House Republican Introduces Insider Trading Bill to Ban Lawmaker Prediction Market Bets
In brief Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) introduced the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act on Thursday. The bill would bar members of Congress, their spouses, and...
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Republican lawmaker proposes prediction markets insider trading ban, not including White House officials
Wisconsin Representative Bryan Steil, who chairs the House subcommittee on digital assets, introduced a law to prevent certain public officials from “wagering on public policy...
Celsius’ Mashinsky gets permanent trading ban in CFTC settlement
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has resolved its action against Celsius Network founder Alex Mashinsky, permanently banning him from trading in markets the commodities...
CFTC Hits Celsius Crypto Fraudster Alex Mashinsky With Permanent Trading Ban
In brief Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky was banned from trading markets regulated by the CFTC. Mashinsky was imprisoned for 12 years after pleading guilty to...
Casinos, Tribes, and Unions Urge Senate to Ban Sports Betting From the Clarity Act
A coalition of more than 50 gaming associations, tribal governments, and labor unions submitted a letter to the Senate on June 16, demanding that the...
House, Senate Strike Deal on Housing Bill With CBDC Ban Through 2030
In brief The leaders of the Senate Banking and House Financial Services committees have released updated text for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act,...
Congress reaches deal on housing bill with CBDC ban until 2030
The US House and Senate have reached a deal to move forward with a housing bill that includes a ban on the Federal Reserve creating...
IMF Urges Nepal Monitor Crypto as Usage Rises Despite Ban
In brief The IMF said crypto flows in Nepal grew markedly between 2019 and 2024 despite a legal ban, peaking above 13% of GDP in...
Delaware Advances Bill to Ban ‘Predatory’ Bitcoin ATMs
In brief Delaware lawmakers have advanced House Bill 441 to ban cryptocurrency kiosks statewide. If passed, the bill would require existing machines to go offline...
New CFTC Rules on Prediction Markets Would Ban Wagers on Ouster of US Enemies
In brief The CFTC proposed banning prediction markets on outcomes dependent on war or assassination, including the ouster of foreign leaders. It would also bar...