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Published on Aug 9, 2026

Newsmakers for August 9

PENNSYLVANIA STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS State Senators Judy Schwank (D-11) and Dave Argall (R-29) have announced the appointment of Dr. Edward B. Michalik Jr. to serve as a public member of Pennsylvania’s State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home …

Source: Reading Eagle - Pennsylvania - Pending
Published on 01:06 GMT

CLARITY Act Odds Sink as Senate Delay Threatens 2026 Crypto Vote

Key Takeaways Polymarket prices the CLARITY Act at 21% to become law by Dec. 31. Galaxy Research previously cut its 2026 passage estimate from 50% to 30%. The Senate filed a cloture motion Aug. 8 without holding a floor vote. Why Is the CLARITY Act Priced …

Source: Bitcoin.com - Pending
Published on Aug 9, 2026

XRP Price Prediction: What Could the September 15 CLARITY Act Vote Mean for XRP?

XRP price hovered at $1.059 on Sunday after holding above the crucial $1.00 psychological support level. The XRP price traded around 1.8% higher, although weekly performance remained negative following recent selling pressure. Its recovery reflects …

Source: Coingape - Neutral
Published on Aug 9, 2026

Senate Moves Major Crypto Regulation Bill Toward Vote

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) took a procedural step Saturday to bring the CLARITY Act to the Senate floor, setting up a vote on whether to consider the bill when lawmakers return from their August recess. The CLARITY Act would establish a …

Source: The Epoch Times - Right-wing
Published on Aug 7, 2026

CFTC Warns Polymarket, Kalshi Against American-Style Gambling Odds Amid State Scrutiny

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a warning to its regulated entities that offer prediction markets over using American-style gambling odds. This comes as states continue to crack down on these platforms, alleging that they …

Source: Coingape - Neutral
Published on Aug 7, 2026

CFTC Continues Efforts To Integrate Perpetual Digital Commodity Contracts Into Regulated US Derivative Markets: Staff ...

Summary Earlier this summer, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) staff issued a no-action letter (CFTC Letter No. 26-19) to give designated contract markets (DCMs)—CFTC-registered derivatives exchanges1—a conditional, time-limited window to convert …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 7, 2026

CFTC And SEC Seek Public Input On Data Reporting Frameworks For Swaps And Security-Based Swaps

Summary On June 24, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a joint request for comment on the reporting frameworks for swap and security-based swap (SBS) data.1 The agencies are …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 9, 2026

Potential crypto law could protect your savingsTalha Siddiqi

Aug. 9, 2026, 4:05 a.m. CT Cryptocurrency scams are a rapidly growing form of fraud, disproportionately affecting older Americans and rural families. Congress is considering the CLARITY Act to establish clear regulations for digital assets and combat fraud …

Source: The Hutchinson News - Kansas - Pending
Published on Aug 7, 2026

CFTC warns prediction markets over gambling-style odds

The CFTC has warned regulated prediction markets against displaying American-style gambling odds as state authorities intensify efforts to classify sports event contracts as unlicensed betting. Summary The CFTC told regulated prediction markets to avoid …

Source: crypto.news - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 8, 2026

FINRA’s Review of Its Enforcement Program: New Day at FINRA, Too?

On June 30, 2026, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA or the Authority) published a report prepared by two outside experts — Professor Paul R. Eckert of William & Mary Law School and former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) …

Source: National Law Review - Neutral
Published on Aug 9, 2026

Kalshi cracks down on insider trading as Trump family looks to increase prediction market presence

In Washington, there is plenty of information that can move a market. A government official may know what a president is preparing to announce, whether a particular policy is about to change, or which officials will attend a major event. As prediction …

Source: Fortune - Neutral
Published on Aug 6, 2026

FINRA, CFTC fine UBS Financial for anti-money laundering violations

UBS Financial Services was hit with a total of $28 million in fines from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for anti-money laundering (AML) violations. © Shutterstock FINRA fined UBS $20 …

Source: Financial Regulation News - Washington D.C. - Neutral
Published on Aug 1, 2026

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission fines George Santos for alleged manipulative trading

WASHINGTON – The top U.S. derivatives regulator said Friday it had ordered former Republican Rep. George Santos to pay $35,000 for alleged manipulative trading. Santos, who was expelled from the House of Representatives in 2023, traded event contracts …

Source: The Spokesman-Review - Washington State - Neutral
Published on Aug 6, 2026

Why the CFTC and States Like Utah Are Fighting Over Event Contracts — ‘You Can't Rebrand Illegal Gambling’

Kalshi co-founder Tarek Mansour by Web Summit via Creative Commons_ Kalshi, the federally regulated prediction market platform, suffered a setback in Utah this week within the broader context of an escalating multi-front legal war that threatens the …

