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from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

The VIX Sharply Reverses and Points Back Towards 30 After Failed Peace Negotiations

The VIX spiked over 7% due to collapsed U.S.-Iran negotiations, impacting global markets and oil prices.
World politics
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

The VIX Hangs Dangerously Close to 30, This Week Could See It Punch Through | VIX

The VIX has surged due to geopolitical tensions, particularly the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, impacting equity markets and volatility levels.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

The VIX Sharply Reverses and Points Back Towards 30 After Failed Peace Negotiations

The VIX spiked over 7% due to collapsed U.S.-Iran negotiations, impacting global markets and oil prices.
World politics
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

The VIX Hangs Dangerously Close to 30, This Week Could See It Punch Through | VIX

The VIX has surged due to geopolitical tensions, particularly the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, impacting equity markets and volatility levels.
#clarity-act
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 hours ago

Report: Stablecoin Yield Fight Nears Resolution as Tillis, Alsobrooks Finalize Draft Language

Sen. Thom Tillis will release revised CLARITY Act draft language this week to resolve stablecoin yield disputes between banks and crypto firms.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

SEC, Treasury Officials Urge Congress To Pass Crypto Market Bill

Congress is urged to quickly pass the Clarity Act to establish clear regulations for cryptocurrencies and blockchain products.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 hours ago

Report: Stablecoin Yield Fight Nears Resolution as Tillis, Alsobrooks Finalize Draft Language

Sen. Thom Tillis will release revised CLARITY Act draft language this week to resolve stablecoin yield disputes between banks and crypto firms.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

SEC, Treasury Officials Urge Congress To Pass Crypto Market Bill

Congress is urged to quickly pass the Clarity Act to establish clear regulations for cryptocurrencies and blockchain products.
fromFortune
17 hours ago

Wall Street is the biggest winner of the Iran war - and the S&P 500 just turned positive for the year | Fortune

At 7:46 a.m. Monday, Doornbos had posted on X that Iranian officials were still considering a U.S. proposal to end the war, 'centering around uranium enrichment.'
Media industry
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Inside the CFTC lawsuits reshaping prediction markets and the law

"The current administration has signaled that it is very pro-business and wants to make it as easy as possible for these new fintech business models such as prediction markets and crypto to operate."
Intellectual property law
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

At-risk traders anxious despite court reprieve

Traders at Brixton Plaza are fighting eviction to make way for a supermarket, but a High Court injunction has temporarily halted the process.
#prediction-markets
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

CFTC Secures Court Order Blocking Arizona Criminal Case Against Prediction Markets

Federal intervention is increasing control over U.S. prediction markets, with courts supporting centralized oversight against state enforcement actions.
fromFortune
1 week ago
Poker

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets

Federal authorities are asserting exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state regulations to ensure a unified framework for derivatives oversight.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

How prediction markets landed in Congress' crosshairs

Debate centers on regulation and taxation of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, with bipartisan interest in addressing insider trading.
Poker
fromCard Player
2 weeks ago

US Senators File Bill Banning Most Prediction Market Betting - Poker News

A Utah senator proposed a bill to ban prediction markets resembling sports betting to protect minors and uphold state gaming laws.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Kalshi and Polymarket ban insider trading as senators look to curb prediction markets

Kalshi and Polymarket implemented new rules to enhance market safety after proposed legislation threatened the prediction market industry.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

CFTC Secures Court Order Blocking Arizona Criminal Case Against Prediction Markets

Federal intervention is increasing control over U.S. prediction markets, with courts supporting centralized oversight against state enforcement actions.
fromFortune
1 week ago
Poker

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets

Federal authorities are asserting exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state regulations to ensure a unified framework for derivatives oversight.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

How prediction markets landed in Congress' crosshairs

Debate centers on regulation and taxation of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, with bipartisan interest in addressing insider trading.
Poker
fromCard Player
2 weeks ago

US Senators File Bill Banning Most Prediction Market Betting - Poker News

A Utah senator proposed a bill to ban prediction markets resembling sports betting to protect minors and uphold state gaming laws.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Kalshi and Polymarket ban insider trading as senators look to curb prediction markets

Kalshi and Polymarket implemented new rules to enhance market safety after proposed legislation threatened the prediction market industry.
#crypto-regulation
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

