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CFTC, the US derivatives regulator, draws a line in prediction market regulation
The Cryptonomist·October 10, 2026·1 min read
On October 9, 2026, the CFTC issued an interim final rule and a separate proposal dividing prediction market regulation: event contracts fall under federal derivatives oversight, while conventional casino and sportsbook wagers remain outside it. States are contesting the agency's authority over sports-related contracts.
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