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FTC Hits Trans Health Group Over Claims About Youth Care

June 18, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission, together with four states, has filed a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). The case argues that WPATH made false statements about care for transgender minors and earned money from those claims. The suit also says the group

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How America's Market Watchdog Loses Its Edge Under Political Pressure

June 10, 2026

The group policing future bets on sports or elections now faces tough questions. Recent moves suggest its leaders favor companies tied to high-profile political figures over fair play. In letters sent mid-2026, a senator asked why enforcement actions dropped sharply after leadership changed. Teams o

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Why 24/7 Trading Works for Crypto but Not Everything Else

May 30, 2026

The U. S. watchdog for derivatives markets recently pointed out that round-the-clock trading fits blockchain assets well, but may not suit older, slower industries. In a letter sent to businesses it regulates, the agency explained that always-on markets make sense for digital tokens and crypto contr

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Celsius Founder Locked Out of Crypto After $10 Million Deal

April 30, 2026

Alex Mashinsky, once the face of Celsius Network, has been barred from any crypto work after settling with the FTC for $10 million. The original court order had aimed at a staggering $4. 7 billion tied to the firm’s collapse, but most of that amount was suspended. Only a single payment and an indust

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How AI is changing crypto rules in the US

April 29, 2026

The US government agency that watches over trading is quietly getting a tech upgrade. With fewer people on staff, it’s turning to artificial intelligence to check applications for crypto businesses faster. Instead of reading every document by hand, the agency is training its team on AI tools to spot

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Who Controls Prediction Markets? Federal vs. State Debate Heats Up

April 13, 2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is making a bold move to claim full control over prediction markets, a fast-growing sector blending cryptocurrency with event-based betting. Instead of waiting for states to set rules, the agency is suing three states— Arizona, Illinois, and Connecticu

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Crypto Rules Boost: New Task Force Steps In

April 11, 2026

The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has announced a fresh team aimed at making the crypto world easier to navigate. The task force, named for its focus on innovation, was set up by the commission’s chairman back in March. The group is led by Michael Passalacqua, who currently advises the

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Sports betting markets face a big federal vs. state showdown

April 10, 2026

The fight over who controls sports betting isn’t just about who gets the tax money. A new legal battle pits federal regulators against Arizona, with big implications for apps that let people bet on anything from games to elections. At the center? A company called Kalshi, which runs prediction market

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Can states control sports betting in prediction markets?

April 4, 2026

A battle is heating up between federal regulators and state governments over who controls prediction markets—especially those tied to sports. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently sued three states—Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois—arguing that once these markets operate on feder

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Crypto Lawyer Takes the Helm of a Shrinking Enforcement Office

March 3, 2026

The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has named a former white‑collar defense attorney to head its enforcement arm, an office that has shrunk dramatically in recent years. The new leader, a former partner at a global law firm who specialized in cryptocurrency cases, has also served as a fed

FTC Hits Trans Health Group Over Claims About Youth Care

How America's Market Watchdog Loses Its Edge Under Political Pressure

Why 24/7 Trading Works for Crypto but Not Everything Else

Celsius Founder Locked Out of Crypto After $10 Million Deal

How AI is changing crypto rules in the US

Who Controls Prediction Markets? Federal vs. State Debate Heats Up

Crypto Rules Boost: New Task Force Steps In

Sports betting markets face a big federal vs. state showdown

Can states control sports betting in prediction markets?

Crypto Lawyer Takes the Helm of a Shrinking Enforcement Office

Celsius Founder Locked Out of Crypto After $10 Million Deal