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Prediction Market Giants Clash as Competition Between Kalshi and Polymarket Heats Up

The competition between US-based prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket has intensified, with both companies exchanging sharp public criticisms. Kalshi, which is regulated by the CFTC, launched an ad campaign in Washington, D.C., with slogans such as "We don’t do death markets," directly targeting Polymarket’s offshore operations and its controversial contracts related to military conflicts and sensitive events. Kalshi accused Polymarket of being "irresponsible, dangerous, and non-compliant," while Polymarket responded by calling for fact-based discussions and emphasizing its commitment to market integrity. The dispute highlights fundamental differences in their regulatory approaches and comes amid growing scrutiny over insider trading and ethical concerns in the prediction market industry, which has seen combined weekly volumes nearing $6 billion.

marsbit04/02 08:52

Prediction Market Giants Clash as Competition Between Kalshi and Polymarket Heats Up

marsbit04/02 08:52

UK Court Allows $172M Bitcoin Theft Case as Husband Accuses Wife of Stealing Crypto via CCTV

A UK High Court judge has allowed a $172 million lawsuit to proceed, in which a husband accuses his wife of stealing 2,323 Bitcoin from his hardware wallet. The husband claims his wife used home CCTV cameras to secretly obtain his 24-word recovery phrase, enabling her to transfer the funds without his consent in August 2023. The Bitcoin, worth $60 million at the time, has since appreciated significantly. The wife sought dismissal, arguing the initial claim applied only to physical property, which the judge acknowledged. However, the case will continue under other legal claims. The dispute also involves a personal conflict, with the husband having pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife after discovering the alleged theft. This case highlights the legal challenges in applying traditional property laws to digital assets like cryptocurrency. The final ruling is expected to set an important precedent for future crypto-related disputes.

TheNewsCrypto03/17 10:59

UK Court Allows $172M Bitcoin Theft Case as Husband Accuses Wife of Stealing Crypto via CCTV

TheNewsCrypto03/17 10:59

Federal Court Ends Custodia Bank Bid for Federal Reserve Master Account

A U.S. federal appeals court has rejected Custodia Bank's bid to obtain a master account with the Federal Reserve, ending a five-year legal battle. The court upheld the Federal Reserve's authority to deny access to its payment systems, emphasizing that reserve banks have discretion to assess risks before granting accounts. Custodia, a digital asset-focused bank, argued that federal law entitled it to an account, but the court disagreed. The ruling reinforces the Fed's role as gatekeeper to the national payment infrastructure. A dissenting judge warned that denying master account access can be a "death sentence" for banks. The decision comes amid broader efforts by crypto firms to access traditional financial systems.

TheNewsCrypto03/14 06:49

Federal Court Ends Custodia Bank Bid for Federal Reserve Master Account

TheNewsCrypto03/14 06:49

Nevada Regulators Move to Halt Coinbase Prediction Markets

Nevada gaming regulators have filed a civil complaint against Coinbase Financial Markets to halt its prediction market offerings, alleging they constitute unlicensed gambling activities. The state argues that event-based contracts related to sports and elections fall under Nevada's gaming laws, not federal derivatives oversight. Regulators also cite concerns over allowing users as young as 18 to trade, below the state's legal gambling age of 21. The action is part of a broader clash between Coinbase and multiple states, as the exchange maintains that prediction markets are solely under CFTC authority. Nevada officials assert their enforcement is necessary to protect consumers and uphold industry integrity.

TheNewsCrypto02/04 11:02

Nevada Regulators Move to Halt Coinbase Prediction Markets