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Crypto is now teamed up with U.S. government in two legal battles over perps
Crypto firms twice sided with the CFTC on the view that perpetual futures are not swaps, a legal position with real market-structure stakes.
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The Shadow Market Behind China’s AI Model Distillation Boom
Chainalysis investigates a shadow market of proxy services helping Chinese users reach restricted US frontier AI models.
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Poland’s lower house backs sanctions bill covering crypto freezes
Poland's lower house passed a sanctions bill that would widen grounds for listing people and firms, including crypto freezes; it now goes to the Senate.
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Binance Halts MEXC Transfers as FinCEN Cuts Exchange Off From US Financial System
Binance halts MEXC withdrawals after FinCEN cut MEXC off from the US financial system over $16 billion in suspicious flows.
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Coinbase, Kalshi join lawsuit backing CFTC over US stock perp futures
Coinbase, Kalshi and four other firms back the CFTC in a lawsuit over US exchanges listing perpetual futures on single stocks.
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Ex-employee sues Ethereum Foundation and Vitalik Buterin over firing
A former Ethereum Foundation employee sues the foundation and Vitalik Buterin, alleging she was fired after a cancer diagnosis and a staff letter.
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'Tough Questions' Ahead: Warren Targets Prediction Markets, Trump Crypto as Banking Chair
Warren, set to chair Senate Banking, targets prediction markets and Trump family crypto businesses, whose documents her aide says should be preserved.
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Coinbase, Kalshi and Jump Trading Urge Judge to Keep Single-Stock Perps Trading
Coinbase, Kalshi and Jump Trading back the CFTC in a case over whether single-stock perpetuals can keep trading in the U.S.
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Coinbase, Kalshi, Kraken parent back CFTC in legal fight over stock perpetual futures
Coinbase, Kalshi and Kraken's parent back the CFTC in a court fight over whether stock perpetual futures fall under SEC jurisdiction.
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Coinbase, Five Firms Back CFTC in Stock Perps Lawsuit
Coinbase and five firms filed a proposed amicus brief backing joint SEC-CFTC oversight of single-stock perpetuals.
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Coinbase, Kalshi and Payward backs CFTC in lawsuit over single-stock perp futures
Coinbase, Kalshi and Payward back the CFTC's authority over single-stock perpetual futures in a US lawsuit.
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CFTC Pushes for Nationwide Access to Regulated Derivatives Markets 🇺🇸
The CFTC told US regulated derivatives exchanges to drop state-based access restrictions within 30 days or explain why they cannot.
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Fired Employee Sues the Ethereum Foundation and Vitalik Buterin
A former Ethereum Foundation staffer sues the foundation and Vitalik Buterin, alleging she was fired after disclosing cancer and a staff letter on the new Mandate.
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Should you leave Australia to avoid paying 47% tax on crypto gains?
Australian crypto investors weigh leaving the country to avoid a steep CGT increase from July 2027, with lower-drastic tax options also covered.
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Elizabeth Warren Plans Prediction Market Crackdown as She Prepares to Chair Senate Banking
Incoming Senate Banking chair Warren plans a crackdown on prediction markets after pressing Kalshi and Polymarket on election trading.
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Coinbase Secures Final OCC Approval for Its National Trust Bank
Coinbase received final OCC approval for a national trust bank focused on institutional custody, absorbing its New York custody business over three years.
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Formation Securities plans Solana stock trading venue under SEC exemption
Formation Securities plans a 24/7 Solana venue for tokenized shares under an SEC exemption, launching early 2027.
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With Probe Gavel in Reach, Blumenthal Warns Binance and Tether of ‘Alternative Measures’
Blumenthal gives Binance, Tether and Trump-linked ventures until Jan. 4 to produce records or face alternative measures.
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Sanctioned Canadian Crypto OTCs Served Iran and Drug Cartels
Chainalysis details sanctioned Canadian OTCs that moved millions for Iranian networks and drug cartels after OFAC designations.
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Ethereum Foundation, Vitalik Buterin sued over firing after ‘suicide pledge’ dispute
Former Ethereum Foundation staffer sues the EF and Vitalik Buterin over firing, alleging discrimination and retaliation.
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Binance to Close Accounts in Four EU Countries Dec. 31, Charging Idle Balances From Nov. 29
Binance will close accounts in France, Spain, Italy and Poland by Dec. 31 and charge idle balances from Nov. 29 due to no EU license.
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U.S. Regulators Drop $250 Travel Rule Plan, Crypto Language Too
FinCEN and the Fed withdrew a 2020 proposal to cut the travel rule threshold to $250, which would have covered crypto transfers.
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Coinbase Wins Full Federal Trust Charter From OCC
Coinbase's custody arm completed a full national trust charter from the OCC, though it cannot take deposits, lend or issue stablecoins.
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The $2.85B Binance hackers lost shows why the UK needs stablecoin freeze rules
Argues the UK should make stablecoin freeze rules a listing condition, citing the Binance hack as proof freezes work.
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Coinbase Wins Final OCC Approval to Charter a National Trust Company for Crypto Custody
Coinbase received final OCC approval for a national trust charter for crypto custody, with no date yet for customer custody transfer.
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Solana set for its first tokenized stock venue under SEC framework, listing Galaxy
Formation Securities plans an early 2027 Solana venue for tokenized Galaxy, Exodus and Forward Industries shares under SEC review.
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Trump says he knows ‘nothing’ about World Liberty’s UAE ties as Justin Sun challenges filings
Trump says he knows nothing about World Liberty's UAE ties, which could affect Justin Sun's lawsuit over frozen WLFI tokens.
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EU taps industry to set standards for tokenized securities
EU industry group seeks members to draft standards for tokenized securities settlement by early 2028.
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Poland’s Lower House Backs Crypto Freezes Under Broader Sanctions Bill
Poland's lower house backs freezing crypto held at exchanges for listed persons before any court review.
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Coinbase Joins Circle, Ripple With Final OCC Approval for Federal Trust Bank Charter
Coinbase receives final OCC approval for a federal trust bank charter, moving institutional custody under federal oversight.