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CFTC Chair Signals Shift Toward Clear Rules for Prediction Markets

CFTC Chair Michael S. Selig is leading efforts to establish a clearer regulatory framework for prediction markets, which allow trading on the outcomes of events like elections and sports. The agency is withdrawing previous proposals, including a 2024 plan to ban certain event contracts, to reduce regulatory uncertainty. This shift is part of a broader "Future-Proof" initiative to modernize regulation, moving from enforcement-driven approaches to tailored rules. The CFTC is also collaborating with the SEC to harmonize regulations for digital assets and define distinctions between commodities and securities. The goal is to provide a more stable environment for prediction market platforms and related digital finance sectors.

TheNewsCrypto01/30 10:13

CFTC Chair Signals Shift Toward Clear Rules for Prediction Markets

TheNewsCrypto01/30 10:13

Coinbase Escalates Regulatory Fight With Lawsuit Against 3 States

Coinbase has filed lawsuits against Michigan, Illinois, and Connecticut in federal court, seeking to prevent state regulators from treating prediction markets as illegal gambling. The company argues that these markets are derivatives regulated by the CFTC under federal law, not by state gaming authorities. The legal action aims to avoid a patchwork of state rules that could block federally approved products. The move follows state-level actions, including cease-and-desist orders against platforms like Kalshi. Coinbase plans to launch prediction market trading in partnership with Kalshi in January 2026, making a federal ruling urgent. The outcome could determine whether such markets are regulated nationally or on a state-by-state basis, impacting innovation and market access.

bitcoinist12/20 05:32

Coinbase Escalates Regulatory Fight With Lawsuit Against 3 States

bitcoinist12/20 05:32

Coinbase pushes ‘everything exchange’ strategy with stock trading – Details

Coinbase has expanded into stock trading for U.S. users, allowing them to buy and sell equities using USDC within its app. This move integrates traditional stocks with crypto under one account, wallet, and transaction history. The rollout is part of Coinbase’s broader strategy to become a multi-asset platform, reducing reliance on crypto trading and competing with brokerages like Robinhood. The company also plans to offer event-based contracts and tokenized stocks for 24/7 trading. Despite regulatory uncertainties around event contracts, Coinbase aims to simplify portfolio management and diversify its product offerings beyond cryptocurrency.

ambcrypto12/18 17:02

Coinbase pushes ‘everything exchange’ strategy with stock trading – Details

ambcrypto12/18 17:02

Gemini nabs US license to offer prediction markets

Crypto exchange Gemini, founded by the Winklevoss twins, has received a designated contract market license from the CFTC, allowing it to offer prediction markets in the US. Through its affiliate Gemini Titan, the company plans to let users trade event contracts and expand into crypto derivatives like futures and options. The announcement caused Gemini's stock to surge 13.7% in after-hours trading. The license marks the end of a five-year application process and could significantly boost the company, which has seen its stock decline since its public debut. President Cameron Winklevoss stated that prediction markets could potentially rival or exceed traditional capital markets in size.

cointelegraph12/11 01:55