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 earning over $100,000 from Illinois users and is projected to raise about $60 million a…
How will Bitcoin react after the $2.13B options expiry?
Bitcoin and Ethereum faced a $2.13 billion options expiry on June 19 as both assets traded below their max pain levels. Summary Bitcoin options worth $1.9 billion expired with max pain at $65,000, above spot prices Friday. Ether options worth…
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 30,500 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, June 19, with a notional value of…
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 insider trading. Lindh sees Malta as the likely legal route into the EU, and operators…
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 want feedback on swaps, security-based swaps, mixed swaps, and emerging derivatives products rules. CME says…
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 the fastest-growing crypto coin category between January 2024 and May 2026, according to a new…
TV USB Ports Are More Useful Than They Look, With Four Practical Ways to Use Them
Key Takeaways node=”” data-is-only- node=””> GeForce Now turns compatible TVs into gaming hubs with controllers and cloud-streamed titles. Roku, Fire TV, and Google TV users can expand storage beyond the typical 8-16 GB limit. node=””>Samsung and LG TVs support USB…
Morgan Stanley adds staking incentive to Ethereum, Solana ETFs
Morgan Stanley has updated its proposed Ethereum and Solana exchange-traded funds with a staking structure that would allow 95% of staking rewards to remain within the trusts while charging a 0.14% annual sponsor fee. Summary Morgan Stanley amended its Ethereum…
BitGo Europe Launches MiCA-Ready Crypto-as-a-Service Platform as EU Deadline Closes In
The custody firm is offering exchanges and fintechs a compliance bridge just 13 days before the EU’s July 1 MiCA authorization deadline — a lifeline for hundreds of firms still operating without licenses. BitGo Europe has unveiled a Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS)…
Trump Says ‘You’re Welcome’ as Oil Is Flowing and Prices Are Dumping
Unfortunately for all crypto investors, the digital asset market went down as well after Trump’s statement. US President Donald Trump took it to his social media platform Truth Social to declare that oil has begun flowing, jobs are at…


































