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Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues crypto won't go back in the bottle; SEC and CFTC guidance will drive industry even if Congress fails to pass legislation
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues crypto won't go back in the bottle; SEC and CFTC guidance will drive industry even if Congress fails to pass legislation
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U.S. senators and tribal gaming regulators are once again pushing to amend the CLEAR Act to clarify that prediction markets are governed by state and tribal laws, not the CFTC.
At a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs roundtable, Tehassi Hill, Vice Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association, urged lawmakers to amend the CLEAR Act, a broad cryptocurrency legislation, t
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Analysis points to increased competition for Hyperliquid (HYPE) token after US CFTC approved regulated crypto perpetual futures.
Despite a more than 1500% surge since its launch in November 2023 and a 104% year-to-date increase, the Hyperliquid (HYPE) token has fallen 32% since reaching an all-time high of $76.85 in mid-June. T
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New York Judge Denies CFTC Motion to Stay Enforcement Action Against Prediction Market Platform Kalshi
The ruling preserves New York State’s case against Kalshi while allowing the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to refile its request before Judge Victor Marrero.
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Senators Urge CFTC to Curb Wildfire Prediction Market Bets Over Arson Concerns
A group of Democratic senators urged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to rein in prediction market trading on wildfires, expressing concern that individuals could be tempted to commit arson to
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U.S. SEC Pauses Nasdaq's Conditional Approval of Cash-Settled Bitcoin Index Options (QBTC) for Review, Following CME Group's Challenge Arguing CFTC Jurisdiction
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has paused Nasdaq's conditional approval to list cash-settled bitcoin index options (ticker QBTC) and will reconsider the decision. This action follow
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Binance.US CEO Says Company to Apply for CFTC License in August to Enter Prediction Markets
The CEO of Binance.US stated that the U.S. crypto exchange plans to apply for a license with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in August, which would allow it to offer prediction ma
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The Chair of the U.S. CFTC stated that he will pursue a “deregulation” agenda to ease the burden on agricultural financial intermediaries
The chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) stated, upon reconvening the Agricultural Advisory Committee, that the commission would pursue a “deregulation” agenda to ease the
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Bullish Exchange President: Systemic Risks in Perpetual Futures Stem from Trading Platform Design, Not the Contracts Themselves
Chris Tyrer, President of Bullish Exchange, stated that the debate over systemic risks associated with perpetual futures is misguided. He believes the risks stem from the specific design of trading pl
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44 U.S. state attorneys general argue CFTC lacks authority over sports prediction markets
A coalition of 44 U.S. state attorneys general has sent a letter to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), asserting that the agency lacks authority over sports prediction markets. The
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The CLARITY Act: Can the New U.S. Crypto Regulatory Framework Put an End to the Chaos?
The U.S. “Clearity Act” (H.R. 3633) aims to provide much-needed regulatory certainty for the cryptocurrency market. The bill was passed by the House of Representatives in 2025 and entered the Senate for consideration in 2026. Its core objective is to clarify the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over digital assets, classifying them as either “investment contract assets” or “digital commodities.” As of July 28, 2026, the bill faces resistance in the Senate, and its prospects for passage remain uncertain; however, the regulatory framework it proposes has far-reaching implications for the global $2.25 trillion cryptocurrency market.
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CME Group (CME) of the United States has filed a lawsuit against the CFTC, challenging its decision to approve the listing of crypto perpetual futures.
