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CFTC Sues Illinois Governor Pritzker in Escalating Battle Over Prediction Market Regulation

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a major lawsuit against Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker, escalating a growing national conflict over who…

3 weeks ago

CFTC Details How Crypto Firms Can Use Digital Assets as Derivatives Collateral

Staff at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has released new guidance outlining how crypto firms can use digital assets as collateral…

1 month ago

SEC & CFTC Finalize Landmark Rule Classifying Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Others as Digital Commodities

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued a landmark joint rule establishing a clear classification framework…

1 month ago

CFTC Crypto Advisory Panel Sees Sharp Fight Over Market Structure Directions

A high-profile advisory panel hosted by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) erupted into disagreement this week as industry heavyweights debated…

2 months ago

The U.S. Just Gave Crypto the Green Light With Major Policy Moves in D.C.

U.S. regulators and lawmakers delivered significant wins for the cryptocy industry this week, signaling fresh momentum on policy even as markets…

3 months ago

U.S. Senators Introduce Long-Awaited Bill to Define Crypto Market Rules

U.S. senators late on Monday unveiled draft legislation that would create a regulatory framework for cryptocy which, if ​signed into…

3 months ago

DraftKings Enters Prediction Markets With CFTC-Approved App For Real-World Events

DraftKings has unveiled a new standalone app for real-money prediction markets, becoming the latest major player to enter a field…

4 months ago

CFTC Acting Chair Pham to Join MoonPay as Chief Legal and Administrative Officer

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Acting Chair Caroline Pham is moving on to a new role at crypto finance company MoonPay…

4 months ago

Gemini Wins CFTC Approval For Prediction Market, May Expand into Crypto Futures, Options and Perps

Crypto exchange Gemini Space Station, Inc. (ticker GEMI) has been cleared to enter the prediction market arena, having received approval…

4 months ago

Polymarket Re-Enters U.S. Market With App Rollout After CFTC Green Light

Crypto prediction platform Polymarket has officially begun its return to the United States, marking a major shift in the fast-expanding…

5 months ago