The US CFTC has sued Kentucky to block the state's action against prediction markets, arguing federal jurisdiction. Kentucky had accused Polymarket and Kalshi of operating illegal gambling platforms.
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group has filed a lawsuit against the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and its chair, Michael Selig, over the agency's approvals of cryptocurrency perpetual futures. CME alleges the CFTC is misinterpreting Congressional directives and acting unilaterally.
Kraken has launched perpetual futures trading for eligible US users through its acquisition of Bitnomial. The offering includes contracts for major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether, expanding Kraken's domestic derivatives market presence.
Kraken has launched perpetual futures trading for eligible US users through its acquisition, Bitnomial. The offering includes contracts for major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether, expanding Kraken's domestic derivatives market presence.
KOSPI 200 futures saw mixed movements as of 3:45 PM, with the main index closing at 1231.54, up 4.42 points. Trading volume for KOSPI 200 F 202606 was 75,817 contracts.
KOSPI 200 futures saw a decline as of 3:45 PM, with the KOSPI 200 index closing at 1379.56 points, down 27.67 points. Trading volume for the main KOSPI 200 contract was 190,695.
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.
Coinbase has launched direct INR banking rails in India via IMPS, simplifying onboarding and enabling direct rupee trading. The exchange also introduced perpetual futures, aiming for long-term growth in the significant Indian crypto market despite high taxes.
Coinbase has launched direct rupee bank transfers in India via IMPS, enhancing access to crypto markets for local users. This move follows its registration with India's Financial Intelligence Unit, strengthening its regulatory footing in a rapidly growing digital asset market.
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.
A NYT report alleges CFTC officials faced repercussions for questioning crypto firms like Polymarket and Crypto.com. This comes as the CLARITY Act may expand the CFTC's crypto oversight role, testing its independence.
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and crypto exchange OKX are partnering to launch trading of oil-linked perpetual futures based on ICE's Brent and WTI crude benchmarks. The products will be available in licensed jurisdictions and target retail traders.
The CFTC is investigating three financial firms for potential insider trading after they made well-timed oil futures trades before President Trump's announcements related to the Iran conflict, netting over $15 million combined.
The US CFTC is investigating a surge in oil futures trading that occurred minutes before President Trump announced a delay in attacking Iran. At least five firms reportedly profited over $5 million each, with the probe examining potential insider trading.
The CFTC is intensifying its crackdown on insider trading and market manipulation on offshore prediction markets, using AI and blockchain tracing tools to identify and prosecute US-based traders using VPNs to access platforms like Polymarket. Agency chairman Michael Selig vowed to pursue wrongdoers, even those using extraterritorial jurisdiction.
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is currently headed by Chair Michael Selig, with no public statement from Donald Trump about fully staffing the five-member panel of commissioners.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has urged the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals to rule that the agency has jurisdiction over prediction markets.
CryptoQuant analysis reveals Bitcoin's 20% April rally from $66,000 to $79,000 was driven entirely by perpetual futures demand while spot apparent demand remained negative throughout—a pattern identical to the pre-2022 bear market. The firm's Bull Score Index declined from 50 to 40, falling into bearish territory. Bitcoin has already pulled back to $76,400, and without a shift in spot demand, any attempt to reclaim highs lacks on-chain foundation.
The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Wisconsin on Tuesday—the agency's fifth such action against a US state—asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets. The suit responds to Wisconsin's lawsuits against five CFTC-regulated platforms (Kalshi, Polymarket, Crypto.com, Robinhood, and Coinbase), with Chairman Michael Selig warning that states cannot circumvent Congressional authority on financial market regulation.
Polymarket is expanding into perpetual futures trading, putting it in direct competition with crypto exchanges like Robinhood, Coinbase and Kraken. The move follows rival Kalshi's plans to offer crypto trading. Perpetuals are futures contracts that stay open indefinitely, allowing leveraged exposure.
Blockchain.com has launched perpetual futures trading in its non-custodial DeFi wallet, enabling users to open leveraged positions using self-custodied Bitcoin as collateral without transferring funds to exchanges. The feature, routed through decentralized derivatives exchange Hyperliquid, provides access to over 190 crypto markets with up to 40x leverage. Trades execute while assets remain in the user's wallet, maintaining control of private keys. The CFTC plans to allow perpetual futures contracts in the coming weeks. Blockchain.com expects to expand into forex, stocks and commodities.
Polymarket announced it will launch perpetual futures trading with up to 10x leverage on assets including gold, silver, Nvidia, Coinbase, and Bitcoin. Rival Kalshi reportedly plans a similar push into perpetual futures, which lack expiration dates and use funding rates. Both operate under CFTC's Designated Contract Markets framework, expanding beyond traditional prediction market bets on politics, finance, and sports.
The CFTC has secured a temporary restraining order against Arizona, halting the state's criminal case against prediction market Kalshi. The federal regulator argues that Arizona is attempting to bypass federal law through state-level legal action.
