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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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Blockchain Association Urges SEC, CFTC to Create Coordinated US Regulatory Framework for Equity Perpetuals
The industry group proposed regulating equity perpetuals under existing security-futures rules, arguing that no new legislation is necessary. It warned that continued regulatory uncertainty will push
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Judge stays CFTC's civil case against US soldier over illegal Polymarket bet, regulator now seeks to weigh in on criminal proceedings
A judge stayed the CFTC’s civil case against a US soldier accused of using nonpublic information for a Polymarket bet, while the regulator is attempting to weigh in on the related criminal case.
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Donald Trump's statement that crypto-native exchange Hyperliquid could comply with US regulations reignites discussions on perpetual futures regulation
Donald Trump stated this week that Hyperliquid, a crypto-native exchange built around perpetual futures, is likely to comply with U.S. regulations. These remarks have reignited a fierce debate within
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Gemini partners with Apex Fintech Solutions to expand regulated crypto prediction markets
Under the planned tie-up, Gemini Titan will become the exclusive CFTC-regulated venue for crypto event contracts offered through Apex’s futures commission merchant to its brokerage customers. Gemini w
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Prediction Market Kalshi Faces Bans in Multiple US States Amid Legal Battles, While CFTC Defends Industry and Proposes New Rules
Kalshi, a prediction market platform, is currently blocked for customers in Washington, Michigan, and Nevada, with Washington state authorities accusing the company of operating an illegal gambling bu
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Perpetual Futures Spark Wall Street 'Existential Crisis' as Trump Hints at CFTC Regulation for Traditional Assets
Perpetual futures, or "perps," are rapidly disrupting traditional exchanges, with their 24/7, non-expiring trading model. Following President Trump's recent press conference, which teased a path for C
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CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam says crypto industry will get market structure rules even if Congress fails to pass legislation
Michael Selig, chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), said on Thursday that the crypto industry will get market structure rules, whether or not Congress passes relevant legi
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HYPE jumps 11% as Trump says CFTC is working to bring Hyperliquid to U.S.
HYPE jumps 11% as Trump says CFTC is working to bring Hyperliquid to U.S.
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US CFTC imposes 5-year trading ban on former Alameda and FTX executives
The US commodities regulator, CFTC, has issued consent orders that conclude its case against two former crypto executives. This follows FTX and Alameda's agreement in August 2024 to $12.7 billion in d
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Cantor Fitzgerald Opens Kalshi Prediction Market Trading to Its ~3,000 Institutional Clients
The investment bank will help its institutional clients execute block event contracts on the CFTC-regulated Kalshi exchange. This move aims to increase institutional participation in prediction market
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Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty says September 15 will be a "bellwether" for the "Clarity Act" to advance in Congress.
Alderoty pointed out that on September 15, the Senate will hold its first procedural motion on the bill, the "motion to proceed," which requires 60 votes to pass. He warned that if the legislation fai
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CFTC seeks public input on AI compute futures contracts; CME eyes October launch
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's regulatory review could shape an emerging market that allows companies and investors to trade and hedge the cost of increasingly scarce AI computing pow
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Prediction market Novig sues Wisconsin Attorney General in anticipation of state lawsuit over sports contracts
Prediction market platform Novig has filed a lawsuit against Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and state gaming administrator John Dillett. The move is preemptive, as Novig anticipates Wisconsin wi
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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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CFTC Chairman Michael Selig stated that the $6.4 billion Binance hack highlights the need for U.S. regulation of offshore exchanges.
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig stated on Friday that Binance's record-breaking $6.4 billion theft is precisely why offshore crypto exchanges need U.S. regulati
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Trump Comments on Binance Hack as Calls for Crypto Regulation Intensify
President Donald Trump stated that his administration is looking into the $6.3 billion Binance hack, expressing concerns about the inherent dangers of cryptocurrencies. Following the incident, calls f
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CFTC Chairman Calls Utah Lawsuit Against Prediction Market Platform Kalshi "Blatant Overreach"
The Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) stated that Utah's lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi is a "blatant overreach." This follows a federal lawsuit that
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Polymarket Launches Ultra-Short-Term Crypto Prediction Markets on US Platform Amid CFTC Compliance Review
Polymarket has launched new Up/Down ultra-short-term crypto contracts on its U.S. platform. This move comes as the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) reviews Polymarket's compliance with
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NYSE parent company ICE invests in trade[XYZ] to launch CFTC-regulated perpetual futures, HYPE token surges 9.14%.
