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SEC eases crypto regulations as White House doubles down on support for digital assets
20 August 2026 at 6:12am UTC-4
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released new rule changes regarding crypto assets, providing what it describes as a “clear” regulatory framework that will ...
Philippines tax bureau goes after POGO linked to jailed former mayor Alice Guo
20 August 2026 at 3:40am UTC-4
The Philippines’ Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is going after a former Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) for tax evasion, pursuing PHP2.23 billion in alleged unpaid ...
BetMGM launches new jackpots in Michigan, with plans to expand over the summer and fall
19 August 2026 at 5:35am UTC-4
BetMGM has announced the launch of new jackpots in the US state of Michigan, as its Vice President of Gaming notes that “igaming continues to be the growth engine of our ...
South Korea blocks Polymarket for alleged illegal gambling operations
18 August 2026 at 6:22am UTC-4
Prediction market platform Polymarket has faced another setback after being blocked by South Korea’s media regulator, the Korea Media and Communications Standards Commission ...
Trump reportedly set to meet with crypto and prediction market leaders at White House
17 August 2026 at 8:24am UTC-4
US President Donald Trump is anticipated to meet senior figures from the cryptocurrency, prediction market, and AI industries at the White House on Wednesday, according to ...
Kalshi pushes investors for US$40 billion valuation but regulators have other plans
14 August 2026 at 8:06am UTC-4
In the last week, prediction market operator Kalshi has faced back-to-back regulatory setbacks across multiple states as the company holds funding round talks with investors to ...
White House claims no involvement in Lakers sale to Jared Kushner’s brother
14 August 2026 at 6:54am UTC-4
NBA franchise, the Los Angeles Lakers, has been sold in an alleged US$12.5 billion deal, but controversy has arisen over links to the White House, particularly President Donald ...
JPMorgan Chase stopped banking services for Polymarket in October 2025: report
14 August 2026 at 6:12am UTC-4
Investment bank JPMorgan Chase ceased to provide banking for Polymarket, as early as October of last year, reportedly over regulatory concerns.
As reported by the Financial ...
Complimentary access opened to all three IAG EXPO summit days in 2026, including igaming-focused CiG iDEA Summit
13 August 2026 at 12:27am UTC-4
As announced on 14 April 2026, the IAG Exhibition component of the IAG EXPO will pause for one year due to venue sponsor Newport World Resorts’ commitments relating to ...
CFTC uses emergency authority to allow Kalshi to continue operating in New York
12 August 2026 at 7:11am UTC-4
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has ordered prediction market operator Kalshi to continue operating in New York despite ongoing state legal action.
In a ...
CFTC warns prediction markets against using sportsbook-style odds
11 August 2026 at 7:07am UTC-4
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has warned prediction market operators against displaying contract prices in a typical sportsbook format.
On 7 August, the ...
AUSTRAC suspends Cryptolink’s 96 crypto ATMs over AML/CTF concerns
11 August 2026 at 6:15am UTC-4
Australia’s financial watchdog has suspended the registration of cryptocurrency ATM network operator Cryptolink Pty Ltd “amid ongoing concerns about its compliance with anti ...
Connecticut court denies appeal by Kalshi against enforcement of state sports wagering laws
11 August 2026 at 5:36am UTC-4
The US District Court of Connecticut has denied an appeal by prediction market operator Kalshi for a preliminary injunction, allowing the state to move forward in enforcing its ...
Four Singaporeans identified as personal assistants for Chen Zhi’s global scam operation: report
11 August 2026 at 5:13am UTC-4
A new report highlights how four Singaporean businessmen were hired to work as personal assistants for individuals and companies linked to Cambodian national Chen Zhi, the ...
Brazil moves on crypto, enabling holding period on transfers over US$10,000 from 1 Jan.
10 August 2026 at 7:02am UTC-4
Brazil’s central bank will implement a 24-hour delay on crypto transfers of over US$10,000 sent to foreign virtual-asset holding firms or self-custody wallets, starting 1 ...






