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Democratic lawmakers propose a prediction markets bill to prevent insider trading on geopolitical events.
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Breaking: Dems Unveil Bill to Ban Insider Trading on Prediction Markets After Iran Strike Bets

March 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 22, 2026 — U.S. Democratic lawmakers are drafting urgent legislation to regulate cryptocurrency-based prediction markets following revelations of highly specific, profitable bets placed on the timing of recent U.S. military strikes against Iran. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced the planned bill on Wednesday, alleging that individuals with […]

Vancouver City Hall with digital Bitcoin symbol representing the rejected municipal cryptocurrency reserve proposal.
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Breaking: Vancouver Bitcoin Reserve Plan Blocked by City Officials Ahead of Vote

March 7, 2026 CoinPulseHQ Editorial

VANCOUVER, March 4, 2026 — City administrators have delivered a decisive blow to Mayor Ken Sim’s ambitious proposal to establish a municipal Bitcoin reserve, declaring the cryptocurrency an impermissible investment under existing civic law. The recommendation, outlined in a formal staff report released Monday, urges the Vancouver City Council to abandon the 2024 initiative during […]

Bitcoin mining equipment being disconnected during miner exodus with regulatory backdrop
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Breaking: Bitcoin Miner Exodus Threatens $60K Floor as UK Bans Coinbase Crypto Ads

March 7, 2026 CoinPulseHQ Editorial

WASHINGTON/LONDON, January 31, 2026 — The cryptocurrency sector faces simultaneous regulatory and economic pressures this week as a significant Bitcoin miner exodus threatens to push BTC prices below critical support levels while United Kingdom authorities banned multiple Coinbase crypto ads for allegedly trivializing investment risks. These developments occur against a backdrop of advancing US crypto […]

Federal Reserve building with blockchain visualization representing Kraken's master account approval and crypto policy shift
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Breaking: Federal Reserve Grants Kraken Master Account as Trump Pushes Crypto-Friendly Leadership

March 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 2025 — The United States Federal Reserve has initiated a profound institutional shift toward cryptocurrency, marked by two simultaneous developments this week. First, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City granted a limited-purpose master account to Kraken Financial, the Wyoming-chartered special purpose depository institution (SPDI) owned by the Kraken cryptocurrency exchange. This […]

Justin Sun after SEC settlement ending $10 million cryptocurrency lawsuit
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Breaking: SEC Settles Justin Sun Case for $10M, Ending 3-Year Crypto Legal Battle

March 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission formally closed its high-profile enforcement action against cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun on Thursday, July 17, 2026, in Manhattan federal court. The agency accepted a $10 million settlement from Sun’s company Rainberry, concluding a three-year legal battle that accused Sun and his entities of selling unregistered securities and orchestrating a […]

OCC regulatory document and Ripple logo symbolizing new banking access pathways for cryptocurrency.
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Critical OCC Ruling Advances Ripple’s U.S. Banking Access Plans

March 2, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a pivotal move for cryptocurrency integration, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) confirmed on March 15, 2026, that national trust banks may now conduct a broader range of non-fiduciary activities. This regulatory expansion directly advances Ripple’s U.S. banking access strategy, potentially bridging a longstanding gap between digital asset […]

UK FCA stablecoin sandbox testing with four selected fintech firms in a regulatory meeting.
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UK FCA Stablecoins: Regulator Reveals Four Firms for Critical Sandbox Testing Before 2027 Rules

February 26, 2026 Jackson Miller

London, United Kingdom: In a pivotal move for the nation’s digital asset future, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has officially selected four firms to participate in a landmark stablecoin testing program. The regulator named Monee, ReStabilise, Revolut, and VVTX as the participants for its Regulatory Sandbox, with testing scheduled to commence in the first […]

Senator Blumenthal launches inquiry into $1.7B Binance transfers linked to Iran, highlighting crypto AML concerns.
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Exclusive: Senator Blumenthal Launches Explosive Inquiry into $1.7B Binance Transfers

February 26, 2026 Jackson Miller

Washington, D.C., March 2025: U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has launched a formal inquiry into cryptocurrency giant Binance, demanding answers over reports alleging the platform processed approximately $1.7 billion in transactions with entities linked to Iran. This explosive development revives intense scrutiny of the exchange’s historical anti-money laundering (AML) failures and places its standing with […]

South Korea proposes a new law requiring financial influencers to disclose crypto holdings for investor transparency.
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Groundbreaking Crypto Law: South Korea Proposes Mandatory Disclosure of Influencer Holdings

February 25, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea – March 2025: In a significant move to regulate the intersection of social media and finance, South Korea’s ruling party has introduced a groundbreaking legislative proposal. The new law would mandate that financial influencers, known as ‘finfluencers,’ publicly disclose their personal cryptocurrency holdings and any promotional compensation received. This initiative marks a […]

SEC guidance transforms USD stablecoins into cash equivalents for broker-dealers on a trading desk.
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SEC Guidance Unlocks Liquidity: USD Stablecoins Now Tradable Cash Equivalents

February 24, 2026 Jackson Miller

Washington D.C., March 2025: In a pivotal move for digital asset integration, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued formal staff guidance that reclassifies certain USD-pegged stablecoins as cash equivalents for broker-dealer net capital calculations. This SEC guidance provides a clear, albeit cautious, pathway for regulated financial firms to hold these digital assets […]