Source: Barchart - Pending
Published on Aug 7, 2026

Kalshi urges judge to block Iowa from regulating prediction market

Kalshi argues the Commodity Exchange Act gives exclusive jurisdiction to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to regulate the sort of prediction market exchange Kalshi operates. DES MOINES, Iowa (CN) — Prediction market platform Kalshi told a …

Source: Courthouse News - Neutral
Published on Aug 6, 2026

CFTC chief backs innovation in $1.2 quadrillion derivatives market

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig said regulators must give financial innovation room to lead as the global derivatives market enters a new phase of development. Summary Global derivatives contracts now have a combined notional value exceeding $1.2 quadrillion, …

Source: crypto.news - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 7, 2026

And finally… bet they don’t

Two US senators from Oregon have urged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to ban prediction markets from accepting bets on destructive wildfires, warning they could encourage arson and allow investors to profit from natural disasters. The call …

Source: Irish Legal News - Center-left
Published on Aug 8, 2026

CLARITY Act gets September vote after Senate filing

The U.S. Senate has initiated the process for considering the CLARITY Act, setting up an initial procedural vote after lawmakers return from their August recess. Summary Senate leadership filed a motion to begin considering the CLARITY Act late Friday. The …

Source: crypto.news - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 8, 2026

Lummis Warns US Crypto Rules Remain Broken as CLARITY Fight Stalls

Key Takeaways Lummis vows to keep pushing the CLARITY Act despite its stalled progress. The CLARITY Act would strengthen crypto safeguards and enforcement. The lawmaker warns further delays could push comprehensive rules to 2030. Lummis Renews CLARITY Act …

Source: Bitcoin.com - Pending

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 01:52 GMT

Heinrich, Merkley, Padilla, Shaheen, Schiff, Rosen, Cortez Masto, Wyden, Klobuchar: CFTC Must Rein in Wildfire Bets on ...

WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate and Natural Resources Committee, joined U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Jacky …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 05:11 GMT

MURKOWSKI, SCHATZ URGE CFTC TO CONSULT TRIBES AND EXTEND DEADLINE ON NEW PREDICTIONS MARKET RULE

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaiʻi), Vice Chairman, sent a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), urging the agency to conduct formal …

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Published on July 27, 2026 - 18:19 GMT

Charles Law PLLC Discusses CFTC Regulatory Shift on Digital Assets and Tokenized Collateral

GuyLaine Charles of Charles Law PLLC expands derivatives advisory services to guide institutional clients through new CFTC digital asset margin regulations. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Charles Law PLLC …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 19:22 GMT

U.S.-UK Financial Regulatory Working Group Summer 2026: Joint Statement

The 13th official meeting of the UK-U.S. Financial Regulatory Working Group (FRWG) was hosted by His Majesty’s Treasury (HM Treasury) in London on July 8, 2026. Senior officials from the U.S. Treasury and HM Treasury were joined by representatives from …

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 14:36 GMT

Prediction Markets Have Outgrown the Law, Says Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa Attorney as New York Sues Kalshi

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A lawsuit filed on July 31st in the Supreme Court of New York by New York Attorney General Letitia James against prediction market platform Kalshi marks another major chapter in a rapidly …

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Published on June 29, 2026 - 15:01 GMT

Eight Years of NCLA Litigation Brings End to SEC and CFTC’s Gag Rules that Silenced Americans

Washington, D.C., June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After eight years of relentless effort, the New Civil Liberties Alliance has gotten rid of the unconstitutional Gag Rules issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading …

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Published on May 4, 2026 - 16:09 GMT

Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Commodity Futures Trading Commission to Recognize State Authority Over Sports-Related ...

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she has joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging federal regulators that states should have jurisdiction over sports-related “event contracts.” "States have the right to …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

THOMPSON OPENING STATEMENT: “For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Michael S. Selig, Chairman, U.S. ...

WASHINGTON, DC — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee hearing, “For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Michael S. Selig, …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 21:26 GMT

Peck Law Group Calls Attention to Elder Abuse Risks Facing America’s Growing Senior Population

California Advocate Steven Peck, Esq. Urges Families to Recognize the Warning Signs Before Another Loved One Becomes a Victim LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- America is growing older. Every day, thousands …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 20:41 GMT

Rivas & Associates Issues Know Your Rights Guidance for Families After Fatal ICE Traffic Stops

Rivas & Associates, an immigration law firm, is offering Know Your Rights guidance for families who may be stopped by police or immigration officers. TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rivas & Associates, an …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 19:06 GMT

SingerLewak to Host Two-Day Training on Government Accounting and Financial Reporting

Course led by Brad Bingenheimer covers GASB reporting fundamentals for state and local government finance professionals SALEM, OR, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SingerLewak, LLP, a Top 100 accounting and business consulting …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 17:27 GMT

