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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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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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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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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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