Section

Regulation

Antitrust, agency enforcement

BBC — Business

Uber Launches Self-Driving Minicabs in London

Uber has launched the UK's first self-driving minicab service in London, initially deploying 15 autonomous vehicles with human safety drivers. The service allows customers to hail robotaxis, with fares matching standard Uber rides. While the technology has been successfully tested, regulatory approval and safety considerations remain ongoing challenges.

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New York Post

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Reviews Bill Simmons' Proxy Betting Admission

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is investigating Bill Simmons' admission of using his daughter's boyfriend to place bets on his FanDuel account. Simmons disclosed this on his podcast, prompting FanDuel to void the bets and report the incident to the MGC, as proxy betting is prohibited under Massachusetts regulations.

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BBC — World

George Santos permanently banned from prediction market Kalshi

Kalshi has permanently banned former congressman George Santos from its prediction market platform due to alleged insider dealing related to bets he placed on his attendance at President Trump's State of the Union address. Santos, who has a history of fraud and identity theft, earned $17,839.57 from these trades. The incident highlights growing compliance challenges for prediction markets as they face increased scrutiny from regulators.

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The Daily Beast

George Santos Receives Lifetime Ban from Kalshi Betting Platform

George Santos has received a lifetime ban from the betting platform Kalshi, becoming the first individual to be banned for such a duration. This follows his conviction for fraud and allegations of improper trading related to events he could influence. Santos has also been penalized $71,356 and banned from trading on all platforms for three years.

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cftc.gov

CFTC Orders Gabriel Perez to Pay $172,000 for Insider Trading

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has ordered Gabriel Perez to pay $172,000 for insider trading involving event contracts linked to presidential speeches. Perez misused nonpublic information from his role as a teleprompter operator at the White House, resulting in profits exceeding $107,500. He is also subject to a three-year trading ban.

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BBC — World

Former White House Teleprompter Operator Fined for Betting on Trump's Speeches

Gabriel Perez, a former White House teleprompter operator, has been fined over $172,000 for betting on President Trump's speeches using insider information. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission found that Perez made trades based on his knowledge of the speeches and has banned him from trading for three years.

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Hacker News — Front Page

Concerns Rise Among Tabletop RPG Designers Over New EU Packaging Regulations

Tabletop RPG designers are raising concerns about the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) in the EU, which took effect on August 12. The regulation introduces complex compliance requirements, including the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), leading some small publishers to temporarily halt shipping to EU countries. Industry leaders express uncertainty about the impact on their businesses and the feasibility of navigating the new regulations.

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BBC — Business

New Government Measures to Protect Consumers from Rogue Builders

The UK government has introduced new measures to protect consumers from rogue builders, including a database of trusted traders and a payment system that releases funds in stages based on project milestones. Critics have raised concerns about the effectiveness of these measures and the potential for increased paperwork for legitimate businesses. Additionally, the government plans to regulate private bailiffs to ensure fair treatment for individuals in debt.

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Wired

Google Engineer Accused of Insider Trading Files Motion to Dismiss Charges

Michele Spagnuolo, a Google engineer arrested for alleged insider trading on Polymarket, has filed a motion to dismiss the charges, claiming his wagers were not regulated financial instruments. His legal team argues that the US lacks jurisdiction over him as a non-US citizen using a non-US platform. The case raises broader questions about the classification of prediction markets and their regulation under US law.

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The Verge

Zillow and Redfin Reach Settlement with FTC Over Antitrust Case

Zillow and Redfin have settled an FTC antitrust case related to their partnership that was alleged to violate antitrust laws. The settlement permits Redfin to syndicate Zillow's rental listings without restrictions and requires Redfin to resume its rental listings advertising business.

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Washington Examiner

Polymarket Reports Insider Trading Cases to Justice Department

Polymarket has flagged multiple accounts for potential insider trading related to military operations to the Justice Department. The Anti-Corruption Data Collective's analysis revealed that certain users, categorized as orcas, showed signs of insider trading, earning significant profits from their bets. This follows a case involving an Army soldier charged with using classified information for betting on military operations.

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TechCrunch

DOJ Investigates Andreessen Horowitz's Board Memberships

The DOJ is investigating Andreessen Horowitz for potential conflicts of interest involving its partners' board memberships at competing companies Databricks and Fivetran. The investigation has been ongoing for almost a year, utilizing a rarely applied antitrust law.

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The Hill

CFTC Chair Plans to Establish Crypto Rules if Congress Does Not Act

CFTC Chair Michael Selig announced that the agency will act quickly to establish cryptocurrency regulations if Congress does not pass legislation by the end of the year. He expressed readiness to implement the bill during a meeting with industry executives.

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Washington Examiner

Paramount requests $1.88 billion bond related to merger case

Paramount Skydance has requested a $1.88 billion bond from California and other states to cover financial losses from its blocked merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The company claims it is facing significant losses due to delays in the trial, which is set to begin in March 2027. The bond request is part of ongoing legal proceedings regarding the merger, which has faced scrutiny from regulators.

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Ars Technica

Supreme Court denies Verizon's request for $47 million FCC fine refund

The Supreme Court has rejected Verizon's request for a $47 million refund related to an FCC fine. This decision ends Verizon's chances of contesting the fine in lower courts, while AT&T and T-Mobile continue to challenge similar penalties for selling user location data without consent.

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