CFTC proposes event-contract swap rule, carving out casino-style gambling ahead of Supreme Court case
The proposal would classify event contracts as swaps under federal authority while excluding sportsbook and casino-style bets, setting up a jurisdictional fight
RG.org · +13 outlets
NFL backs New Jersey in Supreme Court fight over prediction markets
The league's filing adds industry weight to New Jersey's challenge over whether states or the CFTC regulate event contracts.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Supreme Court could rule on prediction markets in 2027, report says
IG Group's CEO questioned reported Kalshi and Polymarket volumes while predicting the high court will ultimately settle the state-federal dispute.
sigma.world · +14 outlets
Kalshi and Polymarket spend millions amid state-federal prediction market fight
The two venues are funding lobbying and legal campaigns as states and federal regulators contest jurisdiction over event contracts.
Bonus.com · +14 outlets
Polymarket and Kalshi volumes hit $150B as regulators scrutinize prediction market ETFs
Cumulative trading volume reached the milestone as ETF proposals tied to event contracts draw regulatory attention.
CoinMarketCap · +2 outlets
Robinhood reports $15B in stock token trading as its chain hits 100 days
The disclosure marks the first volume figure for Robinhood's tokenized equity product since launch.
Crypto Briefing · +2 outlets
FanDuel obtains FCM license, raising questions over CME's role in prediction markets
The futures commission merchant license lets the sportsbook operator route event contracts through regulated derivatives channels.
Bonus.com · +1 outlets
Kalshi expands beyond prediction markets with US stock index futures
The move pushes Kalshi into conventional listed derivatives beyond its event-contract core.
ATS.io · +14 outlets
CFTC opens public comment on prediction markets rules
The comment period lets market participants weigh in on the proposed event-contract framework.
CoinMarketCap · +14 outlets
Ex-Dem senator who sought sports gambling crackdown now lobbying for Kalshi
The reported lobbying work comes as Kalshi ramps up its Washington presence during the regulatory fight.
New York Post · +2 outlets
Survey finds Democrat and GOP voters both oppose prediction market election bets
Cross-party opposition signals political risk for venues offering election-related contracts.
Casino.org · +14 outlets
NEXTPredict paid $12,000 to hedge its own conference on a prediction market
The hedge is an early example of companies using event contracts to offset business risk.
Decrypt · +3 outlets
Prediction markets are clearing a path through crypto's price downturn
Event-contract trading has held up as a revenue source while crypto spot and token prices slide.
CoinMarketCap · +14 outlets
NBA seeks prediction market data amid CFTC sports betting rule clarification
The league's data request comes as the CFTC moves to clarify how sports-related event contracts are regulated.
Gambling Insider · +5 outlets
Polymarket US lists Oct. 11 daily market report for its US exchange
The report covers activity on Polymarket's US-facing venue as it builds out domestic operations.
TOKENPOST · +14 outlets
CBS Sports maps Kalshi and Polymarket legal status across all 50 states
The state-by-state breakdown tracks where sports prediction markets are permitted or contested.
CBS Sports · +9 outlets
Three stocks with exposure to prediction markets as US event trading grows
The screen highlights listed companies tied to the expansion of event-contract trading.
Simply Wall Street
Kalshi cricket markets for 2026 explained for traders
The guide covers how cricket event contracts trade on Kalshi ahead of the 2026 season.
CBS Sports