CFTC issues proposed swap rule separating prediction markets from casino-style sportsbook gambling
The CFTC's proposed rulemaking would write event contracts into federal swap rules while carving licensed sportsbook wagers out, drawing a regulatory line as th
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Polymarket and Kalshi combined volumes reach $150B as SEC pauses prediction market ETFs
The volume milestone comes as federal regulators scrutinize prediction market ETFs and Polymarket expands into private-market bets.
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Kalshi asks Sixth Circuit for en banc rehearing on sports event contracts
Kalshi is pressing for full appellate review as the state-federal fight over sports contracts continues toward the Supreme Court.
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Kalshi and Polymarket spend millions as state and federal regulators battle over prediction markets
Lobbying and legal spending escalate amid state crackdowns and federal efforts to assert authority over event contracts.
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Coinbase pauses Michigan prediction markets under agreement with state gaming regulator
Coinbase's suspension in Michigan illustrates growing state-level pressure on exchange-operated prediction products.
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Coinbase to launch prediction markets and tokenized equities on Dec. 17
The launch would make Coinbase the latest major exchange to offer event contracts alongside tokenized equity trading.
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Blockchain.com seeks US licenses to offer prediction markets
The crypto exchange's licensing push adds another venue seeking regulated entry into the prediction market sector.
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IG Group CEO questions prediction market volume figures, expects Supreme Court to weigh in
The brokerage chief's skepticism about reported volumes comes as the industry awaits high court guidance on legality.
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Ohio regulatory action threatens Robinhood's prediction market growth
State-level restrictions could slow Robinhood's event-contract expansion following its sports and crypto offerings.
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S&P Global reports sports remain dominant category on prediction markets
The finding underscores how sports contracts drive the bulk of trading volume amid the regulatory debate.
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NBA seeks trading data access as CFTC rulemakings distinguish sportsbook wagers from event contracts
The NBA's request for prediction market data signals leagues' growing interest in the sector's transparency.
SCCG Management · +2 outlets
CryptoStruct partners with OG.com to provide connectivity to CFTC-regulated prediction markets
The integration aims to route institutional crypto trading infrastructure into regulated event-contract venues.
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NFL's prediction market push may influence Supreme Court outcome
The league's stance on event contracts could shape how justices view the state-federal dispute.
Sportico.com · +14 outlets
Ex-Democratic senator who sought sports gambling crackdown now lobbies for Kalshi
The lobbying arrangement highlights Kalshi's expanding political influence as it battles state regulators.
New York Post · +1 outlets
Survey finds Democrat and GOP voters both oppose prediction market election bets
Bipartisan voter opposition could complicate efforts to expand election-related event contracts.
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California, Ohio and Michigan lead 50-state legal status roundups for Kalshi and Polymarket
Multiple outlets published state-by-state guides as the regulatory picture for sports prediction markets remains unsettled.
CBS Sports · +2 outlets
Robinhood sports contracts explained in how-it-works guide
The explainer details how Robinhood's sports event trading product functions for retail users.
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Opinion pieces urge court resolution of prediction markets dispute
Commentary argues the legal fight between states and federal regulators should be settled by the Supreme Court.
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