CFTC Chairman Selig Backs Prediction Markets With New Case-by-Case Framework

[ad_1] Key Takeaways CFTC proposed a June 10 framework with a 90-day review for certain event contracts.Kalshi gains clearer rules, while Polymarket may benefit from reduced regulatory uncertainty.CFTC’s comment period runs 30-90... Read more »

CFTC Takes Historic Step to Approve First True US Bitcoin Perpetual

[ad_1] Key Takeaways Historic CFTC approval opens the door for regulated bitcoin perpetual trading.Offshore-dominated crypto derivatives markets now have a U.S. regulatory pathway.Additional products could follow as exchanges test the CFTC’s review... Read more »

CFTC Moves to Drop Gemini Restrictions in Case It Says Shouldn’t Exist

[ad_1] Key Takeaways The CFTC said the Gemini enforcement case would not meet current filing standards.The agency cited disputed evidence, whistleblower credibility concerns, and litigation conduct issues during review.Federal agencies are increasingly... Read more »

CME and NYSE lobby CFTC against Hyperliquid amid USDC liquidity risks

[ad_1] Two of the largest traditional exchanges in the world are asking US regulators to put a leash on a decentralized platform that didn’t exist a few years ago. CME Group and... Read more »

CFTC Seeks Injunction, Restraining Order as Arizona Applies State Criminal Laws to Prediction Markets – Regulation Bitcoin News

[ad_1] Key Takeaways: CFTC filed for injunction to stop Arizona from using state laws against federally regulated firms. Arizona actions heighten systemic risk concerns, challenging federal oversight, Selig warns. DOJ joins CFTC... Read more »

CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court – Regulation Bitcoin News

[ad_1] U.S. Government Sues Illinois Over Prediction Market Rules, Seeks Permanent Injunction The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, names Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Attorney General... Read more »

CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets – Regulation Bitcoin News

[ad_1] CFTC-DOJ Lawsuits Target State Control Over Prediction Markets Authority The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the U.S. derivatives regulator, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed lawsuits on April 2 against... Read more »

CFTC Launches Innovation Task Force With Crypto Focus at Center of Broader Regulatory Effort – Regulation Bitcoin News

[ad_1] CFTC Targets Emerging Tech Oversight Framework Regulatory priorities for emerging financial technologies advanced as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on March 24 that Chairman Michael S. Selig has formed... Read more »

Senate Agriculture crypto bill puts $150M behind CFTC oversight

[ad_1] Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman on Jan. 21 released updated text for a crypto market structure bill and set a committee markup for Jan. 27. The draft bill, titled the... Read more »

Event Contracts Gain Regulatory Clarity as CFTC Issues Bitnomial No-Action Relief

[ad_1] Clearer regulatory ground is emerging for event-based derivatives as U.S. regulators outline how certain contracts can operate within existing swap reporting and recordkeeping rules, giving exchanges and clearinghouses greater operational certainty.... Read more »