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FCA Explores Easing UK Ban on Prediction Markets
According to The Times, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has held discussions with trading platforms about relaxing the ban on retail financial prediction markets, but as of September 7, 2026, no policy changes have been announced. The FCA has permanently prohibited the sale of binary options to retail consumers since April 2019, viewing them as gambling-like and high-risk. Industry representatives argue that UK consumers already participate through overseas platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, but the FCA has not yet issued a public consultation or rule proposal. Sports and political prediction contracts are regulated by the Gambling Commission, while financial prediction markets fall under the FCA's jurisdiction.
2 hours ago
Philippines Proposes 12-Month Moratorium on Payment Registration
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has proposed a 12-month suspension on accepting and processing new registrations for payment system operators (OPS) to conduct a comprehensive review. The proposal also requires regulated virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to establish direct merchant relationships with acquirers and enhance monitoring. During the moratorium, pending applications will be reviewed but not approved, and new applicants cannot engage in activities requiring registration. The final rules will take effect 15 days after approval.
5 hours ago
Hanwha Chooses Avalanche for Tokenized Securities Platform in South Korea
South Korea's Hanwha Investment & Securities has reportedly completed development of a tokenized securities platform on Avalanche, preparing for the country's tokenized securities regulations set to take effect in February 2027. The platform supports multiple networks including Avalanche and Hyperledger Besu, and the Korea Securities Depository is also preparing infrastructure to connect various blockchains. This move marks South Korea's integration of blockchain-based securities into its regulated capital markets.
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Poland's Crypto Bill Blocked After Third Presidential Veto
Poland's lower house of parliament failed to override President Karol Nawrocki's third veto of a cryptocurrency regulation bill, with 241 votes in favor, 198 against, and 3 abstentions, falling 25 votes short of the required 266. The bill aimed to place Poland's crypto market under the supervision of the Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) to align with the EU's MiCA regulation. The president argued the bill was too strict and could overburden crypto businesses, proposing an alternative that lacked parliamentary support. This veto has stalled Poland's MiCA implementation process.
2026-09-05
AMC CEO Slams Robinhood's Tokenized Stock as 'Contemptible and Vile'
AMC CEO Adam Aron criticized Robinhood for tokenizing AMC shares on its own blockchain without consent, calling it 'contemptible and vile' and threatening SEC action. AMC shares rose 21% on the news. The incident highlights controversies over ownership and regulation in tokenized finance, as Robinhood issued tokenized stocks via an offshore subsidiary to bypass U.S. securities registration, raising concerns about investor protection. The SEC's upcoming 24-hour trading roundtable faces higher stakes.
2026-09-05
Robinhood-AMC Clash May Accelerate US Rules on Tokenized Stocks
Robinhood has rejected AMC Entertainment's demand to halt trading in tokens linked to its stock, escalating into legal threats. Robinhood's CLO Dan Gallagher responded to AMC CEO Adam Aron on X, refusing to stop trading and inviting legal communication. AMC claims Robinhood created an unauthorized synthetic market, with token holders lacking shareholder rights. RedStone notes that issuer consent and securities registration will determine the viability of tokenization models. SEC advisors call for clear ownership disclosure and regulation. This dispute may speed up US rulemaking for third-party tokenized equities.
2026-09-04
South Korea Unveils Roadmap for Tokenized Securities by 2027
South Korea's Financial Services Commission has outlined a three-phase plan to introduce tokenized securities, starting in February 2027. The first phase will allow tokenization of certain funds, bonds, unlisted stocks, and fractional investment products. The second phase will expand to all publicly offered securities, and the third will introduce stablecoin-based on-chain settlement. Licensed financial institutions can handle tokenized securities under existing licenses, and qualified issuers can manage their own securities accounts. Retail investors face a subscription cap of 30 million won or 5% of the issuance, and annual net purchases in over-the-counter trading are limited to 100 million won.
2026-09-04
Binance circumvents MiCA to retain some EU clients: report
According to Bloomberg, Binance has continued serving some EU customers over two months after missing the MiCA licensing deadline, using reverse solicitation and routing trades through its Abu Dhabi entity. Binance withdrew its Greek application in June but still operates in the EU and seeks authorization elsewhere. ESMA has asked Binance to confirm it is properly winding down EU operations. Binance says it is actively pursuing MiCA authorization and is committed to long-term compliance in the EU.
2026-09-04
Canary Capital Teases Launch of Staked TRX ETF
Canary Capital has announced the upcoming launch of its proposed Canary Staked TRX ETF, having filed an amended registration statement with the U.S. SEC. The ETF will trade on Cboe under the ticker TRXS with an annual fee of 1.10%, and plans to stake most of its TRX holdings while retaining 80% of staking rewards. BitGo will custody the TRX, and U.S. Bank will hold cash and assets. The registration statement is still preliminary, with no launch date or SEC effectiveness yet.
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Sanders Bill Proposes Permanent Ban on Superintelligent AI in the US
Senator Sanders and Representative Khanna have introduced the 'No Superintelligent AI Act' to permanently prohibit the development of AI systems surpassing human capabilities, pausing advanced AI model research until a new federal regulatory body establishes safety rules. Violators could face up to 20 years in prison, and companies might face 'corporate death penalty.' The bill also aims to promote international agreements and export controls, coinciding with OpenAI's release of GPT-6 Astra.
2026-09-03