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Anthropic Halts Fable 5, Mythos 5 AI Models Following US Order
Anthropic suspends access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after a US directive citing national security risks. Implications for AI regulation deepen.
UK Crypto Group Fights Bank Restrictions on Exchange Transfers
Stand With Crypto UK urges 286,000 members to challenge bank limits on crypto transfers, citing data showing 40% of transactions blocked or restricted.
Hyperliquid, Paradigm Challenge FinCEN's GENIUS Rule Proposal
Hyperliquid and Paradigm urge FinCEN to revise GENIUS Act rules, warning that overreach on secondary markets could undermine DeFi and U.S. stablecoins.
Kalshi Referred to Regulators Over Influencer Ad Practices
Kalshi faces regulatory scrutiny after refusing an inquiry into influencer advertising disclosures, raising questions about compliance in prediction markets.
AI Transforms Legal Practice with Research, Drafting Tools
AI reshapes law firms with tools for research, drafting, and eDiscovery. Key use cases, adoption trends, and risks for 2026 explained.
Illinois Crypto Tax in FY2027 Budget Awaits Governor's Approval
Illinois' FY2027 budget includes a 0.2% crypto tax, potentially generating $60M annually, but faces criticism from industry groups.
House GOP Pushes Prediction Market Restrictions for Lawmakers
House Republicans propose legislation limiting lawmakers' use of prediction markets, adding to a broader stock trading ban debate.
South Korea Investigates Polymarket Users for Illegal Gambling
South Korean police probe Polymarket users for alleged illegal gambling, marking the first enforcement action against decentralized prediction markets in the country.
HKMA and SFC Finalize OTC Derivatives Clearing Rule Changes
HKMA and SFC conclude OTC derivatives Clearing Rules consultation, aiming to streamline compliance with new amendments effective March 2027.
SEC's Hester Peirce Defends Open-Source Blockchain Developers
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce advocates against applying securities rules to blockchain developers, emphasizing decentralization and free speech.
