U.S. regulator warns prediction markets against cutting corners in event contracts
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission again issued an advisory that signals firms have been straying into cookiecutter selfcertification. Source：CoinDesk
Europe's high regulatory bar could spark new crypto industry M&A wave
As MiCA beds in and the U.K. finalizes its crypto framework, stringent regulation could spur mergers, acquisitions and closer ties with banks. Source：CoinDesk
Bitcoin advocacy group to join US State Department’s ‘digital freedom’ program
The Bitcoin Policy Institute and three partner organizations will be able to send employees to work alongside State Department officials to address issues…
Jensen Huang has a high-stakes message for AI policymakers
As Washington considers tighter restrictions on openweight AI over concerns of intellectualproperty theft, Nvidia and other tech companies are pushing back.…
Senate Dems should accept the victory they won on Trump's crypto limits: White House
U.S. Senate Democrats got President Donald Trump to accept potential limits on his lucrative crypto dealings, but they say the Clarity Act's restrictions…
EU hits Russia with massive 21st sanctions package targeting $120B crypto network
The EU is considering a ban on thirdcountry crypto services providers for the first time and is targeting 14 crypto companies, which it has not named yet.…
Clarity Act expected to miss its window before Congress' summer break, leadership says
The deadline to get the crypto market structure bill done before senators scatter will likely be missed, says Majority Leader Thune, though it may get a start…
Goldman Sachs CEO backs Clarity Act despite banking industry's concerns over stablecoin rules
The Goldman Sachs CEO said the crypto market structure bill would create a more stable regulatory framework, breaking with other major bank leaders who oppose…
Polymarket to challenge France’s nationwide website block
France’s regulator has said the platform still promoted illegal gambling and cited loss, identitycheck and marketmanipulation risks. Source：CoinDesk
U.S. seeks forfeiture of $25 million in crypto tied to romance and investment scams
The cases add to more than $800 million that authorities say a dedicated federal scam task force has recovered. Source：CoinDesk
Crypto lobby group Digital Chamber sues Illinois to block digital asset tax
Illinois enacted a 0.2% tax on all crypto transactions last month, with the tax taking effect next year. Source：CoinDesk
Russia’s parliament passes crypto market law with $3,800 annual cap for retail investors
While citizens still cannot use Bitcoin to buy groceries, the Kremlin is officially letting companies use digital tokens to bypass sanctions and other global…