Polymarket suspended trading amid reports of user funds being drained
The gist: The prediction markets platform halted trading on Thursday after it reported one of its third party providers had been compromised.
The gist: The prediction markets platform halted trading on Thursday after it reported one of its third party providers had been compromised.
The gist: The exchange cited legal and regulatory compliance in its reason for cutting off services to users based in the two countries, currently the targets of international sanctions.
The gist: Aiden Pleterski, facing fraud charges in Canada over his alleged role in a digital asset Ponzi scheme, said that he was innocent at closing.
The gist: The former FTX CEO remains incarcerated as Irish actor Anthony Boyle portrays him in the downfall of the crypto exchange and his relationship with Caroline Ellison.
The gist: The FEC reported an “electronic filing system outage” on Tuesday as groups are expected to ramp up spending before the US midterm elections.
The gist: More than 40% of the companies initially proposed to have their stocks listed in tokenized form have asked to opt-out.
The gist: The US state filed a lawsuit against Kalshi last week, seeking to recover up to $60 million in profits related to event contracts on prediction markets.
The gist: The September survey offered a possible window into US voters who could consider fintech and digital asset policies on Election Day.
The gist: The announcement followed the banking regulator finalizing its rules for the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin law to be implemented in January
The gist: As part of the potential implementation of its Stablecoin Act, the Canadian government will hear from the public on a proposed framework for tokens from non-financial institutions.
The gist: The artificial intelligence company disclosed more than $16 billion in revenue and an $80 billion net loss for the first half of 2026.
The gist: The Seoul government is reportedly weighing another delay for a 2020 income tax policy on digital assets, citing concerns with receiving data from US officials.
The gist: As of Friday, 22 companies had filed objections as part of the joint venture’s proposed tokenized stock platform under the SEC’s innovation exemption.
The gist: The Democratic ranking member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations asked Paolo Ardoino for records related to a reported deal between Tether and Nxum.
The gist: According to a Circle shareholder, the US president’s “corruption” through USD1 left the company unable to compete with stablecoins, harming USDC.
The gist: While crypto-aligned PACs have stepped up spending in Ohio, a committee launched by the co-founders of crypto exchange Gemini made one of its first forays into the Lone Star State.
The gist: According to the Central Bank of Ireland, Coinbase Ireland had agreed with the facts around the enforcement action and will be subject to fines and sanctions upon approval by a high court.
The gist: Banking advocacy organizations are pushing back against the OCC’s finalized rules on a stablecoin law, arguing against changes to provisions on yield.
The gist: The US President detailed many schemes defrauding Americans, but referred only to “cybercurrency“ related to scams.
The gist: The UK Financial Conduct Authority consultations came just weeks after the agency opened applications for companies under its new crypto regulatory regime.
The gist: Derek Brown likened the prediction market company to a “public nuisance“ that was “causing a significant and substantial ongoing harm“ to state residents.
The gist: About 25% of the US-listed companies in OKXICE’s initial tokenized stock platform proposal are asking to opt-out of the venture.
The gist: A Fairshake affiliate is supporting incumbent Aisha Wahab through ads in November, but the congresswoman already won a special election in the district.
The gist: The financial agency is scheduled to close public comments on its ‘Regulation Crypto Assets’ proposed in August.
The gist: At least two industry-aligned PACs have poured more than $52 million into opposing Sherrod Brown’s return to the Senate.
The gist: The crypto exchange was reportedly looking to use the additional funding to regain market share following Binance’s 2023 settlement with US authorities.
The gist: The Wall Street Journal reported that a company co-founded by Bo Hines benefited from the passage of the GENIUS stablecoin bill.
The gist: Illinois officials already agreed to delay implementation of a 0.2% tax on crypto assets, but industry-aligned organizations are pushing for summary judgment on the merits.
The gist: The second-largest stablecoin by market cap will be overseen by French and EU authorities under its classification as a “significant e-money token.“
The gist: The report from the US banking regulator did not include specific examples of debanking related to crypto, but mentioned it alongside ties to oil, gas and firearms.