2026-4-3 19:24 |
The CFTC argued in a lawsuit that the Commodity Exchange Act gave it "exclusive jurisdiction" over all swaps, which include prediction markets. origin »
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The Trump Administration is officially joining in on the fight between states and prediction markets, starting with Illinois, Arizona, and Connecticut. The CFTC announced its unprecedented action of suing three states in a press release, stating: “The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today filed lawsuits challenging the actions of Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois against CFTC-registered designated contract […] The post CFTC Sues Illinois, Arizona and Connecticut to Defend Exclusive Authority Over Prediction Markets appeared first on DeFi Rate.
2026-4-3 20:50 | |
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CFTC's David Miller: "We will aggressively detect, investigate, and, where appropriate, prosecute insider trading in the prediction markets." The post CFTC Leaders Set Enforcement Priorities, Press Exchanges on Insider Trading and Manipulation appeared first on DeFi Rate.
2026-4-3 19:07 | |
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The top enforcement official at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a direct warning to traders operating in prediction markets, making it clear that insider trading rules will be enforced as scrutiny around the sector intensifies. Speaking at New…
2026-4-2 09:44 | |
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The academic prediction market platform focused on politics modernizes its interface after a legal battle, but remains outside the fully commercial model driving industry growth The post PredictIt Rolls Out New Design After Surviving CFTC Shutdown Attempt appeared first on DeFi Rate.
2026-3-28 17:54 | |
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On Mar. 24, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched its Innovation Task Force, tasked with developing frameworks for crypto assets, blockchain technologies, AI systems, and prediction markets.
2026-3-25 14:45 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine CFTC Launches Innovation Task Force for Bitcoin, Crypto, AI, and Prediction Markets The CFTC has launched a new Task Force to develop clear regulatory frameworks for bitcoin and emerging technologies in U.
2026-3-25 19:06 | |
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CFTC launches an Innovation Task Force to shape US rules for crypto, AI, and prediction markets as Selig pushes closer SEC coordination. The post CFTC launches innovation task force to shape US crypto, AI and prediction markets rules appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2026-3-25 18:59 | |
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Much of the regulatory uncertainty that’s hung over crypto for a decade just ended. On March 17, 2026, the SEC and CFTC issued a joint final rule that explicitly named 16 digital assets as digital commodities under federal law, including BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and ADA.
2026-3-23 17:30 | |
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The SEC and CFTC jointly classified 16 major cryptocurrencies as digital commodities on March 17, ending more than a decade of legal confusion that froze billions in institutional capital on the sidelines.
2026-3-21 21:15 | |
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The memorandum of understanding with CFTC Chair Michael Selig comes as many US state authorities are cracking down on sports event contracts on prediction markets.
2026-3-20 19:41 | |
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Partnership and CFTC agreement signal deeper alignment between leagues, prediction platforms, and federal regulators on market integrity monitoring. The post MLB Partners with Polymarket, Signs First-Of-Its-Kind CFTC Agreement appeared first on DeFi Rate.
2026-3-19 18:48 | |
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The arrangement between the U.S. derivatives regulator and the professional sports organization is the first of its kind in overseeing sports events contracts.
2026-3-19 17:20 | |
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The CFTC’s no-action letter for Phantom signals a more flexible approach to crypto interfaces, a former agency lawyer tells DeFi Rate, with implications for how users access derivatives and prediction markets.
2026-3-19 20:27 | |
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Milbank, the law firm defending Kalshi in ongoing court battles, offered a behind-the-scenes look at recent CFTC prediction market guidance and what it means for exchanges. The post Inside New CFTC Prediction Market Guidance: Milbank Attorneys Weigh In appeared first on DeFi Rate.
2026-3-18 23:12 | |
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Iran-linked contracts drove prediction market activity higher as the CFTC opened rulemaking and Democrats moved to ban war and death bets.
2026-3-16 17:23 | |
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On Mar. 12, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a staff advisory telling exchanges to tighten surveillance on event contracts. Simultaneously, the regulator opened a 45-day rulemaking process that asks pointed questions about inside information, manipulation, and whether some markets serve the public interest at all.
2026-3-16 15:45 | |
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On Mar. 12, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a staff advisory telling exchanges to tighten surveillance on event contracts. Simultaneously, the regulator opened a 45-day rulemaking process that asks pointed questions about inside information, manipulation, and whether some markets serve the public interest at all.
