Tag: prediction_markets
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CFTC Seeks Public Comment on Event Contract Rule Amendments
The CFTC is seeking public comment on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The proposed amendments to Regulation 40.11 and new Appendix F address event contracts and prediction markets, aiming to refine public interest determinations.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsLegal CFTCEvent ContractsPrediction MarketsProposed RulemakingPublic CommentRegulation 40.11Financial Regulation
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CFTC and NHL Sign MOU to Protect Hockey and Prediction Markets
The CFTC and NHL have signed an MOU to protect professional hockey's integrity and ensure fair, transparent prediction markets. This collaboration aims to safeguard the sport from manipulation and uphold public trust.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Primary Elections, Iran Tensions, Mosque Attack, and New Tariffs
NPR is reporting on a range of top stories, including U.S. primary election outcomes, President Trump's decision to halt strikes on Iran, details from the San Diego mosque attack, and new tariffs impacting the quartz industry.
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Financial Expert Urges Greater Oversight for Prediction Markets
A financial regulation expert is advocating for stronger oversight of "wager-on-anything" prediction markets. The call emphasizes the need for robust frameworks to address risks and protect consumers in these expanding betting platforms.
BusinessScience & TechnologyHealthEntertainmentFinancial MarketsArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetMedical ScienceDigital and Print PublishingMusic Financial RegulationPrediction MarketsOversightGamblingMarket Integrity
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CFTC Sues Minnesota Over Prediction Market Ban
The CFTC has sued Minnesota to block a new state law, signed by Governor Tim Walz, that criminalizes prediction markets. The federal agency seeks a preliminary injunction to stop the law from taking effect on August 1, 2026, citing federal…
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