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CFTC hires SEC crypto adviser with blockchain forensics expertise; Strategy adds 1,587 BTC

June 16, 2026 Jackson Miller

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has appointed a new chief data innovation officer with deep expertise in blockchain forensics, signaling a potential shift toward more technology-focused oversight in crypto regulation. Meanwhile, Strategy, the corporate Bitcoin holder led by Michael Saylor, continued its accumulation streak with a $100 million purchase, and Bitcoin briefly touched […]

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SEC makes digital assets a strategic priority through 2030, promising clearer rules

June 3, 2026 Jackson Miller

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally elevated digital assets to a strategic priority, outlining a five-year roadmap that promises clearer regulatory rules for cryptocurrencies, tokenization, and blockchain-based market infrastructure through 2030. The shift was detailed in the agency’s draft Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026–2030, published Tuesday. Alongside broader goals focused on […]

Trading dashboard showing Polymarket volume decline in April 2026
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Polymarket monthly volume posts first decline since August as Kalshi gains ground

May 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

Polymarket, the leading crypto-based prediction market platform, recorded its first monthly trading volume decline since August 2025 in April, as competition from rival Kalshi intensified and U.S. regulatory scrutiny of the sector deepened. Data from Dune Analytics shows Polymarket and its U.S.-focused app generated approximately $10.2 billion in volume during April, an 8.9% drop from […]

A16z sides with CFTC against states banning prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket in a federal legal dispute.
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A16z Sides with CFTC Against States Banning Prediction Markets in Critical Legal Battle

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

A16z has thrown its weight behind the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in a growing federal-state standoff over prediction markets. The venture capital firm opposes state regulators that try to shut down platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. This legal battle could reshape how event contracts are regulated across the United States. A16z prediction markets support […]