Regulation

Laws, courts and regulators · 30 recent stories

CryptoSlate· 8h

Crypto super PACs back 78 candidates who won seats in Congress

Crypto super PACs backed 78 candidates who have won seats in Congress, according to CryptoSlate, with the headline putting the election spending at $168 million. Only 13 winners are first-time members, and the winning roster includes the author of the House's crypto market-regulation bill and five representatives moving to the Senate. The article also notes one costly defeat, though the full details are behind a paywall in the excerpt.

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Cryptopolitan· 9h

Trump nominates four SEC and CFTC picks, including CLARITY Act negotiators

The Trump administration sent four nominations to the Senate on 12 November: Kristin N. Johnson and Steven Levine for the SEC, and Nathan Anonick and Matthew Rowland for the CFTC. Anonick and Rowland both worked on the CLARITY Act, which stalled in the Senate in September. Republican leaders reportedly want the nominees through committee by 20 November for a year-end confirmation package, while analysts warn the legislation could be delayed by up to two years under a Democratic-led Congress.

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The Block· 10h

CFTC sues Louisiana to block order banning 31 prediction markets

The CFTC has sued Louisiana to block a state judge's order that bans 31 prediction markets, including Kalshi and Polymarket, within the state. Louisiana's attorney general hit back by calling the CFTC chair an 'obsequious standard bearer' for prediction markets. The dispute is a clear clash between federal and state authority over these platforms.

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CryptoSlate· 11h

Hungary scraps extra crypto curbs; Bitvavo restores trading and euro deposits

Hungary scrapped an additional layer of crypto restrictions in August. Bitvavo has announced that trading and euro deposits are returning for Hungarian customers, but the article suggests access still varies by platform.

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BeInCrypto· 15h

House memo urges limits on officials' prediction market bets

A November 13 memo from House Oversight staff asks Congress to ban or tightly limit officials in all branches from trading on government and political prediction market contracts, even without inside information. The memo cites three CFTC cases, including a $1.2 million trade on Polymarket.com that the CFTC alleges used nonpublic search data. The Senate already barred senators and their staff in April, and the Department of War has barred personnel from using prediction markets for personal gain.

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Cointelegraph· 18h

Cointelegraph daily roundup promises crypto news on prices, DeFi and regulation

This is the opening text of a daily crypto news roundup covering Bitcoin price moves, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation. It names no specific event, figure or company, so there is no concrete market development to report from this piece.

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CoinDesk· 1d

Satoshi-era wallet named in $260 billion lawsuit moves 75 BTC held since 2011

A Satoshi-era bitcoin wallet that was served with a court notice in a $260 billion lawsuit has moved 75 BTC, worth roughly $5 million. The coins had sat untouched since 2011. The transfer also spent the tiny payment that had been used to deliver the court notice to the address in May.

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Cryptopolitan· 1d· High

CFTC escalates prediction-market fight as states bring criminal charges

CFTC chair Michael Selig says state criminal charges against prediction-market executives are "really egregious", and the CFTC has sued Louisiana after a state judge ordered more than 30 CFTC-linked companies to stop operating there. Utah filed felony charges against Kalshi and its two cofounders in October, and 44 state attorneys general argue that sports contracts are not derivatives. New Jersey has asked the Supreme Court to decide whether the Dodd-Frank Act blocks states from enforcing gambling laws against these contracts, and the appeals courts are split. Selig says the CFTC has exclusive jurisdiction.

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The Defiant· 1d

Coinbase receives final OCC clearance for a US trust company charter

The OCC has given Coinbase final clearance for a US trust company charter, following conditional approval in April. The charter places Coinbase's custody business under a federal framework, but the exchange does not become a commercial bank.

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CFTC Press Releases· 1d

CFTC sues Louisiana after state court blocks CFTC-regulated exchanges

The CFTC has sued Louisiana after a state court blocked CFTC-regulated exchanges in the state. The dispute points to a clash between federal oversight of these platforms and state-level court action. The source is a brief CFTC press release title, so the ruling's details and the claims made are not clear from it.

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Cointelegraph· 1d

US regulators advance crypto trust charters as Senate scrutiny grows

Coinbase's trust company has received final clearance as US regulators continue to advance trust charters for crypto firms. At the same time, lawmakers in the Senate are seeking records on crypto firms' compliance and potential conflicts of interest.

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Bitcoin Magazine· 1d

Bill Miller IV Stays Bullish on Bitcoin Despite Recent Price Swings

Bill Miller IV, Chairman and CIO of Miller Value Partners, told BMTV he remains bullish on Bitcoin with sentiment near FTX-era lows. He cited a move from roughly 63K to 87K and back to 68K within months, framing that volatility as the cost of holding strong-performing assets. He also argued that supply growth of about 80 basis points a year makes Bitcoin scarcer than gold.

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The Block· 1d

CFTC chairman criticises states over threats to jail prediction market founders

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig has accused US states of trying to 'lock up' prediction market founders. He argues that disputes over whether event contracts are gambling should not expose executives to jail time.

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Decrypt· 1d

Fed Chair Warsh Seeks Answers on AI and Inflation, With Possible Bitcoin Impact

Federal Reserve Chair Warsh is examining whether AI will lower prices or keep inflation elevated. The outcome could shape interest rate decisions and the wider outlook for crypto markets, including Bitcoin.

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Decrypt· 1d

Trump names first Democratic picks for SEC and CFTC in bipartisan slate

Trump has proposed a bipartisan slate of two Republicans and two Democrats for the SEC and CFTC, the first Democratic picks he has made for either agency. The nominees would refill commissions that have driven crypto policy since the Clarity Act's collapse. The article does not name the nominees or set out a timetable.

