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forbes.comworld4 days ago
Block to Pay $45 Million Fine After State Regulators Act
Block agreed to pay a $45 million fine following actions by state regulators. The settlement addresses concerns over Cash App's compliance practices.
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nypost.comfinance5 days ago
South Korean brokerages raise margin requirements on major stocks
Several brokerages increased margin rates on Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix after market volatility rose. The changes require investors to post more cash when buying shares on margin.
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americanbanker.comai6 days ago
Bank of England says artificial intelligence poses financial stability risk
The Bank of England warned that artificial intelligence could threaten financial stability. Officials cited rapid adoption and limited oversight as key concerns.
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americanbanker.comai6 days ago
Virtual Assets Regulator Says AI Adoption in Finance Depends on Regulatory Modernization
The chief executive of Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority stated that financial oversight infrastructure will determine how quickly artificial intelligence transforms the sector. Jurisdictions maintaining paper-based systems risk being bypassed as tokenization expands in…
abcnews.go.combusiness7 days ago
Australian Regulator Cancels Capital Guard Financial License
ASIC cancelled the Australian Financial Services License held by Capital Guard after finding the firm used fake documents to obtain investor funds. The company had presented a Sydney Harbour address while its sole director lived in Melbourne.
technology7 days ago
FCA Review Calls for Expanded Powers Over AI Firms in Finance
The Financial Conduct Authority published the Mills review on AI reshaping retail financial services from 2030. It found firms shifting to AI tools that could widen access but raise fraud and cyber risks. Recommendations include giving the FCA authority over tech providers and it…
intuitiveaccountant.comfinance7 days ago
Bank of Korea says single-stock leveraged ETFs raise market concentration
The Bank of Korea said single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds linked to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix may deepen market concentration and raise volatility. The warning was reported by Bloomberg.
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Yonhapworld8 days ago
South Korea Starts 24-Hour Won Trading to Broaden Market Access
South Korea began continuous foreign-exchange trading for the Korean won on Monday. Officials said the change responds to investor demand and follows the country's inclusion in a global bond index.
forbes.comworld10 days ago
ASIC Report Finds Gaps in Superannuation Platform Fee Caps and Advice Checks
Australia's financial regulator reviewed six large platform trustees holding $400 billion in retirement savings. The review identified shortfalls in fee caps, document sampling, and behavior monitoring. Commissioner Simone Constant discussed the findings in a public interview.
The Independentsports12 days ago
Hull City Completes Sales of Two Players to Meet Financial Rules
Hull City sold its first-choice goalkeeper and a midfielder for a combined £8.5 million to stay within profit and sustainability limits after promotion. The sales eliminated an estimated £6 million overspend that would have triggered a points deduction.
pymnts.comfinance18 days ago
Senate leaders say time is short for bipartisan cryptocurrency legislation
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said lawmakers must reach a deal quickly on cryptocurrency oversight rules. Outstanding issues include ethics provisions and regulatory appointments. A House vote would also be required.
channel4.comfinance18 days ago
Labour Party Chair Refers Nigel Farage to Financial Regulator Over Crypto Advocacy
The Chair of the Labour Party has asked the Financial Conduct Authority to examine whether Nigel Farage's public support for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins benefited a major donor. The request follows millions in donations from a Thailand-based crypto investor to Farage and Ref…
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gamereactor.eufinance19 days ago
Former FCA official says U.K. crypto ambitions face execution gap
Isadora Arredondo, who worked at the Financial Conduct Authority before joining Hedera, said the U.K. has pursued different regulatory tracks for institutions and smaller crypto firms. She attributed slower progress for startups to competing priorities at the regulator rather tha…
New York Postfinance24 days ago
Startup founded by senator's son raises $30 million for derivatives exchange
Theodore Gillibrand secured $30 million in funding for American Perpetuals Exchange Corporation, a startup valued at $300 million. The company plans to offer perpetual futures contracts on equities and stock indexes after seeking regulatory approval.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness26 days ago
Former Executives Fined for Breaches Linked to Casino Money Laundering
Two former executives at an Australian casino operator received fines and bans for failing to address money laundering risks. A federal court also criticized the corporate regulator for reaching lenient deals with other board members.
