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US DOJ and CFTC are investigating iron ore trader Radiant World's deals over allegations of falsified documents
US DOJ and CFTC are investigating iron ore trader Radiant World's deals over allegations of falsified documents
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US CFTC to hold meeting on Aug. 20 to explore crypto, AI, and prediction market regulations with SEC, without waiting for CLARITY bill
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will hold a meeting for its Innovation Advisory Committee on Aug. 20 to address regulation related to crypto assets, artificial intelligence and pred
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US CFTC cautions prediction market platforms over "deficient" incentive program filings, citing manipulation risks
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued guidance, expressing concern over an increase in "procedurally or substantively deficient" filings from prediction market firms for ince
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Decentralized exchange Hyperliquid is seeking to enter the U.S. perpetual futures market by working with the U U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Hyperliquid's policy team is pushing for regulatory rules to bring on-chain derivatives into a regulated domestic framework. The company currently does not offer its trading platform to U.S. users. Ja
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CFTC orders prediction market operator Kalshi to continue operating in New York State after the state filed a lawsuit seeking to block its services
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that it has used its "emergency powers" to order prediction market operator Kalshi to continue operating in New York State. This follows
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Florida man charged by CFTC over $397 million crypto Ponzi scheme
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed new charges against a Florida man, alleging he misappropriated $48 million of customers' money within the scheme.
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New York Judge Stays CFTC’s Civil Case Against US Soldier Gannon Ken Van Dyke Over $400,000 Prediction Market Bets
A New York judge granted a motion filed by US prosecutors in July to stay the CFTC’s civil case against Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who made more than $400,000 on prediction markets.
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Prediction markets platform Kalshi partners with Nasdaq to enhance trade surveillance, adopting Nasdaq's market surveillance tool amid regulatory scrutiny over alleged insider trading
The multi-year partnership aims to bolster monitoring and oversight of trading activity on Kalshi's platform. This move comes as prediction markets face increasing pressure from lawmakers following hi
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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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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said that the US Senate crypto legislation has garnered broad bipartisan support, with compromises made by all parties, and it is now time for a vote rather than obstruction.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong posted on X, stating that the U.S. Senate has engaged in extensive negotiations and revisions on crypto legislation over the past year. All parties, including the crypto i
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Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger Rejects WSJ Editorial's Interpretation of Clarity Act, Calling it Pro-Innovation and Pro-Competition
Summer Mersinger, CEO of the Blockchain Association and former CFTC commissioner, argued that The Wall Street Journal's editorial board misinterpreted the Clarity Act. Mersinger stated the bill is pro
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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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Apex Group CEO warns U.S. Clarity Act failure gives Asia and Middle East a competitive edge in digital assets
Apex Group CEO Peter Hughes warned that the U.S. risks losing digital asset businesses to faster-moving jurisdictions in Asia and the Middle East due to the failure of the U.S. Clarity Act. The Act, w
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CFTC Chairman Behnam states that the agency is "very focused" on oil trading regulation during the Iran conflict.
CFTC Chairman Behnam states that the agency is "very focused" on oil trading regulation during the Iran conflict.
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Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, has fired its Head of Marketing, Matthew Modabber, according to the New York Post.
Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, has fired its Chief Marketing Officer, Matthew Modabber, according to the New York Post. Modabber is also a close friend of the company's CEO, S
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Commodity exchanges urge the US CFTC to block Kalshi's perpetual oil futures plan and call for closing loopholes that allow retail traders to access offshore platforms.
Commodity exchanges are urging the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) not to approve Kalshi Inc.'s proposed perpetual oil futures contract. The Commodity Markets Council, representing de
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The U.S. CFTC has released the agenda for its AI Forum, which will explore the impact of AI on trading and agency finance.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Innovation Initiative will hold its first "Frontiers in Finance" series meeting on October 28, focusing on the potential impact of artificial intel
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Prediction Markets See Surging Volume Ahead of Midterms, as CFTC Clarifies Regulatory Stance
Combined monthly trading volume on prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket more than doubled from $26 billion in May to $53 billion in July, with over $30 million traded on House and Senate races by
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US CFTC Rejects CME's Stance in Perpetual Futures Legal Battle
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rejected CME Group's legal standing in a perpetual futures legal dispute, stating that CME failed to demonstrate that the CFTC's policy approval of
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Hyperliquid Labs CEO Jeff Yan stated that compliant entry into the U.S. market requires regulators to understand on-chain technology.
Jeff Yan, co-founder and CEO of Hyperliquid Labs, stated on a Bloomberg podcast on October 15 that U.S. users accessing their services via VPN are violating the terms of service. He believes that prov
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SEI Perpetual Futures Now Trading on CFTC-Regulated OG.com Markets, Featuring Dollar-Settled Contracts with No Expiry
SEI Perpetual Futures Now Trading on CFTC-Regulated OG.com Markets, Featuring Dollar-Settled Contracts with No Expiry
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Judge Rejects Gemini-CFTC Bid to Lift Settlement Restrictions
A federal judge has rejected a joint bid by crypto exchange Gemini and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to lift settlement restrictions. Gemini has already paid the $5 million penalty,
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Federal Judge Rejects Joint Request from Gemini and CFTC to Vacate $5 Million Settlement
A federal judge has rejected an unusual joint request from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and cryptocurrency exchange Gemini Trust Co. to withdraw a Biden administration enforcem
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CFTC has changed US event-contract rules, including a proposed swap definition and an adopted casino-wager exclusion, but issues like court split over state gambling laws remain unresolved.
CFTC has changed US event-contract rules, including a proposed swap definition and an adopted casino-wager exclusion, but issues like court split over state gambling laws remain unresolved.
