NYC Council2026-08-12 11:47:45NYC Council Probes Advertising Practices of Four Prediction Market PlatformsThe New York City Council has opened a legislative investigation into the advertising practices of four major prediction market platforms — Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase Global, and Titan, the Gemini Space Station subsidiary. Council Speaker Julie Menin issued a sweeping letter of inquiry to examine whether current city laws adequately protect residents from false or deceptive marketing, while also exploring policies to address products that could encourage compulsive betting on event contracts.1570
Bithumb2026-07-23 21:55:16Bithumb Mistakenly Airdrops 2,000 BTC to 695 Users, Recovers 99.7%Bithumb accidentally sent 2,000 BTC per user to 695 accounts after a staff member selected BTC instead of KRW. The error triggered a sharp BTC/KRW drop on the platform. The exchange says 99.7% of the assets have been recovered.470
George Santos2026-07-23 10:10:15Ex-US Rep. George Santos Investigated by DOJ and CFTC Over Kalshi Trades on Trump SpeechThe DOJ and CFTC have opened a probe into former U.S. Representative George Santos after Kalshi flagged suspicious bets on whether he would miss President Trump's State of the Union address. The case heightens scrutiny of insider trading risks in prediction markets.360
Bithumb2026-07-22 23:05:14Bithumb CEO Booked as Bribery Suspect in South Korea Hiring Scandal to Hobble UpbitBithumb CEO Lee Jae-won is named a bribery suspect for allegedly hiring a lawmaker's son in exchange for legislative pressure against rival Upbit. Police have seized evidence in two raids.510
oil futures2026-07-09 17:39:13DOJ and CFTC Probe $2.6B in Oil Futures Trades Tied to Iran AnnouncementsThe US DOJ and CFTC are investigating over $2.6 billion in oil futures trades placed shortly before Trump's Iran-related statements, suspecting insider trading using non-public information.1820
Crypto.com2026-07-09 15:26:13Crypto.com CEO Calls for Regulatory Probe After $20B in Exchange LiquidationsCrypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek urges regulators to investigate exchanges that saw the largest liquidations after about $20B in market turmoil, questioning trading fairness and consumer protection measures.340
Upbit2026-07-09 00:54:18South Korea’s Probe Into Upbit Continues as Questions Persist Over Book Trading and Insider DealingSouth Korea’s investigation into Upbit remains unresolved, with scrutiny focused on alleged book trading, possible insider dealing around token listings, and money laundering concerns linked to overseas exchange connectivity.380
Sam Altman2026-06-26 21:31:04Sam Altman's Wealth Alchemy: 400 Investments, 10+ Tied to OpenAI, Regulatory Scrutiny IntensifiesA Wall Street Journal investigation reveals that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has personally invested in approximately 400 startups, with at least 10 entering commercial agreements or negotiations with OpenAI, creating a complex web of intertwined interests. These investments span AI, biotech, and energy, including fusion company Helion (Altman's stake now worth over $4.1 billion), anti-aging firm Retro Biosciences ($258 million stake), and chipmaker Cerebras (stake up 6x after IPO). Altman leveraged his position to push OpenAI partnerships, triggering conflict-of-interest concerns. The U.S. House Oversight Committee launched an investigation, and several state attorneys general called for SEC review. Altman's net worth is approximately $3.4 billion (Forbes #1,251), up from #2,692 two years ago. The article examines key deals and the brewing regulatory storm.460
