CFTC Chair Michael Selig defended the agency's approval of perpetual futures, citing the need for robust regulation of internationally developed products. He dismissed concerns about leverage and complexity, emphasizing proper disclosure and broker suitability assessments. Selig also denied political pressure influenced the decision, despite Donald Trump Jr.'s advisory role at Kalshi.
The CFTC appointed Donald Battle, an expert in blockchain forensics and AI, as its new Chief Data Innovation Officer. This move signals a stronger regulatory focus on crypto and digital assets, coinciding with congressional efforts to reform digital asset market structure.
The CFTC is suing New Mexico officials to block state efforts to regulate prediction markets, arguing federal law grants it exclusive jurisdiction. New Mexico had sued Kalshi for allegedly offering unlicensed sports betting.
Former CFTC and SEC Chair Gary Gensler filed an amicus brief arguing Congress did not grant the CFTC authority to regulate nationwide sports wagering via the Dodd-Frank Act. He supports states' rights to regulate the sector, contrasting with the CFTC's stance.
South Korea's FTC approves NS Shopping's acquisition of Homeplus Express for $79.3M, citing minimal impact on competition due to Homeplus Express's small 2% market share in chicken products.
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has recommended that publishers KADOKAWA and Heritage prevent recurrence of violations of the Freelancer Transaction Act. The companies failed to clearly state transaction terms in writing and did not pay freelancers by the statutory deadline.
The US CFTC has proposed new rules for prediction markets, distinguishing sports event contracts from gaming and clarifying election contracts. The proposal aims to provide regulatory clarity for platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, which have seen significant growth and institutional interest.
The CFTC proposed new rules to ban prediction markets on outcomes tied to war or assassination, including foreign leader ousters. It also targets certain sports prop bets. The proposal enters a 45-day public comment period.
X (formerly Twitter) is petitioning the FTC to end a 20-year data privacy order. Critics and commenters urge the FTC to deny the petition, citing Musk's track record and recent data breaches, arguing the oversight is still necessary.
Nine US House Democrats have asked the FTC to investigate prediction markets for potentially misleading advertising, contrasting their public-facing gambling-like language with their claims to regulators as financial tools. They seek information on potential enforcement actions.
The US CFTC has rescinded a 1998 policy that prevented settlements if defendants denied allegations. This change, mirroring the SEC's move, offers more flexibility in enforcement actions, particularly for crypto firms who argued the policy infringed free speech.
O ex-deputado George Santos está sob investigação por suposto uso de informação privilegiada em um mercado de previsões online, a Kalshi. A plataforma o reportou ao Departamento de Justiça e à CFTC após detectar negociações suspeitas antes do discurso de Trump em 24 de fevereiro.
CFTC Chair Michael Selig alleges the Biden administration politically targeted Gemini co-founders, the Winklevoss twins, through enforcement actions. Selig, appointed by Trump, aims to reverse perceived politicization and 'lawfare' by the agency, starting with vacating a settlement with Gemini.
CFTC Chair Michael Selig alleges the Biden administration politically targeted Gemini co-founders, the Winklevoss twins, through enforcement actions. Selig, a Trump appointee, aims to reverse perceived "lawfare" and reset the agency's approach.
Following the CFTC's approval of Bitcoin perpetual futures, Kalshi has applied to self-certify derivatives for 12 major altcoins, aiming to expand regulated crypto derivatives trading in the U.S. beyond Bitcoin.
The CFTC approved KalshiEX's Bitcoin perpetual contract, a major regulatory step for crypto in the US. Meanwhile, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon criticized Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong over the Clarity Act, and the US seized $1B in crypto from Iran.
The FTC is investigating Microsoft's Azure cloud services and AI industry role for potentially exclusionary behavior. Civil investigative demands reveal concerns about licensing, interoperability, and competitive practices, suggesting a potential legal challenge.
Kraken announced plans to launch CFTC-regulated perpetual futures contracts in the US within 30 days, following CFTC approval. The contracts will be listed on Bitnomial Exchange, recently acquired by Kraken's parent company, Payward.
Hyperliquid's HYPE token reached a new all-time high of $68.64, driven by ETF inflows, CFTC approval of Bitcoin perpetual futures, and Wall Street recognition. This reframes HYPE as a public market proxy for derivatives infrastructure.
The CFTC and Gemini have jointly moved to vacate a 2025 consent order, citing unreliable whistleblower testimony and improper regulatory influence, in a case where Gemini was fined $5 million for alleged misleading statements on Bitcoin futures manipulation risks.
La CFTC et Gemini demandent l'annulation d'un règlement de 5 millions de dollars lié à des déclarations trompeuses allégées en 2017, redessinant les contours de la régulation crypto américaine.
The CFTC seeks to vacate its $5M settlement with Gemini, citing flawed allegations based on a questionable whistleblower's account, under new enforcement standards.
US President Donald Trump supports the CFTC's exclusive oversight of prediction markets, countering state regulators' actions against platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, citing the need to protect a growing financial industry and maintain US leadership.
Donald Trump calls for federal control over prediction markets via the CFTC, opposing state-led restrictions, despite his family's ties to the industry and ethical concerns over insider trading and gambling-like activities.
