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SEC Postpones Tokenized Stocks Exemption Amid Concerns
The SEC has delayed the introduction of an exemption for tokenized assets due to concerns regarding third-party issuers, affecting the integration of blockchain in securities markets.
Marcus Reid2 min - News

Kalshi Launches Americans for Fair Markets Amid Insider Trading Inquiry
Kalshi has launched Americans for Fair Markets, a lobbying group aimed at influencing prediction market policies, coinciding with insider trading investigations by Congress.
James Park2 min - News

Two Men Charged Federally for AI-Generated Deepfake Pornography Under the Take It Down Act
Federal prosecutors have charged Arturo Hernandez and Cornelius Shannon for creating and distributing AI-generated deepfake pornography, a significant enforcement under the Take It Down Act.
Daniel Kim2 min - News

SEC's Hester Peirce Addresses Concerns Over Crypto Rule and Synthetic Tokens
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has addressed concerns about the agency's pending crypto rule, clarifying that it will not permit synthetic tokens.
Daniel Kim4 min - News

Crypto Leaders and Experts Urge Congress to Update Bank Secrecy Act
Crypto leaders and experts are calling on Congress to modernize the Bank Secrecy Act to address the challenges posed by AI and digital assets.
Aisha Patel4 min - Crypto

Everyday Traders Shift Focus as Crypto Matures
As institutional investors take a larger role in crypto, retail traders are losing interest, leading them to shift their focus toward traditional assets.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto

Tom Emmer Downplays Law Enforcement Concerns Regarding Clarity Act
Tom Emmer, House Majority Whip, believes law enforcement's worries about crypto developer protections are inflated, highlighting bipartisan support for the Clarity Act.
Marcus Reid3 min - News

Congress Launches Major Insider Trading Investigation into Polymarket and Kalshi
The U.S. House Oversight Committee is investigating Polymarket and Kalshi over concerns that government employees may be using insider information to profit.
James Park4 min - Crypto

OKX Launches Regulated Oil Perpetual Futures to Compete with Hyperliquid
OKX is launching regulated oil perpetual futures for non-U.S. traders, enhancing competition with Hyperliquid amid ongoing investigations into suspicious oil trading.
Mercation Admin2 min - News

SEC to Prepare Exceptions for Tokenizing Securities
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has called for caution regarding expectations for an innovation exemption for trading tokenized stocks, clarifying the regulator's stance on synthetic assets.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto

HTX's Monthly Futures Volume Approaches $100 Billion
HTX's April report reveals a surge in futures trading volume nearing $100 billion and significant growth in stablecoin reserves and new token listings.
James Park2 min - Crypto

Polymarket Confirms Private Key Compromise
Polymarket has confirmed a private key compromise affecting its UMA CTF Adapter contract, leading to significant fund withdrawals.
Aisha Patel1 min