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How a disputed $1 billion claim became a powerful weapon against prediction markets
On the American Gaming Association’s website, a counter has been climbing for months, tallying what the casino-and-sportsbook lobby…
Kalshi wins CFTC approval to launch first U.S. Bitcoin perps
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has approved Kalshi to launch the first federally regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures…
CFTC says some derivatives markets may not suit 24/7 trading
The CFTC has warned regulated derivatives platforms that round-the-clock trading may suit crypto-native markets but may not work…
Crypto clarity bill advances as critics warn CFTC is not ready yet
Congress has advanced a major crypto market bill that would give the CFTC new power over digital commodities…
Polymarket says no mandatory KYC planned for main prediction market
Polymarket has clarified that it is not introducing mandatory Know Your Customer checks across its main prediction market…
Prediction markets battle escalates after president Donald Trump sides with CFTC
The CFTC has moved a proposed rule on prediction-markets event contracts into White House review as federal and…
CFTC crypto oversight questioned after officials were pushed out
NYT says CFTC officials who questioned prediction market firms were suspended as crypto enforcement fell and state legal…
Massad warns CBDC ban hides US digital dollar work
Former CFTC chair Timothy Massad says a US CBDC ban cannot stop behind-the-scenes infrastructure work. Former CFTC chair…
Will Trump fill CFTC seats before CLARITY Act rewrites crypto rules?
House Agriculture leaders urge Trump to fill CFTC seats as CLARITY Act advances, raising focus on crypto oversight…
Coinbase Warns Against State-by-State Prediction Markets Chaos, Backs CFTC Oversight
Coinbase recently filed a formal comment letter with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), arguing that prediction markets…