CME Group (CME Group), the largest derivatives exchange operator in the United States, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and its Chairman, Mike Selig, ch
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NFL urges CFTC to strengthen oversight of sports prediction markets
The National Football League (NFL) has urged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to strengthen its oversight of sports prediction markets, including implementing age restrictions. This cal
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CFTC Warns Prediction Market Companies to Provide More Specific Information When Filing Event Contracts
Svmuu News: The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has informed prediction market companies that they frequently exceed regulatory limits when establishing a large number of event contra
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Latest Senate Draft of the CLARITY Act Proposes to Authorize Bounties for White-Hat Hackers Reporting Vulnerabilities
Svmuu News reported that Bitcoin News posted on X stating that the latest Senate draft of the CLARITY Act includes a provision encouraging ethical hackers, or “white-hat” hackers, to responsibly discl
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Kalshi and Polymarket's combined trading volume exceeded $44 billion in 2025
Svmuu News: Kalshi and Polymarket processed a combined trading volume of over $44 billion in 2025. As of April 2026, the two platforms’ combined monthly trading volume had risen to $24 billion, exceed
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Bitget CFD Chief Analyst: To Build a High-Win-Rate Trading Framework for Gold, It Is Necessary to Combine Data from CME and CFTC Open Interest Reports, Among Other Sources
Svmuu News: Recently, Lewis Huang, Chief Analyst of Bitget CFD, shared advanced strategies for trading gold. He pointed out that to develop a high-win-rate gold trading strategy, traders must look bey
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Investor Perspective: If CLARITY is approved, Lighter, as a U.S. company, will be the biggest beneficiary
Svmuu News: Eric Conner, a former core developer at Ethereum and angel investor, posted on X stating that if the CLARITY Act is ultimately passed, Lighter could emerge as the biggest winner.While most
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The CLARITY Act May Help the CFTC Address Prediction Markets
Svmuu News: The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development held a hearing on how the Commodity Futures Trading Co
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Prediction Market Kalshi Sees Trading Volume Soar to $24.2 Billion During the World Cup
Svmuu News: The U.S. prediction market platform Kalshi experienced explosive growth during the 2026 World Cup, with the platform’s trading volume surging from $6.67 billion on June 22 to $24.2 billion
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Oil Prices Rebound; Hedge Funds' Short Positions in the New Zealand Dollar Reach a Record High
Svmuu News: Hedge funds’ short positions in the New Zealand dollar have risen to a record high, as they believe the recent rebound in global oil prices may exacerbate domestic economic pressures in Ne
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UDX, a subsidiary of Underdog, has self-certified seven sports event contract templates with the CFTC
Svmuu News: UDX, the exchange recently acquired by Underdog, self-certified seven sports event contract templates with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on July 15 and plans to laun
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The U.S. CFTC is investigating staff members suspected of using inside information from a speech at Donald Trump to engage in trading based on predicted events
Svmuu News: The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is investigating a potential insider trading incident involving the prediction market platform Kalshi. An employee allegedly responsibl
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Coinbase Announces Partnership with Marex to Bring USDC into the Traditional Derivatives Clearing System
Svmuu News: Coinbase has officially announced that the regulated derivatives clearing business of the UK-based financial services group Marex now formally supports the use of USDC as initial margin co
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Bank of America Analysis: CME Sues CFTC Over Perpetual Futures Products, Crypto Perpetual Contract Trading Volume Expected to Reach $93 Trillion by 2025
Bank of America noted that CME Group is suing its regulator, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), over perpetual futures products, but this dispute could bring unexpected benefits to the d
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CFTC data shows that as of the week ending September 8, WTI crude oil net long positions increased to 139,339 contracts, a 20-week high.
According to the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) data from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), speculative funds continued to increase their bullish bets on crude oil for the week
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CFTC to Expedite Whistleblower Payouts Under $5 Million, Automatically Awarding 30% of Penalties
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced Friday its plan to automatically award successful whistleblowers 30% of any enforcement penalties collected, specifically for awards of $5 mil
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U.S. and UK financial regulators conducted a central counterparty (CCP) resolution tabletop exercise on September 3.
Senior officials from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Board of Governors of th
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US Senate Republicans unveil revised CLEAR Act crypto legislation, including new rules for "non-decentralized finance protocols," with a key vote next week.
The bill, spanning 630 pages and spearheaded by Senator Cynthia Lummis, aims to regulate the crypto industry at the federal level for the first time. The new rules require "non-decentralized finance t
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Polymarket, a crypto prediction market, has appointed Warren Jenson, former Amazon CFO, as its first Chief Financial Officer.
Polymarket announced the appointment of veteran executive Warren Jenson as its first Chief Financial Officer. Jenson previously served as CFO at Amazon and currently sits on the boards of companies su
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Prediction market company Kalshi launches gold and silver perpetual contracts after CFTC approval.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) this week approved prediction market company Kalshi to list perpetual contracts linked to precious metals gold and silver, with the new market goin
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Singapore Exchange (SGX) receives CFTC authorization to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures trading to U.S. institutional investors.
Singapore Exchange (SGX) has received authorization from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to offer its Bitcoin (BTP) and Ethereum (ETP) perpetual futures products to U.S. instituti
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Hyperliquid Policy Center backs CFTC in perpetual futures dispute, asks court to dismiss CME’s lawsuit
The Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC) filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, supporting the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and accusing CME Group of
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New Jersey petitions Supreme Court to hear prediction market case, raising stakes for industry
New Jersey last week filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the high court to decide whether prediction markets' sports-related contracts are gambling products r
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US CFTC Nasdaq 100 Speculative Net Positions 26k, prior 10k
CFTC Nasdaq 100 Speculative Net Positions: 26,000, Previous 10,000 CFTC Gold Speculative Net Positions: 228,000, Previous 243,000 CFTC Crude Oil Speculative Net Positions: 130,000, Previous 123,000 CF
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President Trump says his administration is working to bring Hyperliquid into the U.S. in a fully compliant and legal fashion
President Trump stated that his administration is working to bring the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, known for its perpetual futures contracts, into the United States. This follows his remarks l
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Sources say the White House has reviewed candidates for key vacancies at the CFTC, but it is unclear whether appointments will ultimately be made.
