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Elizabeth Warren Targets Prediction Markets and Trump Crypto Ventures

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Senator Elizabeth Warren has pledged heightened regulatory scrutiny for prediction markets and the Trump family’s cryptocurrency ventures as she prepares to lead the Senate Banking Committee.

The Massachusetts Democrat, a long-time critic of the crypto industry, outlined her priorities in a recent interview. Her focus includes tightening oversight of prediction markets, which allow users to bet on political and event outcomes, and examining the crypto-related business activities of former President Donald Trump’s family.

Warren’s ascension to chair of the influential Banking Committee next year positions her to significantly influence financial regulation. She has consistently argued for stricter rules to protect consumers and ensure market stability within the digital asset space.

This announcement signals a potential new front in Washington’s ongoing debate over cryptocurrency regulation, with high-profile political figures and emerging financial technologies squarely in the crosshairs.

Original reporting: The Block