foxnews.compolitics33 days agoSourced
Trump Nominates Brian Johnson to Lead Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The White House sent the nomination of Brian Johnson of Ohio to the Senate on June 10, 2026, to serve a five-year term as Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. The move installs a permanent director at the agency that oversees consumer protections for mortgages…
theconversation.comworld34 days ago
Kalshi to Require Employment Data for Certain Event Contracts
The prediction market platform will collect employment information from users placing bets on contracts tied to companies or economic indicators. The measure aims to reduce the risk of insider trading on its platform.
investors.comfinance34 days ago
U.K. Regulator Proposes Allowing Retail Funds to Hold Up to 10% in Crypto Notes
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority proposed permitting certain retail investment funds to allocate up to 10% of assets to cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes. The measure would apply to funds structured as Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities.
koreaherald.comworld34 days ago
South Korea Finance Ministry Vows Action on Speculative FX Trading
Officials met with bank representatives Tuesday to discuss monitoring of foreign exchange markets. The ministry said it will conduct inspections of speculative trading and take stern measures against activities that disrupt market order.
app.buzzsumo.comworld35 days ago
Kikuyu MP Proposes Centralised Liquidity Facility and Shared Services for Licensed Saccos
Kimani Ichung'wah introduced the Sacco Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which would require at least 30 licensed Saccos to form a secondary cooperative society for shared liquidity and financial services.
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South Korean Officials Pledge Action Against Speculative FX Trades as Won Weakens
Top economic policymakers held an emergency meeting Sunday and said they will investigate and punish market-disruptive trading. The won reached its weakest level against the U.S. dollar since 2009 amid foreign investor selling.
cointelegraph.comfinance38 days ago
Coinbase and Better to Offer Token-Backed Mortgage Down Payments by Summer 2026
Coinbase and Better Home & Finance will let qualified borrowers use Bitcoin or USDC as collateral for Fannie Mae-backed mortgage down payments starting this summer. The program follows a March announcement and a June 2025 FHFA directive allowing crypto assets in mortgage risk ass…
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House Administration Committee Chair Works on Bill to Ban Lawmakers from Election Prediction Market Bets
Rep. Bryan Steil said he is drafting legislation that would prohibit current and former federal lawmakers and candidates from betting on elections and policy outcomes on platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. The measure would be attached to a separate bill already approved by…
americanbanker.combusiness39 days ago
Agency Can Collect Ill-Gotten Gains Without Showing Victim Loss
A federal court ruled that an independent financial regulator may recover money obtained through violations even when no victim loss is proven. The decision was issued unanimously.
finance.yahoo.comfinance39 days agoUpdated
U.S. regulators end $25,000 minimum equity rule for day trading
The Pattern Day Trader rule has been eliminated, removing the requirement that brokerage accounts hold at least $25,000 before executing four or more day trades in a five-business-day period. The change applies to U.S. stock trading accounts.
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investmentexecutive.comfinance40 days ago
SDNY Office Examines Valuation Differences in Private Credit Market
The U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York said the office is reviewing possible valuation discrepancies across private credit assets. The prosecutor spoke at a credit forum and noted prior instances where marks differed sharply between participants.
al-monitor.comfinance41 days ago
U.S. Sanctions Four Iranian Crypto Exchanges, Including Nobitex
U.S. officials imposed sanctions on Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex and three unnamed additional platforms. The measures bar the exchanges from the U.S. financial system and prohibit American persons from dealing with them.
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japantimes.co.jpfinance42 days ago
Japan's Ruling Party Proposes Legal Framework for Crypto ETF Trading
The ruling party submitted a proposal on June 1, 2026, calling for rules to allow cryptocurrency ETF trading and greater use of yen-based stablecoins. The document was delivered to Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama.
americanbanker.comfinance43 days ago
House Financial Services Committee Shifts Focus to Tokenization After Clarity Act
Committee Chairman French Hill said tokenization is the panel's next priority after stablecoin and market structure legislation. The committee held a March hearing on the topic and is examining whether new legislation or regulatory changes are needed.
citizen.co.zaworld43 days ago
Former Finance Minister Convicted Over UnetCredit Reporting Failures
A former finance minister was convicted on Sunday for failing to ensure that UnetCredit's financial irregularities were reported to the public during his time as company chair.
