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Kalshi Submits Perpetual Oil Contract Proposal to CFTC
Kalshi Submits Perpetual Oil Contract Proposal to CFTC
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CFTC Official Formally Classifies XRP as a Digital Commodity
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) officials have now officially classified XRP as a digital commodity, alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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Better Markets calls CFTC the "wrong agency" for retail crypto regulation.
Advocacy group Better Markets stated that the framework proposed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to bring certain cryptocurrency transactions and exchanges under its regulatory
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The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield approaching 6% could trigger a CTD switch in futures, leading to rebalancing pressure for institutions.
On Monday, the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to 5.70%, its highest level since 2002. Bloomberg analysis suggests that if the yield approaches 6%, the "cheapest-to-deliver" (CTD) bond for long-term
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CFTC Staff Paves Fast Track for Stock Index Perpetual Contract Conversion
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) staff has opened a fast track for the conversion of stock-index perpetual contracts. Under the rules, exchanges must provide holders with five cale
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CFTC Chairman Selig details new crypto retail trading rules, listing BTC, ETH, SOL, XLM, XTZ, and XRP as digital commodities.
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig further elaborated on the previously announced Regulation CTX and Regulation CAM frameworks. The proposed rules will generally r
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong retweeted, thanking CFTC Chairman Selig for advancing cryptocurrency rulemaking and opening a public comment period.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong retweeted, thanking CFTC Chairman Selig for advancing cryptocurrency rulemaking and opening a public comment period.
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The U.S. CFTC has issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking for crypto, covering retail margin/leveraged trading and a new trading platform category. The Chairman referred to it as a federal option, stating that spot trading oversight remains with the states, and clarified that delivery to a non-custodial wallet within 28 days would be exempt.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) covering retail cryptocurrency margin, leveraged, or financed transactions, and establis
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NEXTPredict Conference to Explore Prediction Market Development, Two CFTC Directors to Attend
The NEXTPredict conference will be held in New York from October 22-23, aiming to bring prediction markets to a wider audience. Two directors from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC),
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U.S. CFTC proposes comprehensive crypto regulations for leveraged trading, establishing new platform category
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Monday proposed two rules, Regulation Crypto Asset Transactions (CTX) and Regulation Crypto Asset Markets (CAM), to establish a comprehensive re
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CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam stated in The Wall Street Journal that the CFTC is proposing its initial set of cryptocurrency market regulations, which will consider the distinctions between crypto assets and commodities.
CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam stated in The Wall Street Journal that the CFTC is proposing its initial set of cryptocurrency market regulations, which will consider the distinctions between crypto asset
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WSJ Opinion: CFTC’s New Crypto Rules Will Promote Innovation and Protect Investors
WSJ Opinion: CFTC’s New Crypto Rules Will Promote Innovation and Protect Investors
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The U.S. "Crypto Clarity Act" is stalled in the Senate, but bankers do not expect this to slow down crypto M&A deals.
The U.S. "Clarity Act" failed to pass a procedural vote in the Senate on September 15, not securing the necessary votes, but bankers and investors do not expect this to slow down cryptocurrency M&A de
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CFTC data shows hedge funds have re-shorted the Japanese Yen, with a scale of approximately 210 billion JPY.
According to the latest data from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), as of the week ending September 29, leveraged funds have once again turned net short on the Japanese Yen, with b
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SEC's new custody framework and 9 crypto actions bolster Bitcoin's $113,000 forecast
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a custody framework on Oct. 1, allowing investment advisers and regulated funds to hold crypto under specific rules. This is the latest of nine
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CFTC Wins Fundsz Fraud Case, Court Orders Defendants to Pay Over $30 Million in Penalties
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) won its lawsuit against Fundsz, a digital asset and precious metals fraud scheme. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida entere
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Prediction market platform Kalshi has prematurely terminated its volume incentive program and launched a new rewards program.
Prediction market platform Kalshi has terminated its Volume Incentive Program nearly a year ahead of schedule. The program, originally set to conclude on October 1, 2027, will now end no earlier than
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The U.S. CFTC submitted two rules to the White House, aiming to define event contracts as swaps and exclude gambling attributes, to counter state governments' claims of betting.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has submitted two related rules to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. One rule aims to include event contracts withi
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CFTC Investigating Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger Over Kalshi Bets on His Own Pardon
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is reportedly investigating former Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger for placing bets on prediction market platform Kalshi regarding his own pres
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Crypto regulation at SEC, CFTC to come down to 3 commissioners following key resignation
Seven commissioner seats at the SEC and CFTC will be empty after Friday, leaving only a few leaders at financial regulators to oversee aspects of the $3 trillion crypto industry.
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Coinbase Wins CFTC Approval for In-House Derivatives Clearing, enabling it to handle fully collateralized contracts
Coinbase Wins CFTC Approval for In-House Derivatives Clearing, enabling it to handle fully collateralized contracts. Coinbase will keep outside partners for margined futures and planned single-stock p
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Institutional Funds Split on Bitcoin Futures: Leveraged Funds Net Short Up 1,599 Contracts by Sept. 22
Leveraged funds increased their net short positions in standard CME Bitcoin futures by 1,599 contracts (7,995 BTC-equivalent) during the week ending September 22. Simultaneously, asset managers added
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After the "Clarity Act," a U.S. congressional crypto bill, stalled in the Senate, the SEC, CFTC, and the Federal Reserve quickly moved to establish their own cryptocurrency regulatory rules.
Last week, the Clarity Act, aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency market structure, failed to pass in the Senate. However, this legislative setback did not halt the regulatory process; instead, it pr
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CFTC Sues Cash FX for Alleged $950 Million Crypto Forex Scam
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has accused Cash FX Group of defrauding investors of $950 million through a cryptocurrency foreign exchange scam. The CFTC alleges that Cash FX con
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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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