SEC and CFTC Fast-Track US Crypto Oversight Using Interpretive Rules to Bypass Lengthy Rulemaking

U.S. regulators are using interpretive rules for faster crypto oversight, prioritizing clarity and reducing barriers for digital asset expansion.
#managed-futures
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

The 3 Managed Futures ETFs That Made Money While the S&P 500 Crashed

Managed futures strategies provide crisis alpha by capturing persistent market moves, offering low correlation to equities during downturns.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Trump administration sues three states over attempts to regulate prediction markets

The Trump administration filed lawsuits against three states to assert federal control over prediction markets, challenging state regulations and gambling laws.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

SEC Opens Limited Broker Exemption Path For Crypto Trading Interfaces

Certain user-facing interfaces for crypto trading may not need broker-dealer registration if they meet specific conditions.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

FinCEN proposes new AML rule for financial institutions

FinCEN proposed a rule to reform AML/CFT programs, focusing on effectiveness and reducing compliance burdens for financial institutions.
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Congress May Finally Ban Its Own Stock Trading and NANC Would Feel It First

The investment case for NANC relies on Congress members' ability to trade stocks, now facing significant legislative challenges.
World news
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

US dollar stable near recent highs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Escalating geopolitical risk continued to dominate global markets' concerns, with safe-haven demand keeping the dollar index anchored near a multi-week high.
World politics
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Kalshi Approved for Margin Trading After Affiliate Kinetic Markets Gets FCM Registration

Kalshi Inc. has received NFA approval for Kinetic Markets as an FCM, enabling margin trading for institutional investors.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

TD Cowen Downgrades Tradeweb to Hold: Is the Fixed Income Trading Platform Running Out of Momentum?

TD Cowen downgraded Tradeweb Markets to Hold, citing concerns over valuation and slowing growth despite a strong long-term platform outlook.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Bitcoin Derivatives Flash Caution as BTC Climbs Higher, Options, Futures, and Max Pain Decoded

Bitcoin trading above $73,000 shows cautious sentiment in derivatives markets with significant pressure below current prices.
#cftc
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

CFTC Launches Innovation Task Force With Crypto Focus at Center of Broader Regulatory Effort

CFTC's Innovation Task Force aims to create a regulatory framework for emerging financial technologies in U.S. derivatives markets.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The only federal regulator that oversees prediction markets says it will ease up on Kalshi and others

CFTC Chair Michael Selig will rescind warnings to prediction-market operators and pursue new rulemaking while opposing state regulators over event contracts.
Law
fromEngadget
1 week ago

CFTC sues three states for trying to regulate prediction markets

CFTC is suing states for attempting to regulate prediction markets, asserting its exclusive jurisdiction over these financial instruments.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

CFTC Names Key Innovation Task Force Team Focusing on Crypto, AI and Prediction Markets

CFTC establishes an Innovation Task Force to enhance regulatory clarity for crypto, AI, and prediction markets.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state gambling laws.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 weeks ago

CFTC Launches Task Force For Bitcoin, Crypto, And AI Help

CFTC launched an Innovation Task Force to create regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies in U.S. derivatives markets.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

CFTC Launches Innovation Task Force With Crypto Focus at Center of Broader Regulatory Effort

CFTC's Innovation Task Force aims to create a regulatory framework for emerging financial technologies in U.S. derivatives markets.
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

CFTC lawsuit targets states over prediction markets ban

Federal regulators are suing Arizona, Illinois, and Connecticut to assert authority over event contracts against state regulations labeling them as unlicensed gambling.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Traders in limbo as market closes over crime fears

Traders face uncertainty as an indoor market in east London closes due to crime concerns raised by the Metropolitan Police.
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

MLB and CFTC deal targets sports prediction markets

The arrangement is a formal memorandum of understanding that sets up how the league and the CFTC will work together. The two sides plan to monitor trading activity, exchange information, and look for any signs of manipulation tied to baseball-related event contracts.
Major League Baseball
#insider-trading
Law
fromFortune
1 week ago

New top federal enforcer has his sights set on ending insider trading on prediction markets | Fortune

Curbing insider trading on prediction markets is a top priority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Oh, you think the government will regulate Kalshi and Polymarket? Wanna bet?

