Coinbase launches USDC-backed derivatives clearinghouse after CFTC approval
Coinbase received CFTC registration for an in-house clearing unit that will settle fully collateralized futures and swaps using USDC.
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Coinbase Secures CFTC Clearance to Operate Its Own U.S. Derivatives Clearinghouse
Coinbase has obtained CFTC approval to launch Coinbase Clearing LLC, enabling it to clear fully collateralized crypto futures and swaps in the United States.
SEC aligns crypto guidance with CFTC, clarifies how securities laws may apply to digital assets
The SEC issued non-binding staff guidance that mirrors recent CFTC advice, outlining when token buybacks, network services and staking may fall outside…
Senate vote kills key crypto market-structure bill, leaving regulatory gap intact
A failed Senate vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act leaves the crypto sector without a clear federal oversight framework.
CFTC files $950 million fraud lawsuit against Cash FX and its leaders
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission sued Cash FX Group and three executives, alleging a multi-level marketing scheme that misused crypto-linked forex…
Sixth Circuit blocks Kalshi’s nationwide sports contracts, mandating state-by-state bans
A federal appellate panel ruled that Kalshi must prevent users in Ohio and Tennessee from accessing its sports contracts, reinforcing state gambling authority.
Federal vs. State Authority Clash Over Kalshi’s Sports Prediction Contracts
A federal appeals court ruled that Ohio and Tennessee can regulate Kalshi’s sports-event contracts, intensifying the legal battle over prediction markets.
Crypto Turns to Regulators After Senate Blocks Market-Structure Bill
S. regulators to launch a series of crypto-focused rules, shifting the industry’s hopes from Congress to agencies.
Blockchain Association appoints interim chief as crypto policy setback looms
The industry group taps former founder Kristin Smith as interim CEO after Summer Mersinger departs following a Senate defeat of the Clarity Act.
Blockchain Association CEO steps down after Senate cloture defeat on stablecoin bill
Former CFTC commissioner Summer Mersinger will leave the Blockchain Association following a Senate vote that stalled a key stablecoin proposal.
Sixth Circuit rules Kalshi’s sports contracts fall under state gambling law, not CFTC jurisdiction
A federal appeals court determined that Kalshi’s sports-related prediction contracts are not swaps, placing them under state gaming regulations.
CFTC staff urges tighter safeguards for political speech prediction contracts
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission highlighted manipulation risks in speech-based prediction markets and asked exchanges to detail their controls.
Coinbase expands gold and silver perpetual futures to round-the-clock trading
Coinbase is moving its regulated gold and silver futures to 24/7 markets, offering perpetual contracts settled in USDC.
New York Attorney General Targets Polymarket Over Sports-Betting Contracts
New York has filed a lawsuit accusing Polymarket of running illegal gambling activities through its sports-related prediction contracts.
New York Attorney General targets Polymarket with unlicensed gambling lawsuit
New York has filed a lawsuit against Polymarket, alleging the prediction-market platform operates without a state gaming license and seeking triple damages…
New York Attorney General sues Polymarket over alleged illegal gambling activities
New York officials have filed a lawsuit against Polymarket, claiming the prediction platform operates without a state gambling license.
New York Attorney General sues Polymarket over alleged illegal gambling operation
New York officials allege the crypto prediction platform ran an unlicensed gambling business and seek penalties and forfeiture.
CFTC Refines Rules for Tokenized Assets as Congressional Action Stalls
The CFTC clarified that firms may hold client funds in tokenized form and use blockchain for recordkeeping after the CLARITY Act vote failed.
CFTC clears tokenized assets and blockchain ledgers for regulated commodity firms
The CFTC’s latest guidance lets commodity firms invest client funds in tokenized assets and use blockchain for official recordkeeping.
New York sues Polymarket, labeling its platform an illegal gambling operation
New York’s attorney general and governor have filed a lawsuit accusing Polymarket of running an unlicensed gambling business.