Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission approves Victory Fintech Virtual Asset Trading Platform License

The CFTC calls for clear regulations for the prediction market to prevent an “FTX-style collapse”

Michael Selig warns that unregulated overseas prediction markets pose significant risks to investors, potentially leading to a collapse similar to FTX. He emphasizes the need for clear regulations to ensure transparency and safety in these markets.

Tether executive Jesse Spiro appointed as chair of the Fellowship PAC

Gate News update, April 1, Fellowship PAC announced the appointment of Tether US’s Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Jesse Spiro, as the organization’s chair. Jesse Spiro will be responsible for driving Fellowship PAC’s next phase of expansion and increasing its support for candidates who back clear regulatory frameworks for innovation, digital assets, and emerging technologies. Fellowship PAC said it will publish the first list of endorsed candidates in the coming days.

Crypto Policy Enters 'New Phase,' According to Solana Policy Institute - Coinspeaker

The Solana Policy Institute, a Washington-focused nonprofit launched in late 2025 to advance blockchain-specific legislative and regulatory strategy, has characterized the current U.S. crypto policy environment as entering a materially new phase – one defined by implementation rather than

CFTC Enforcement Director: Insider Trading Laws Also Apply to Prediction Markets

Gate News message: On April 1, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) enforcement chief David Miller said Tuesday at a New York University symposium that the agency will use its existing enforcement authority to crack down on insider trading in prediction markets. David Miller pointed out that there is a misunderstanding circulating in mainstream media and on social media that insider trading-related laws do not apply to prediction markets, and he made it clear that this view is wrong.

U.S. Labor Department Moves to Clarify How Crypto and Private Equity Could Enter 401(k) Plans

The U.S. Department of Labor proposed a rule allowing fiduciaries to include alternative assets like crypto in 401(k) plans, providing legal protections if they follow defined evaluation processes. This marks a shift toward integrating digital assets cautiously into retirement investing.

A social trading platform received a BitLicense from the State of New York, with crypto services available across 48 states in the U.S.

An online social trading platform announced on April 1 that New York residents can trade crypto assets on its platform, alongside stocks, ETFs, and options. After obtaining a BitLicense and a remittance license, the platform’s services cover 48 U.S. states and aim to promote digital financial inclusion and open up global markets.