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Legal
January 20, 2025
Legal Battle Between Kalshi and CFTC Intensifies
Ahead of the Presidential Elections in the United States in November, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), an agency that regulates US derivative markets and combats manipulation, fraud and other unlawful practices, clashed with Kalshi, a regulated exchange and prediction market offering trading on the outcome of real-world events. While the legal hurdle between the […]
Industry
January 14, 2025
Crypto.com’s Football Contracts Face CFTC Scrutiny
Amid the growing popularity of event trading contracts and the recent announcement that Crypto.com plans to offer options for wagering on important football games, including the upcoming Super Bowl, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is reportedly looking into the legality of that offering. CFTC Anticipates Reviewing Crypto.com’s Futures Contracts on Football Games The CFTC […]
Industry
January 8, 2025
Better Times for Political Betting May Be on the Horizon as CFTC Chair Resigns
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chairman is set to step down, potentially heralding a favorable era for political betting. Rostin Behnam, who chaired the commission during Biden’s presidency, was among the chief opponents of the growing vertical. Behnam Says He Did His Job to the Best of His Abilities Behnam announced his exit […]
Legal
December 10, 2024
CFTC’s Tensions with Kalshi Escalate amid Legal Battle
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is locked in an increasingly contentious battle with Kalshi, a prediction marketplace allowing users to trade event-based futures contracts ranging from the traditional to the bizarre. The dispute, centered on the legality and oversight of Kalshi’s offerings, has escalated in the wake of a September court decision allowing […]
Sports
October 23, 2024
CFTC Heightens Oversight on Election Betting Amid Upcoming Elections
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has stepped up its watch on election betting platforms because the US elections are coming up soon. CFTC Keeps Watch on Political Prediction Markets as Kalshi Appeals Decision CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam told Bloomberg Television that the agency plays a part in keeping an eye on political derivatives […]
Industry
September 18, 2024
CFTC Raises Alarm Over Election Betting Trends Amid Trust Concerns
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) worries about the rise in election outcome betting. It warns this trend could hurt public trust in elections. CFTC Warns of Potential Election Rigging Risks Amid Kalshi Betting Dispute The CFTC thinks people or groups might rig the betting markets. This could make voters even less confident in […]
Industry
August 6, 2024
Sen. Merkley Leads Group Calling for US Elections Gambling Ban
On May 10, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which is charged with the regulation of the vast and complex derivatives markets, issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in connection with event contracts. The rulemaking featured a prohibition on event contracts regarding the outcome of elections in the US. On Monday, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) […]
Industry
July 1, 2024
CFTC Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Election Bets Ban
The US government agency that focuses on prosecuting and investigating commodities fraud, hedge fund fraud, energy manipulation and other crimes, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), announced it extended its public comment period for proposed changes to its rules related to event contracts. In May, the agency confirmed its intention to ban derivative betting on […]
Industry
May 13, 2024
CFTC Considers Banning Derivative Betting on Sports and Elections
Ahead of the presidential elections in the United States, a financial regulator has moved closer to implementing a ban on derivatives for betting on political contests and sports. Although it remains unclear if the ban would be implemented in time or if at all, in case this happens, bettors looking to place wagers on the […]
Poker
April 15, 2024
Poker Pro Dan Shak Settles Spoofing Allegations with CFTC
Dan Shak, a semi-professional poker player and hedge fund manager, has reached a settlement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) two years after he was charged with spoofing. While Shak was confident that he could have prevailed at trial, he decided that resolving the matter quickly was more important. According to CFTC’s allegations, Shak […]
