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US CFTC Probes Voluntary Carbon Credit Market Amid Growing Scrutiny
The US derivatives regulator is conducting a broad probe into the voluntary carbon credit market. This industry, which once boomed as corporations pledged to reduce emissions, has since shrunk due to
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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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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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