WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of seven Democratic lawmakers has directly challenged the top U.S. derivatives regulator over what they call a failure to police insider trading on controversial prediction markets. In a letter sent on April 7, 2026, the House members pressed Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Michael Selig for answers about the […]
New York and Illinois moved this week to block state employees from using prediction markets, citing a surge in insider trading risks. Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order on April 22, 2026, following Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s similar action just days earlier. The orders aim to stop public officials from profiting on non-public information. […]
A sweeping legal confrontation is unfolding across the United States, pitting state authorities against emerging prediction market platforms and setting the stage for a decisive federal regulatory response. As of March 2026, officials in eleven states have initiated various legal proceedings against companies like Kalshi and Polymarket, alleging they operate illegal gambling operations. This patchwork […]
Bitcoin faces significant downward pressure in March 2026 as three powerful macroeconomic forces converge: soaring US Treasury yields, escalating Middle East conflict, and persistent inflation risks that drive investors toward cash positions. The cryptocurrency retested the $67,500 support level this week, mirroring broader market retreats from risk assets as geopolitical and monetary policy uncertainties intensify. […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 13, 2026: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Hester Peirce delivered a significant policy address today urging fundamental reforms to corporate disclosure requirements while highlighting the growing debate around tokenized securities. During a speech to the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee, the commissioner known as “Crypto Mom” for her supportive stance toward […]
NEW YORK, March 12, 2026 — Strive Asset Management (ASST) announced a significant $50 million allocation from its corporate treasury to Strategy’s STRC variable-rate perpetual preferred stock on Wednesday morning. This strategic investment represents more than one-third of Strive’s treasury reserves and marks the latest institutional move toward yield-generating securities linked to Bitcoin-focused treasury strategies. […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark move that could reshape America’s financial regulatory environment, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) signed a comprehensive memorandum of understanding on Wednesday, March 12, 2026, committing to coordinated oversight of cryptocurrency markets and other financial sectors. The agreement represents a deliberate shift […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark move on Wednesday, March 19, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) signed a binding memorandum of understanding to synchronize their oversight of cryptocurrency and other financial markets. This agreement directly addresses years of jurisdictional conflict that industry leaders claim stifled American […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark development for United States financial markets, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) signed a comprehensive memorandum of understanding on Wednesday, March 12, 2026, committing to coordinated oversight of cryptocurrency and other emerging markets. The agreement represents a significant shift from decades of jurisdictional […]
NEW YORK, March 12, 2026 — MicroStrategy’s innovative STRC preferred stock has unleashed staggering Bitcoin purchasing capacity that could propel the company past the 1 million BTC milestone ahead of BlackRock. Financial data analyzed this week reveals STRC’s average daily trading volume translates to theoretical buying power for approximately 1,940 Bitcoin daily—more than four times […]
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