CFTC News

The task force will work with industry participants to develop regulatory approaches for crypto, AI and prediction markets.

The stablecoin bill introduced in Delaware aims to create a licensing framework for stablecoin issuers as part of the state's first major banking code update since 1981.

Polymarket introduced stricter trading safeguards and market limits as it responds to concerns over manipulation, insider trading and market fairness.

A bipartisan Senate bill would reportedly ban sports betting and casino-style contracts on prediction markets.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission staff has provided answers to frequently asked questions about the agency’s expectations around a crypto collateral pilot.

The SEC’s digital asset taxonomy introduces new classifications for tokens, signaling a shift in regulatory approach and offering greater clarity for the crypto industry.

The memorandum of understanding with CFTC Chair Michael Selig comes as many US state authorities are cracking down on sports event contracts on prediction markets.

The Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit cryptocurrency policy think tank argued that no-action letters within the crypto industry lead to fragmentation and uneven treatment.

The no-action position taken by the US regulator under Chair Michael Selig will allow the company to engage in certain activities without registering as a broker.

The SEC has proposed narrowing Rule 15c2-11 to equity securities only, and is now seeking comment on whether it should apply to certain crypto assets, among other questions. 

Iran-linked contracts drove prediction market activity higher as the CFTC opened rulemaking and Democrats moved to ban war and death bets.

“This ends today,“ said CFTC Chair Michael Selig, who has been reiterating his position that the agency has exclusive jurisdiction overseeing prediction markets platforms.

The SEC and CFTC said they would adopt a “minimum effective dose” regulatory strategy to foster innovation while maintaining market integrity and keep the US competitive globally.

Democratic Senator Adam Schiff introduced a bill to ban prediction markets related to war, death and terrorism amid escalating insider trading concerns related to military operations.

The prediction markets platform argued for an injunction against Ohio authorities, claiming that federal commodities laws superseded state laws on sports event contracts.