U.S. Election Betting: CFTC and Kalshi Face Off in Appeals Court
The CFTC and Kalshi, a prediction-betting platform, are embroiled in a legal battle over Kalshi's efforts to launch political prediction markets in the U.S.
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CFTC Cracks Down on Offshore Crypto Betting Platforms Amid Elections
CFTC warns offshore crypto betting platforms offering derivatives to US customers must register or face enforcement action.
CFTC Under Fire: Lawmaker Calls for Regulation of Election Markets Amid Legal Dispute
Rep. Ritchie Torres urges the CFTC to focus on regulating election markets following a court ruling against its authority over Kalshi's contracts.
CFTC Appeals Ruling on Election Contracts as Crypto Market Gears Up for 2024
The CFTC swiftly appeals a ruling against its authority block Kalshi's election contracts, raising concerns about election integrity in the crypto sector.
Judge Rules CFTC Overstepped Authority on Political Prediction Markets
A federal judge has ruled that the CFTC exceeded its statutory authority in blocking Kalshi's political prediction markets, saying elections are not a form of gaming.
Crypto Watchdog Seeks to Stop Election Prediction Contracts
CFTC files emergency motion to halt Kalshi's listing of election prediction contracts, as Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs drop to new lows amid bearish market.
Crypto Landscape in Flux: CFTC, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and More
Regulatory battles, bearish crypto markets, and upcoming crypto advocacy events - a snapshot of the dynamic crypto world.
CFTC Seeks to Block Kalshi's Election Contracts Listing
Regulators rush to prevent Kalshi from listing election betting markets as they await the judge's rationale for siding with the prediction platform.
Kalshi Wins Battle Against CFTC, Gains Access to 2024 Political Betting Market
Kalshi, a US-regulated prediction market platform, wins federal lawsuit against CFTC, allowing it to offer contracts on which party will control Congress after the 2024 election.
Uniswap Labs Settles CFTC Charges Over 'Illegal' Margin Products
Uniswap will pay $175,000 to settle charges it offered illegal leveraged and margined commodities transactions, the CFTC announced.
CFTC Cracks Down on Uniswap's Crypto Derivatives Offering
The CFTC charges Uniswap Labs with illegally offering leveraged cryptocurrency trading to US retail investors, highlighting regulatory scrutiny in the DeFi space.