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Ex-CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo Reportedly A Serious Contender For Trump's Crypto Czar

Chris Giancarlo has earned the moniker "Crypto Dad" for his pro-innovation views, and this time, he is reportedly a frontrunner for what could be the country's first ever crypto-focused White House role.

International Business Times

'Crypto Dad' Chris Giancarlo Advocates For Passing Crypto Regulation From The SEC To Another Commission — Here's Why

Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo has expressed strong support for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) taking on a larger role in regulating cryptocurrencies like

Benzinga

Trump Reportedly Eyes CFTC To Wield Lead Regulatory Hand In Crypto

The Trump government is reportedly looking at the possibility of giving the CFTC the authority to regulate the spot market for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, potentially providing more clarity on which regulator should oversee the industry.

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Trump and Coinbase CEO speak by phone—a sign of crypto's new political clout

The call came at a time when the crypto industry is poised to enjoy unprecedented power in Washington, D.C.

Fortune

Did Polymarket's founder fly too close to the sun? What the FBI raid means for Shayne Coplan and his business

Shayne Coplan became one of the hottest new faces to come out of the 2024 race. Could a criminal investigation derail his Polymarket dreams?

Fortune

Polymarket Plans US Comeback After Signaling Trump Win, Founder Says

Polymarket is planning a return to the United States after it shut out American crypto bettors in 2022 in compliance to a CFTC settlement.

International Business Times

A French gambler’s $50m of bets inflated Trump’s odds - and is threatening democracy

IN FOCUS: Funded by billionaire Trump supporter Peter Thiel, Polymarket is forecasting a landslide for the Republican candidate. But some fear the massively inflated odds will be used by the Republican candidate as evidence that the election was stolen, writes Anthony Cuthbertson

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Kalshi points to a Trump win. Its 28-year-old CEO says the betting market is more reliable than polling

Meet the man trying to turn electoral betting into a $1 trillion market.

Fortune

Investor Mark Cuban Says Polymarket Results Don't Really Indicate Anything – Is He Right?

Polymarket is a popular go-to for crypto users when they want to put their money on their views about the upcoming elections, but for Mark Cuban, the event contracts' numbers don't really indicate anything regarding the elections.

International Business Times

Last-minute Legal Ruling Allows Betting On US Election

Millions of dollars have poured into bets on who will win the US election after a last-minute court ruling opened up gambling on the vote, upping the stakes on a too-close-to-call race that has already put voters on edge.

International Business Times

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Stem cells, boondoggles, and watering flowers.

Reason

Betting on the election will soon be legal in US after massive court ruling

Betters have already poured hundreds of millions of dollars into the political prediction market

The Independent UK

GOP Lawmaker Believes Stalled Crypto Bill FIT21 Can Still Be Passed This Year

Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota believes it's still possible for FIT21 to be passed this year, and he also reiterated that someone needs to keep putting SEC Chair Gary Gensler in the hot seat over his hostility toward cryptocurrencies.

International Business Times

Polymarket reportedly seeks to raise an additional $50 million amid election fever

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Feds Nab Luxurious Duo Who Stole, Laundered Over $230M In Bitcoin

Malone Lam and Jeandiel Serrano were arrested Wednesday and indicted for stealing and laundering over $230 million worth of Bitcoin from a single victim in mid-August.

Salon

Big Crypto raises $200M to fight regs

The deep-pocketed cryptocurrency industry seeks to influence regulators and the future of the Democratic Party

International Business Times

US Judge Comes In Crosshairs With Regulators After Clearing Election Betting

The CFTC was concerned about the propagation of activities not in the best interest of the public. It also drew concerns over unlawful gaming.

International Business Times

New Bill Could Force Rivals SEC, CFTC To Cooperate For Streamlined Crypto Regulation

A new bill seeks to bring the SEC and CFTC together to discuss ways to streamline crypto regulation. Some crypto users believe the proposed legislation is a good start, but they doubt whether the SEC will actually cooperate.

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Path to Betting on US Elections Opened Just in Time For Harris Trump Showdown

A federal judge ruled in favor of New York-based Kalshi, allowing the financial institution to offer bets on the outcomes of congressional races in some states

Fortune

Polymarket likely to remain offshore for now despite ruling in favor of U.S. election betting

The predictions market Kalshi successfully sued the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which might appeal the ruling.

International Business Times

EXCLUSIVE: Former Binance Policy Chief Talks New Bitget Role, International Compliance, Constructive Regulation

Hon Ng was recently appointed as Bitget's Chief Legal Officer, and he is more than ready to help Bitget become a leader in compliance and regulatory collaboration efforts in the burgeoning crypto industry.

International Business Times

Aloha, Hawaii! Coinbase Returns, Hails State's 'Responsible Approach' To Regulatory Clarity

After seven years out of the picture, Coinbase is back in Hawaii to provide a wide range of services for residents who have expressed interest in the exchange giant's crypto offerings.

International Business Times

Crypto Leaders Unite Against CFTC Proposal That Could Ban Election Prediction Markets

Crypto executives are calling on the CFTC to withdraw its proposal for a new rule that could ban Polymarket and other similar betting platforms – some crypto leaders have also questioned the regulator's authority to regulate event contracts.

International Business Times

US Orders FTX, Alameda To Pay $12.7 Bn To Victims

Failed cryptocurrency platform FTX Trading and affiliate Alameda Research must pay $12.7 billion to compensate customers and fraud victims under a consent order, US regulators announced Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX ordered by US court to pay customers $12.7bn

Compensation order comes five months after founder Sam Bankman-Fried was jailed for role in collapse

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