Joseph Rees

Six Months in, the AGA Exodus Has Reshaped US Gambling’s Lobbying Landscape

Key Takeaways AGA Q1 2026 outlook: 81% of gaming executives flag prediction markets as “very significant” threat. Four major operators exited AGA in six months: Draftkings, Fanduel, Fanatics, and bet365. Senate Commerce subcommittee opens first prediction-markets hearing on May 20. Fractured Lobbying Landscape Augurs Competition in Heightened Regulatory Environment The AGA survey states that executive…

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Crypto Prediction Markets Move Into Mainstream Finance as Institutional Interest Grows

Key Takeaways Traditional firms are expanding their presence as crypto prediction markets attract deeper liquidity. Retail activity helped draw market makers, institutions, and larger deposits into event contracts. Regulatory disputes may shape how prediction markets enter broader financial infrastructure. Traditional Finance Builds Crypto Prediction Market Rails Major exchanges and financial firms are accelerating work on…

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SEC Commissioner Urges Restraint on Crypto Rules as Retail Trading Expands

Key Takeaways Peirce said regulators should understand evolving markets before deciding whether new rules are needed. Retail investors continue trading crypto, metals, ETFs, and perpetual futures through simplified digital platforms. Jurisdiction limits may shape future SEC oversight as crypto-linked investment products continue expanding. ETF Access and SEC Authority Shape Crypto Debate Securities and Exchange Commission…

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XRP Ledger Foundation Signals Public Collaboration Push Across Ecosystem

Key Takeaways The XRP Ledger Foundation introduced leaders across operations, engineering, and community engagement. The update emphasized collaboration with developers, validators, and infrastructure operators. Public coordination will focus on advocacy, development, and events. XRP Ledger Foundation Formalizes Broader Operating Structure The XRP Ledger Foundation, a nonprofit organization that contributes to, grows, and advocates for the…

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Solv Protocol and Re Switch to Chainlink CCIP, Moving Nearly $1B Away From Layerzero

Key Takeaways Solv Protocol moves $700M in tokenized Bitcoin from Layerzero to Chainlink CCIP, joining two other major DeFi protocols. An April 18, 2026, exploit drained roughly $292M from KelpDAO, triggering security reviews across DeFi bridging infrastructure. Re (re.xyz) selects Chainlink CCIP as its exclusive cross-chain bridge for reUSD, a stablecoin backed by $475M+ in…

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