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CFTC eyeing Polymarket, betting platforms amid elections, says chair
18.9.2024
If an offshore entity’s “footprint” in the US is big enough, they must register their derivative contracts or risk facing enforcement actions, says CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam
CFTC eyeing Polymarket, betting platforms amid elections, says chair
18.9.2024
If an offshore entity’s “footprint” in the US is big enough, they must register their derivative contracts or risk facing enforcement actions, says CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam
DYdX to Debut Perpetual Futures on Prediction Markets as DEX Seeks to Raise Profile
17.9.2024
Decentralized finance needs to develop a unique offering relative to centralized venues, dYdX Foundation CEO Charles d'Haussy said
‘Explosion’ in election gambling will harm public interest: CFTC
16.9.2024
The US commodities regulator says prediction markets can be vulnerable to “spectacular manipulation.”
Rep. Torres 'happy' to help CFTC in regulating election betting contracts
14.9.2024
New York Congressman Ritchie Torres stated he is "more than happy" to work with the CFTC to develop a plan for regulating election betting contracts in the United States
Rep. Torres 'happy' to help CFTC in regulating election betting contracts
14.9.2024
New York Congressman Ritchie Torres stated he is "more than happy" to work with the CFTC to develop a plan for regulating election betting contracts in the United States
U.S. Election Betting: CFTC Loses Last-Minute Bid to Halt Kalshi Contract
12.9.2024
The agency plans to appeal the case brought by the trading platform, and could still ask the higher court to stop the firm from listing the contracts
Judge says CFTC exceeded its authority halting Kalshi election bets
12.9.2024
According to Judge Jia Cobb, having Kalshi offer contracts on “whether a chamber of Congress will be controlled by a specific party in a given term” was not unlawful
Will Trump and Harris Debate Again? Polymarket Bets Say There’s a 60% Chance
12.9.2024
According to Polymarket’s betting odds, there’s a 60% chance we’ll see another debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, even though no additional debates are currently scheduled beyond the one held on Sept. 10, 2024. Bettors Place Their Bets on a Second...
U.S. Election Betting: What's at Stake in Final (?) CFTC-Kalshi Showdown
12.9.2024
Here's how to listen to Thursday's hearing in the closely watched federal court case over political prediction markets, and why it matters
Trump and Harris Neck and Neck After Heated Debate, Polymarket Shows
11.9.2024
Following the heated debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, Polymarket data revealed an intense tie between the two from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, with each holding a 49% chance of winning. By 2:30 p.m., however, Trump edged ahead by a single...
Harris Won U.S. Presidential Debate Versus Trump, Polymarket Betting Suggests
11.9.2024
Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have beaten former President Donald Trump in the first debate between the U.S. presidential candidates on Tuesday, based on the direction of prediction bets on Polymarket, while crypto policy went unmentioned
Harris Leads in Debate Betting, But Trump Dominates Swing States, Polymarket Shows
9.9.2024
A wager valued at $155K on the prediction platform Polymarket is betting on Vice President Kamala Harris emerging victorious in Tuesday’s debate against former President Donald Trump. According to the latest polls, Harris holds a commanding 76% chance of winning, with the data being updated...
Judge issues temporary stay in Kalshi v. CFTC election betting case
9.9.2024
Judge Jia Cobb said the court would hold a hearing on Sept. 12 to address competing motions filed by the CFTC and Kalshi over betting on US elections
Judge issues temporary stay in Kalshi v. CFTC election betting case
9.9.2024
Judge Jia Cobb said the court would hold a hearing on Sept. 12 to address competing motions filed by the CFTC and Kalshi over betting on US elections
Polymarket’s Traffic and Trading Volume Soar, $137.3M in September’s First 9 Days
9.9.2024
In just over a week, the blockchain-powered prediction market platform Polymarket has generated an impressive $137.3 million in trading volume, already outpacing the total volume recorded during June and all prior months this year. Last Friday, Polymarket reached its highest daily trading volume...
Kamala Harris Will 'Win' First Debate With Trump, Polymarket Traders Are Betting
9.9.2024
Also, there are now prediction market contracts about other prediction market contracts
U.S. Election Betting Delay Would Be 'Devastating' to Kalshi, Firm Says
9.9.2024
Kalshi "has staked its future on this litigation and these markets," the prediction market platform said, pushing back against CFTC's emergency motion
CFTC Loses Round One: Kalshi Cleared to Offer US Election Bets
8.9.2024
A federal judge this week sided with the prediction market Kalshi’s motion for summary judgment in its legal battle with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This decision opens the door for U.S. citizens to place bets on the upcoming November election. However, the ruling isn’t...
CFTC submits emergency motion to block Kalshi's election betting contracts
8.9.2024
The CFTC asked the court to block Kalshi from offering election betting contracts until it reviews the reasoning for the denial of its order