The CFTC is warning prediction markets to stop dressing up event contracts like sportsbook bets, as Kalshi battles a growing state-led crackdown. With New York, Utah and Washington pushing back hard, the fight is now over whether these products are financial markets or gambling in a suit.
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U.S. sanctions have hit Shelbit, Aban Tether, and an Iranian national over allegations they helped move crypto for Iran-linked networks and evade restrictions. The move shows how Washington is targeting centralized exchanges and stablecoins as key choke points in sanctions enforcement.
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Bitcoin developer René Pickhardt says self-custody fears and key management headaches made him hold back on buying more BTC — a blunt reminder that Bitcoin’s sovereignty comes with real responsibility, and wallet flaws can turn “be your own bank” into a very expensive lesson.
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Bitcoin climbed back above $65,000 after a shockingly weak U.S. jobs report cooled Fed tightening fears and gave risk assets a lift. Traders now eye August CPI, with inflation and geopolitics still the real threats hanging over Bitcoin’s next move.
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Russia detained more than 20 people in raids on nine unregistered Moscow crypto exchanges, alleging they helped launder phone-scam proceeds into crypto. The crackdown lands just as new rules kick in, signaling tighter state control over crypto, mining, and market access.
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Morgan Stanley has reportedly added Bitcoin for three straight days, with Arkham Intelligence suggesting the bank now holds about $400 million in BTC. The move underscores growing Wall Street exposure to Bitcoin, even if the exact reason for the buying remains unclear.
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BTCPay Server has warned that a critical vulnerability is being actively exploited and could drain funds, urging operators to update to v2.4.2 immediately — or shut their server down if they can’t patch yet.
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A reported Google-sponsored Trezor result led one crypto user to a fake site that allegedly stole his seed phrase and drained his wallet. The claim isn’t independently verified, but the scam is painfully familiar: phishing plus one careless click can wipe you out.
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Moscow law enforcement raided crypto exchange offices in the Federation Vostok tower, detaining dozens in a probe tied to 144 million rubles, or about $2 million. The case highlights how crypto venues can be used as laundering rails — and why precision matters in shady, high-stakes crackdowns.
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Thailand isn’t offering a blanket crypto tax-free paradise. Its new five-year exemption only covers qualifying personal gains made through licensed local exchanges, brokers, or dealers—part of a tightly controlled push to turn the country into a regulated Digital Asset Hub.
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