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Analysis indicates the Trump administration allegedly intervened in an oil market investigation, with a senior CFTC advisor reportedly demanding the withdrawal of an insider trading complaint regarding short selling before the oil price crash on March 23.
According to Protos' analysis, before Donald Trump withdrew his threat to strike Iranian power plants on March 23, which led to a 14% plunge in Brent crude oil futures prices, traders had shorted over
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Blockchain.com Seeks CFTC Licenses for US Derivatives and Prediction Markets
The company is seeking both exchange and futures-broker registrations to serve retail and institutional customers. The proposed US offering still requires approval.
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TD Cowen: CFTC's New Crypto Regulatory Framework May Face Deadline Due to 2028 Election
Investment bank TD Cowen stated that the new federal regulatory framework proposed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for leveraged and margined cryptocurrency trading might not b
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The U.S. Supreme Court has not yet decided whether to hear the prediction market case, but has received multiple amicus curiae briefs.
The U.S. Supreme Court has not yet decided whether to hear cases surrounding prediction markets, but has received multiple amicus curiae briefs, an interim final rule, and a proposed rule. Last week,
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CFTC Proposes Defining Event Contracts as Swaps, Excluding Casino-Style Bets
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) proposed to explicitly define event contracts as swaps, stating that existing exchange and trader obligations would remain unchanged. Concurrently,
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CFTC Excludes Casino-Style Wagers From Swap Definition
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has excluded casino-style wagers from its swap definition, bypassing a proposal that cited threats to prediction markets. The agency stated that th
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Blockchain.com Seeks CFTC Approval for Prediction Markets and Crypto Derivatives Trading
Digital asset platform Blockchain.com has filed two applications with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), seeking Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Futures Commission Merchant (FC
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US CFTC Unveils First Batch of Crypto Market Rules
US CFTC Unveils First Batch of Crypto Market Rules
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NFL Joins Opposition to Federal Regulation of Prediction Markets, Calls for Supreme Court Intervention
The National Football League (NFL) has filed documents with the U.S. Supreme Court, joining states, former regulator Gary Gensler, and Chris Dodd, one of the authors of the Dodd-Frank Act, in opposing
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NFL files amicus brief urging Supreme Court to hear New Jersey's case, arguing Kalshi's sports contracts are gambling, not CFTC-regulated swaps
NFL files amicus brief urging Supreme Court to hear New Jersey's case, arguing Kalshi's sports contracts are gambling, not CFTC-regulated swaps
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CFTC Chair Selig: New Crypto Rulemaking Will Prevent Another FTX-Style Collapse, Exchanges Can Register Federally
CFTC Chair Mike Selig stated on Fox Business Network that new crypto rulemaking will prevent another FTX-style collapse, allowing crypto exchanges to register federally to safeguard digital asset spot
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House Finance panel chair says regulator actions on crypto ‘fall short’ of CLARITY bill, hopes for passage before 2027
Representative French Hill hopes lawmakers could pass a cryptocurrency market structure bill before the next session of Congress in 2027 as SEC and CFTC actions weren’t sufficient.
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Solana's Compliance Progress and the Global Cryptocurrency Regulatory Landscape
Solana (SOL) has made significant strides in the global regulatory landscape, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) classifying it as a digital commodity in March 2026 and explicitly stating that protocol staking does not fall under securities regulation. In October 2026, the Hong Kong government designated Solana Company as a strategic enterprise, highlighting its ambition to become a digital asset hub. Globally, the MiCA framework has emerged as a regulatory template, while the Basel Committee and the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have also introduced crypto-asset rules. Institutions such as the Solana Policy Institute are actively advocating for regulatory clarity to address previous "unregistered security" challenges, collectively shaping an increasingly mature cryptocurrency regulatory landscape.
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CLARITY Act Fails to Advance in Senate: US Crypto Regulatory Framework Restructuring Stalled
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act), aimed at establishing a clear regulatory framework for the U.S. crypto market, failed to secure the 60 votes required for full Senate consideration on September 15, 2026, after passing the House and being approved by a Senate committee. It has now been shelved. The bill originally planned to redefine the jurisdictions of the SEC and CFTC by classifying digital commodities, investment contract assets, and payment stablecoins, and to introduce several market regulations. However, it was stalled due to concerns from some Democratic senators regarding investor protection and ethical safeguards.
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US SEC Delays Prediction Market ETF, CFTC Partners with NHL: What's the Compliance Path for New Sectors?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently postponed the approval of several prediction market ETFs multiple times, raising widespread market concerns about the compliance path for these innovative financial products. Meanwhile, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has actively signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Hockey League (NHL) to enhance the integrity and transparency of event contract markets related to sports. Although prediction markets are regulated by the CFTC at the federal level, conflicts with state laws, jurisdictional disputes between regulatory agencies, and the lack of a unified digital asset regulatory framework continue to pose challenges for the compliance journey of this emerging sector. Its future development will require ongoing exploration and coordination among all parties.
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Bitcoin Futures Contracts: Definition, Market Dynamics, and Regulatory Developments
Bitcoin futures contracts are financial instruments that allow traders to speculate on or hedge against the future price of Bitcoin without actually holding the underlying asset. The Bitcoin futures market has matured significantly since the launch of regulated contracts by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) in 2017. Recently, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved the first regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures contract and expanded the scope of services for platforms like Coinbase. The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has also been approved to offer cryptocurrency perpetual futures to U.S. institutional investors. These developments reflect growing institutional interest in crypto derivatives, alongside risks associated with market volatility and regulatory uncertainty.
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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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