Latest from Jesse Hamilton
Connecticut Orders Kalshi, Robinhood, Crypto.com to Cease Sports Betting
The state issued cease-and-desist orders to the firms to stop conducting "unlicensed online gambling" via their sports events contracts.

Trump's CFTC, FDIC Picks Closer to Taking Over Agencies as They Advance in Senate
The Senate's process is inching forward on a mass-confirmation that would include two nominations with major crypto implications.

U.S. Crypto Education Group, American Innovation Project, Gets First Director
The Blockchain Association's COO, Allie Page, is leaving to be the inaugural director of AIP, which is focused on educational events for decision makers.

U.S. FDIC Chief Says First GENIUS Act Regulations Heading for Proposal This Month
FDIC Acting Chairman Travis Hill is set to testify at a House hearing that his agency is ready to propose a stablecoin application rule before the month is out.

U.S. House Lawmakers Detail Grievances Over Government's 'Choke Point 2.0'
French Hill, the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued a report outlining what went on at several U.S. crypto regulators in past years.

State of Crypto: Kalshi and Prediction Markets Face a Setback
The court cases will continue for the moment.

House Democrats Issue Report Detailing Trump Crypto Ties as 'New Age of Corruption'
Democratic staff on the House Judiciary Committee gathered data on President Donald Trump's crypto businesses that reportedly gained his family massive wealth.

Texas Buys $5M in BTC ETF as States Edge Toward First Government Crypto Reserves
The effort is starting small, but Texas made an opening foray into a state-based crypto reserve — getting closer to the first government stockpile in the U.S.

U.S. Crypto Regulator, CFTC, Seeking Names for New 'CEO Innovation Council'
Acting Chairman Caroline Pham said the group will help usher in a new era of market structure, including a focus on digital assets.

U.S. House Bill Would Allow Federal Taxes in BTC While Aiding U.S. Reserve
Rep. Warren Davidson introduced legislation that allows bitcoin tax payments without incurring capital gains to beef up the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

