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US Calls for Restrictions on Sports Prediction Markets

The National Football League (NFL) has urged the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to tighten rules for prediction markets on sports events. In a July letter, the NFL argued that current proposals fail to adequately protect the integrity of games and market participants. Key demands include banning contracts on events easily manipulated by individuals (e.g., a kicker missing a field goal), clarifying definitions to prevent gambling-like contracts, and explicitly prohibiting trading based on non-public insider information. The league also called for restricted person lists, a ban on margin trading, advertising limits, stronger user protections, and a minimum age of 21. This push coincides with an ongoing jurisdictional dispute between the CFTC and several states. The CFTC claims exclusive federal oversight, classifying event contracts as swaps, while states argue these platforms violate local gambling laws. Recent legal actions in Michigan and Minnesota highlight the conflict, with a federal court temporarily blocking Minnesota from applying a new law to CFTC-registered platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. Meanwhile, prediction markets are experiencing significant growth. In June, driven by events like the World Cup, Kalshi's trading volume exceeded $31 billion (85% from sports contracts), while Polymarket's global platform hit a monthly record of $10.8 billion. However, platforms face legal challenges, such as lawsuits from Kentucky accusing them of operating unlicensed sports betting disguised as prediction markets.

cryptonews.ru07/28 08:56

US Calls for Restrictions on Sports Prediction Markets

cryptonews.ru07/28 08:56

SEC’s 2026–2030 Plan Puts Crypto At The Center Of Its Regulatory Agenda

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has placed cryptocurrency at the center of its draft strategic plan for fiscal years 2026-2030, aiming to modernize regulation to keep pace with rapid market and technological changes. The SEC argues that the current regulatory framework has been outpaced by growth in digital assets and distributed ledger technologies, creating legal uncertainty. Its key objectives are to establish a clearer, more coherent regulatory foundation for crypto assets, clarify how securities laws apply to them, and resolve jurisdictional questions with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The agency believes this "harmonization" is necessary to encourage compliant innovation, support on-chain infrastructure, and ensure robust investor protection and market integrity.

bitcoinist06/04 10:01

SEC’s 2026–2030 Plan Puts Crypto At The Center Of Its Regulatory Agenda

bitcoinist06/04 10:01

NYSE Parent Firm ICE Finalizes $600M Investment In Polymarket — Details

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), parent company of the NYSE, has finalized a $600 million direct cash investment in prediction market platform Polymarket. This is part of ICE's earlier commitment to invest up to $2 billion, bringing its total investment to $1.6 billion so far. The move signals strong institutional validation for the prediction markets industry, which is growing despite regulatory challenges. Polymarket and its competitors, like Kalshi, have faced bans in nearly a dozen U.S. states and increased scrutiny over insider trading. In response, Polymarket has updated its rules to explicitly prohibit trading on confidential information to ensure market integrity and transparency.

bitcoinist03/29 08:43

NYSE Parent Firm ICE Finalizes $600M Investment In Polymarket — Details

bitcoinist03/29 08:43

Polymarket Just Dropped Its Toughest Insider‑Trading Rules Yet – But Can They Really Calm DC?

Polymarket, the world's largest prediction market, has introduced stricter rules against insider trading and market manipulation. These updates explicitly ban trading on confidential information, illegal tips, and participation by individuals who can influence event outcomes, such as government officials or athletes. The move comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny, including a new bipartisan Senate bill targeting prediction markets. Competitor Kalshi also announced similar guardrails. Both platforms are strengthening compliance to address ethical concerns and regulatory pressures, which may lead to tighter KYC procedures and reduced tolerance for trading on non-public information.

bitcoinist03/24 14:47

Polymarket Just Dropped Its Toughest Insider‑Trading Rules Yet – But Can They Really Calm DC?

bitcoinist03/24 14:47

South Korea Plans Cap On Crypto Exchange Ownership Despite Industry Concerns

South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) is proceeding with a proposal to cap major shareholders' stakes in cryptocurrency exchanges at 15%-20%, despite opposition from industry players and the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK). FSC Chairman Lee Eog-weon argued the measure is necessary to align governance standards with exchanges' expanding public role and to prevent conflicts of interest. The cap would be part of the upcoming Digital Asset Basic Act, which would also transition exchanges from a renewable notification system to a permanent authorization system. Major exchanges like Upbit and Coinone oppose the move, warning it could hinder industry growth. Meanwhile, lawmakers aim to introduce the comprehensive digital asset framework before the Lunar New Year. The legislation also addresses stablecoin regulation, setting a minimum capital requirement of 5 billion won ($3.48 million) for issuers, though no agreement has been reached on won-pegged stablecoins.

bitcoinist01/29 11:02

South Korea Plans Cap On Crypto Exchange Ownership Despite Industry Concerns