Regulation

SEC, global crypto policy, enforcement

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CFTC Asserts Federal Authority Over Prediction Markets Amid State Challenges

CFTC Chairman Mike Selig has initiated a legal defense of the agency's jurisdiction over prediction markets, filing an amicus brief to counter state-level regulatory interference. The move signals a critical jurisdictional battle over the future of event contracts and decentralized forecasting platforms in the United States.

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Hong Kong SFC Ends 8-Month Licensing Lull with Victory Fintech Approval

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has officially granted a virtual asset trading platform license to Victory Fintech. This marks the first such approval in eight months, signaling a potential acceleration in the city's ambition to become a global digital asset hub.

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