End Chronic Disease Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Help California Students Build Healthier Habits

Senate Bill 1133 Heads to Governor Newsom, Helping California Students Build Healthy Habits SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- End Chronic Disease celebrates the passage of Senate Bill 1133, the Ready to Learn, …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 14:42 GMT

'First Year They Sleep': Valor Villages Bets on Slow Repair — For Veterans With PTSD, and For the Ground They Work

Horticulture retraining program pairs quiet-by-design vocational training with a tallgrass prairie restoration and a planned green roof in Woodson Terrace. WOODSON TERRACE, MO, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Valor Villages …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Stand Up for Science Hosting NSF Rapid Response Workshop for Writing Effective Public Comments

Drop in “office hours” will be held to facilitate public commenting on National Science Foundation’s proposed changes on Federal Register WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Friday, August 14, Stand Up for …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

Media Credentialing Now Open for the 50th Geothermal Rising Conference

From AI-Powered Exploration to Enhanced Geothermal Systems, the Biggest Stories in Geothermal Will Be Unveiled in Houston HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Media credentialing is now open for the 50th Geothermal …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 12:15 GMT

Texas Financial Educators Council Chooses Alimursal Ibrahimov, Founder of LearnTheMoney, to Serve on Its Advisory Board

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alimursal (Ali) Ibrahimov, CFEI®, community educator and Founder of the financial wellness platform LearnTheMoney, has been chosen to a seat on the Texas Financial Educators Council …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 21:47 GMT

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 08:37 GMT

FEDCON Urges Contractors to Make Haste in Seeking Opportunities Before End of Fiscal Year

FEDCON is issuing an urgent strategic notice for contractors to align their market operations for the annual Fourth Quarter spending acceleration TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the federal government approaches …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 20:14 GMT

City of Boston Announces 26th Annual Gospel Fest

Gospel Fest—free and open to all—is New England’s largest annual Gospel music celebration Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that Gospel Fest, an annual City event that showcases local and national gospel talent, will take place on Sunday, August 30 at 5:00 …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 14:17 GMT

Council Calls for Critical-Incident Administrative Leave Standards Following In-Custody Death of Shacoby Kenny

Accountability and clear procedures are essential when serious incidents occur within correctional facilities.The Council adopted a resolution calling on the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department to adopt critical-incident administrative leave standards …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 14:17 GMT

Teen Dating Violence Awareness

Healthy relationships are built on respect, safety, and support. During this week's Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution recognizing the importance of Teen Dating Violence (TDV) awareness and the need to support efforts that provide …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 14:17 GMT

Council Recognizes Community Resources Supporting Health and Well-Being Across Boston

Strong communities are built through access to resources that support residents’ health, connection, and quality of life. During this week's Council meeting, the Council adopted resolutions recognizing National Farmers Market Week and National Health …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 14:17 GMT

Recognizing the Contributions of Boston’s Jamaican and Dominican Communities

Boston’s strength is shaped by the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of residents from around the world. The Council adopted resolutions recognizing Jamaica Independence Day and Dominican Cultural Day, celebrating the histories, achievements …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 14:17 GMT

Council Supports Allowing Retired Police Officers to Work Paid Details

Maintaining adequate staffing is essential to supporting public safety and ensuring police officers are not overextended. During this week's Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution supporting the use of existing state law to allow qualified …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 14:17 GMT

Council Urges City to Oppose Proposed ICE Parking Leases

During this week's Council meeting, the Council adopted an emergency resolution urging the City of Boston to explore all avenues to oppose proposed parking leases for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in downtown Boston. The resolution …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 14:17 GMT

A New Chapter for the Blackstone Block

This fall, one of Greater Boston's most beloved independent booksellers will open its doors in one of the city's oldest and most distinctive neighborhoods. Harvard Book Store, a Harvard Square fixture since 1932, has announced plans to open a …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 14:17 GMT

Archaeologists Unearth New Clues at the Battle of Bunker Hill Site

This June, the City of Boston Archaeology Program conducted an archaeological investigation at the site of the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown to investigate one of the first, major, and bloodiest battles of the American Revolution. Working in …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 14:16 GMT

Color Flows Honors History at Liberty Tree Plaza

This summer ‘Color Flows’ expanded into the Liberty Tree Plaza in Chinatown. ‘Color Flows’ is part of the City’s broader effort to reimagine how Boston’s streets and pedestrian zones can be safer, more engaging, and enjoyable for all. ‘Color Flows at …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on February 14, 2025 - 08:06 GMT

Use Your Cell Phone Camera to Help Save U.S. Democracy

Along with more than two million others, I subscribe to a daily newsletter written by historian Heather Cox Richardson (https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/). Richardson meshes her deep knowledge of history with insightful and valuable …

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