CFTC uses emergency powers to keep Kalshi operating amid New York AG lawsuit seeking nationwide shutdown
The CFTC invoked emergency authority under the Commodity Exchange Act to order Kalshi to continue operating nationwide despite a New York state lawsuit seeking
CryptoRank · +15 outlets
CFTC warns prediction markets against sportsbook-style odds displays and 'risk-free' promotional language
The CFTC issued guidance telling event contract platforms to avoid using American odds formats and gambling terminology that could mislead consumers into treati
GamblingSites.com · +11 outlets
CFTC flags self-certification gaps in prediction market incentive programs, warns of wash trading risk
The CFTC issued guidance warning that trading incentive and market-maker programs on prediction market platforms may violate self-certification requirements and
The Cryptonomist · +7 outlets
Washington state court orders Kalshi to halt most event contract trading over illegal gambling concerns
A Washington state court granted an injunction requiring Kalshi to stop offering most prediction market contracts in the state, adding to mounting state-level l
CryptoRank · +14 outlets
Baltimore sues Kalshi and Polymarket over sports event contracts, alleging unlicensed gambling
The city of Baltimore filed a lawsuit against Kalshi and Polymarket claiming their sports event contracts constitute illegal unlicensed gambling under state law
Bitcoin World · +14 outlets
NYC Council launches probe into Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase and Gemini over marketing tactics
The New York City Council opened a broad investigation into whether prediction market platforms and crypto exchanges are using predatory marketing practices tar
FinanceFeeds · +14 outlets
White House to meet crypto and prediction market executives days after Baltimore lawsuit
White House officials are scheduled to meet with executives from crypto and prediction market companies following increased legal and regulatory scrutiny of the
blockhead.co · +2 outlets
Santos becomes first person federally sanctioned for political prediction market manipulation
Former Congressman George Santos was federally sanctioned for manipulating political prediction markets, marking the first such enforcement action.
Tech Times · +5 outlets
CFTC demands more detail in event contract filings from prediction markets
The CFTC is requiring prediction market platforms to provide more detailed information in their event contract self-certification filings before they can launch
HOKANEWS.COM · +14 outlets
CFTC clears prediction markets of swap reporting rules
The CFTC clarified that prediction market event contracts do not fall under swap reporting requirements, providing regulatory relief for platforms.
CoinMarketCap · +14 outlets
CFTC sets crypto, AI, and prediction markets agenda for August 20 IAC meeting
The CFTC announced its first Innovation Advisory Council meeting will cover cryptocurrency regulation, AI rules, and prediction market oversight on August 20.
The Crypto Times · +2 outlets
DraftKings files CFTC self-certifications for nine football event contracts on DKeX
DraftKings submitted nine football-related event contracts for self-certification with the CFTC as its DKeX prediction exchange expands into sports markets.
SCCG Management · +5 outlets
Nevada problem gambling council cuts ties with NCPG over Kalshi partnership
The Nevada Problem Gambling Council severed its relationship with the National Council on Problem Gambling, citing the NCPG's partnership with Kalshi amid predi
Bettors Insider · +12 outlets
Utah becomes eighth state with authority to ban or restrict Kalshi's prediction platform
Utah regulators obtained authority to ban or restrict Kalshi's prediction market offerings, becoming the eighth state to take action against the platform.
Bettors Insider · +9 outlets
Fliff and Onyx seek FCM registration in pivot from sweepstakes to prediction markets
Sweepstakes sportsbook operators Fliff and Onyx are applying for Futures Commission Merchant registration as they transition into the regulated prediction marke
Gambling Insider · +1 outlets
CFTC scrutinizes Kalshi mention markets as sports word bets disappear
The CFTC is examining Kalshi's 'mention' markets that allow bets on word or name references, as similar sports-related word-based contracts have been removed fr
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Novig adds responsible trading framework with 21+ age requirement to prediction market rulebook
Prediction market platform Novig introduced a new responsible trading framework including a minimum age of 21, as the industry faces scrutiny over consumer prot
DeFi Rate · +11 outlets
ProphetX partners with Pikkit to extend CFTC-regulated prediction market access to sports tracking community
ProphetX has partnered with sports tracking app Pikkit to bring its CFTC-regulated prediction exchange to a broader community of sports fans and bettors.
SCCG Management · +4 outlets