CFTC Steps Up its Watch on Election Betting
A court ruling last month gave prediction market Kalshi the green light to proceed with its political prediction-market contracts, lifting a ban by the CFTC and making it the first federally regulated exchange in the U.S. to allow trades on the outcome of any event.
CFTC Chief Sees Agency Stretched Thin by Election Bets, Crypto
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is at an “inflection point” after a court decision legalized contracts that allow speculators to bet on election outcomes, Chairman Rostin Behnam said in a Bloomberg Television interview.
Former CFTC Chair and SEC Commissioner Chart Election's Impact on Crypto and Capital Markets
"With respect to crypto, [Kamala Harris'] criminal prosecution background colors how she views the sector," said Paul S. Atkin, chief executive of Patomak Global Partners and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission commissioner from 2002 to 2008.
CFTC to Police Bet Platforms But Would Rather Not, Chair Says
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission will police registered political derivatives markets despite its best efforts to kill them, agency Chairman Rostin Behnam said during a Tuesday interview with Bloomberg Television.
CFTC to Police Electing-Betting Platforms, Chair Behnam Says
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission will police registered political derivatives markets despite its best efforts to kill them, agency Chairman Rostin Behnam said during a Tuesday interview with Bloomberg Television.
CFTC Chair on Election Betting, Crypto Regulation
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Rostin Behnam talks about appealing a ruling that lets Americans use derivatives to bet on US elections. He also talks about the challenges around regulating cryptocurrencies.
Watch live as CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam speaks at DC Fintech Week
Rostin Behnam, Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), speaks during the Piper Sandler Global Exchange ...
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CFTC announces final guidance regarding voluntary carbon credit derivative contracts
On September 20, 2024, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) announced that it had approved final guidance (the “Final Guidance”) ...
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CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam Expresses Optimism For Potential Upcoming Crypto Legislation
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam expressed optimism that Congress could pass crypto legislation in the U.S. following the 2024 ...
Here’s Why Election Betting Activity Is Raising Eyebrows Ahead of the November 5 Vote
A sudden $30 million surge in election bets on a Trump win leads some observers to suspect an attempt to manipulate the election.
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CFTC Finalizes Amendments to Exemptions for CPOs and CTAs under Rule 4.7
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has adopted amendments to CFTC Rule 4.7, including adjustments to the portfolio requirement ...
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U.S. Election Betting: Federal Court 'Erred' in Letting Kalshi Launch Prediction Markets, CFTC Says
The regulator filed its opening brief in its appeals case to tamp down on political event contracts. Sign up for State of ...
Investor Mark Cuban Says Polymarket Results Don't Really Indicate Anything – Is He Right?
Polymarket is a popular go-to for crypto users when they want to put their money on their views about the upcoming elections, ...
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CFTC: Financials reduce net length across the board, producers build RGGI and WCA holdings
Financial players cut their holdings across the board of North American carbon in the most recent report from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), while emitters also reduced their ...