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Kraken’s UK Setup Shows Why Crypto Regulation Is More Complicated Than A Simple License
Kraken operates in the UK through multiple FCA-regulated entities: Payward Limited for AML cryptoasset registration, Payward Services Limited for Electronic Money Institution licensing, and Crypto Facilities Limited for derivatives...
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EU Names Justin Sun’s HTX in Russia Sanctions, Two Months After UK
The European Union added HTX, the cryptocurrency exchange owned by billionaire Justin Sun, to its 21st package of Russia sanctions. Listed under its operator...
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Michigan-Kalshi litigation could reach Supreme Court, experts say
The legal dispute between Michigan and prediction market platform Kalshi could reach the US Supreme Court. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sued Kalshi on...
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SEC sets September talks on move toward 24-hour stock trading
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will host a public roundtable on September 17 in Washington to discuss implementing 24-hour trading in US...
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Dem senator calls GOP’s CLARITY ethics proposal a ‘piece of s—‘: Politico
Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego strongly criticized the CLARITY Act proposal filed by Senate Republicans, calling it "a piece of s---" and "not a serious...
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Galaxy Research cuts Clarity Act 2026 odds amid Senate delays
Galaxy Research has significantly reduced its expectations for the Clarity Act to become law in 2026, lowering the odds from 50% to 30%. The...
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Latvia confirms consulate in Ukraine hit by deadly Russian airstrike, raising geopolitical risk profile for European markets
Latvia confirmed its honorary consulate in Sloviansk, in Ukraine's Donetsk region, was struck by a Russian airstrike using guided aerial bombs (KABs). The July...
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24-Hour Trading: SEC and CFTC Are Actively Preparing
The SEC announced it will host a roundtable on September 17 to discuss the transition to 24-hour trading on US stock markets, addressing the...
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EU widens Belarus ownership ban to all crypto service providers
The European Union will prohibit Belarusian nationals and residents from owning, controlling or managing crypto exchanges and other crypto service providers regulated under MiCA...
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EU slaps sanctions on five Iranian judges and cyber group founder over human rights abuses
The European Union has sanctioned five Iranian judges and the founder of a cyber group for systematic human rights violations in Iran. On March...
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Should Powerful AI Have a Kill Switch? A New Bill Says Yes
Two US lawmakers have introduced the "AI Kill Switch Act," a bipartisan bill that would require the largest artificial intelligence developers to maintain the...