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CFTC Moves to Regulate Event Contracts as Swaps: What It Means
The U.S. CFTC is working to bring event contracts under swaps regulations, putting prediction markets in the same compliance category as traditional derivatives. With a legal challenge underway, the outcome could reshape how these products are offered and traded across the crypto industry.
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DOJ Investigates Binance Again: More Fines Coming?
The U.S. Department of Justice is reviewing whether Binance violated the terms of its $4.3 billion 2023 settlement. With federal prosecutors now checking compliance, the crypto world is watching closely to see if more fines or stricter penalties are on the horizon.
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Cantor Fitzgerald Faces Senate Probe Over Tether Links
Cantor Fitzgerald is under Senate scrutiny over its ties to Tether, after reports alleged USDT is being used in Iran’s shadow banking network. Here’s what the probe could mean for stablecoins and the broader crypto industry.
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Solana Halves Block Times: 200ms Upgrade Explained
Solana is preparing to cut its block times in half to 200 milliseconds, marking one of its biggest performance upgrades yet. Here’s what the change means for users, developers, and the future of the SOL network.
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US to Seize $1B of Iran’s Crypto: What It Means
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the government knows where $1 billion in Iranian crypto is held and plans to freeze it this week. The move signals a new era of using blockchain transparency as a tool of foreign policy and sanctions enforcement.
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France’s Stablecoin Tax: Who Sold Your Interests to the Government?
On October 7, a French parliamentary commission quietly adopted a new tax on stablecoin transactions. While three crypto industry leaders reportedly lobbied for it, the ADAN stayed silent. Here’s what this means for everyday crypto users in France and across Europe.
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Bain Capital Backs Bitcoin Life Insurance Firm With $37.5M
The worlds of traditional finance and cryptocurrency continue to collide in fascinating ways. The latest example? Bain Capital Crypto, one of the most respected names in venture capital, is betting big on a company that sells life insurance policies denominated entirely in Bitcoin. On October 8, Meanwhile, the worlds first fully Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company,…
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Thailand Approves Bitcoin and Ether ETFs: Full Guide
Thailand will allow spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs starting October 16, 2026, with strict rules including an 80% minimum exposure requirement and regulated custody. Here’s what investors need to know.