SEC delays prediction market ETFs over mechanics and risk concerns: Report

In recent developments, the regulator reportedly requested more information from Roundhill, GraniteShares and Bitwise about how the event contract funds would work. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

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…

Proposed House Bill Would Require Warrants for Government AI Surveillance

In recent developments, reps. Thomas Massie and Lauren Boebert introduced the Surveillance Accountability Act, targeting legal loopholes that allow warrantless access to Americans’ data. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

South Africa draft bill would tighten crypto capital controls

In recent developments, south Africa’s draft capital flow rules would bring crypto under exchange controls, with declaration duties, transaction limits and tougher penalties. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

Thailand regulator mulls crypto futures expansion in licensing overhaul

In recent developments, thailand’s SEC is seeking feedback on rule changes that would let digital asset firms offer derivatives within existing entities, lowering barriers to market entry. Looking closer, market…

NY lawmaker proposes ‘AI dividend’ to address potential job losses

In recent developments, the proposed AI dividend would be funded by taxes on AI use and equity stakes in AI companies, paying US citizens if automation meaningfully displaces workers. Looking…

Lose Your Job to AI? New York Lawmaker Proposes ‘AI Dividend’ Stimmy

In recent developments, congressional candidate Alex Bores outlined a policy that would trigger payments to Americans if surging AI use reduces employment. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Hours After Trump Said It Would ‘Never’ Clos…

In recent developments, iran’s military reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz on April 18, 2026, directly contradicting President Donald Trump’s claims that the critical waterway was fully open and…

Researchers Propose New Way to Manage Financial Risk When AI Agents Fumble Tr…

In recent developments, a newly proposed agentic settlement standard would hold fees in escrow and bring underwriters into AI agent transactions. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…

US Treasury moves forward with GENIUS Act, focusing on illicit finance

In recent developments, the proposed rule would direct payment stablecoin issuers to establish AML/CFT and sanctions compliance programs, and be able to “block, freeze, and reject” certain transactions. Looking closer,…