Sources say the White House has reviewed candidates for key vacancies at the CFTC, but it is unclear whether appointments will ultimately be made.
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CFTC official Mel Gunewardena stated that the U.S. is leading the transformation of the crypto market through the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts, and the CFTC has approved the first on-chain perpetual futures contract.
Mel Gunewardena, Director of International Affairs at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), stated in a speech at George Washington University that the global derivatives market has ex
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CFTC files motion to dismiss CME's lawsuit over crypto perpetual futures, arguing CME lacks standing
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) asked a U.S. federal court on Wednesday to throw out CME Group's lawsuit challenging the agency's approval of cryptocurrency perpetual futures. The CFTC
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Ondo urges the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to introduce perpetual contracts on U.S. equities in the United States, arguing that existing securities laws can accommodate them.
Ondo urges the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to introduce perpetual contracts on U.S. equities in the United States, arguing that ex
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Kalshi to seek U.S. regulatory approval for WTI crude oil perpetual futures
Kalshi is preparing to seek U.S. regulatory approval for WTI crude oil perpetual futures, potentially as early as next week. If approved by the CFTC, Kalshi could launch the first oil-linked perpetual
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The future of cryptocurrency legislation in the U.S. remains uncertain, with the Senate scheduled for a key procedural vote on the Clarity Act on September 15.
As the crypto industry enters September, the future of its most significant legislative bet, the Clarity Act, remains uncertain, with the industry lacking confidence in its passage by 2026. The bill a
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The SEC and CFTC have postponed the hedge fund disclosure deadline for the fourth time, pushing it to July 1.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Monday that they have postponed for the fourth time the submission deadline for addit
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Kalshi reports nearly $13.7 billion in perpetual futures volume over past three weeks, almost double July's total
Prediction market platform Kalshi stated that its perpetual futures volume reached nearly $13.7 billion over the past three weeks, which is almost double the full-month volume recorded in July. The co
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Former SEC, CFTC Officials Urge Lighter Crypto Perps Regulation to Bring $90T Offshore Market Onshore
A bipartisan group of former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) officials, including former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo, issued a comment l
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Hedge Funds Increase Bullish Bets on U.S. Gasoline at Fastest Pace in Six Months
Hedge funds significantly increased their bullish bets on U.S. gasoline at the fastest pace in six months, according to data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that sports prediction market contracts are not swaps, a decision that contradicts previous rulings and may be appealed to the Supreme Court.
The ruling rejected requests for injunctive relief from prediction market platforms such as Kalshi, Crypto.com, and Robinhood, stating that contracts for sports-related events do not fall under federa
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Hyperliquid Policy Center and trade[XYZ] urge US CFTC to create regulatory framework for US oil perpetual contracts
The Hyperliquid Policy Center and perpetuals trading platform trade[XYZ] sent a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Wednesday, advocating for a regulatory framework for energy
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Kalshi prediction market valuation soars to $22 billion, institutional demand drives strong growth
Prediction market platform Kalshi has reached a valuation of $22 billion after completing a $1 billion Series F funding round in May 2026, doubling its valuation in just five months. This significant growth is primarily attributed to accelerating institutional demand, with institutional trading volume surging by 800% over the past six months. As a platform federally regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Kalshi has captured over 90% of the U.S. prediction market share and plans to utilize the new capital to expand its product suite, including block trading and risk products, to meet growing market demand. Despite a brief slowdown in overall industry growth, Kalshi itself has demonstrated strong growth momentum.
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The CLARITY Act: Can the New U.S. Crypto Regulatory Framework Put an End to the Chaos?
The U.S. “Clearity Act” (H.R. 3633) aims to provide much-needed regulatory certainty for the cryptocurrency market. The bill was passed by the House of Representatives in 2025 and entered the Senate for consideration in 2026. Its core objective is to clarify the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over digital assets, classifying them as either “investment contract assets” or “digital commodities.” As of July 28, 2026, the bill faces resistance in the Senate, and its prospects for passage remain uncertain; however, the regulatory framework it proposes has far-reaching implications for the global $2.25 trillion cryptocurrency market.
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2026 Coinbase Bitcoin Guide to Perpetual Contract Trading: Opportunities and Risk Management Following CFTC Approval
With the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approving Coinbase to offer regulated cryptocurrency perpetual futures trading, U.S. traders have gained access to an entirely new market.This article will take an in-depth look at how to purchase Bitcoin perpetual contracts on Coinbase in 2026, analyze the market surge triggered by the CFTC’s approval, and provide practical strategies to avoid margin calls, helping investors capitalize on opportunities while effectively managing risk.
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