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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

U.S. Election Betting: What's at Stake in Final (?) CFTC-Kalshi Showdown

Policy

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make "an informed decision" about whether to appeal the judge's decision in Kalshi's favor until it knows her as-yet-unpublished rationale.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

CFTC Pleads With Judge to Block Kalshi Election Contracts for 14 Days

Policy

Uniswap Labs Settles CFTC Charges Over 'Illegal' Margin Products

Uniswap will pay $175,000 to settle the charges.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 4, 2024

Uniswap Labs Settles CFTC Charges Over 'Illegal' Margin Products

Markets

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

Dragonfly, Crypto.com Weigh in on CFTC's Proposed Prediction Market Rules

Opinion

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

Crypto Can't Be Regulated by Current US Regulators

Opinion

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

The Unintended Consequences of FIT21’s Crypto Market Structure Bill

Policy

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

U.S. House Set to Vote for First Standalone Crypto Market Structure Bill

Policy

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

Several U.S. House Democrats Petition Colleagues to Join Yes Side on Crypto Bill

Consensus Magazine

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

CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger on Overzealous Crypto Regulation and the Need for Legislative Action

Policy

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

Democrat House Leadership Says Crypto Bill Vote Won't Be Whipped

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