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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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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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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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