Policy
CFTC excludes casino sportsbooks from swap definition
Crypto Briefing·October 16, 2026·1 min read
The CFTC's decision clarifies regulatory boundaries, maintaining state control over casino bets while potentially expanding federal oversight on event contracts. This move distinguishes casino sportsbooks from swaps, providing clearer guidelines for the crypto and derivatives markets and affecting how event-based trading is regulated.
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