Latest News and Updates from the CFTC
AI-GENERATEDBetting on Measles: US Prediction Markets Target Public Health Crises
Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi are expanding into bets on FDA approvals and measles outbreaks. Experts warn of insider trading and risks to public health integrity.
AI-GENERATEDWall Street Rivalry: Kalshi Index Contracts Threaten Traditional Brokerages
Economist Rajiv Sethi warns that Kalshi's leveraged index perpetuals could siphon funds from savings accounts. Leverage reached 36.4x in November 2026.
AI-GENERATEDUtah and Missouri Legal Battles: The Fight Over Prediction Markets Intensifies
Legal conflicts between the CFTC and US states reach a peak. Utah faces a fast-tracked hearing on November 20, while Underdog challenges gambling bans in Missouri.
AI-GENERATEDNevada Senator Masto Slams Prediction Markets as Illegal Gambling
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto demands stricter regulation for prediction markets like Polymarket, citing concerns over insider trading and the Trump family's financial ties.
AI-GENERATEDCFTC Mandate: US Prediction Markets Must Eliminate State-Based Geo-Restrictions
The CFTC has issued a 30-day ultimatum to prediction market operators like Kalshi and Polymarket to remove domestic geographic access blocks that conflict with federal rules.
AI-GENERATEDUS Midterms 2026: Democrats' Sweep Impacts Gambling Policy Across States
The 2026 midterm elections shifted power to Democrats in Congress. While Nebraska rejected online betting by 55%, Ohio's new governor Amy Acton eyes iGaming expansion.
AI-GENERATEDUS Midterms 2026: Prediction Markets Face New Threats from Texas and Georgia
Democratic victories on November 3 could lead to tougher scrutiny for platforms like Kalshi as new Attorneys General in Texas and Georgia take office.
AI-GENERATEDCFTC opens path for perpetual equity futures on US exchanges
The CFTC allows trading of Equity Perps on regulated US exchanges for the first time. Chairman Michael S. Selig aims to protect investors from risky offshore venues.
AI-GENERATEDUS Regulator CFTC Grants Sporttrade Approval for Prediction Market Tech
Market technology provider Sporttrade has been registered as a DCM and DCO by the CFTC, enabling regulated sports prediction markets.
AI-GENERATEDUS Senators Probe Kalshi and Polymarket Over Election Bet Manipulation
Senators Elizabeth Warren and John Curtis are investigating potential insider trading in election markets after a candidate was fined $6,229.30 for betting on himself.
AI-GENERATEDPhiladelphia 76ers Sign NBA's First Prediction Market Deal with Kalshi
The Philadelphia 76ers have become the first NBA franchise to partner with a prediction market firm, Kalshi, following new league-wide agreements in October 2026.
AI-GENERATEDThe Truth Machine: How Polymarket and Kalshi Turn the Midterms Into a Casino
Prediction markets are booming during the US midterms. With over $1 billion wagered on Kalshi, these platforms challenge traditional polls while battling insider trading scandals.
AI-GENERATEDGeorge Santos Alleges Hidden Influencer Marketing at Kalshi
Former Congressman George Santos claims Kalshi instructed influencers to hide paid sponsorships, while Mark Moran faces a $6,200 penalty for a minor self-bet.
AI-GENERATEDJurisdictional Clash: CFTC Sues Utah to Protect Federal Oversight of Prediction Markets
The CFTC is taking legal action against Utah to block state-level bans on regulated prediction markets, defending its sole authority over event contracts and derivatives.
AI-GENERATEDKalshi Sues Louisiana Over Prediction Market Restrictions
Prediction market platform Kalshi is challenging Louisiana regulators in federal court after its event contracts were labeled as illegal sports betting.