2026-3-16 15:45 | |
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Federal regulators just fired a shot across the entire prediction market industry, and the capital looking for its next home is already moving. The CFTC issued guidance on March 12 classifying event contracts as a regulated financial asset class, forcing Kalshi and Polymarket into compliance frameworks that could reshape how billions flow.
2026-3-14 01:15 | |
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There’s a shift in how federal authorities view decentralized betting and forecasting. As Washington steps in to classify and regulate platforms that millions of Americans have been using freely, traders are trying to adjust their strategies to avoid getting caught in the bureaucratic crossfire.
2026-3-13 18:30 | |
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The SEC and CFTC ended their jurisdictional fighting and signed a memorandum of understanding that commits both agencies to coordinated crypto oversight. The broader regulatory clarity arriving from both sides could lead to a steady structural shift.
2026-3-13 23:30 | |
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CFTC issues prediction market advisory as Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com expand event based trading including sports markets. The post CFTC issues advisory on prediction markets as event contracts expand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2026-3-13 22:42 | |
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The CFTC opened a 45-day comment period on prediction market regulation and reinforced exchanges’ role in policing event contracts The post CFTC Launches Prediction Market Rulemaking, Issues Guidance Sports Contracts appeared first on DeFi Rate.
2026-3-13 19:31 | |
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U.K.-based Smarkets has applied to become a federally regulated prediction market exchange in the U.S. The post Smarkets Latest Sports Betting Exchange to Seek CFTC Approval for Prediction Markets appeared first on DeFi Rate.
2026-3-7 19:37 | |
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have submitted rule proposals to the White House to oversee the crypto industry and prediction markets, advancing their efforts to provide clarity and regulate emerging markets.
2026-3-6 11:00 | |
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The White House will review new prediction market measures proposed by the CFTC. The White House is set to review a new package of prediction market measures submitted by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, underscoring how on-chain and traditional…
2026-3-5 23:00 | |
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CFTC Chair Selig confirmed plans to set self-certification standards and launch formal rulemaking for prediction markets on Tuesday. We break down what it means for the industry. The post CFTC Chair Selig Announces Rulemaking Push: What it Means for Prediction Markets appeared first on DeFi Rate.
2026-3-4 04:43 | |
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What’s in Kalshi’s rulebook update filing, plus a look at how other prediction exchanges handled Iranian Supreme Leader markets following Khamenei's death. The post Kalshi Codifies Death Settlement Rule in CFTC Filing Amid Iran Market Backlash appeared first on DeFi Rate.
2026-3-4 02:15 | |
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The exchange’s Nasdaq 100 “yes-or-no” contracts would be listed as securities, not derivatives — potentially redefining how federal regulators divide oversight of prediction markets. The post Nasdaq Binary Options Filing Sets Up SEC vs.
2026-3-3 01:19 | |
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Group 'Gambling Is Not Investing' argues sports contracts bypass state gambling frameworks as CFTC defends federal derivatives authority The post Former Trump Chief Of Staff Targets Sports Prediction Markets With New Advocacy Coalition appeared first on DeFi Rate.
2026-3-3 23:29 | |
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CFTC chair Mike Selig said the agency established a prediction markets advisory to help catch insider traders, warning there would be consequences.
2026-2-26 03:11 | |
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DimeTrades applied for CFTC designation as a regulated prediction market exchange with Polymarket's clearing, backed by a team with deep experience in derivatives regulation and market surveillance.
2026-2-26 18:37 | |
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Bitcoin Hyper news: Project doubles down on Bitcoin-native L2 utility on Solana VM. DeepSnitch AI surges past $1.63M raised at $0.04064, powered by five AI agents for trading analytics, which fueled massive 100x community expectations. CFTC defends prediction markets.
2026-2-18 18:30 | |
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The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has moved to defend its authority over prediction markets, filing a friend-of-the-court brief as state-level legal challenges against the sector intensify.
2026-2-18 10:03 | |
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The Prediction Markets Working Group, launched by The Digital Chamber, will champion the sector’s values while advocating for the CFTC to maintain primary oversight.
2026-2-18 06:13 | |
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Michael Selig said the US financial regulator had filed an amicus brief against what he called an “onslaught of state-led litigation” against prediction markets.
