Polish prosecutors charge fifth suspect in a massive crypto probe
BitBay became Zondacrypto in 2021. The exchange stopped trading in April after customers faced frozen withdrawals and estimated losses of at least $94 million.…
UK regulator weighs easing financial prediction market ban: Times
The FCA reportedly held talks with trading platforms as Britons turn to Polymarket and Kalshi, though its public position still supports the ban.…
U.S. Sheriff’s association shifts opposition stance to Clarity Act to 'neutral'
The law enforcement association said it has pivoted its position regarding the Clarity Act to neutral, months after it warned against a law it said would…
U.S. added stronger than expected 162,000 jobs in August as labor market bounced back
This morning's report will be key as the Fed considers whether to raise interest rates at its September policy meeting. Source:CoinDesk
U.S. banking agency gives blockchain bank OpenReserve initial OK to operate
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted a provisional charter to the new fullservice bank, adding it to the growing mix of cryptonative…
CFTC asks judge to dismiss CME lawsuit over crypto perpetual futures
The regulator claims the dispute is "much ado about nothing," noting that the order allows any designated contract market, including CME, to list these…
New Jersey becomes first state to ask Supreme Court to weigh in on prediction markets
After multiple appeals courts ruled differently about whether states can crack down on prediction markets' sports products, New Jersey asked SCOTUS to step in.…
SEC proposes transfer agent rule, sets event to figure out round-the-clock U.S. trading
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued an agenda for its 24trading roundtable and proposed a new transferagent rule with blockchain implications.…
U.S. looks to influence Japan's monetary policy. It couldn't do that with bitcoin
Your dayahead look for Sept. 1, 2026 Source:CoinDesk
Singapore proposes 100% reserves and a ban on yields for stablecoin issuers
The country’s financial watchdog says its proposed stablecoin rules are aligned with U.S. and EU frameworks and that it also paves the way for the recognition…
The collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks helped the American aluminum industry. Here’s what Trump should do next.
Some in Washington see aluminum policy as a fight over smelters — the plants that actually make raw aluminum. But the numbers say otherwise. Source:MarketWatch
Kalshi lays down first lifetime ban for ex-member of Congress George Santos
The prediction market platform banned Santos for manipulation as part of the industry's ongoing efforts to show it's dealing with bad behavior. Source:CoinDesk