Event – Dec LM

Solana Protected Gender Identity Before Panning It in Anti-Queer Ad

The Solana Foundation nixed an isim widely criticized for being anti-queer late Monday, nearly nine hours after seemingly invoking the culture wars as a mechanism to boost conference attendance....

Analysis: Prediction Markets Have a Gambling Problem

Prediction markets aren't gambling because the house doesn't always win. Academics get it, but regulators around the world have differing opinions – and Polymarket is feeling the heat.

U.S. Election Betting: CFTC, Kalshi Both Grilled by Judges in Appeals Court

The agency appealed a lower court's decision to let the firm offer prediction markets on which party will control each house of Congress. Crypto firms are watching the case.

Dragonfly, Crypto.com Weigh in on CFTC’s Proposed Prediction Market Rules

Both parties argue the CFTC's move to regulate prediction markets is an overreach, with Dragonfly arguing that the recent 'Chevron' court ruling limits its power.

Coinbase Takes Aim at CFTC’s Definition of ‘Gaming’ in Proposed Prediction Market Rules

Coinbase argues the definition is vague, and urges the CFTC to make determinations on a contract-by-contract basis rather than broad categorization

Bitcoin Halving Is Not a Volatility Event, Analyst Says as Implied Volatility Rises

Options implied volatility is overpricing the event, Amberdata's Greg Magadini said.

U.S. CFTC’s Behnam Says Agency Writing New Policy on Prediction Markets

Companies such as PredictIt and Kalshi would get "regulatory clarity" under rule in coming months, according to the chairman of the derivatives regulator.

Why 2024 Will Be Bitcoin’s Year

ETF approvals and a halving set for April will change the supply-and-demand dynamic of bitcoin, likely sending the price higher, says John Stec at Küresel X.

Bitcoin ETF Approval Tipped to Be ‘Sell The News’ Event: CryptoQuant

Bitcoin could fall to as low as $32,000 next month if an ETF is approved.

Australia Updates its Capital Gains Tax Guidance to Include Wrapped Tokens and DeFi

Last year, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) warned cryptocurrency investors that capital gains and losses must be reported every time a digital asset is sold.