ESMA says some EU prediction markets may already count as regulated financial products, which could trigger binary-options-style retail restrictions. The warning doesn’t create new law, but it does make Europe’s message clear: if it looks like betting and trades like finance, regulators will come calling.
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The CLARITY Act is back in play as Senator Bill Hagerty lays out a post-recess Senate path, with final text expected soon and a floor vote possible after lawmakers return July 13. But the bill still faces a brutal vote count, a sharp fight over Section 604, and no guarantee of clearing the Senate maze.
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The Senate may release the CLARITY Act’s final text this weekend, but the July 4 deadline is off the table. With 60 votes needed and bipartisan support still uncertain, the real fight is whether Washington can finally define crypto rules without turning clarity into a bureaucratic mess.
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Bitcoin exchange deposits reportedly spiked to 49,000 BTC on June 30, reviving fears of selling pressure as markets were already weak. The signal is worth watching, but on-chain inflows hint at risk — they don’t prove a dump is coming.
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Nigeria’s SEC is tightening crypto oversight through its regulatory sandbox, but the claim that Luno Nigeria joined it remains unverified. The move points to a more serious, rules-based approach to digital assets — supervised testing, not a free pass.
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Researchers say North Korea-linked groups were behind about $643 million of the $972 million stolen in crypto hacks during H1 2026. The damage was driven by DeFi exploits, private key leaks, and bridge failures, with Ethereum hit hardest and most funds still unrecovered.
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Tether has frozen $344 million in USDT across two wallets after an OFAC sanctions update tied to Iran-linked crypto infrastructure. The move highlights USDT’s compliance power — and the big tradeoff between stablecoin convenience and censorship resistance.
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Kraken is bringing CFTC-regulated perpetual futures to U.S. traders through Kraken Pro, but the real question is whether the market gets enough liquidity, tight spreads, and solid execution to matter. Regulation helps; traders still trade fills, not headlines.
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BTSE has launched BTSE Indonesia, a regulated rebrand of NVX operating under Indonesia’s OJK license through a joint venture with PT Aset Kripto Internasional. The platform supports IDR trading and could add more products later if local rules allow.
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Brazil is tightening crypto oversight with FX-style controls, audits, and capital demands for virtual asset firms. It’s not banning crypto, but it is making clear: if you move money like a real financial intermediary, expect real supervision.
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