Elizabeth Warren Demands Answers on CFTC's Crypto and Prediction Market Oversight

Sriram Krishnan, senior policy adviser for artificial intelligence at the White House, is departing the Trump administration at the end of June after 18 months shaping US AI policy from inside the executive branch. Krishnan, a former product leader at Microsoft, Twitter, Facebook, and Snap, and most recently a partner at Andreessen Horowitz, was among […]

This partnership could revolutionize sports prediction markets, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and fan engagement on a global scale. The post Chainlink lands exclusive oracle deal with FIFA World Cup’s prediction market partner ADI Predictstreet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions was unlawful, giving technology companies temporary relief from a policy that threatened to raise the cost of hiring foreign skilled workers. The decision removes, at least for now, a major cost burden for employers that use the H-1B program to fill roles in domains including software development, cloud computing, data science, and AI. US District Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston found that the fee functioned as a tax that the administration did not have authority to impose without congressional approval. The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenging the fee. Standard employer costs for H-1B petitions typically range from about $2,000 to $5,000, making the proposed $100,000 payment a sharp increase for companies seeking foreign talent. The ruling is unlikely to end uncertainty for employers, with the Trump administration expected to appeal. But it

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed the CFTC over whether it can effectively police fast-growing crypto and prediction markets. Her letter cited staffing cuts, declining enforcement, and potential industry and political influence as risks to investors. Crypto Oversight in the Spotlight After Warren Questions Federal Regulation U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren on June 8 announced an inquiry […]

Kalshi's strategic D.C. expansion highlights the prediction market industry's push for favorable regulation amid looming oversight challenges. The post Kalshi hires more staff in Washington to build political capital appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Welcome to AI Insider’s The Week Ahead in AI. See the key developments and events we’re watching June 7-13. Weekend AI News Briefs White House AI Policy Adviser Krishnan to Leave Position White House AI adviser Sriram Krishnan said he will leave his position at the end of June after helping shape the Trump administration’s artificial […]

The SEC's strategic focus on tokenized securities and regulatory harmonization could accelerate digital asset innovation and market integration. The post SEC outlines priorities for tokenized securities and SEC-CFTC harmonization at Piper Sandler conference appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

President Donald Trump said he's discussing deals "where the American people can benefit from the success of AI."