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nypost.comfinance45 days agoUpdated
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Opposes Crypto Clarity Act
JPMorgan's chief executive expressed opposition to the crypto Clarity Act and directed strong criticism at Coinbase's chief executive. The comments mark an escalation in tensions between traditional banks and cryptocurrency firms over pending legislation.
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CoinDeskfinance45 days ago
Paxos Receives SEC Approval to Clear U.S. Stocks on Blockchain
Paxos Securities Settlement Company received full registration from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to provide clearing and settlement services. The license makes the subsidiary the first blockchain-native firm authorized to operate as a central securities depository…
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entrepreneur.comfinance46 days ago
China Targets Illegal Overseas Trading by Small Traders
Chinese authorities have expanded enforcement against unauthorized cross-border trading. The measures aim to collect taxes from previously unreported activity.
CoinDeskfinance46 days ago
Crypto Trading Firm FalconX Files Draft IPO Papers With SEC
FalconX confidentially submitted a draft registration statement to the Securities and Exchange Commission and retained Cantor and other advisers for a potential public offering. The California-based firm, last valued at $8 billion in 2022, serves institutional clients and does no…
rediff.comfinance46 days ago
Treasury Secretary Bessent Urges Congress to Pass Crypto Clarity Act
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated there will be no central bank digital currency and called on lawmakers to advance the Clarity Act to attract digital assets to the United States.
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news.google.comfinance46 days ago
UK Announces Sanctions on Russian Crypto Network and Related Firms
The United Kingdom imposed sanctions on 18 entities tied to a Kremlin-linked cryptocurrency settlement system. The measures target payment routes used to bypass restrictions imposed after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
upi.comworld47 days ago
South Korean Banks' Capital Adequacy Ratio Falls in First Quarter
The average capital adequacy ratio of 17 commercial and state-run banks stood at 15.64 percent at the end of March. The figure declined from 15.83 percent recorded three months earlier.
New York Postfinance47 days ago
JPMorgan Could Spend Up to $20 Billion on Acquisitions, CEO Says
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the bank is open to spending $10 billion to $20 billion on a deal over the next couple of years. The comments mark a shift from the bank's usual preference for organic growth.
bigdataanalyticsnews.comfinance47 days ago
Crypto Firms and Automakers Apply for Bank Charters Under New Policies
Dozens of financial technology companies and the three major U.S. automakers have applied for banking charters. The filings follow administration policies that reduced regulatory barriers to new bank formation.
ecns.cnfinance48 days ago
China Records $1 Trillion Capital Outflow in 2025
Capital leaving China reached an estimated $1 trillion in 2025, the largest annual total since records began in 2006. Outflows have more than doubled since 2021 as investors shifted funds abroad.
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pakistantoday.com.pkfinance48 days ago
Grayscale Files Third Amendment for Proposed Hyperliquid ETF
Grayscale Investments submitted a third amended registration statement for a Hyperliquid ETF. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart reported the filing targets ticker GHYP.
thehindu.comfinance48 days ago
SPV Brokers Sell Pre-IPO Shares in SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic
Firms including Augment, Hiive and Sydecar package private shares of late-stage startups into special-purpose vehicles for institutional and retail buyers. The market has expanded rapidly as companies remain private longer and early gains accrue before public offerings.
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CoinDeskfinance48 days ago
UK Sanctions Huobi and Ruble Stablecoin Issuer Over Russia Links
The United Kingdom imposed sanctions on 18 entities and individuals, including crypto exchange Huobi and a Kyrgyzstan-linked stablecoin issuer. The measures require U.K. firms to freeze funds and trace transactions connected to the designated parties.
Benzingapolitics48 days ago
Arthur Hayes Says Prediction Markets Should Allow All Information
Arthur Hayes, chief investment officer at Maelstrom Fund, stated that prediction markets should not restrict insider information. He argued that prices should reflect all available data except in cases of theft or fraud.
