BRICS Countries Take a Softer Stance on Washington in Multilateralism-Themed Virtual Summit

Representatives from each of the BRICS countries did not mention Washington as the main driver of the current tariff wars and international economic uncertainty. Nonetheless, there was a general call to uphold multilateralism and a multilateral trading system. BRICS Virtual Summit Fails to Point Fingers at Washington, Calls for Defense of Multilateralism The BRICS virtual … Read more

Putin’s Advisor: US Stablecoin Push Is Part of a $37 Trillion Debt-Ending Scheme

As part of a press briefing at the Eastern Economic Forum, Anton Kobyakov, an adviser on Putin’s policies, accused the U.S. of attempting to use stablecoins and gold to devalue its public debt and start anew, thereby rewriting the rules of the cryptocurrency system in the process. Putin’s Aide Claims U.S. Stablecoin Enthusiasm Is a … Read more

Polymarket Approved to Relaunch: What It Means for Prediction Markets

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. Polymarket to Relaunch in the U.S. In the latest development for prediction markets, Polymarket … Read more

SEC Crypto Task Force Announces Roundtable on Financial Privacy and Surveillance

The SEC is zeroing in on privacy and surveillance in crypto, unleashing a high-stakes roundtable to spotlight cutting-edge tools redefining financial oversight and regulatory clarity. SEC’s Upcoming Roundtable to Unpack Privacy Tools, Policy, and Crypto Oversight The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Sept. 8 that its Crypto Task Force will host a … Read more

US Regulators Announce Joint Roundtable to Discuss Unified Financial Oversight

A landmark roundtable signals a bold push to unify SEC and CFTC oversight, aligning rules, cutting red tape, and igniting a new era of market innovation. Joint Roundtable Will Examine SEC-CFTC Coordination on Financial Oversight The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Sept. 5 that they … Read more

SEC and CFTC Double Down on Crypto Oversight With Joint Push for Regulatory Harmony

U.S. regulators are accelerating a unified crypto push, signaling breakthrough pathways for DeFi, perpetual contracts, and peer-to-peer trading under streamlined, innovation-friendly federal oversight. SEC and CFTC Fire Second Shot in Crypto Coordination Push In another joint announcement highlighting the urgency of regulatory coordination, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Commodity Futures … Read more

India’s Largest Refiner Gives US Crude a Pass as BRICS Barrels Beckon

India’s biggest fuel buyer just sent a message with its wallet: Indian Oil Corporation deliberately skipped U.S. crude in its latest tender and shopped elsewhere. From Houston to Das: IOC’s Tender Tells a Bigger BRICS Story In a week when it could have tapped West Texas Intermediate, Reuters reported that Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) picked … Read more

SEC Unveils Regulatory Agenda as Crypto Priorities Take Center Stage in US Finance

The SEC’s bold new agenda puts crypto regulation front and center, signaling an aggressive pivot toward digital asset clarity while slashing outdated rules and compliance burdens. SEC Agenda Targets Compliance Relief While Crypto Rules Take Frontline Spotlight U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins announced on Sept. 4 that the Office of Information … Read more

Polymarket Poised to Return to US After CFTC Staff Grants QCX No-Action Relief

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight and Division of Clearing and Risk issued a no-action position Sept. 3 allowing QCX LLC and QC Clearing LLC to be exempted, under narrow conditions, from certain swap-related recordkeeping and swap data reporting requirements for event contracts, including binary option and variable payout contract transactions executed … Read more

CFTC Welcomes Back US Crypto Traders With Renewed Market Access and Safety

U.S. crypto and derivatives markets just got a major boost as the CFTC unleashes sweeping clarity for global trading access, igniting confidence and unlocking cross-border liquidity. CFTC Advisory Redefines Global Access and Boosts Crypto Market Confidence The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Aug. 28, 2025, that its Division of Market Oversight had released … Read more