Digital Asset Holdings Lands $355M a16z Round Following May Canton Raise
Digital Asset closed a $355 million funding round led by a16z crypto on June 11 2026 to scale the Canton Network for regulated finance. Canton Network now
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SHIB Futures Surge 60% Defies Crypto Freeze as Trump Coin Rallies
SHIB futures trading volume jumped 60.10% to $140.09 million in recent sessions, with open interest rising 10.32%. The Official Trump meme coin posted an
Gensler Backs States Over CFTC in Prediction Market Battle
Gary Gensler argues that Congress never gave the CFTC sole power over sports-related prediction markets, preserving state authority. The CFTC's May 2026
CFTC Sues New Mexico as Prediction Market Jurisdiction Battle Expands
The CFTC filed suit against New Mexico on June 12, 2026, to stop state enforcement of gambling laws targeting prediction markets. Former CFTC Chair Gary
Gensler: Prediction Markets Cannot Override State Rules
Former CFTC and SEC Chair Gary Gensler filed arguments on June 12 2026 stating that state sports betting laws remain intact despite CFTC prediction markets
Gensler Bolsters State Pushback on CFTC Prediction Market Authority
Former SEC and CFTC Chair Gary Gensler filed an amicus brief arguing that federal law does not grant the CFTC exclusive authority over prediction markets.
Gensler Testimony Clarifies Prediction Market Rules Amid Crypto Policy Shifts
Gary Gensler's June 2026 court statements confirm that sports prediction markets stay under state regulation rather than federal swap rules. Congress never
Brian Armstrong Calls Accredited Investor Rules a Regressive Tax in June 2026 Crypto Policy Push
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong renewed calls in June 2026 to reform U.S. accredited investor rules he describes as a regressive tax. Armstrong argues the
Ethereum Glamsterdam Upgrade Enters Final Testing Amid Bullish UNI Trends
Devnets for the ethereum glamsterdam upgrade began running in May 2026 as the network approaches its H2 2026 mainnet target. Research shows post-quantum
MiCA Deadline Puts EU Crypto Users And Exchanges On Notice
The EU MiCA transitional period ends July 1 2026, leaving unlicensed crypto exchanges unable to serve users across the bloc. Binance advances toward a full
IMF Flags Heightened Stablecoin Risks in Nigeria Amid Surging Adoption
Nigeria captures 60 percent of stablecoin inflows across Africa, intensifying IMF concerns over monetary sovereignty. The fund urges tighter regulations as
Ripple Prioritizes RLUSD in Africa Push as Nigeria Stablecoin Risks Rise
Ripple completed a strategic investment in Flutterwave's Series E round to embed RLUSD into African cross-border payments infrastructure. RLUSD reached the