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CFTC clears Polymarket to run an intermediated, regulated prediction market in the U.S.

The CFTC granted Polymarket an Amended Order of Designation that lets the platform operate a fully regulated, intermediated trading venue in the U.S., bringing it under the same federal framework that governs exchanges. The approval opens the door to brokerage onboarding, expanded U.S. access, and tighter customer protections—potentially catalyzing institutional liquidity in event‑based markets. It also marks a regulatory milestone for a sector long stuck between derivatives and state gambling rules.

Source: FinanceFeeds


U.S. Bancorp pilots a USD stablecoin on Stellar to modernize payments and settlements

The fifth‑largest U.S. bank is testing a dollar‑backed stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain, citing the network’s native controls (freeze/clawback) as a fit for bank‑grade compliance. The pilot signals growing bank interest in programmable money for faster settlement, treasury flows, and client payments—and underscores the shift toward regulated, enterprise stablecoin rails alongside USDT/USDC.

Source: FinanceFeeds


UAE brings DeFi, Web3, bridges and stablecoin issuers under central bank licensing

Federal Decree Law No. 6 of 2025 places decentralized‑finance services, DEXs, bridges, and stablecoins under the Central Bank of the UAE, with licensing mandatory from mid‑September 2025. The move aims to improve AML controls, consumer protection, and institutional clarity, while forcing crypto‑native firms to formalize governance and audits during a one‑year transition period.

Source: FinanceFeeds


Bank regulators finalize leverage rule overhaul; community bank ratio lowered to 8%

U.S. regulators approved a revised leverage framework that softens requirements for the largest banks and lowers the community bank leverage ratio to 8%. The rule is intended to better align capital with risk and funding realities after recent stress episodes, while easing pressure on smaller lenders and clarifying supervisory expectations across the sector.

Source: American Banker


ECB scrutinizes Deutsche Bank over alleged “aggressive” netting that masked leverage

The ECB is reviewing claims that Deutsche Bank’s derivatives netting and off‑balance‑sheet techniques materially understated leverage exposures in 2024. While the bank says it followed accounting standards, any finding of over‑aggressive netting could have implications for capital buffers, investor comparability, and wider European bank disclosures amid a more volatile rates backdrop.

Source: FinanceFeeds


Texas becomes first U.S. state to add Bitcoin to its reserves

Texas allocated $10 million to a strategic BTC reserve, initially gaining exposure via a spot ETF before moving to self‑custody once its state infrastructure is ready. Though small relative to the treasury, the purchase is symbolically meaningful, signaling growing public‑sector acceptance of Bitcoin as a reserve asset and potentially influencing other state and municipal treasurers.

Source: FinanceFeeds


Kevin Hassett emerges as frontrunner for Fed chair, raising odds of earlier rate cuts

NEC Director Kevin Hassett is now the leading candidate to replace Jerome Powell, with a White House decision possible before Christmas. Markets are weighing the implications of a more accommodative policy tilt under Hassett—supportive for risk assets but raising questions about the perception of Fed independence and potential volatility in rates markets.

Source: FinanceFeeds


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Business — November 26, 2025 | Briefing24