# U.S. Treasury

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026**: Powell Commentary — Fed Chair Jerome Powell issues warnings on inflation, causing market jitters.
- **2026**: Market Sell-off — U.S. stocks and Treasuries move notably lower in response to hawkish Fed signals.
- **2026**: Arizona Files Charges — Criminal charges are officially filed against Kalshi for illegal betting operations.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi Amid Prediction Market Crackdown
2026-03-19 00:15:55 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4

Arizona has initiated criminal proceedings against prediction market leader Kalshi, alleging the platform operated illegal betting services without proper state licensing. The move comes as broader financial markets reel from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's hawkish inflation commentary, signaling a tightening environment for fintech ventures.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/arizona-kalshi-criminal-charges-market-volatility

### Trump Proposes Massive Tariff Expansion to Bridge $1.6 Trillion Revenue Gap
2026-03-14 17:00:15 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

The Trump administration has unveiled an aggressive new tariff framework designed to generate $1.6 trillion in federal revenue. This shift toward protectionist fiscal policy poses significant cost and supply chain risks for hardware-dependent startups and venture capital portfolios.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/trump-tariffs-revenue-gap-startup-impact

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