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Coinbase sues three states to challenge prediction market restrictions
Coinbase has initiated legal action against regulators in three states, arguing that local bans on prediction markets are inconsistent with federal law and stifle innovation.
āBy taking the fight to the state level, Coinbase is attempting to prevent a fragmented regulatory landscape that could hinder the growth of decentralized betting platforms.ā
David Sacks expects "Clarity Act" for crypto to be prioritized in January
Tech investor David Sacks indicated that a "Clarity Act" aimed at providing definitive regulatory rules for digital assets will be a top priority for the new U.S. Congress.
āThe move suggests an aggressive timeline for legislative reform, aimed at ending years of ambiguity and fostering a more stable environment for domestic crypto innovation.ā
Coinbase CEO calls for ābig, beautiful billā to protect prediction markets
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong urged the incoming Trump administration to pass clear legislation safeguarding prediction markets after recent regulatory pushbacks.
āThe appeal for a formal legislative framework highlights the industryās push to move beyond āregulation by enforcementā and establish prediction markets as a protected asset class.ā
Senate moves to confirm Michael Selig as new CFTC Chair
The U.S. Senate has begun the confirmation process for Michael Selig to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a move expected to shift the agency's approach to crypto oversight. āSeligās appointment is viewed as a potential pivot toward a more collaborative regulatory stance, balancing market integrity with the growth of the digital commodity sector.ā
š REMARKS OF THE WEEK
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šļø EVENT OF THE WEEK
Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town 2026
Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town 2026 continues to champion Bitcoin adoption, empowering individuals, and nurturing parallel institutions and economies to reshape South Africaās financial landscape.
Date Jan 30 2026
š¬ EXPERT OPINION
Bitcoin is a bank in cyberspace, run by incorruptible software, offereing a global, affordable, simple an dsecure savings account to billions of people that don't have the option or desire to run their own hedge fund.
š METRIC OF THE WEEK
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GLOSSARY CORNER Block Reward: The amount of Bitcoin awarded to a miner for successfully validating and adding a new block to the blockchain. It consists of newly issued BTC and transaction fees, and it decreases over time through Bitcoinās halving mechanism. | EDITORāS CHOICE |
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