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U.S. Election Betting: What's at Stake in Final (?) CFTC-Kalshi Showdown
Here's how to listen to Thursday's hearing in the closely watched federal court case over political prediction markets, and why it matters.
By Marc HochsteinSep 12, 2024
CFTC Pleads With Judge to Block Kalshi Election Contracts for 14 Days
The agency says it can't make "an informed decision" about whether to appeal the judge's decision in Kalshi's favor until it knows her as-yet-unpublished rationale.
By Marc HochsteinSep 7, 2024
Uniswap Labs Settles CFTC Charges Over 'Illegal' Margin Products
Uniswap will pay $175,000 to settle the charges.
By Nikhilesh DeSep 4, 2024
Dragonfly, Crypto.com Weigh in on CFTC's Proposed Prediction Market Rules
Both parties argue the CFTC's move to regulate prediction markets is an overreach, with Dragonfly arguing that the recent 'Chevron' court ruling limits its power.
By Sam ReynoldsAug 12, 2024
Crypto Can't Be Regulated by Current US Regulators
Alexandra Damsker, author of "Understanding DeFi," argues that the shifting nature of tokens means that agencies like the SEC and CFTC are incapable of regulating crypto effectively.
By Alexandra Damsker May 30, 2024
The Unintended Consequences of FIT21’s Crypto Market Structure Bill
Joint CFTC and SEC jurisdiction as outlined in the landmark legislation will add heavy compliance costs, bifurcate global crypto markets and undermine a nascent industry in the U.S.
By Joshua RiezmanMay 24, 2024
U.S. House Set to Vote for First Standalone Crypto Market Structure Bill
Lawmakers are set to vote on the FIT21 bill Wednesday afternoon.
By Nikhilesh DeMay 22, 2024
Several U.S. House Democrats Petition Colleagues to Join Yes Side on Crypto Bill
Crypto market-structure bill FIT21 is set for a vote on Wednesday, though its chances in the Senate remain uncertain.
By Jesse HamiltonMay 21, 2024
CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger on Overzealous Crypto Regulation and the Need for Legislative Action
The commodities regulator has been clear about the dangers of regulating a burgeoning industry through enforcement actions.
By Daniel KuhnMay 21, 2024
Democrat House Leadership Says Crypto Bill Vote Won't Be Whipped
Ranking members strongly oppose this bill as written, an email obtained by Politico reads.
By Sam Reynolds, Nikhilesh DeMay 21, 2024