U.S. regulatory framework for prediction markets is consolidating around federal control, with the CFTC unveiling initial rules and the administration signaling

Congressional pressure mounted on the CFTC to investigate Polymarket over a deceptive marketing campaign involving fake celebrity bets, exposing compliance risk

Kalshi challenged Illinois tax and regulatory framework for prediction markets, with federal agencies publicly supporting the company's position against state a

A frontend vendor compromise cost Polymarket over $3M in user funds, with questions emerging about the platform's refund pledge and security infrastructure amid

A court granted Nevada a temporary restraining order blocking Kalshi from offering sports betting contracts, marking a state regulatory victory in ongoing juris

The regulated broker Plus500 entered the U.S. prediction market space by offering sports event-based contracts, signaling mainstream financial services adoption

The two largest prediction market platforms reached unprecedented trading volume, even as regulators focused on risks from derivative products and ETF exposure

Coinbase leadership responded to backlash over betting prompts surfaced within the exchange app, defending prediction market products as the platform deepens in

Congressional lawmakers called for the CFTC to cease backing prediction markets, reflecting growing political skepticism toward federal regulatory support for t

The prediction market secured a major sports partnership, expanding legitimacy and reach as a regulated platform amid growing sector adoption.

Industry projections suggested explosive growth potential for prediction market platforms, bolstering investment theses despite regulatory headwinds.

Public opinion data revealed skepticism toward prediction markets focused on elections, complicating regulatory narratives about consumer demand and social valu

Regulatory agencies opened public comment periods on derivatives oversight as prediction platforms increasingly blur boundaries with crypto and traditional deri

A prediction market platform elevated its regulatory leadership as the sector faces expanding government scrutiny and compliance demands.