2026-2-18 21:39 | |
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Chairman Michael Selig defends prediction markets as CFTC moves to intervene in state regulatory fights The post CFTC Chair Defends Prediction Markets in WSJ Op-Ed as Agency Moves to Intervene in Legal Battles appeared first on DeFi Rate.
2026-2-17 01:21 | |
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XRP price jumped after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse joined the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Global Markets Advisory Committee, a move seen as strengthening Ripple’s regulatory standing in Washington.
2026-2-16 11:45 | |
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CFTC Chair Selig taps 35 crypto, finance, and prediction market leaders for advisory committee. Coinbase, Robinhood, Nasdaq, CME Group, Uniswap, and Solana also among those named. The post CFTC taps Kalshi, Polymarket, DraftKings, FanDuel for New Innovation Panel appeared first on DeFi Rate.
2026-2-14 14:11 | |
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Chairman Mike Selig casts prediction markets as next financial frontier, signaling lighter-touch oversight with flexible regulatory guardrails The post CFTC Chair Clarifies Role of Regulator in Prediction Markets on ‘Odd Lots’ Podcast appeared first on DeFi Rate.
2026-2-13 00:43 | |
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Pluto (formerly Strike) has filed for DCM and DCO approval with the CFTC under the name PMEX Markets. The goal? "Commoditizing AI infrastructure, starting with GPUs/Compute." The post AI-Focused Prediction Market Exchange PMEX Files for CFTC Approval appeared first on DeFi Rate.
2026-2-13 21:48 | |
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Fantasy sports platform begins rolling out federally regulated event contracts following NFA approval and CFTC lawsuit withdrawal The post Sleeper Adds Kalshi Prediction Markets Days Before Super Bowl appeared first on DeFi Rate.
2026-2-7 22:22 | |
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17 DCM applications have hit the CFTC portal since early 2025, with seven approved and ten pending. We break down who's filing and what it means for prediction markets. The post 17 DCM Filings Signal Faster CFTC Approvals, Swelling Prediction Market Pipeline appeared first on DeFi Rate.
2026-2-6 19:53 | |
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A proposal to ban sports and political prediction markets issued under the Biden administration has been formally withdrawn by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. According to a Feb. 4 statement from CFTC Chair Michael Selig, the 2024 proposal reflected what…
2026-2-5 11:15 | |
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission will draft clear standards for prediction markets and withdraw proposals that would prohibit political and sports-related event contracts, Chair Michael S. Selig said Thursday.
2026-1-31 10:59 | |
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At Thursday ‘harmonization’ meeting, U.S. financial regulators outline joint crypto plans, while new CFTC chair details prediction market regulatory reset The post SEC and CFTC Signal Coordinated Regulatory Efforts Under ‘Project Crypto’ appeared first on DeFi Rate.
2026-1-30 02:14 | |
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The updated CLARITY Act draft from Senate republicans reshapes SEC and CFTC oversight as prediction markets now peg its chances at just under 60%. The post Senate GOP Drops New Crypto Bill Draft As Odds of Passing Stagnate appeared first on DeFi Rate.
2026-1-23 21:31 | |
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The CFTC's loan commissioner wants to end "policymaking through enforcement" and codify rules for prediction markets, but will likely face procedural and legal constraints. The post CFTC’s New Sheriff Wants to ‘Future-Proof’ Prediction Market Regulations appeared first on DeFi Rate.
2026-1-22 22:46 | |
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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a new program called Future-Proof to modernize its rules for crypto assets and prediction markets. CFTC [...]
2026-1-21 06:26 | |
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The CFTC's initiative could significantly reshape regulatory landscapes, fostering innovation and clarity in digital and prediction markets. The post CFTC launches Future-Proof initiative to establish bespoke rules for digital assets and other emerging markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2026-1-21 18:54 | |
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Naoris debuts its quantum-resistant mainnet, which uses algorithms approved by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Good Friday shuts CME futures and ETF activity, removing a key source of demand as large holders continue distributing and spot demand weakens.
U.S. President Donald Trump named Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney and deputy attorney general, as the interim top prosecutor.
Crypto and banking industry representatives are viewing revised stablecoin yield compromise language this week.
The negative gamma zone below $68,000 can trigger a self-reinforcing sell-off, leading to an ever larger slump.
Coinbase’s conditional OCC approval moves it closer to operating as a federally regulated crypto custodian, pending compliance and final review.