Prediction markets closed out Consensus Miami 2026 as the subject of a live debate on whether they are regulated financial derivatives or gambling products operating outside state law. Summary The closing Consensus Miami 2026 session debated whether prediction markets are CFTC-regulated financial instruments or unlicensed gambling under state gaming laws. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig said
## Market Snapshot Reza Pahlavi’s potential entry into Iran is priced at 3.6% YES for June 30 and 11.5% YES for December 31. Iran leadership change by December 31 is currently priced at 30.5% YES. ## Key Takeaways – Kamala Harris’s criticism of the Iran war appears to draw attention to domestic political tensions over
A company that publicly commits to only ever accumulating BTC will give short sellers and arbitrageurs more angles to exploit. Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow has pushed back against criticism that Strategy has betrayed its principles by saying it would sell BTC at some point in the future to pay dividends. In a post published
Animoca Brands chairman Yat Siu told Consensus Miami 2026 that the metaverse is over as a consumer destination, and that 100 billion AI agents will become blockchain’s primary users. Summary Yat Siu said the pandemic-era vision of humans living in virtual worlds was wrong, and that the metaverse was a proof of concept for AI
Coinbase shares declined about 5% in after hours trading Thursday after the crypto exchange reported a first quarter loss and weaker revenue as trading activity slowed across the market. The company posted $1.4 billion in total revenue, $756 million in transaction revenue, and a $394 million net loss for Q1 2026. The results marked a
“SOL still looks like one of the strongest coins in the market,” one analyst claimed. Driven by the green wave sweeping the entire crypto market, Solana’s native token briefly pumped above $90, reaching its highest level in the past 20 days. Currently, the asset appears to be at a crossroads, with some analysts calling
Executives at federally regulated banks told a Consensus Miami 2026 panel that crypto companies are increasingly seeking bank licenses as the industry moves toward regulated financial infrastructure. Summary Panelists at the Consensus Miami 2026 Policy Summit said the push for bank licenses is accelerating among crypto firms under the current regulatory environment. A bank charter
Binance received a letter from the US Treasury Department seeking employee interviews and records tied to potential sanctions violations, adding new pressure to the world’s largest crypto exchange as it remains under a US appointed monitor. The Treasury letter, dated April 19, followed reports alleging that Iran linked funds moved through Binance, according to Bloomberg.
Donald Trump Jr. and Zach Witkoff took the main stage at Consensus Miami 2026 on Thursday to defend World Liberty Financial as the project fights a federal lawsuit from Justin Sun. Summary Trump Jr. and Witkoff appeared at Consensus Miami 2026 on Day 3 to make the case for World Liberty Financial. Justin Sun filed
The Senate Banking Committee is preparing to notice a markup for the CLARITY Act as soon as tomorrow, according to a post on X from former Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, reviving momentum for a crypto market structure bill that has been delayed for months. 🚨SCOOP: The Senate Banking Committee is preparing to notice a