Security Tokenization Amid Trump Era Concerns
Congress explores blockchain-based securities tokenization while navigating potential conflicts of interest from Trump …