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Banks' survey says people don't want to rock the boat if stablecoin yield risks lending
The American Bankers Association, which lobbies against the crypto sector over the Clarity Act's stablecoin section, unveiled its new polling.
U.S. regulator says 24/7 trading is great for crypto, may not be fit for other sectors
As the CFTC issued landmark approvals for crypto perpetual futures contracts, it explained in a related advisory that round-the-clock activity isn't right for all.
U.S. CFTC opens crypto 'perp' door with first approvals at Kalshi, Coinbase
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has now established a stance on how regulated U.S. firms can engage in crypto perpetual futures contracts.
U.S. CFTC files request to erase Gemini settlement that it no longer considers fair
The regulator went back to analyze the 2022 case and decided that it wouldn't have been pursued under current management and practices.
The crypto industry’s massive political war chest is starting to lean Republican ahead of midterms
As crypto world notches political wins in Texas and beyond, some of its emerging political action committees ditch bipartisan approach for a Republican focus.
SEC Commissioner Peirce counters views that crypto rule will foster synthetic tokens
Hester Peirce, the commissioner behind the SEC's Crypto Task Force, made statements on the now-delayed proposal, perhaps tamping down mistaken beliefs.
U.S. CFTC secures deal with National Hockey League on prediction market safeguards
A new arrangement has been set between the derivatives regulator and professional hockey, following on the heels of a similar baseball agreement.
Federal Reserve proposes limited master accounts long pursued by crypto firms
The U.S. Fed issued a revised proposal on the structure of payment accounts, taking the next step to build on an earlier pitch for so-called skinny accounts.
Latest Congressional swing at crypto tax reform would direct IRS to review de minimis exemptions
The newest version of the Parity Act updates language around payment stablecoins and directs the IRS to report on how a de minimis exemption might work.
Prediction markets firms take heat in Senate Commerce hearing scrutinizing surge
Sports betting on firms such as Kalshi was the focus of questions over advertising to children, cheating from athletes and undermining regulated gaming.