The CFTC lacks sufficient resources to effectively police insider trading in prediction markets, relying instead on exchange self-policing despite having regulatory authority.
Law
fromFortune
1 week ago

New top federal enforcer has his sights set on ending insider trading on prediction markets | Fortune

Curbing insider trading on prediction markets is a top priority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Oh, you think the government will regulate Kalshi and Polymarket? Wanna bet?

The CFTC lacks sufficient resources to effectively police insider trading in prediction markets, relying instead on exchange self-policing despite having regulatory authority.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

New Bitcoin ETF Launches After-Dark Strategy to Capture Overnight Market Surges

A new bitcoin ETF, NGHT, targets overnight trading to capture differentiated return patterns in a competitive market.
Major League Baseball
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

MLB embraces prediction markets with Polymarket deal and a pact with federal regulators to "protect the integrity of baseball" | Fortune

MLB partners with Polymarket and the CFTC to protect baseball integrity through shared information, exclusive data access, and coordinated monitoring of prediction markets.
Business
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Polymarket Secures $600M From Intercontinental Exchange in Final Funding Tranche

ICE is investing up to $2 billion in Polymarket, a prediction market platform, marking its first direct commitment to this sector.
#federal-reserve-monetary-policy
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago

Polymarket Unveils Exchange Overhaul, Native Stablecoin As U.S. Expansion Looms

Polymarket is launching a major infrastructure upgrade with a new trading system and a native stablecoin to enhance on-chain activity and user experience.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Live Nasdaq Composite: Markets Rise on Ceasefire Hopes as Oil Sputters

Markets are optimistic about a potential peace plan with Iran, leading to gains in major stock averages and a drop in oil prices.
#prediction-markets-regulation
US politics
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Future is unpredictable for prediction markets as courts add to confusion

Federal courts contradict each other on prediction market jurisdiction, sparking a legal battle between state regulators, industry, and federal lawmakers that may reach the Supreme Court.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

CFTC signals new prediction markets guidance as battle intensifies

The CFTC will issue new guidance and formal rulemaking to clarify which prediction market contract types can be listed on federally regulated exchanges and establish clear evaluation standards.
US politics
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Future is unpredictable for prediction markets as courts add to confusion

Federal courts contradict each other on prediction market jurisdiction, sparking a legal battle between state regulators, industry, and federal lawmakers that may reach the Supreme Court.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

CFTC signals new prediction markets guidance as battle intensifies

The CFTC will issue new guidance and formal rulemaking to clarify which prediction market contract types can be listed on federally regulated exchanges and establish clear evaluation standards.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Beef Market Update: Cattle price yo-yos, herd numbers climb, and volatility shakes futures markets

North American cattle markets reach record prices amid supply tightness and geopolitical volatility, with Canadian fed cattle setting all-time highs despite futures market uncertainty.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

US Treasury Seeks Industry Input as Stablecoin Regulation Enters Federal Rulemaking Phase

U.S. Treasury proposes new stablecoin regulation framework under the GENIUS Act, seeking public input on state and federal oversight alignment.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

NYSE stock exchange operator partners with OKX to launch crypto futures and tokens

People around the world are trying to access the U.S. market, but they're often unable to-there's a lot of hoops to jump through. The most exciting thing is that this partnership allows us and ICE to bring twenty-four-seven, tokenized securities-all the equities on the New York Stock Exchange-onto the OKX app. American stocks should be accessible to people around the globe.
NYC startup
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Physical Gold vs. Silver and the ETF Trade Setting Up Right Now

Gold has outperformed silver year-to-date, but silver has shown greater long-term potential due to its volatility and industrial demand.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Turns Out, a Simple ETF That Bets on Farmers Is Beating The S&P 500 Right Now

CORN holds a blend of CBOT corn futures contracts across near-month, second-to-expire, and December delivery dates. That structure reduces over-concentration in a single contract month, which limits but does not eliminate futures roll costs. The fund launched in June 2010 and holds roughly $45 million in net assets, making it a small but functional vehicle for those seeking direct corn price exposure without a futures brokerage account.
Agriculture
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

SEC and CFTC cooperation targets crypto and prediction markets

America's financial markets are the envy of the world because they scale and adapt to meet investor demands. Like our markets, the CFTC's and SEC's regulatory frameworks must also evolve and modernize to accommodate the needs of our market participants.
US politics
Startup companies
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

