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Image: decrypt.co via LBankSEC Chair Atkins Signals Readiness to Regulate Crypto if Clarity Act Stalls
According to LBank News, referencing decrypt.co, SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated the agency is prepared to issue its own crypto regulations if the Clarity Act fails to pass the Senate. The Clarity Act, which would assign the CFTC exclusive jurisdiction over digital commodity spot markets, has passed the House and Senate Banking Committee but awaits a Senate floor vote. Atkins emphasized that only a statute can provide lasting regulatory certainty, but the SEC stands ready to act if Congress does not. These developments are not officially confirmed and remain based on media reporting.
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decrypt.co via LBankSEC Chair Atkins Signals Readiness to Regulate Crypto if Clarity Act Stalls
According to LBank News, referencing decrypt.co, SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated the agency is prepared to issue its own crypto regulations if the Clarity Act fails to pass the Senate. The Clarity Act, which would assign the CFTC exclusive jurisdiction over digital commodity spot markets, has passed the House and Senate Banking Committee but awaits a Senate floor vote. Atkins emphasized that only a statute can provide lasting regulatory certainty, but the SEC stands ready to act if Congress does not. These developments are not officially confirmed and remain based on media reporting.
crypto.news via LBankCLARITY Act Passage Odds Drop as Senate Delays Vote: Not Officially Confirmed
According to reporting by LBank News and crypto.news, the probability of the CLARITY Act passing in 2026 has fallen sharply, with Polymarket traders now estimating only a 34% chance. The Senate's decision to prioritize other legislative matters has delayed the bill's progress, and bipartisan support remains uncertain. These developments are not officially confirmed and rely on media reporting rather than direct statements from lawmakers or regulators. The ongoing regulatory uncertainty is affecting both market sentiment and legislative prospects for US crypto regulation.
crypto.newsPolymarket’s Dual Exchange Structure: Risks, Protections, and User Impact (not officially confirmed)
According to crypto.news, Polymarket operates two distinct platforms under one brand: a wallet-based DeFi venue and a CFTC-regulated US exchange. These platforms differ fundamentally in custody, collateral, identity verification, product scope, and resolution mechanisms. The existence of two separate entities, each governed by different legal frameworks and offering different protections, creates significant risk and complexity for users. This report is based on media reporting and is not officially confirmed.
CoinDeskCME Group and CFTC Clash Over Onchain Perpetual Futures Approval: Not Officially Confirmed
According to CoinDesk, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently approved the first listing of onchain perpetual futures, sparking a legal and policy dispute with CME Group, the largest derivatives exchange operator in the United States. CME has filed a lawsuit against the CFTC and its chairman, challenging the approval and raising concerns about regulatory misclassification and market impact. The situation, not officially confirmed, highlights deep tensions over the future of crypto derivatives regulation and the role of incumbents versus innovators.
The BlockFederal judge blocks Minnesota prediction-market ban while litigation continues
A federal court granted a preliminary injunction preventing Minnesota from enforcing its new prediction-market statute against Kalshi and Polymarket while the court considers federal preemption.
crypto.newsNFL Requests CFTC to Strengthen Rules for High-Risk Sports Prediction Contracts
According to crypto.news, the National Football League (NFL) has sent a letter to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) urging the regulator to impose stricter rules on sports prediction contracts. The NFL argues that enhanced safeguards are necessary to protect game integrity and consumers, especially as prediction markets expand rapidly. This request, not officially confirmed, comes amid ongoing federal efforts to regulate event contracts and increasing tension between federal and state oversight. The NFL’s position diverges from other sports leagues that have partnered with prediction market platforms.