Kentucky sues Kalshi, Polymarket, joining prediction market legal battle 2026-06-18 at 06:35 By Jesse Coghlan Kentucky has sued Polymarket, Kalshi and Kalshi’s partners Coinbase, Robinhood and Webull, over offering sports event contracts in the state. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Tether winds down gold-backed derivative stablecoin aUSDT 2026-06-18 at 06:26 By Martin Young Tether is focusing on stronger user demand, deeper liquidity, and broader long-term market opportunity for its leading products. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Crypto-backed GOP candidate wins Alabama Senate runoff with June primaries looming 2026-06-17 at 23:51 By Turner Wright Several more US states are scheduled to hold primaries next week after one Republican candidate won in Alabama on Tuesday after a crypto company-backed PAC used what it called its “biggest spend of the cycle.” This article is
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Kalshi adds software partner as it looks to boost prediction market surveillance 2026-06-17 at 20:51 By Nate Kostar The collaboration comes as US state regulators and the CFTC battle over oversight of event-based contracts. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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US lawmakers warn against presidential pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried 2026-06-17 at 20:29 By Turner Wright The former FTX CEO is currently serving a 25-year sentence after being found guilty on seven felony charges related to the misuse of customer funds. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Bybit lands on Singapore MAS Investor Alert List 2026-06-17 at 19:25 By Sam Bourgi Crypto exchange Bybit has been added to Singapore’s MAS Investor Alert List, which flags entities that may be mistakenly perceived as licensed or regulated. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Trace Finance raises $32M for cross-border stablecoin settlement expansion 2026-06-17 at 18:00 By Cointelegraph The raise comes as stablecoin regulation advances globally and financial firms invest in infrastructure connecting blockchain payments with traditional banking systems. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Ready USDC card halts non-EEA service after issuer change, users report 2026-06-17 at 17:08 By Helen Partz Users reported losing access to Ready’s USDC card outside the EEA after a card provider change triggered rapid deactivation notices. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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CoinMENA, Standard Chartered partner on UAE payment rails 2026-06-17 at 16:44 By Ezra Reguerra CoinMENA will use Standard Chartered to strengthen fiat payment rails in the UAE, while Revolut reportedly secured central bank licenses ahead of a planned local launch. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Onchain, in court: What happened in crypto legal news this week 2026-06-17 at 16:40 By Turner Wright The Polymarket insider trading case and a retrial of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm are expected to move forward in late 2026 while former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky awaits a response to his motion to vacate his sentence.
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China pays closer attention to stablecoins as cross-border role expands 2026-06-17 at 14:02 By Ezra Reguerra A senior PBOC official called for closer monitoring, stronger regulation and international coordination as stablecoins gain importance in global payments. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Hyperliquid’s $10B open interest coincides with growth in equity-linked markets: Talos 2026-06-17 at 13:03 By Zoltan Vardai Hyperliquid’s $10 billion open interest milestone shows growing demand for onchain equities and commodities trading with 24/7 accessibility, according to Talos. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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BitGo courts crypto firms awaiting MiCA approval amid Binance licensing concerns 2026-06-17 at 12:02 By Helen Partz BitGo launches a MiCA-compliant crypto infrastructure platform in Europe as exchanges face pressure to meet July 1 licensing rules across the EU. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Senators urge Treasury ensure state authority in GENIUS application 2026-06-17 at 05:21 By Jesse Coghlan A bipartisan group of US senators told the Treasury that its application of stablecoin laws should be done in a way that “preserves and promotes State participation.” This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Tokenized asset market tops $43B as institutions accelerate blockchain adoption 2026-06-16 at 23:55 By Sam Bourgi Tokenized financial assets have surged 37% in six months as institutions expand blockchain adoption and the market broadens beyond funds and private credit, according to Token Terminal. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Crypto PAC has $12M stake in Senate primary runoff as Alabama voters head to polls 2026-06-16 at 22:45 By Turner Wright Defend American Jobs reported spending $7.4 million on media to support Republican Barry Moore ahead of his May 20 Alabama primary, and an additional $4.7 million before Tuesday’s runoffs. This article is an excerpt
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Coinbase lets users transfer stock portfolios as exchange expands beyond crypto 2026-06-16 at 22:01 By Sam Bourgi The crypto exchange is deepening its push into traditional finance by enabling ACATS stock transfers and expanding trading products beyond digital assets. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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State Street launches GENIUS Act-aligned money market fund for stablecoin reserves 2026-06-16 at 20:28 By Nate Kostar The launch comes amid growing competition among financial institutions to manage assets backing dollar-pegged stablecoins. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Solana treasury firms resist Forward Industries’ consolidation push 2026-06-16 at 14:22 By Ezra Reguerra Two Solana treasury firms rejected acquisition proposals from Forward Industries, while a third offer expired without a response. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Bitcoin doesn’t need Ethereum-style yield, says Strategy’s Michael Saylor 2026-06-16 at 13:11 By Helen Partz Michael Saylor says Bitcoin does not need staking or inflation, outlining a five-layer “Digital Asset Stack” that generates returns through credit and equity products built around BTC. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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