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Tennessee Regulators Order Kalshi, Polymarket to Cease Operations by Jan 31

Tennessee's Sports Wagering Council declares prediction markets 'illegal gambling,' ordering refunds by Jan 31 and threatening felony charges.

January 11, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

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Bitfinex Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Released Early; Credits Trump’s First Step Act

The mastermind behind the $10B Bitfinex hack walks free after serving 14 months post-sentencing, reigniting the debate on crypto crime deterrence.

January 11, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments

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Banks Fight to Kill Stablecoin Rewards Ahead of Jan 15 Senate Markup

Banks lobby to close the 'exchange reward loophole' in the GENIUS Act as stablecoin volumes hit $33 trillion, threatening $360B in traditional banking revenue.

January 10, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments

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Tennessee Orders Prediction Markets Offline; Kalshi & Polymarket Face Jan. 31 Deadline

Tennessee regulators impose a strict Jan. 31 deadline for Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com to refund users and cease operations, intensifying the state-vs-federal battle ahead of…

January 10, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

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UK Crypto Regime: Sept 2026 Application Window Confirmed; DeFi Temporarily Excluded

FCA sets September 2026 application window and October 2027 enforcement date, while CARF tax reporting goes live immediately.

January 10, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

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BNY Goes Live with Tokenized Deposits; Citadel, Circle & ICE Onboard

BNY Mellon launches its tokenized deposit service with partners like Citadel and Circle, targeting 24/7 on-chain settlement for institutional collateral.

January 10, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments