The CFTC approved KalshiEX's Bitcoin perpetual contract, leading CME to sue, arguing it should be classified as a swap. This decision blurs lines between futures, sports betting, and crypto trading, with potential for significant market shifts.
미국 시카고상업거래소(CME) 그룹이 예측 베팅 플랫폼 '칼시'의 비트코인 무기한 선물 계약 승인과 관련해 미 상품선물거래위원회(CFTC)를 상대로 소송을 제기했다. CME는 CFTC가 금융 규제 법규를 위반했다고 주장하며, CFTC는 CME가 경쟁 대신 법적 공세를 취한다고 비판했다.
Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky has been permanently banned from trading markets regulated by the CFTC. This follows his 12-year prison sentence for securities and commodities fraud and a prior FTC ban from the crypto ecosystem.
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.
CME Group, the world's largest futures exchange operator, plans to sue the CFTC over its approval of crypto perpetual futures. Outgoing CEO Terry Duffy argues these are swaps, not futures, under the Dodd-Frank Act, and the suit will be filed Thursday.
Le CME Group, un acteur majeur des marchés de dérivés, annonce son intention de poursuivre la CFTC en justice. Il conteste l'approbation des contrats à terme perpétuels, arguant qu'ils devraient être qualifiés de swaps selon la loi Dodd-Frank. Cette qualification pourrait donner au CME un quasi-monopole sur ces produits.
CME Group CEO Terrence Duffy announced plans to sue the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over its approval of perpetual futures contracts, arguing they should be regulated as swaps under the Dodd-Frank Act. The CFTC recently approved Kalshi to offer bitcoin perpetual futures in the U.S.
A Michigan federal judge ruled that sports prediction market wagers are not swaps under the CFTC's jurisdiction, denying Polymarket's bid to block state regulators. The case is headed to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Kalshi partners with StarCompliance to launch a monitoring platform for financial firms to oversee employee activity on prediction markets, amid increasing regulatory scrutiny over insider trading.
Bitcoin's recovery is linked to a potential US-Iran peace deal, with on-chain metrics showing weak momentum. Meanwhile, the CFTC has hired a former SEC crypto task force adviser, and MicroStrategy purchased 1,587 BTC, increasing its holdings to 846,842.
Les animateurs périscolaires parisiens manifestent ce mardi pour réclamer des centaines de recrutements face à un sous-effectif chronique et dénoncer un climat de suspicion lié aux affaires de violences sexuelles. Ils demandent des réponses concrètes et s'attendent à une mobilisation similaire à celle du 19 mai.
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 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 structures.
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.
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.
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, a Trump appointee, aims to reverse perceived "lawfare" and reset the agency's approach.
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.
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.
