Wyoming Stablecoin Committee Hiring 2026 Summer Legal Interns to Participate in Digital Asset Regulatory Framework Development

Custodia CEO Says Trump Family Crypto Ties Are Part of Clarity Act Problem

In brief Caitlin Long says Trump-linked crypto activity has made passing the Clarity Act harder. She says the bill’s chances are a “coin flip” in the Senate. Without legislation, Long says crypto regulation could be reversed by future administrations. If Congress fails to pass the

Netherlands imposes heavy penalty on Polymarket! Illegally providing prediction market services, potentially facing a fine of up to 840,000 euros

The Dutch gambling authority Ksa has issued a cease and desist order and fined Polymarket for providing gambling services in the Netherlands without a license, facing a penalty of €420,000 per week, with a maximum of €840,000. This incident has sparked legal controversy over whether prediction markets are considered gambling. Ksa emphasizes that unlicensed platforms are not allowed to operate in the market and that prediction markets may pose social risks, which could influence future regulatory trends.

The U.S. Democratic Party has written to the Secretary of the Treasury requesting a suspension of WLFI review and a thorough investigation into the UAE "Spy Emir"

More than 40 Democratic members of the U.S. Congress have written to the Secretary of the Treasury, requesting an investigation into the Trump family-operated World Liberty Financial (WLFI) and its massive investments with members of the UAE royal family, expressing concerns that political and geopolitical pressures may influence financial regulation. They are calling for a suspension of WLFI's banking charter review to maintain public trust and ensure transparency and independence.

The Netherlands bans Polymarket, deeming it illegal gambling. Prediction markets are facing setbacks across Europe.

The Dutch gambling regulatory authority KSA has classified Polymarket as illegal gambling, requiring it to cease operations locally and imposing a fine of €420,000 per week. The article discusses the legal positioning and regulatory trends of prediction markets, showing that Europe is tightening its stance compared to the more lenient approach in the United States, and emphasizes the regulatory challenges faced by Polymarket and the double-edged sword effect of globalization.

The U.S. SEC allows broker-dealers to include stablecoin capital at a 2% discount, promoting the development of tokenization and crypto businesses.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) latest guidelines allow securities brokers to apply a 2% discount rate to stablecoin holdings when calculating capital, significantly reducing the capital cost of stablecoins and enhancing their compliance status. This change promotes the development of tokenized securities and crypto asset businesses and is seen as an important step by the SEC to modernize crypto regulation.

President of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Professionals Association, Chen Zhihua: Virtual asset industry practitioner approval applications must be open and transparent

President of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Professionals Association, Chen Zhihua, stated that virtual asset license applicants are required to take an opaque regulatory exam, which increases compliance costs and affects business development. The association recommends suspending the exam requirement and establishing a public consultation mechanism to promote fairness and feasibility of policies.