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Image: crypto.news via LBankHyperliquid and Kraken Parent Explore Regulated U.S. Futures Launch via Bitnomial
According to reporting from crypto.news and LBank News, Hyperliquid Labs and Kraken parent Payward are discussing a structure to offer selected Hyperliquid-linked perpetual futures to U.S. traders through the regulated exchange Bitnomial. Payward has presented the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with an outline of the proposed arrangement, though these developments are not officially confirmed by the parties.
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crypto.news via LBankHyperliquid and Kraken Parent Explore Regulated U.S. Futures Launch via Bitnomial
According to reporting from crypto.news and LBank News, Hyperliquid Labs and Kraken parent Payward are discussing a structure to offer selected Hyperliquid-linked perpetual futures to U.S. traders through the regulated exchange Bitnomial. Payward has presented the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with an outline of the proposed arrangement, though these developments are not officially confirmed by the parties.
crypto.newsCFTC fines former White House operator $172K over prediction market bets
U.S. regulators announced that a former White House teleprompter operator agreed to a financial penalty and a multi-year trading prohibition after utilizing nonpublic speech drafts to trade prediction market contracts. The details surrounding the enforcement action remain not officially confirmed outside of regulatory announcements and media reporting.
Crypto BriefingPolymarket faces scrutiny as prediction markets ink massive deals with sports leagues
According to reporting by Crypto Briefing published on August 30, 2026, prediction platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi have secured major commercial partnerships with professional sports leagues while simultaneously facing legal opposition from roughly 20 state authorities over allegations of operating unauthorized gambling services. This development is not officially confirmed by regulatory bodies.
Crypto BriefingBipartisan Support Wanes as CLARITY Act Vote Nears Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
Crypto Briefing reported that waning bipartisan support for the CLARITY Act could hinder its passage, though these developments are not officially confirmed by legislative leaders.
crypto.newsFormer US Defense Secretary Mark Esper Urges Senate to Treat CLARITY Act as a National Security Imperative
According to reporting by crypto.news, former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper has argued that passing the CLARITY Act before the upcoming procedural vote is essential for national security and sanctions enforcement, though the legislation faces ongoing Senate opposition and is not officially confirmed to pass.
crypto.news via LBankFormer U.S. Defense Secretary Frames CLARITY Act as National Security Priority Amid Senate Stalls
Media reporting indicates that former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper has described the CLARITY Act as a critical national security measure designed to protect financial oversight and sanctions enforcement. The Senate is preparing for a procedural cloture vote on September 15, requiring sixty votes to advance, while several legislative disputes involving stablecoin rewards, decentralized finance, and political ethics remain unresolved and have not officially confirmed final compromises.