Bloombergworld50 days ago
Taiwan Financial Regulator Urges Larger Asset Managers
Taiwan's top financial regulator stated that the island's largest asset managers need to grow in scale to compete with international rivals as a regional financial hub.
japantimes.co.jpfinance50 days ago
Japan Urges Listed Companies to Prioritize Long-Term Investment Over Buybacks
Japan’s financial regulator is pressing listed companies to direct more cash reserves toward business investment rather than share repurchases and dividend increases. The guidance aims to support sustained corporate growth.
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yahoo.comfinance51 days ago
Former Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank Dies at 86
Barney Frank, who served more than three decades in the House, died this week. He was the first member of Congress to come out as gay and helped shape financial reforms after the 2008 crisis.
CoinDeskfinance52 days ago
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer Defends Crypto Developer Protections in Clarity Act
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said law enforcement concerns about crypto developer protections in the Clarity Act are overstated. He pointed to bipartisan Senate support and years of House work on the legislation.
usethebitcoin.comfinance52 days ago
Companies Invest in Prediction Markets Despite Regulatory Uncertainty
States and the federal government are disputing regulatory authority over prediction markets. Companies including Flutter Entertainment, DraftKings, Kalshi, Polymarket, and Robinhood have stated they will continue expanding their platforms.
foxnews.comworld53 days ago
Senior Fellow Testifies on Updating Anti-Money Laundering Rules
Carole House appeared before a House subcommittee on May 21 to discuss changes to the Bank Secrecy Act. She addressed how new technologies and threats affect financial crime prevention.
cnbc.compolitics54 days ago
Regulators Examine Oil Trades Ahead of Trump Iran Announcements
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is reviewing trades by three firms that earned millions from oil futures placed shortly before President Trump announced developments in the Iran conflict. The inquiry focuses on whether the trades were based on non-public information.
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fortune.comfinance54 days ago
Barney Frank, Former Democratic Congressman, Dies at 86
Barney Frank, who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, died late Tuesday at age 86. He was known for his work on financial regulation and LGBT rights.
pymnts.comfinance54 days ago
Crypto Infrastructure Advances at Wall Street Event
A bonus episode of CoinDesk's Public Keys podcast recorded at the NYSE during Consensus 2026 examined the growth of crypto ETFs and institutional infrastructure. Speakers discussed single-token ETFs, in-kind creation, staking, and pending legislation.
Semaforpolitics54 days ago
House Financial Services Chairman Says Congress Should Wait on Prediction Market Rules
Chairman French Hill said his committee is educating lawmakers on existing oversight of prediction markets by the CFTC and SEC. He said court cases between states and the Trump administration should play out first.
thehindubusinessline.compolitics54 days ago
Prediction Markets Raise Questions on Investing Versus Gambling Distinction
Prediction markets allow users to bet on election outcomes and other events. Congress may need to clarify regulatory boundaries between these platforms and traditional gambling.
thegatewaypundit.comfinance54 days ago
President Trump Orders Update to U.S. Regulations on Crypto Integration
President Trump directed federal agencies to revise regulations that would allow cryptocurrency to operate within traditional finance and payment systems. The directive was reported by @WatcherGuru.
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Financial Timesfinance54 days ago
Barney Frank, Former Congressman Who Led Banking Reforms, Dies at 86
Barney Frank, the first openly gay member of Congress and a key architect of post-2008 financial regulations, has died at age 86. He represented Massachusetts in the House for more than three decades.
Fox Newspolitics54 days ago
Barney Frank, former Massachusetts congressman and gay rights advocate, dies at 86
Barney Frank, who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, died Tuesday at age 86. He was among the first openly gay members of Congress and helped lead financial reform legislation after the 2008 crisis.
Fox Newsworld54 days agoUpdated
Barney Frank, Former Massachusetts Congressman and Dodd-Frank Author, Dies at 86
Barney Frank, the longtime Democratic representative from Massachusetts who helped write major financial reforms and became the first sitting member of Congress to come out as gay, died Tuesday at age 86. He had been in hospice care in Maine for congestive heart failure.
Washington Examinerpolitics54 days ago
U.S. financial system faces new risks from unregulated digital assets
Adversaries have used gaps in traditional finance to support terrorism and sanctions evasion. A newer, largely unregulated digital asset ecosystem has emerged in recent years.