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Taiwan Blocks Coinbase & Kalshi Over Election Betting
Taiwan has blocked access to Coinbase and Kalshi ahead of November local elections, citing laws banning for-profit election gambling.
First reported Fri 16 Oct · 03:32 UTCPolicy
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AMC CEO vs. Robinhood Stock Token Dispute
AMC CEO Adam Aron publicly refuses consent for Robinhood to create synthetic 'Stock Tokens' replicating AMC shares, citing SEC consent requirements.
First reported Thu 15 Oct · 23:32 UTCMedium
Bo Hines / Tether Conflict of Interest Scoop
A new scoop reveals that while Bo Hines was leading the White House's push to pass the Genius Act (stablecoin bill), Tether was steering millions to a company he co-owned. Right after the bill passed, Tether hired him as its US chief.
Updated 2 times since 15 Oct 2026High
Crypto Regulatory Double Standard: BoA Fine vs. Developer Prosecution
CZ and Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm both highlighted the stark contrast between Bank of America's $1.2B fine (no arrests) and criminal charges against crypto developers for code written but not controlled.
Updated 6 times since 13 Oct 2026Medium
Australia Proposes Crypto Exchange Restrictions
Australia plans to ban crypto platforms from trading against their own customers and implement stricter capital and custody rules, targeting a 2027 rollout.
First reported Thu 15 Oct · 09:32 UTCMedium
Crypto Regulation Tightening: France, Australia, and NYC DA
France is eyeing a 31.4% tax on crypto-to-stablecoin conversions from 2027; Australia's ASIC is finalizing digital asset licensing standards; and New York's DA dismantled a massive crypto fraud ring targeting Russian speakers.
First reported Thu 15 Oct · 07:32 UTCMedium
BoJ Hawks: Neutral Rate 'Considerably Above 1%'
BoJ board member Koeda delivered a string of hawkish signals, indicating the neutral rate is considerably above 1%, justifying September's rate hike and leaving the door open for further policy tightening.
Updated 2 times since 15 Oct 2026Low
KYC, Privacy & Crypto Regulation Pushback
Multiple voices pushed back against crypto surveillance: Australia's intrusive KYC requirements drew outrage, while a viral post highlighted the systemic risks of KYC data to individuals.
First reported Thu 15 Oct · 03:32 UTCHigh
OCC Report: US Banks Systematically Deplatformed Lawful Businesses 2020–2025
A new OCC report reviewing 100,000 complaints confirms America's largest banks denied banking services to lawful businesses based on political and reputational considerations, not financial risk — corroborating years of crypto and conservative complaints about 'Operation Chokepoint 2.0'.
Updated 2 times since 14 Oct 2026High
Richard Heart (HEX/PulseChain) Arrested by Interpol in Turkey
Interpol has detained Richard Heart (Richard Schueler), founder of HEX and PulseChain, in Turkey, with authorities reportedly seizing substantial assets; creditors and victims are being called to come forward.
Updated 6 times since 14 Oct 2026Medium
White House Crypto Council Director Patrick Witt Departs
Patrick Witt has exited his role as White House Crypto Council Executive Director, with the administration offering a routine thank-you statement.
First reported Wed 14 Oct · 20:33 UTCMedium
CFTC First Crypto Regulatory Framework & Illinois Legal Challenge
The CFTC published its first proposed crypto regulatory framework covering leveraged retail transactions and exchange registration, while crypto industry groups are pushing for an expedited ruling against Illinois' new crypto tax law.
First reported Wed 14 Oct · 10:32 UTCMedium
Expedia Antitrust Lawsuit: Alleged Economy-Wide Hotel Price Fixing
A new lawsuit alleges Expedia exploits its ~80% online booking market share to inflate hotel prices 15-30% across all channels by enforcing MFN clauses and punishing non-compliant hotels via search demotion.
First reported Wed 14 Oct · 01:32 UTCHigh
Fed's Williams: One More Hike in 2026, None in 2027 — Treasury Yields Fall
NY Fed President John Williams signaled the rate cycle is nearly over — one more hike this year, none in 2027 — sending the 30-year Treasury yield down to 5.565%. He warned AI infrastructure demand is stoking inflation but said the economy is not overheating.
