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What happened with the 20-member enforcement team at the CFTC Chicago office all resigning?

CFTC Chicago Enforcement Team, consisting of 20 people, has completely left. It was once the top enforcement force in the cryptocurrency market, and is currently expanding its regulation of the crypto and prediction markets. A former lawyer said this move was targeted layoffs because they have experience with FTX settlements. The fines collected by the agency's enforcement have dropped sharply from $17.1 billion in 2024 to $9.2 million in 2025.

Hong Kong Virtual Asset Regulation: Three Arrow Measures Announced! Margin, Perpetual Contracts, and Market Makers to be Opened

Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced three new initiatives to establish a comprehensive virtual asset regulatory ecosystem. In terms of guaranteed financing, brokers will be allowed to provide financing to creditworthy clients, with collateral including securities and virtual assets. Regarding perpetual contracts, a high-level regulatory framework will be announced to permit licensed platforms to offer perpetual contract products. Concerning associated market makers, regulations are expected to be relaxed to allow licensed platforms to provide liquidity through subsidiary market-making units.

Chen Haolian: Hong Kong welcomes Layer1 to establish a presence in the city and plans to study a DAO regulatory framework to address the legal status of foundations.

Hong Kong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau Deputy Secretary Chen Hao-lian stated at Consensus 2026 that they welcome Layer 1 protocols establishing a presence in Hong Kong to strengthen the city's position as a Web3 hub. He mentioned that pandemic restrictions have been lifted, and hundreds of Web3 companies are now operating in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong government will continue to strengthen its engagement with blockchain protocols and is considering research into regulatory frameworks for DAOs.

Systematic Interpretation of the New RWA Policy: Regulatory Framework and Implementation Details

The eight departments of the country issued the "Notice on Further Preventing and Managing Risks Related to Virtual Currencies and Other Assets," and the CSRC introduced relevant regulatory guidelines. The article analyzes China's changing regulatory attitude towards virtual currencies and real-world assets (RWA), pointing out that virtual currencies are still under strict crackdown, while RWA offers a compliant pathway, but the compliance threshold is high, and practical implementation faces multiple challenges.

Ripple CLO leaks: TradFi banks are willing to discuss stablecoin reward exemptions for the first time

Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty said on X that the White House meeting on Tuesday was "productive," with a strong atmosphere of compromise, and both parties still maintain consensus on legislation for the crypto market. Reports indicate that both sides made concessions, with banks willing to discuss stablecoin reward exemptions for the first time. The White House urges all parties to reach an agreement by March 1. However, Polymarket data shows that the probability of the bill passing this year has dropped from 70% to 56%.

Polymarket scandal! Claimed Logan Paul bet millions of dollars on the Super Bowl, exposed as false marketing

Logan Paul was exposed for fake betting on Polymarket during the 2026 Super Bowl, showing his account balance as zero. This behavior sparked regulatory legal and ethical controversies and raised questions about transparency in cryptocurrency market marketing. At the same time, the legal battle between Polymarket and the Massachusetts government also reflects the regulatory challenges faced by prediction markets. The industry criticizes the marketing tactics of such platforms as being unethical and potentially posing financial threats to young audiences.