Japan2026-07-01 04:03:50Japanese Prediction Market Uses Points System to Evade Ban: Miraima Nears 1M MAU, Polymarket LobbiesJapanese prediction market startup Miraima has circumvented the country's strict gambling ban by using a points-based system that allows users to bet on real-world events and earn redeemable points for gift cards. Launched in November 2025, the platform has attracted nearly 1 million monthly active users, driven by sports events like the World Cup. Rivals Poyp and Gumi Inc. have launched similar apps, while global giants Polymarket and Kalshi remain blocked or discouraged from operating in Japan. Polymarket has now hired a local representative to lobby the government for approval, signaling growing interest in the Asian market despite regulatory hurdles.780
crypto campai2026-06-30 17:19:17Crypto Industry Spends $189M on 2026 US Election Cycle: ReportA Public Citizen report reveals that crypto companies, big tech, and gambling interests have collectively spent nearly $300 million on the 2026 US primaries and general elections, with crypto firms alone accounting for $189 million, underscoring the industry's push for political influence.430
crypto politi2026-06-30 17:19:17Crypto Industry Spends $189M on 2026 US Midterm Elections, Total Lobbying Nears $300M根据最新报告，加密行业、大型科技公司和博彩利益集团正积极为2026年美国中期选举布局，迄今已投入近3亿美元游说资金。其中，加密公司贡献了1.89亿美元，凸显该行业对政治影响力的重视。报告由Public Citizen发布，指出这些资金主要用于初选和大选的政治捐款。340
cryptocurrenc2026-06-22 17:01:36US Crypto Lobby Groups Urge Congress to Advance Mining and Staking Tax Clarity BillMajor US crypto industry lobbying organizations have jointly sent a letter to the House Ways and Means Committee, urging advancement of the "Tax Clarity for Mining and Staking Act" introduced by Republican Representative Mike Carey. The bill would allow taxpayers to choose when to pay taxes on newly mined or staked digital assets—either at creation or upon sale—to avoid taxing unrealized gains. Industry groups including the Blockchain Association, Digital Chamber, and Crypto Council for Innovation support the measure, while Democratic lawmakers worry large mining firms could exploit the mechanism for prolonged deferral. The tax issue has become a secondary front in crypto legislation.430
