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Washington Court Forces Kalshi to Restrict Prediction Markets
A Washington state court has ordered Kalshi to block most event-based prediction markets for local users, intensifying the clash between state gambling laws and federally regulated crypto derivatives platforms
White House to Host Crypto Leaders as CLARITY Act Faces Setback
President Donald Trump will meet with top crypto executives and regulators at the White House as the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act's chances of passing this year drop sharply, raising new questions about the future of U.S. crypto regulation
CFTC Order Keeps Kalshi Running as $36B Lawsuit Escalates
A federal order allows Kalshi to keep operating after New York's lawsuit threatened to halt its event contracts nationwide, raising urgent questions about the boundaries between state gambling laws and federal derivatives regulation
Senate Delays CLARITY Act Vote, Crypto Bill Faces Tight Deadline
The U.S. Senate has postponed a vote on the CLARITY Act until after its August recess, leaving lawmakers with just 14 working days before midterm election season could stall the bill for good. Key disputes remain unresolved.
Prediction Markets Overtake Meme Coins as Speculation Shifts in 2026
Crypto traders are abandoning meme coins in favor of prediction markets, driving record revenue for platforms like Robinhood and Polymarket as speculative bets on sports, politics, and crypto assets surge in 2026
CLARITY Crypto Bill Faces Steep Odds as Key U.S. Leaders Exit
The departure of top U.S. crypto policy officials from Treasury, the White House, SEC, and Senate leaves the CLARITY Act with just a 27% chance of passing, raising new uncertainty for digital asset regulation and market structure
JPMorgan Flags Crypto Market Risks as CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate
JPMorgan warns that delays in the CLARITY Act's Senate passage could hinder crypto market growth and shift blockchain innovation toward traditional finance, as regulatory uncertainty persists and institutional adoption faces new hurdles
Federal Judge Halts Minnesota's Prediction Market Ban Before Launch
A U.S. district court has blocked Minnesota from enforcing a new law that would have banned prediction markets, citing likely conflict with federal derivatives regulation. The decision allows platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket to keep operating in the state for now.
Fanatics Acquires BGC Exchange to Launch Regulated Prediction Markets
Fanatics is set to acquire Water Street Labs and CX Clearinghouse from BGC Group, giving it direct control over a federally regulated exchange and clearinghouse for prediction markets in the U.S.
CFTC Tightens Scrutiny on Prediction Market Contract Filings
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a second warning to prediction market operators, demanding more detailed event contract filings ahead of a key July 27 regulatory deadline
Bitcoin Options Expiry Looms as Market Stalls Near $64K
Bitcoin's price has barely budged despite two major options expiries, leaving traders focused on a $2.5 billion bet set to expire July 31 as thin demand and upcoming Fed decisions shape the next move