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Kraken debuts U.S. perpetual futures as crypto derivatives move onshore
Perpetual futures generated more than $60 trillion in volume last year, according to the crypto exchange, largely outside the U.S.
SEC's big swing to clear tokenization path isn't likely to get resilience of full rule
Former SEC lawyers say that using its power to grant tokenization "innovation" efforts an exemption from securities law isn't as strong as a full-fledged rule.
U.S. House bill would erect crypto-theft task force across law enforcement agencies
New legislation from a bipartisan duo would set up a multi-agency group under the U.S. attorney general to take a lead on cryptocurrency theft cases.
Prediction markets get first U.S. rule proposal as CFTC pursues contract reviews
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission opened a proposed rule for public comment that sets an approach to determine contracts in the "public interest."
Crypto tax bills a work-in-progress as U.S. House lawmakers pose concerns
The effort to push several tax bills is meant to be bipartisan, but the parties may not be comfortable with all details of the seven bills weighed by the panel.
U.S. House tax committee weighs crypto bills, including relief for small transactions
Seven draft bills are being circulated by the House Ways and Means Committee ahead of a hearing next week, including proposals to ease small-gain, mining and staking burdens.
Crypto Clarity Act in spotlight for bad-actor provisions as Senate process grinds forward
The industry has been trying to make a case this week the Clarity Act provides law enforcement strong tools to combat illicit finance involving cryptocurrency.
OCC chief says Democrats applying sole political pressure in World Liberty charter choice
The regulator rejected claims he's doing President Trump's bidding during a congressional hearing that also addressed the GENIUS Act stablecoin push.
New DeFi entrant widens field of crypto political campaign funds as elections loom
The Defend Developers PAC is aiming to contribute to lawmakers who seek to shield crypto developers from legal vulnerabilities.
Clarity Act survival depends on the U.S. Senate getting a lot of non-crypto work done
The dwindling congressional calendar may spur a legislative competition for the crypto market structure bill to win Senate floor time against other priorities.
