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Casino Lobby Calls CFTC a “Rogue Agency” Over Prediction Markets
- The American Gaming Association is challenging the CFTC’s authority over prediction markets.
- For brokers and exchanges, the core issue is whether federal CFTC oversight can override state gambling licenses.
Thursday, 21/05/2026 | 15:00 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Why ESMA Moves to Simplify Transaction Reporting
- Firms are struggling because the same data is processed repeatedly across disconnected systems.
- Industry participants often maintain redundant infrastructure because the regulatory framework requires it.
Monday, 11/05/2026 | 07:38 GMT by
Sylwester Majewski
"Simply a Bad Idea": Bank of Ireland's McMunn Breaks With FCA on Regulator Growth Duty
- Ireland's Central Bank Deputy Governor Mary-Elizabeth McMunn rejected calls to give EU regulators a mandate to boost competitiveness.
- Her stance puts Dublin at odds with the FCA, the AMF, and the broader simplification agenda.
Thursday, 07/05/2026 | 16:00 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
"Watchdogs Need to Both Bark and Bite": Joe Longo Defends ASIC's Aggressive Tilt in His Final Speech
- The outgoing Chairman pushed for a ban on unlicensed superannuation communications, citing organized fraud against retirement savers.
- Longo hands the role to deputy Sarah Court next month after a tenure that doubled investigations and quadrupled penalty totals.
Thursday, 07/05/2026 | 05:41 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
The Shift to the UAE Mainland: Why Brokers Are Choosing the CMA
- The most compelling benefit of a CMA license is its legal reach across the entire UAE mainland.
- A Category 5 license is a strategic entry point for brands not yet ready to commit full capital.
Wednesday, 15/04/2026 | 16:16 GMT by
Sylwester Majewski
The Watchdogs Are Barking: March Regulatory Warnings On the Rise
- FCA substantially ramped up its March warning activity by 73% compared to the previous month.
- The report also explains the legal framework behind CONSOB’s activity, which allows it to block unauthorized platforms.
Wednesday, 08/04/2026 | 12:00 GMT by
Sylwester Majewski
Senator Warren Leads Push to Tighten Insider Trading Enforcement in Prediction Markets
- Lawmakers are asking regulators to clarify how insider trading rules apply to event-based contracts.
- For brokers and platforms, the focus is shifting toward monitoring, detection and internal controls.
Tuesday, 31/03/2026 | 09:32 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Pressure Builds on Sports Prediction Contracts as Indian Gaming Association Backs Senate Bill
- Sports contracts drive a large share of prediction market volume and are now directly targeted by lawmakers and gaming groups.
- For brokers, the key issue is whether these products remain available — and under which regulatory framework.
Tuesday, 24/03/2026 | 14:06 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
U.S. Bill Targets Sports Prediction Contracts, Creating Uncertainty for Brokers
- The bill could force platforms to drop sports contracts or shift them to state-level regulation.
- For brokers, the key question is whether existing product plans and integrations will remain viable under changing rules.
Monday, 23/03/2026 | 10:49 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Is The End of The Comoros “License” Mirage Coming?
- Licenses issued by the Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority (AOFA), the Mwali International Services Authority (MISA), and other self-proclaimed financial authorities have no legal or practical validity whatsoever.
- The Constitution of the Union of Comoros establishes that banking and financial legislation fall under the exclusive competence of the Union government's central bank, not the individual islands.
Thursday, 19/03/2026 | 14:40 GMT by
Eugenio Accongiagioco
Beyond the "Frankenstein Fraud": How IOSCO is Weaponizing RegTech Against a $17B AI Crime Wave
- "Frankenstein" AI IDs are now 4.5x more profitable than traditional fraud.
- IOSCO is weaponizing RegTech with autonomous AI agents designed to hunt and kill scam sites
Monday, 09/03/2026 | 13:35 GMT by
Sylwester Majewski
CFD Providers Face Reporting Changes in 15 Months as ESMA Finalizes Derivatives Rules
- European brokers face significant reporting and data challenges as ESMA’s new derivatives transparency standards approach a 2027 start date.
- The rules affect how retail trading providers hedge, report, and consume market data tied to their products.
Monday, 15/12/2025 | 10:01 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Rules Stay the Same: So Why Is AI So Hard to Watch?
- The advent of AI does not change supervisory obligations, it simply changes what must be supervised and how.
- Studies show AI models can hallucinate at rates approaching 60%, and their reasoning often remains opaque. This leads to the central supervisory question every firm must confront.
Thursday, 04/12/2025 | 07:21 GMT by
Aydin Bonabi
ASIC Traps Investment Boss in Australia as $8M Bond Scam Unravels
- One scammed retiree reportedly lost $750,000 after investing what he believed were legitimate Macquarie and UBS bonds.
- In reality, however, no transactions most likely took place.
- The most concerning aspect is that, despite the alleged fraud, the perpetrators held ASIC authorization.
Tuesday, 23/09/2025 | 05:39 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
MiCA Regulation and CASP License, or Your Golden Ticket to Europe’s Crypto Landscape
- Gone are the times of a confusing regulatory patchwork
Thursday, 11/09/2025 | 10:07 GMT by
FM
HSBC Faces Double Trouble: Money Laundering Probe Meets Profit Plunge
- HSBC disclosed that Swiss and French authorities are investigating its private bank over alleged misconduct involving historical banking relationships.
- The bank also reported disappointing Q2 results with profit before tax falling 29% to $6.3 billion, and it announced a $3 billion share buyback.
Wednesday, 30/07/2025 | 09:38 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
“Decreasing Regulatory Burden is a Focus” in Market Overhaul, Says FCA's Holland
- The UK's watchdog Director Dominic Holland announced the regulator's commitment to “rebalancing risk across the industry.”
- It wants to become a “smarter regulator: predictable, purposeful and proportionate” through reduced compliance burdens.
Monday, 26/05/2025 | 07:42 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
ESMA Finalises Guidelines for EU Regulators on Detecting and Preventing Market Abuse in Crypto
- Authorities must monitor crypto using on-chain and off-chain data, focusing on new abuse tactics.
- Regulators must confirm compliance within two months, with ESMA publicly publishing any non-compliance.
Tuesday, 29/04/2025 | 09:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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