148 stories tagged #CFTC

  1. CFTC Chair Battles States for Prediction Market Authority
    crypto

    CFTC Chair Battles States for Prediction Market Authority

    CFTC Chairman Mike Selig asserts exclusive federal regulatory control over prediction markets, challenging state-level intervention through ongoing legal battles.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. Crypto Clarity Act Faces 30% Passage Chance Amidst Regulatory Hurdles
    crypto

    Crypto Clarity Act Faces 30% Passage Chance Amidst Regulatory Hurdles

    Wintermute's head of policy estimates a 30% chance for the Crypto Clarity Act's passage this year, citing significant opposition from traditional financial institutions.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Federal Court Halts Arizona's Ban on Kalshi's Event Contracts
    crypto

    Federal Court Halts Arizona's Ban on Kalshi's Event Contracts

    A federal judge in Arizona has temporarily blocked state officials from enforcing gambling laws against Kalshi, siding with US regulators in a dispute over event contract classification.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. CFTC Names Crypto Clarity Task Force Members
    crypto

    CFTC Names Crypto Clarity Task Force Members

    The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has appointed members to its new innovation task force, aiming to provide clearer regulations for the cryptocurrency market.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Paul Atkins: US Markets Shift Returns to Insiders Amidst Regulatory Gaps
    finance

    Paul Atkins: US Markets Shift Returns to Insiders Amidst Regulatory Gaps

    Former SEC Chairman Paul Atkins discusses the decline of public companies, the evolving IPO landscape, and the urgent need for regulatory reform to accommodate fintech and AI.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Federal Judge Halts Arizona Criminal Charges Against Prediction Market Kalshi
    crypto

    Federal Judge Halts Arizona Criminal Charges Against Prediction Market Kalshi

    A federal judge has temporarily blocked Arizona from pursuing criminal charges against Kalshi, a prediction market, in a win for the CFTC.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. DOJ, CFTC Challenge Arizona's Gambling Claims Against Prediction Market Kalshi
    finance

    DOJ, CFTC Challenge Arizona's Gambling Claims Against Prediction Market Kalshi

    Federal regulators DOJ and CFTC are seeking to halt Arizona's enforcement actions against Kalshi, asserting exclusive jurisdiction over the prediction market's event contracts.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. US Regulators Argue Sports Betting is Finance, Not Gambling
    finance

    US Regulators Argue Sports Betting is Finance, Not Gambling

    The CFTC and DOJ are seeking to block Arizona's enforcement of gambling laws against prediction market operator Kalshi, asserting event contracts are financial derivatives.

    last mo. 2 min read