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Crypto firms back CFTC authority in stock perpetual futures lawsuit
Coinbase, Kalshi and four other companies asked a federal court to accept an amicus brief. The brief supports the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in a lawsuit regarding single stock perpetual futures.
House Democrats discuss crypto market structure bill expanding SEC oversight
House Democrats are debating a crypto market structure bill for the next Congress.
CFTC approves first equity perpetual futures on U.S. regulated exchanges
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved the first listing of equity perpetual futures contracts on U.S. exchanges that have both CFTC and SEC approval.
TZERO to merge with FG Imperii in $350M SPAC, targeting NYSE listing
tZERO announced a SPAC merger with FG Imperii Acquisition Corp. at a $350 million pre‑money valuation. The combined company aims to list on NYSE American under the ticker TZRO in early 2027.
Exchanges tighten security following record six billion dollar Binance hack
Binance lost approximately $6.3 billion in digital assets from its hot wallets during an attack on October 29, 2026. Rival platforms are adjusting security practices and reviewing cold storage systems in response.
Utah files criminal charges against prediction market platform Kalshi
Utah filed criminal charges against prediction market platform Kalshi and its two co-founders, CEO Tarek Mansour and COO Luana Lopes Lara. The state attorney general accuses them of promoting illegal online gambling.
Hyperliquid Policy Center files comments with SEC and CFTC
Hyperliquid Policy Center has submitted recommendations to two US regulators.
N3XT joins Clear Markets Collateralizer network as dollar custodian
N3XT has joined Clear Markets' Collateralizer network as a dollar custodian, the companies said. Institutions can pledge U.S.
Pham says CFTC can regulate crypto under existing US commodity law
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Blockchain.com Seeks US CFTC Approval for Prediction Markets and Derivatives
Blockchain.com has applied to the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for two licenses to offer prediction markets and crypto derivatives to US retail and institutional customers.
NFL Asks Supreme Court to Rule on Prediction Market Sports Contracts
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Hill says SEC and CFTC crypto rules lack legislative clarity
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CFTC proposes federal oversight framework for crypto exchanges
The CFTC published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to bring crypto exchanges under federal oversight after the Clarity Act failed to pass Congress.
CFTC allows exchanges to convert certain futures into perpetual contracts
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Better Markets says CFTC is wrong agency to regulate retail crypto
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