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Image: crypto.newsBinance.US Pursues CFTC License for Regulated Prediction Markets: Not Officially Confirmed
Binance.US has reportedly confirmed plans to seek a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) license, aiming to offer regulated prediction markets to U.S. retail customers. This move, as reported by crypto.news and attributed to comments from CEO Stephen Gregory, is not officially confirmed and would expand Binance.US’s business beyond spot crypto trading. The application is part of a broader recovery strategy, but ongoing legal uncertainty persists due to conflicting state and federal regulations. The report highlights the competitive landscape and regulatory challenges facing prediction market operators in the United States.
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crypto.newsBinance.US Pursues CFTC License for Regulated Prediction Markets: Not Officially Confirmed
Binance.US has reportedly confirmed plans to seek a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) license, aiming to offer regulated prediction markets to U.S. retail customers. This move, as reported by crypto.news and attributed to comments from CEO Stephen Gregory, is not officially confirmed and would expand Binance.US’s business beyond spot crypto trading. The application is part of a broader recovery strategy, but ongoing legal uncertainty persists due to conflicting state and federal regulations. The report highlights the competitive landscape and regulatory challenges facing prediction market operators in the United States.
crypto.newsPatrick Witt Responds to Banking Leaders Amid CLARITY Act Senate Delays
According to crypto.news, White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt publicly criticized 134 banking leaders who advocated for stricter stablecoin reward restrictions as the CLARITY Act’s passage odds fell to a record low due to Senate delays. The report, not officially confirmed, details Witt’s challenge to banks over their demands and highlights the ongoing legislative uncertainty surrounding stablecoin regulation in the United States.
crypto.newsOSL Digital Securities Launches XRP Retail Trading in Hong Kong: Regulated Access Expands
According to crypto.news, OSL Digital Securities has launched XRP retail trading in Hong Kong, becoming the first SFC-licensed platform to offer direct spot access to XRP for retail investors. This development creates a regulated fiat on-ramp for local users, while US lawmakers continue debating federal crypto market rules. The report is not officially confirmed and is based on media coverage, with no first-party or regulatory verification.
crypto.newsCLARITY Act Odds Drop to Record-Low 27% Following Senate Delay, Not Officially Confirmed
According to crypto.news, Polymarket traders reduced the probability of the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026 to a record-low 27% after the U.S. Senate postponed action on the crypto market structure bill. This assessment is not officially confirmed and reflects market sentiment rather than a verified forecast. The Senate's shift in priorities, ongoing bipartisan negotiations, and unresolved disputes over stablecoin rewards have contributed to growing uncertainty about the bill's legislative prospects.
theblock.co via LBankSolana Policy Institute Urges Senate Action on Clarity Act Amid Tight Legislative Window
According to reporting from The Block, the Solana Policy Institute has sent an urgent letter to Senate leaders, advocating for immediate action on the Clarity Act before the legislative window closes. This push, which is not officially confirmed, highlights the time-sensitive nature of crypto regulation in the United States as election season approaches. The letter emphasizes the need for regulatory certainty for American developers, institutions, and consumers, and is joined by similar appeals from Digital Currency Group. Ethical concerns and safe harbor provisions for non-custodial developers are also central to the debate, but the outcome remains unconfirmed.
crypto.newsBinance App Disappears from Google Play in Selected EU Countries Amid MiCA Compliance Questions: Not Officially Confirmed
According to crypto.news, the Binance Android app has become unavailable on Google Play in certain European Union countries, specifically Spain and Latvia, while remaining accessible in Poland. The situation has prompted speculation about whether the removal is linked to MiCA regulatory requirements, but Binance attributes the issue to Google Play policy updates. The company is reportedly working with Google to resolve the matter, but no official confirmation has been provided regarding the exact cause or affected countries. This report is based on media coverage and is not officially confirmed.