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Cboe Seeks SEC Approval for 3x Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
Cboe is seeking a regulatory exemption to list 3x leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum futures ETFs, even as existing 2x crypto funds have posted steep losses, highlighting the risks of daily resetting leverage for U.S. investors
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
SEC and CFTC Push Crypto Rules Without Congressional Approval
U.S. regulators are preparing new crypto rules that could reshape the industry, but without Congressional action, these measures may lack long-term durability and leave key market questions unresolved
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
Bitcoin Futures Yields Surpass Treasuries, Fueling ETF Inflows
Bitcoin futures carry trades on CME are now offering higher annualized yields than U.S. Treasuries, prompting over $850 million in net inflows to spot Bitcoin ETFs as institutional investors seek new sources of return amid shifting market conditions
Prediction Markets Pose Higher Risks Than Holding Crypto Directly
Prediction markets let users bet on crypto price outcomes, but the risk of total loss and complex mechanics make them far riskier than simply buying and holding digital assets like Ethereum or XRP
CME Blocks Nasdaq's Bitcoin Options Amid Regulatory Power Struggle
Nasdaq's plan to launch Bitcoin index options is on hold as CME Group challenges the SEC's approval, raising questions about whether crypto options fall under securities or commodities rules and who controls their listing and clearing
Senate Cloture Rules Stall CLARITY Crypto Market Bill
The CLARITY Act cleared Senate committees but still needs floor time, amendment handling, and likely 60 votes to end debate, with the August state work period pushing action into the fall for U.S. crypto markets
CLARITY Act Could Reshape U.S. Crypto Rules With Lasting Federal Law
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act aims to replace fragmented U.S. crypto regulation with a federal framework, clarifying SEC and CFTC roles, asset classification, and investor protections while limiting regulatory uncertainty for developers and platforms
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.
Coinbase Brings Perpetual Futures to US as CME Sues CFTC
Coinbase has launched US-regulated perpetual-style crypto futures, importing a product that dominates global derivatives trading. CME is now suing the CFTC over its approval, putting the future of US perps in legal limbo
Gemini's $10M Bitcoin Donation to Trump PAC Raises Regulatory Questions
Gemini Trust's $10 million Bitcoin donation to a Trump-aligned super PAC comes as the exchange and the CFTC jointly seek to reverse a $5 million settlement, intensifying scrutiny of crypto's role in U.S. political funding and regulatory independence
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