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Kalshi’s crypto perpetuals spark debate over whether they’re futures or swaps
A clash between derivatives veterans is exposing a deeper discussion over how U.S. regulators should classify crypto perpetual contracts.
FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried loses appeal of criminal conviction on fraud, conspiracy charges
The onetime FTX CEO did not persuade a panel of judges that his trial was unfair, the appeals court panel ruled Friday.
Former SEC, CFTC Chair Gary Gensler argues that prediction markets don't overrule state regulations
The former regulator joined a number of interest groups in arguing that prediction markets are overstepping their bounds by offering sports-related contracts.
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Crypto tax bills a work-in-progress as U.S. House lawmakers pose concerns
The effort to push several tax bills is meant to be bipartisan, but the parties may not be comfortable with all details of the seven bills weighed by the panel.
UK financial regulator moves to allow mutual funds 10% exposure to crypto ETNs
The Financial Conduct Authority proposed allowing some investment schemes to add exposure to crypto exchange-traded notes.
Sam Bankman-Fried officially asks Trump for a presidential pardon
The fallen crypto mogul serving a 25-year sentence filed a clemency petition, betting on Donald Trump's history of crypto pardons even though the president had told him not to count on one.
A quick review of the Ways and Means tax bills: State of Crypto
The House Ways and Means Committee is gearing up for its big tax push.
U.S. House tax committee weighs crypto bills, including relief for small transactions
Seven draft bills are being circulated by the House Ways and Means Committee ahead of a hearing next week, including proposals to ease small-gain, mining and staking burdens.
