Thailand Regulator Eyes Crypto Futures Expansion in Rule Proposal
Thailand’s SEC is seeking feedback on proposed rules that would let crypto firms offer derivatives without separate entities, as global momentum around crypto futures grows.
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After Kalshi Appeal, Prediction Markets Fight Could Head to Supreme...
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments from Kalshi and the state of Nevada over authorities attempting to bar some of the platform's event contracts.
With No Bipartisan Leadership, CFTC ‘Won’t Slow Down‘ on Rulemaking
CFTC Chair Michael Selig face questioning from lawmakers in the House Agriculture Committee on prediction markets and the agency's leadership.
CFTC Probes Oil Futures Trades Related to US-Iran News
The US commodities regulator is investigating suspicious oil futures trades that were made ahead of two US announcements regarding the war in Iran.
Former CFTC Chair to Focus on Crypto Advisory Work
Chris Giancarlo, the former CFTC chair known as “Crypto Dad,” is retiring from law to focus on advising fintech and crypto firms.
CFTC Announces Initial Crypto Task Force Members
The CFTC's new Innovation Task Force will focus on crypto, blockchain, AI and prediction markets as the agency awaits the CLARITY Act's potential passage.
Democrats Question CFTC Chair on Insider Trading in Prediction Markets
Seven members of the US House of Representatives called on CFTC Chair Michael Selig to answer for how the agency was policing “morally obscene” event contracts.
CFTC Sues 3 US States, Claims Sole Authority Over Prediction...
The CFTC has filed three lawsuits against US states that have taken legal action against prediction markets and claimed exclusive authority over event contracts.
CFTC Warns Prediction Market Insider Traders
The CFTC has confirmed that insider trading laws apply to prediction markets and vowed to go after those who trade on misappropriated information.
Lawmakers Press CFTC to Warn Federal Employees About Event Contracts
More than 40 US lawmakers have urged regulators to warn federal employees against using insider knowledge in prediction markets, citing suspicious trades and potential violations of the STOCK Act.
KuCoin’s Parent Company Agrees to $500K Civil Penalty to Resolve...
Peken Global Limited agreed to a $500,000 civil penalty to resolve CFTC charges alleging it operated an unregistered offshore exchange with a lack of KYC protocols.
NFL Asks Prediction Markets to Step in on ‘Easily Manipulated‘...
The NFL reportedly sent letters to prediction market companies, objecting to the platforms listing types of event contracts that could be easily manipulated by a single person.
