Kalshi’s World Cup Campaign Faces EU Warning
Nine European regulators, including Belgium and France, vow joint action against unlicensed prediction markets during the World Cup. Kalshi and Polymarket face scrutiny. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin Wallpaper Malware Targets Steam Gamers
Kaspersky discovered malicious Wallpaper Engine downloads on Steam Workshop stealing Steam credentials and crypto wallet data, primarily affecting users in China and Russia.
Arbitrum Launches Fast Feed Proposal
Arbitrum governance considers the Fast Feed proposal for a paid data stream offering earlier transaction-ordering visibility, potentially benefiting DeFi participants and generating revenue. Crypto $ARB
Bitcoin Kidnapping: Texas Brothers Admit $8M Heist
Two Texas brothers pleaded guilty to robbing a Minnesota family of $8M in cryptocurrency during a 2025 home invasion, facing up to 20 years in prison.
Polymarket Kalshi Sued Over Betting Claims
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman sues @Polymarket and Kalshi, alleging unlicensed sports betting via prediction markets, challenging federal oversight. #Breaking #Legal
ASIC Triumphs in Block Earner Penalty Battle
Australia’s High Court rules 7-0 that @BlockEarner’s crypto yield product was illegal, reinforcing ASIC’s stance on technology-neutral financial laws. Lower courts to decide on penalties.
Celsius Trading Ban Imposed on Mashinsky
@CFTC permanently bans Celsius Network founder Alex Mashinsky from trading in regulated markets, concluding a fraud case involving $20 billion in customer funds. #Breaking #Legal $CEL (-8) ↘
Stablecoin Rails Expand with $32M Boost
Trace Finance raised $32M in Series A led by CoinFund to expand stablecoin infrastructure across Brazil, the US, and emerging markets. Investors include Coinbase Ventures and Paxos. Finance
CFTC Bans Celsius Fraudster Mashinsky
Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky was banned from CFTC-regulated markets and sentenced to 12 years for fraud, marking a significant regulatory enforcement action. Legal
Bitcoin Founder Banned After Fraud Conviction
Federal regulators imposed permanent trading and registration bans on Celsius founder Alexander Mashinsky for fraud, as legal actions by SEC, FTC, and DOJ widen fallout. #Breaking #Legal
SEC Proposes Ending Reg NMS Rule
The SEC proposes rescinding Regulation NMS Rules 611 and 610(e), potentially simplifying equity-market routing, indirectly benefiting tokenized equity platforms. Public comments are open. Legal
CME Group Sues CFTC Over Futures Dispute
@CMEGroup plans to sue the CFTC over its approval of Bitcoin perpetual futures on Kalshi and Coinbase, arguing they should be classified as swaps, imposing stricter regulations. #Breaking #Legal $BTC
SEC Sues Kalshi Polymarket in Kentucky
Kentucky sues @Kalshi and @Polymarket, alleging illegal sports betting operations; platforms claim CFTC oversight. The issue may reach the U.S. Supreme Court. Legal
Bitcoin Crashes to $62K Amid $580M Liquidations
Bitcoin slid 4.87% to $62,601.58 amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, triggering $580 million in crypto liquidations, with over 139,000 traders affected. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (-8) ↘