This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 29, 2026)
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CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets
Federal authorities have launched a coordinated legal offensive to cement control over prediction markets, challenging state interventions and raising the stakes for how event contracts are governed across U.S. derivatives…
Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit against Illinois on April 2, 2026, seeking to permanently block the state from…
CFTC Finalizes Settlement With Former FTX Engineer, Imposes $3.7M Disgorgement
Court order finalizes CFTC case against a former FTX engineering chief, enforcing financial penalties and long-term bans while underscoring how cooperation can shape outcomes in major crypto fraud investigations. Court…
CFTC Launches Innovation Task Force With Crypto Focus at Center of Broader Regulatory Effort
CFTC moves to shape oversight of crypto, AI, and prediction markets with a new task force aimed at defining rules for fast-evolving derivatives, signaling a more structured U.S. approach to…
CFTC Publishes FAQs Defining Bitcoin, Ether, Stablecoin Roles in Margin
CFTC defines how bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins function in derivatives margin, applying risk-based haircuts and tighter usage limits while reinforcing structured oversight instead of banning crypto from core market activity.…
What the SEC and CFTC’s New Guidance Actually Means for Your Crypto
For years now, the entire cryptocurrency industry has operated under a fog of regulatory uncertainty. Investors and developers alike were wondering which crypto asset the U.S. government might suddenly decide…
SEC Finally Clarifies That Most Crypto Assets Are Not Securities
The SEC issued an interpretation on Tuesday clarifying how federal securities laws apply to certain crypto assets and transactions involving cryptocurrencies. This is a “major step in the Commission’s efforts…
US Regulators Recognize XRP’s Non-Security Status in SEC, CFTC Landmark Crypto Rules
XRP gains clearer regulatory footing as U.S. authorities explicitly include it among digital commodities in new SEC guidance, aligning it with major crypto assets like bitcoin and ether while reinforcing…
SEC, CFTC Issue Landmark Crypto Guidance Defining US Regulatory Boundaries
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Tuesday issued a joint interpretation clarifying how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets, marking one of…
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