Open Standard launches equity-sharing stablecoin to rival Tether and Circle

CFTC Sends Swap Definition Rules to White House Amid State Gambling Disputes

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has submitted two rules related to event contract and swaps definitions to the White House for review. The move comes as the agency is engaged in ongoing disputes with several U.S. states over the regulation of prediction markets. The proposed definitions could potentially counter state-level claims that certain prediction market contracts constitute illegal gambling. By seeking federal-level clarification, the CFTC appears to be working to assert regulatory authority over these financial instruments. The outcome of the review may have significant implications for how prediction markets are classified and governed across the country.

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UK Opens Crypto Regulatory Application Window Ahead of 2027 Framework

The United Kingdom has launched a five-month application window for crypto firms seeking regulatory approval. The deadline for submissions falls in February, giving businesses a limited timeframe to comply. This process precedes the planned introduction of a new comprehensive crypto regulatory framework in October 2027. The framework comes after several years of legislative development in the country. Crypto firms operating in the UK are expected to apply within this window to meet future compliance requirements.

Petrobras pilots Cardano blockchain to track clean fuel emissions data

Brazilian state oil company Petrobras is testing the Cardano blockchain through two separate research projects. The initiative focuses on improving transparency and accuracy in tracking cleaner jet fuel and diesel. One key goal is preventing double-counting of emissions reductions, a common challenge in carbon accounting. The other project aims to trace fuel data across the full production and consumption lifecycle. The pilot reflects growing interest in blockchain technology as a tool for verifiable environmental reporting in the energy sector.