Breaking: CFTC’s Mike Selig Confirms More Crypto Products as CME Plans to Sue Regulator
CFTC Chairman Mike Selig has signaled a major push to expand crypto derivatives and other products in the U.S., emphasizing…
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Fed, FinCEN, and other regulators propose bank-like identification standards for stablecoin issuers
The Federal Reserve is seeking feedback on a proposal that would mandate effective customer identification programs for certain payment stablecoin…
Jerome Powell Supports Fed’s New Stablecoin Policies—But Chair Kevin Warsh Abstains
In brief The Federal Reserve proposed new rules requiring U.S. crypto firms to verify stablecoin users.Former Fed Chair Jerome Powell…
Ireland Tightens Crypto Safeguards in New Financial Crime Action Plan
In brief Ireland’s government launched a new National Risk Assessment and 30-point action plan Thursday, naming the misuse of crypto-assets…
U.S. agencies seek stablecoin customer-ID rules akin to banks in new GENIUS Act rule
The U.S. Federal Reserve, Treasury Department and other financial regulators are pushing a new stablecoin rule that treats issuers like…
CLARITY Act To Reach Finish Line By July 4, US Senator Says
Senator Bill Hagerty said the U.S. Senate could be set to pass the CLARITY Act prior to the July 4…
Failed crypto trader has less than two days to prove he didn’t kill his mother
A failed Australian crypto trader who was sentenced to 25 years in prison for murdering his mother has been given…
Ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky gets U.S. CFTC ban in final resolution with regulator
The punishments of Alexander Mashinsky, the imprisoned former chief of Celsius until its high-profile collapse, continue with a formal banishment…
Wealthsimple brings 4,000 Kalshi prediction market contracts to Canada
Wealthsimple has secured approval to offer roughly 4,000 prediction market contracts in Canada, expanding retail access to event-based trading through…
US regulators push user ID requirements for stablecoin issuers akin to regulated banks
Several US government agencies responsible for financial regulation have issued a proposed rule as part of the implementation of stablecoin-focused…