Malta’s Gaming Shield Faces Second EU Legal Setback in a Week
In recent developments, an April 23 non-binding opinion from an Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union has found Malta’s Bill 55 incompatible with EU law,…
Brazil Issues Ban on Non-Financial Prediction Market Contracts
In recent developments, the measure, which would affect international prediction markets, like Polymarket and Kalshi in Brazil, is part of a battle against illegal gambling by President Lula’s Administration. According…
US Offers $10M Reward as DOJ Restrains Over $700M in Crypto From Scam Centers…
In recent developments, the U.S. is intensifying its scam center crackdown by targeting Tai Chang money flows and alleged crypto laundering tied to schemes targeting Americans. The actions raise pressure…
UAE Announces Shift Toward AI Government Model in the Next Two Years
In recent developments, his Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stated that the goal was for 50% of government sectors to operate through autonomous agentic AI. The transition will…
Blackrock’s IBIT Pulls $167M as Bitcoin ETFs Extend 8-Day $223M Inflow Streak
In recent developments, bitcoin extended its inflow streak with conviction, adding $223 million. However, ether’s rally paused with a $76 million outflow, while XRP and solana posted decent gains. Key…
CFTC Charges Polymarket Trader in First Event Contract Insider Trading Case
In recent developments, cFTC insider trading charges against a U.S. Army service member escalate scrutiny of prediction markets. The case raises new legal and national security concerns around event contracts…
ECB Moves to Facilitate the Implementation of Digital Euro Payments
In recent developments, the European Central Bank (ECB) established several agreements with Europe’s largest standards setters, including the ECPC, Nexo Standards, and the Berlin Group, to facilitate the use of…
Bitcoin Bonuses Expand as Fold Brings Payroll-Linked Rewards to Employers
In recent developments, fold Holdings expanded bitcoin workplace compensation with a new employer bonus program. The rollout turns payroll-linked incentives into a potential distribution channel for everyday BTC adoption. Key…
Sam Bankman-Fried Withdraws Motion for New Trial, Denies Ghostwriting Allegat…
In recent developments, the disgraced FTX founder’s parents have reportedly pushed for a pardon from President Donald Trump behind closed doors. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…
White House Accuses China of ‘Industrial-Scale’ Theft From American AI Models
In recent developments, president Trump’s administration says foreign actors are using jailbreaking techniques and fake accounts to extract American AI capabilities. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…