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Cryptopolitan· 1d

Korean court jails fake-coin launderer under new crypto user protection law

A Goyang court sentenced a launderer to two and a half years for handling about 501 million won from fourteen victims of a fake-coin scam. He was convicted under the Virtual Asset User Protection Act without a prior referral from the FSC or FSS, which the court said was a first. His appeal was rejected in October, making the sentence final.

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CoinDesk· 1d

Senate Banking Committee moves quickly to review new SEC nominees

The Senate Banking Committee, which must advance nominees put forward by Donald Trump, has scheduled a hearing next week on his new SEC nominations. The article gives no names or policy positions for the nominees. The timing suggests the committee is prioritising the process.

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SEC Press Releases· 1d

SEC proposes changes to executive and director pay disclosure rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed amendments to its executive and director compensation disclosure requirements. The changes would make the rules more principles-based and materiality-driven, so that investors get clearer, more concise and less complex information. The item is a general corporate disclosure proposal rather than a crypto-specific measure.

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Unchained· 1d

US government sues Arkansas to block state case against Kalshi prediction market

The Department of Justice and the CFTC filed suit on Nov. 12 in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, asking a judge to block Arkansas's Deceptive Trade Practices Act case against Kalshi. The federal complaint argues Kalshi's sports event contracts are swaps under the Commodity Exchange Act, placing them under exclusive CFTC jurisdiction. It notes that courts in Arizona, Illinois and Minnesota have already issued preliminary injunctions favouring the federal side.

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CFTC Press Releases· 1d

CFTC sues Arkansas, defending federal oversight of prediction markets

The CFTC has sued Arkansas, arguing that federal jurisdiction covers prediction markets. The filing puts a federal-state dispute over how these markets are regulated into the courts. The source is a short agency press release headline, so the claims and timeline are not yet clear.

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Bitcoin Magazine· 1d

Stand With Crypto says over 300 pro-crypto lawmakers will enter Congress

Stand With Crypto's executive director, Mason Lynaugh, told Bitcoin Magazine that 29 of its 45 endorsed candidates won in the midterms. He says the number of pro-crypto members has risen from about 96 in 2023 to over 300 for the 120th Congress. He credits crypto voters with tight wins, such as Darren Soto's Florida 9 race.

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The Block· 1d

Thailand proposes 5 million baht daily cap on stablecoin deposits and withdrawals

Thailand's SEC has proposed capping stablecoin deposits and withdrawals at 5 million baht (about $148,000) per customer per day on each licensed platform, with deposits and withdrawals limited separately. Transfers between a customer's own accounts on two licensed Thai platforms are exempt, but the Travel Rule would still apply, and stablecoins may only move between accounts or wallets confirmed as the customer's own. Public comments close on 26 November, and the rules would take effect 60 days after the final announcement.

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Decrypt· 1d

UK crypto laundering a 'material risk' ahead of FATF review, RUSI says

RUSI describes crypto laundering as a 'material risk' for the UK ahead of a FATF review. Assessors visit in June 2027, months before full crypto rules take effect, leaving the UK to prove it can enforce against crypto laundering.

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Protos· 1d

Robinhood, Kalshi and Crypto.com seek Supreme Court ruling on prediction market wagering tax

Robinhood, Kalshi and Crypto.com have asked the US Supreme Court to review losses in cases brought by Nevada and New Jersey over their sports event contracts. The companies argue these are not taxable wagers and have not been collecting federal wagering tax, and responses in all three cases are due on 7 December. Robinhood has warned that an unfavourable tax ruling could be material and make event contracts uneconomical.

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Cointelegraph· 1d

Israeli police arrest five in $5M WhatsApp crypto trading probe

Israeli police have arrested five people over roughly $5 million in crypto trading linked to a WhatsApp-based operation. Police suspect the group drew up fictitious loan agreements to disguise the trading proceeds, which were transferred directly into bank accounts.

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Unchained· 1d

Donald Trump Jr. leaves Kalshi advisory role but keeps Polymarket post

Kalshi and Donald Trump Jr. have mutually ended his advisory role, after his firm 1789 Capital invested in rival Polymarket this summer. Trump Jr. still advises Polymarket, which he joined in August 2025. The move came a week after Democrats won both chambers of Congress, and Senator Elizabeth Warren, expected to take control of the Senate Banking Committee in January, has listed Trump family crypto businesses and prediction markets among early oversight targets.

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Unchained· 1d

Trump nominates four to SEC and CFTC, two Democrats and two Republicans

Donald Trump sent four nominations to the Senate on 12 November for the SEC and the CFTC, two from each party. Kristin Johnson, a Democrat and former CFTC commissioner, and Republican Steven Levine are proposed for the SEC, with Levine taking the seat held by Hester Peirce, who led the SEC's Crypto Task Force. Nathan Anonick and Matthew Rowland are the CFTC picks, and both have worked for the Senate Agriculture Committee; the nominees have no public crypto stance on record, and Senate Republicans reportedly aimed to clear nominees by 20 November before the lame-duck session ends.

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The Block· 1d

DOJ and CFTC sue Arkansas to block state action against Kalshi

The US Justice Department and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have sued Arkansas to block a state enforcement action against Kalshi. Arkansas had sued Kalshi on 4 November, alleging that it operates an illegal gambling platform in the state.

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The Block· 2d

White House sends crypto-relevant nominees to fill SEC and CFTC seats

The White House has sent crypto-relevant picks to fill seats at the SEC and CFTC. Ji Kim of the Crypto Council for Innovation said the bipartisan lineup could develop durable rules that safeguard markets and support innovation.

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Cointelegraph· 2d

Trump nominates Hester Peirce successor among SEC and CFTC picks

The White House has named nominees to fill vacancies at the SEC and the CFTC, including a successor to Hester Peirce. The picks also include a former CFTC commissioner and two people who worked on the CLARITY Act.

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