Revived NY bill targets sports, politics and death prediction markets
A revived New York bill targets sports, politics, and death prediction markets, sparking debate about government regulation and potential implications for the crypto industry.
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Donald Trump will not consider pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried: NYT
Donald Trump has stated he will not consider a pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, and defended his family’s connections to the crypto industry.
New York Lawmakers Target Prediction Markets as NHL’s Rangers Ink Polymarket Deal
New York lawmakers target prediction markets with new restrictions, while the NHL’s Rangers partner with Polymarket, highlighting the clash between regulation and DeFi innovation.
Healthcare Giant Handing $46,000,000 To Members After Being Accused of Disclosing Private Data to Google, Microsoft and Other Third Parties
A $46M healthcare data breach settlement exposes flaws in centralized systems—could decentralized identity solutions prevent future privacy violations? Analysis with crypto insights.
Why South Korea is struggling to decide who can issue stablecoins
South Korea is at a crossroads in deciding who should be allowed to issue stablecoins, with the decision hanging between traditional banks and innovative fintech companies.
Digital Finance Will Evolve Into ‘Foundational Infrastructure Layer’ in 2026: Moody’s
Moody’s predicts digital finance will become a foundational infrastructure layer by 2026, with financial institutions competing on the efficiency of their tech stacks.
China’s interest-bearing digital yuan piles pressure on US stablecoin rules
China’s introduction of interest-bearing digital yuan accounts increases pressure on the US to reevaluate its stablecoin regulations, sparking concerns about the competitiveness of US digital dollars.
Crypto Crime Soared to $154 Billion in 2025 as Russia, North Korea, and Iran Exploit Blockchain Tech
Crypto crime surged to $154 billion in 2025, driven by Russia, North Korea, and Iran exploiting blockchain technology. Discover the implications and solutions in this analysis.
Google, Character.AI Agree to Settle US Lawsuit Over Teen’s Suicide
Google and Character.AI have settled a lawsuit alleging an AI chatbot contributed to a teen’s suicide, raising questions about AI accountability and the need for clearer regulations on AI safety.
Trump’s World Liberty Financial applies for banking charter to expand USD1
World Liberty Financial, associated with the Trump family, applies for a banking charter to expand its USD1 stablecoin, aiming for greater institutional adoption and regulatory compliance.