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Crypto companies have contributed $189 million so far in the 2026 midterms cycle, according to a Public Citizen analysis of FEC data.Ripple, Crypto.com, and Coinbase rank among the sector’s largest donors, with most funds flowing to Fairshake and MAGA Inc.

The popular sports gambling app is launching a proprietary prediction markets exchange called DKeX.DraftKings first entered the prediction markets arena, currently dominated by Polymarket and Kalshi, last December.

Kentucky says prediction markets crossed into sports betting, while platforms claim federal law controls contracts.Kalshi and Polymarket now face lawsuits, tax disputes, and split court rulings across several states.The CFTC backs federal oversight as state regulators push licensing, consumer protections, and gambling rules.

Federal prosecutors allege five men planned to use explosive-laden drones and sniper teams to take out "high-value targets" at the UFC event.

World Liberty Financial, the Trump family-backed crypto venture, will serve as a presenting partner of UFC Freedom 250, contributing $250,000 in its USD1 stablecoin to the event’s fight-night bonus pool.The deal puts USD1 branding inside the Octagon at an event held on the White House South Lawn, on President Trump’s 80th birthday, amid ongoing scrutiny of the family’s crypto ventures.

President Trump’s upcoming UFC fight will provide several crypto firms with an unprecedented opportunity for corporate branding.

Crypto.com and Topps will embed the Budapest Final match coin into a 1:1 Topps Now Relic cardThe coin will be tokenized on Cronos and unlock 2026 to 2027 Champions League experiencesOne fan will win the card via a Topps Now draw tied to a base card sale on Topps.com

Brazil’s Finance Ministry cited investor protection concerns and rising gambling addiction as it blocked platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.