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Senators Push CFTC to Ban Wildfire Bets on Prediction Markets
Decrypt·August 6, 2026·1 min read
Democratic senators are pushing the CFTC to ban wildfire event contracts on prediction markets. Lawmakers argue these contracts create risks of arson, insider trading, and disaster profiteering. They are urging federal regulators to step in and prohibit such betting on natural disasters.
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