Prediction Markets
March 20, 2026
Polymarket and MLB Team Up as League Embraces Prediction Markets
Major League Baseball (MLB) has become the latest to enter into a partnership with Polymarket, with the organization confirming on Thursday that a Memorandum of Understanding has already been signed with the relevant federal authority, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). MLB’s Boss Is Confident Prediction Markets Are Safe and Free of Manipulation The goal […]
Prediction Markets
March 13, 2026
CFTC Begins New Regulatory Push for Prediction Markets
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken initial steps to create a regulatory framework for prediction markets, launching a rulemaking process while issuing fresh guidance for companies operating these platforms. CFTC Opens Consultation on Rules for Prediction Markets The agency announced the move on March 12, opening a public consultation that will help […]
Prediction Markets
March 4, 2026
CFTC Chair Selig Teases Looming Prediction Markets Guidance Release
Michael Selig, chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has suggested that a new prediction markets guidance could be released very soon. This came amid continued calls for tougher regulation of the vertical. The Guidance Will Provide Extra Clarity Speaking at the Milken Institute’s Future of Finance 2026 conference, Selig suggested that a guidance […]
Prediction Markets
March 2, 2026
IGA Again Raises Alarm Over Prediction Markets and Tribal Sovereignty
The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) continues to double down on its opposition against the prediction market at a time when these companies are gaining strength and momentum, and are unlikely to be turfed out easily – or at all. Tribes Urge Action from Lawmakers Against Prediction Markets In a statement published on Friday, IGA has […]
Prediction Markets
February 25, 2026
Senators Urge CFTC to Rein In Prediction Markets Tied to Problematic Topics
A growing group of US lawmakers who support more rigorous controls on prediction market platforms believes that certain contracts create significant dangers to public safety and public health. On February 23, a group of Senate Democrats sent a formal letter to Michael Selig, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), demanding clearer boundaries on […]
Prediction Markets
February 24, 2026
AGA President Claims CFTC Should Not Be in Charge of Gambling, Prediction Markets
Bill Miller, President and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA), has recently criticized Michael Selig and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for the latter’s push for federal agencies to regulate sports betting, gambling, or prediction markets. Bill Miller Says States Should Be the Ones Regulating Gambling Miller was a guest on analyst Steve […]
Prediction Markets
February 18, 2026
CFTC Backs Prediction Markets as US States Fight Back
The US derivatives watchdog is stepping up to defend prediction markets as legal fights with state authorities heat up. Michael Selig, who heads the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), said the agency filed a brief supporting Crypto.com in a case at the Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals. This move points to a wider push […]
Prediction Markets
February 17, 2026
SEC Seeks Coordination with CFTC as Prediction Markets Regulation Remains Blurry
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has highlighted the divisive prediction markets sector as a topic of huge importance. As a result, the SEC is seeking alignment of its vision with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) stance. Prediction Market Regulations Remain a Point of Contention Prediction markets are a novel form of entertainment […]
Prediction Markets
February 17, 2026
CFTC Welcomes Prediction Market CEOs to New Innovation Advisory Committee
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is collaborating with some of the most influential names in the prediction market industry. This week, chairman Michael Selig unveiled the Innovation Advisory Committee. The new body will help the CFTC shape policy for emerging financial products, leveraging the expertise of executives, academics, and infrastructure leaders. The New Committee […]
Prediction Markets
February 12, 2026
CFTC’s Favorable Stance on Prediction Markets Sparks State Backlash
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)’s increasingly favorable stance on prediction markets has created fresh tension with state lawmakers and gaming regulators, as CFTC chairman Michael Selig has signalled his intention to support federal oversight over such platforms. With rising legal challenges, the future of prediction platforms will likely be decided in federal court. The […]