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Is there a writeup of the objectives of lobbying/spending here? Are specific bills/topics proposed for the upcoming session?

• duped 7mo ago
  https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/cryptocurrency-and-ai-industries-tested-their-influence-in-illinois-it-didnt-go-well https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/cryptocurrency-and-ai-... They're concerned about regulation, as always. Note that this election has no impact over the current congress. Senators and Reps won't be seated until January.
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• shagie 7mo ago
  Chicago is the home of the Chicago commodities exchange... and like New York has a bit of influence over businesses dealing with banking taking place in New York, so too does Illinois have influence over the regulations around the question of commodities and related markets. https://nationaltoday.com/us/il/chicago/news/2026/02/24/cme-offers-regulated-crypto-futures-trading/ https://nationaltoday.com/us/il/chicago/news/2026/02/24/cme-... https://businesslawreview.uchicago.edu/online-archive/commodity-futures-trading-commission-correct-regulator-virtual-currency-spot-market https://businesslawreview.uchicago.edu/online-archive/commod... Another bit is things like sports betting laws... and how they interact with prediction markets. https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/sports-betting-tax-becomes-battleground-between-chicago-and-state-lawmakers/ https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/sports-betting-tax-beco... https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinois-regulators-say-prediction-markets-are-illegal-gambling-but-bettors-and-the-trump-family-love-them/ https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinois-regulators-say...
  • selectodude 7mo ago
    Furthermore a fair number of the largest crypto trading firms (DRW, Jump, Wolverine) are HQ’d in Chicago.