U.S. regulators move to rein in fast-growing prediction markets as event-based derivatives gain traction, with the CFTC warning exchanges to strengthen surveillance, prevent manipulation, and ensure new contracts tied to real-world outcomes meet federal trading rules.
CFTC Issues New Guidance
U.S. and European officials dismantled the Socksescort proxy network using AVRecon malware, seizing over 369,000 compromised devices. The operation led to the recovery of millions in lost funds, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in home routers and the need for improved cybersecurity measures.
A federal judge dismissed RICO claims in a class-action lawsuit against pastor Eddy Alexandre, tied to a crypto Ponzi scheme. Victims can amend their complaint. Alexandre, guilty of commodities fraud, owes substantial penalties and restitution.
JPMorgan is facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly facilitating a $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme, despite its history of criticizing cryptocurrencies. The case raises concerns about banks' roles in monitoring suspicious transactions.
U.S. officials have initiated civil forfeiture proceedings to recover $3.4 million in Tether (USDT) linked to an investment fraud. Victims were contacted via messaging apps and misled into investing in fake opportunities. The case highlights the rising use of stablecoins in illegal transactions.
According to local reports, Milei would have been in constant communication with Mauricio Novelli, a crypto entrepreneur, just moments before writing the post sharing the token contract with his followers on social media. This could imply a coordinated strategy behind Milei’s actions.
Libra: Milei
A federal court upheld the Federal Reserve's discretion in granting master accounts, rejecting Custodia Bank's five-year legal bid for access. The ruling highlighted risks of crypto banking and affirmed the Fed's role as a gatekeeper for payment infrastructure.
U.S. authorities disrupted SocksEscort, a major proxy network exploiting infected routers for cybercrime, leading to significant losses for victims. The operation emphasized international cooperation in tackling cybercrime infrastructure.
The institution reported that argt, a peso-linked stablecoin, constitutes a security, subject to the regulatory regime for capital markets for these instruments. The stablecoin, issued by Twin Finance and listed by Belo, offered up to 32% APR.
Regulator Classifies Argentine Peso Stablecoin as a