Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com Receive Cease-and-Desist Letters From Tennessee Regulators

Tennessee has issued cease-and-desist letters to Crypto.com and two of the biggest prediction market platforms, requesting the companies to shut down services for customers in the state. Regulatory Concerns Prompt State Regulators To Threaten Firms With Fines for Failure to Comply With Demands The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council has sent cease-and-desist letters to Kalshi, Polymarket, … Read more

Crypto.com Gains Conditional VASP License in Cayman Islands

Crypto.com becomes the inaugural digital‑asset company approved for a conditional Virtual Asset Service Provider license by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority. Crypto.com announced it has received conditional approval from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) to operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), making it the first digital‑asset firm to obtain such authorization in … Read more

Trump Media Moves Deeper Into Digital Assets With Shareholder Token Plan

Another Trump-linked crypto coin is crawling out of the shadows. On Wednesday, Trump Media said it plans to distribute a new digital token to DJT shareholders, outlining a program that emphasizes rewards and platform engagement rather than ownership or profit participation. ‘First-of-Its Kind Token Distribution’— Trump Media Details Proposed Token Distribution Linked to DJT Shares … Read more

DMCC and Crypto.com Partner to Advance Commodities Tokenization in Dubai

Global trade hub DMCC collaborates with Crypto.com to explore blockchain-enabled infrastructure for real-world asset tokenization across commodity markets. DMCC announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com on December 16, 2025, aimed at leveraging blockchain technology to transform commodities trading. The Memorandum of Understanding will explore reducing settlement friction, improving price transparency, and broadening market access across … Read more

Crypto and Fintech Titans Join Forces to Secure the Future of Prediction Markets

A powerful coalition of top crypto and fintech platforms is moving to lock in federal oversight for prediction markets, aiming to block state-level crackdowns while protecting access to a fast-growing market reshaping polling, trading, and civic insight. Crypto and Fintech Giants Unite to Defend Federal Control of Prediction Markets Major financial and crypto platforms have … Read more

Cease and Desist Hits Robinhood, Crypto.com, Kalshi in Connecticut

Connecticut moved to block several major platforms after officials said they offered unlicensed sports wagering, signaling escalating scrutiny of online gambling services that allegedly sidestep state rules and expose residents to significant consumer risks. Connecticut Orders Unlicensed Gambling Platforms to Stop Operations Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Gaming Division issued on Dec. 3 cease … Read more

Crypto.com Executive Confident Courts Will Uphold CFTC Jurisdiction Over Prediction Markets

Crypto.com’s Global Head of Predictions, Travis McGhee, argues that prediction markets outperform traditional polling, citing the 2024 U.S. presidential election as proof. While they face ongoing legal battles, McGhee remains confident that courts will ultimately favor the industry. Why Prediction Markets Have the Edge According to Travis McGhee, Global Head of Predictions at Crypto.com, prediction … Read more

Hollywood’s Next Frontier: New Prediction Market Lets Users Bet on Movies, TV, Gaming

Entertainment meets blockchain in a seismic leap as a new prediction market lets fans legally participate in federally regulated entertainment event contracts—placing predictions on movies, music, and celebrity moments—merging crypto innovation with mainstream entertainment in a first-of-its-kind experience. Crypto and Hollywood Unite for Groundbreaking Prediction Market Prediction markets are stepping into the entertainment spotlight as … Read more

Truth Social Bets Big: Partners With Crypto.com to Bring Prediction Markets to Social Media

Truth Social isn’t just for opinions anymore — it’s about to let users put their money where their mouth is. Crypto.com Joins Forces With Truth Social to Launch Social Prediction Markets Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, Truth+, and Truth.Fi, announced an exclusive deal with Crypto.com’s Derivatives North America (CDNA), … Read more

Crypto.com Seeks Federal Charter to Strengthen Institutional Crypto Services

Crypto.com’s push into federally regulated crypto custody just hit a new level, signaling a seismic shift in institutional-grade digital asset services as it files for a National Trust Bank Charter to cement its U.S. regulatory dominance. Crypto.com Aims for Federal Charter in Institutional Crypto Custody Expansion Institutional demand for regulated crypto solutions continues to reshape … Read more