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 […]
Legal
January 14, 2026
12 Senators Ask the CFTC 9 Burning Trading Market Questions
In a joint effort, 12 US senators are pressing the Trump Administration’s Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for answers about how it plans to police insider trading and fraud in prediction markets. What Triggered the Idea The focus is on platforms like Polymarket, which allow betting on real-world events and, according to the senators, have […]
Industry
December 11, 2025
Gemini Gets CFTC Approval Paving the Way for US Prediction Market Launch
Gemini Space Station has overcome a big regulatory challenge in the United States, gaining the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s go-ahead to function as a designated contract market. This decision brings an end to a review process that lasted several years and puts the company in a position to roll out a regulated prediction market platform […]
Industry
November 26, 2025
Polymarket Readies for US Launch after CFTC Nod
Polymarket is preparing to take off in the United States after a prolonged absence that may end soon enough, perhaps imminently. The company received a go-ahead from the Commodity and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Tuesday and is expected to announce plans for its return before long. The licensing comes at a time of increased […]