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has invested in the trade[XYZ] platform, which aims to launch 24/7 perpetual futures products based on Hyperl
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Utah Files Criminal Charges Against Prediction Market Platform Kalshi and Its Co-Founders
Utah has filed criminal charges against prediction market platform Kalshi and its two co-founders, Tarek Mansour (CEO) and Luana Lopes Lara (COO), alleging illegal promotion of gambling. This follows
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NYSE owner ICE plans to launch Hyperliquid perpetual futures in U.S.
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, is taking steps to introduce Hyperliquid perpetual futures in the U.S. The planned ICE[XYZ] venue aims to offer 24/7 perpetua
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CFTC Chairman Mike Selig: Autonomous AI Agents May Challenge Existing Financial Rules, Regulators Need to Adapt
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Mike Selig stated that autonomous AI agents could challenge financial rules built around human traders, and regulators need to adapt. He gave
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Utah Files Criminal Charges Against Prediction Market Platform Kalshi and Its Co-Founders
Utah has filed criminal charges, including 13 felonies and one misdemeanor, against prediction market platform Kalshi and its co-founders. This action comes as the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commi
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CFTC chief poses questions about policing AI but calls it a road to 'autonomous trading'
CFTC chief poses questions about policing AI but calls it a road to 'autonomous trading'
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Polymarket generated $14 billion in trading volume from sports betting in the US within 30 days, while facing CFTC scrutiny.
According to DeFi Rate data, prediction market Polymarket's US platform recorded approximately $13.7 billion in notional trading volume in the 30 days ending October 26, with sports betting accounting
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Phantom launches CFTC-regulated prediction markets for US users via Kalshi
Crypto wallet Phantom has launched prediction markets for its US users, powered by Kalshi. The new integration offers event contracts that are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CF
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CFTC Chairman: Trump Says "Super Intelligence" Is Not Artificial, Technology Rapidly Changing Financial Markets, Blockchain Supports Custody and Trading of Crypto Assets by Autonomous Agents
The Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) stated at the "Frontiers Forum" that President Donald Trump called "Super Intelligence" (SI) technology "not artificial," and that
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Treasury Secretary Bessent states the U.S. will win in the digital asset space, working with the SEC and CFTC to fill regulatory gaps and prevent banks from cutting off services to crypto companies.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Tuesday that America's leadership in digital assets can solidify the dollar's global influence, and even if the CLARITY Act stalls in Congress, the Trea
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Democratic win in midterms could increase scrutiny of prediction markets and CFTC, raising questions about Trump Jr.'s advisory role
A Democratic-controlled House after the midterms could intensify scrutiny of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, as well as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Lawmakers may fo
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CFTC investigates Polymarket again over settlement compliance and US operations
The CFTC is once again investigating prediction market platform Polymarket, which previously reached a settlement with the regulator in 2022, agreeing to block US users from accessing its offshore pla
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CFTC Investigates Polymarket for Alleged Violation of Settlement Agreement
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is investigating whether Polymarket violated its 2022 settlement agreement by failing to adequately block U.S. users from accessing its offshore pl
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CFTC files complaint against Utah over prediction market enforcement
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a federal complaint against Utah, seeking to block the state's enforcement actions against prediction markets. The lawsuit specifically t
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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is working to increase the publication frequency of its widely followed Commitments of Traders report to twice a week by year-end.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is working to increase the publication frequency of its widely followed Commitments of Traders report to twice a week by year-end.
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Polymarket investigated dozens of midterm-election bets for possible insider trading and manipulation
Shana Bautista, Head of Global Intelligence and Investigations at prediction market platform Polymarket, told NPR that the company has investigated dozens of midterm election market bets involving pot
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The National Basketball Association (NBA) has secured a prediction markets agreement with the U.S. derivatives regulator
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has secured a prediction markets agreement with the U.S. derivatives regulator, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and partnered with leading fi
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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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CFTC Accuses Polymarket of Insider Trading: $1.2 Million in Illegal Gains Reveals Regulatory Storm in Prediction Markets
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has recently taken multiple enforcement actions against the prediction market platform Polymarket and its users. Following a fine imposed on Polymarket in 2022, the CFTC and the U.S. Department of Justice filed lawsuits against two individuals in 2026, accusing them of illegally profiting approximately $1.2 million and over $400,000, respectively, by trading event contracts on Polymarket using insider information. These cases, coupled with the CFTC's re-examination of Polymarket's compliance this month, highlight regulators' growing concern over insider trading and platform compliance in prediction markets, signaling stricter legal scrutiny for the sector.
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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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