First reported Tue 13 Oct · 18:33 UTCMedium
Fed & Inflation: Hassett Comments, AI Pushing Up Prices
White House adviser Hassett signaled the Fed may hold rates if inflation slows, while Fed's Goolsbee flagged that the AI boom is starting to directly push up prices via chip and memory costs.
First reported Tue 13 Oct · 12:33 UTCHigh
UK Court Rules Chinese Fraud Victims Cannot Reclaim $5B in Seized Bitcoin
A London court ruled that English law does not govern Chinese fraud victims' ownership claims over 61,000 BTC, effectively clearing the path for the UK government to keep the funds.
Updated 3 times since 11 Oct 2026Medium
UK Steps Back from Digital Pound; Stablecoins Gain Ground
Bank of England signals no urgency on a CBDC, preferring sterling stablecoins and tokenized deposits — a meaningful regulatory lean toward private crypto infrastructure.
First reported Tue 13 Oct · 09:32 UTCMedium
IMF Warns on AI Market Risk, Fiscal Gaps, and Cyber Threats
The IMF fired a multi-front warning: an AI market correction could spill into the real economy via wealth effects, emerging markets are ill-equipped to handle AI-powered cyber threats, and governments urgently need to rebuild fiscal buffers.
First reported Tue 13 Oct · 05:32 UTCMedium
BoE and IMF Signal: Inflation Vigilance, Asia AI-Led Growth
BoE's Greene warns against delayed inflation action while the IMF highlights Asia's AI-driven growth outpacing other regions, with the UK standing out for fiscal discipline.
First reported Tue 13 Oct · 03:32 UTCHigh
RBA Minutes: Unanimous 25bp Hike, Neutral Rate Rising, AI Price Pressures Flagged
The Reserve Bank of Australia's latest minutes revealed a unanimous 25bp rate hike, with the board concerned that inflation risks are growing, domestic costs are broad-based, and the neutral rate may have shifted higher. Notably, AI-driven tech price pressures in Australia were explicitly mentioned.
First reported Tue 13 Oct · 01:33 UTCMedium
France: Crypto Surveillance Bill + Supermarket Cyberattack
Two major France-related stories hit simultaneously: lawmakers advanced a bill requiring self-custody holders with €100K+ to register assets, and a cyberattack hit supermarket refrigeration systems across the country overnight.
First reported Mon 12 Oct · 16:32 UTCMedium
Kraken Gets UAE Regulatory Approval from VARA
Kraken's Payward FZCO entity received VARA licensing in the UAE to offer spot and margin trading in AED-denominated pairs across retail, professional, and institutional tiers — launching in coming weeks.
First reported Mon 12 Oct · 10:32 UTCMedium
FSB Flags Cross-Border Stablecoin Regulation Gaps to G20
The Financial Stability Board warned G20 leaders that global stablecoin regulation remains inconsistent, particularly for foreign-issued tokens, raising systemic oversight concerns.
First reported Mon 12 Oct · 09:32 UTCMedium
UK Fiscal & Political Pressures Mount
The UK government faces simultaneous tests: a WSJ challenge to its budget credibility, City of London pushback on Burnham's non-compete ban, and debate over closer EU ties.
First reported Mon 12 Oct · 08:32 UTCMedium
DOJ Investigating Major TV Networks for Antitrust Over Trump Coverage Boycott
The US Justice Department is probing whether ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox News violated antitrust law by jointly suspending White House TV pool coverage of President Trump.
Updated 2 times since 10 Oct 2026Medium
Kalshi Insider Betting Investigation — Prediction Market Integrity
Kalshi is investigating three small bets (~$173 total) placed before news broke of Trump's press secretary pick, when odds were ~1% — raising questions about insider trading on prediction markets.
First reported Sun 11 Oct · 05:32 UTCMedium
US DOJ Antitrust Probe into Five Major News Networks
The US Justice Department has launched an investigation into five major news networks for possible antitrust violations, a potentially significant media industry development.
Updated 2 times since 11 Oct 2026Medium
American Express Fined $350M for AML Failures
American Express has been hit with a $350 million fine for anti-money laundering compliance lapses, one of the larger AML enforcement actions against a major US financial institution recently.
First reported Sat 10 Oct · 23:32 UTC