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Society & Lifestyle · Oct 21, 2026

New federal law will force dating apps to warn users when a conversation partner is banned for fraud

Congress and the president moved this week to close a gap that lets romance scammers slip away: the Romance Scam Prevention Act requires online dating services to notify users if someone who messaged them has been banned for likely fraud, with platforms given one year to comply.

Business & Economy · Oct 10, 2026

Coinbase shuts Michigan sports event contracts as state deadline takes effect

Coinbase Financial Markets stopped listing sports event contracts to Michigan residents and closed remaining positions on October 10, 2026, complying with a stipulation with the Michigan Gaming Control Board as regulators and prediction markets clash over whether those contracts constitute state regulated gambling.