Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Greenlights Crypto Tax of 0.2% on Every Transfer Starting 2027
Key Takeaways Illinois’ Digital Asset Tax Act imposes a 0.2% levy on crypto transfers effective Jan. 1, 2027, regardless of profit. The tax targets brokers
Hong Kong launches e-HKD pilot for after hours derivatives margin payments
Hong Kong’s market operator and central bank have begun testing a wholesale central bank digital currency for derivatives trading, expanding the use of digital money
Pseudoscientific Cancer ‘Treatment’ Involves Gassing Naked People in Plastic Bags With Bleach
A clinic in London, run by a former maker of artisanal ice cream, is treating patients with stage 4 cancer using a method that involves
A $2.1B Crypto Expiring Event Is Happening Today
The end of another week has arrived, and with it another batch of expiring crypto options as spot markets turn red once again. Around
Source: Elastic agrees to buy CRV-backed DeductiveAI for up to $85M
DeductiveAI, a startup that uses AI to catch and resolve bugs in software, has agreed to be sold to enterprise software company Elastic for up
Next.io Co-Founder Says Insider Trading in Prediction Markets Is ‘the Most Difficult Point to Resolve’
Key Takeaways Lindh says the Sportradar–Kalshi deal shows the gambling industry’s anti-prediction front is cracking. He argues prediction market operators lack sportsbooks’ incentive to stop
CFTC, SEC ask public to define swaps as CME takes agency to court
The CFTC and SEC have asked the public to comment on how U.S. rules define swaps, security-based swaps, and related derivatives products. Summary The agencies
Anthropic Adds Brand Controls, Code Sync to Claude Design
AI-generated designs can move fast, but businesses still need them to adhere to brand rules, align with approved components, and survive the handoff to development.
Tokenized Stocks and RWAs Are Becoming Fastest-Growing Categories
Tokenized stocks were the fastest-growing category between January 2024 and May 2026, while AI and RWAs also recorded rapid growth. Tokenized stocks emerged as
Today’s Hurdle hints and answers for June 19, 2026
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to