Prediction Markets and Casinos Are Both Betting Big on Washington
Kalshi spent $990,000 on federal lobbying in the first half of 2026, nearly doubling its annual spending from the previous year. The prediction market operator and casino industry are both significantly increasing their Capitol Hill expenditures to compete for regulatory influence.
Read full story →Tokenized stocks traded over $1B on Solana, Robinhood Chain, BNB Chain, and Base during Labor Day weekend
Tokenized stocks exceeded $1 billion in trading volume across Solana, Robinhood Chain, BNB Chain, and Base during Labor Day weekend. This activity represents a shift toward continuous global financial markets operating outside traditional exchange hours and infrastructure.
Tether Credited by DOJ After $52M Freeze Hits Global Crypto Scam Network
# Summary The US Department of Justice publicly thanked Tether for assisting investigators in disrupting a cryptocurrency marketplace linked to fraud and money laundering, resulting in a $52 million freeze. Tether, which issues the widely used dollar-linked stablecoin, was credited on September 11, 2026, for its role in the operation against the global scam network.
Revolut Leaks Passports, Bitcoin Transaction Histories to Fake Government Request
Revolut disclosed user passports and Bitcoin transaction histories after responding to a fraudulent information request sent from a government agency's email domain. The exposure affected a limited number of users whose data was accessed through the fake governmental request.