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A new US bill seeks to bar politicians and federal staff from trading prediction market contracts tied to policy and politics.

A 243-kilo Pacific bluefin shattered records at Tokyo’s New Year auction, selling for ¥510 million (US$3.2m) at Toyosu Fish Market.

Crypto companies have poured more than $21 million into a Trump-backed PAC ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections.

Markets are betting on US rate cuts in 2026, setting up a clash between the Fed’s caution and Donald Trump’s political pressures.

Coinbase and betting companies are preparing to challenge Polymarket and Kalshi as prediction markets face rapid growth and rising regulation in 2026.

India’s central bank urged countries to prioritise CBDCs over stablecoins, citing financial stability risks and the need to protect trust in money.

Chainlink cemented its role as the backbone of onchain finance in 2025, with governments and global banks adopting its standards for real world blockchain use.

A US lawmaker has warned that new crypto legislation could undermine financial privacy and push the country towards a surveillance driven monetary system.

FINRA has fined American Portfolios and ordered millions in restitution after finding undisclosed interest retention and misleading fee disclosures in its cash sweep programme.

BlackRock’s BUIDL tokenised money market fund has paid out $100 million in Treasury yield dividends, highlighting institutional adoption of onchain finance.

Brazil’s crypto activity jumped 43% in 2025 even as the IMF said the country’s tight monetary policy and financial system remain effective and stable.

Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has reached an agreement to acquire Cabel Industry from the Fibonacci Group, a move designed to cement its role as a primary technology partner for Italy’s mid-sized financial sector.