Sporttrade applies with CFTC to become a registered exchange

Sporttrade applied for CFTC DCM and DCO registration to become the first state-licensed betting operator seeking federal exchange and clearing registration.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 weeks ago

SEC, CFTC Jointly Say Most Crypto Are Not Securities

The SEC and CFTC jointly issued guidance classifying most digital assets as non-securities, establishing a formal token taxonomy and ending over a decade of regulatory uncertainty.
Miscellaneous
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

ICE Announces Record Open Interest Across its Interest Rate Derivatives Markets - Silicon Canals

ICE's interest rate derivatives markets recorded record open interest of 42.3 million contracts (Feb 11, 2026), driving total futures and options OI to 116.5 million.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 weeks ago

SEC Approves Nasdaq Rule To Trade Tokenized Securities, Paving Way For Blockchain Integration

The SEC approved Nasdaq's rule change enabling tokenized trading of eligible securities like Russell 1000 stocks and major ETFs while maintaining full investor protections and market stability.
Venture
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

Novig applies for CFTC-regulated prediction market approval

Novig's founders applied via Ludlow Exchange LLC for CFTC approval to operate a regulated prediction market exchange.
#us-dollar
US politics
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Senate Democrats press CFTC on Chicago staffing cuts

Five Democratic senators demand explanation from CFTC Chair after Chicago enforcement office reportedly reduced from 20 attorneys to zero, threatening critical derivatives market oversight.
fromCointelegraph
2 months ago

What Happens as Europe Enforces MiCA and the US Delays Crypto Rules

At the global level, two major economic blocs, the US and Europe, are taking very different approaches to crypto regulation. On one side, the European Union has moved from drafting rules to active enforcement. The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) has entered into force in phases. It already covers crypto asset service providers and market abuse, while the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) aims to integrate its interim MiCA register into formal regulatory systems.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

Coinbase Launches Regulated Bitcoin And Crypto Futures Across Europe

Coinbase launched regulated crypto futures contracts in 26 European countries, offering traders a compliant alternative to unregulated offshore platforms with leverage up to 10x.
Cryptocurrency
fromCointelegraph
1 month ago

What NYSE's Exploration of Onchain Systems Means for Financial Markets

ICE's blockchain initiative upgrades market infrastructure through distributed ledgers for collateral management and settlement optimization, not cryptocurrency adoption.
Business
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

CME Plans 24/7 Crypto Futures Trading Starting May 29

CME Group will offer 24/7 trading of regulated cryptocurrency futures and options from May 29 to provide round-the-clock access amid rising institutional demand.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Live Nasdaq Composite: Markets Stabilize Despite Economy's Shaky Ground

U.S. GDP slowed to 1.4% in Q4 with rising PCE inflation (2.9% headline, 3% core), pressuring markets and complicating the Fed's outlook.
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago

U.S. Treasury: U.S. Needs To Pass Clarity Act To Clear Path For Bitcoin And Crypto Markets

Bessent told host Maria Bartiromo that the recent volatility and developments in crypto markets really show the need for legal certainty. "What we're seeing in the crypto market over the past few months means more than ever that the U.S. needs market structure, we need clarity, and we need to get this across the line this spring," he said. Bessent acknowledged resistance from some quarters but said he remains optimistic that Congress can bring the bill back for a markup session.
US politics
Business
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Stocks, gold, and silver steady after overnight volatility

U.S. stocks rose modestly as market volatility eased, while gold and silver experienced sharp reversals after prior large gains.
Business
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Gemini Titan prepares regulated prediction markets nationwide

Gemini plans a federally compliant prediction market through Gemini Titan, with strict affiliate guardrails and a CFTC DCM license for regulated event-based trading.
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Kalshi insider trading enforcement sparks criticism

The Commission has full authority to police illegal trading practices occurring on any DCM, including those described above related to prediction markets. Kalshi used its own announcement to underscore that we ban insider trading and said it had launched about 200 investigations over the past year. More than a dozen of those inquiries led to formal enforcement actions.
Cryptocurrency
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The price of gold and silver just hit another record. This time, the reason is different-and worrisome

Gold and silver prices have surged to record highs, with silver above $91/oz and gold above $4,600/oz, amid political and legal pressure on Federal Reserve.
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