The Network · 2026-04-02 16:57:11 · CoinDesk
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois, directly challenging the state's authority to regulate prediction markets. The core of the federal regulator's argument is that the Commodity Exchange Act grants the CFTC "exclusive jurisdiction" over all swaps—a cat...
The Vault · 2026-04-14 19:22:52 · Bloomberg Markets
A quiet failure to disclose a missed debt payment has triggered a severe credit collapse for a century-old Illinois park district. S&P Global Ratings slashed the district's credit rating by five full levels directly into junk territory, a rare 'superdowngrade' signaling a profound loss of investor confidence. The agenc...
The Office · 2026-04-22 09:22:28 · ProPublica
In Galatia, einer Kleinstadt im Südosten von Illinois, steht ein industrieller 3D-Drucker in der Größe einer kleinen Garage – einst gefeiert als Symbol für eine bezahlbare Wohnraumrevolution in der Region Little Egypt. Die Maschine, die mit einer Investition von 1,1 Millionen Dollar nach Illinois kam, sollte die angesc...