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A King County judge has mandated that the exchange Kalshi stop offering sports, election, and politics wagers in the state by August 19. This legal order comes days after the CFTC had backed the company regarding its operations concerning Washington bets.

The CFTC invoked emergency powers regarding Kalshi's trading after New York moved to bar its contracts nationwide. Following this development, Kalshi notified the agency that a market emergency had occurred.

The CFTC invoked emergency powers concerning Kalshi's operation in New York. This order escalates a jurisdictional fight regarding whether states may classify federally regulated event contracts as illegal gambling.

Bitwise's Matt Hougan argues that regulatory guidance from the SEC and CFTC will sustain the crypto industry's momentum even if Congress does not pass major market structure legislation this year. The article highlights that clarity from regulators, rather than legislative action, may be sufficient to keep the industry advancing.

George Santos, a former Congressman, engaged in illegal bets on Kalshi's prediction market platform, leading to a $35,000 fine from the CFTC for manipulative trading. Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour responded to Santos' accusations by highlighting his enemies, including casinos and insider traders, while investigations by regulators revealed Santos profited over $17,500 by exploiting insider knowledge about his own political actions.

Bernstein expects SEC and CFTC crypto rulemaking to accelerate under Project Crypto if the Clarity Act fails to pass this year. The analysis links the potential failure of the Clarity Act to increased regulatory activity by the SEC and CFTC.

The SEC has delayed Nasdaq's bitcoin options after granting the CME a review. CME argues the contracts fall under CFTC oversight as commodity option swaps, not SEC jurisdiction.

George Santos agreed to pay $35,000 in a settlement with CFTC over trades made on Kalshi related to the State of the Union. The trades were the subject of a regulatory investigation.

The article discusses how the low-cost revolution in finance has led to increased retail investor participation in high-risk, zero-sum products like zero-date options and perpetual futures, driven by financial institutions' push for higher-margin offerings. This trend, termed 'financial nihilism,' reflects a shift away from traditional, low-risk ETFs toward volatile investments such as crypto and derivatives, with critics blaming brokerage houses for prioritizing profits over investor stability.

New York's Attorney General is seeking $36 billion from Kalshi over allegations of 'illegal gambling'. The CFTC requested a court to halt New York's enforcement against the prediction market the day before the state filed its action.

New York has filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, alleging it operates an illegal gambling operation. The case highlights a growing conflict between New York and the CFTC regarding the application of state gambling laws to federally regulated prediction markets.

Binance.US CEO Stephen Gregory announced at a recent conference that the company will apply for a designated contract market license in August. The application is intended for the company's prediction market platform.

Binance.US CEO announced the company will apply for a CFTC license in August to offer prediction markets. The move aims to enable the exchange to enter the prediction markets sector under regulatory oversight.

A coalition of 44 state attorneys general sent a letter to the CFTC, arguing the agency lacks authority over sports prediction markets and urging it to draft new rules consistent with the Commodity Exchange Act.

CME Group is launching single-stock futures for over 50 major US companies, offering leveraged cash-settled contracts tied to stock closing prices. FIA CEO Walt Lukken discusses the expansion of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket and their regulatory implications.

The CME and CFTC are engaged in a regulatory dispute over onchain perpetual futures. The conflict centers on jurisdiction and oversight of these cryptocurrency-based financial instruments.

Fanatics has acquired BGC's Water Street Labs and CX Clearinghouse, enabling the company to list and settle its own event contracts. This move mirrors efforts by sports-betting companies like DraftKings and FanDuel to establish a presence in prediction markets.

Gemini sent $10 million in Bitcoin to Donald Trump's PAC following a joint motion with the CFTC. The donation aims to support Trump as a New York court evaluates reversing a $5 million settlement between the CFTC and Gemini.

A cryptocurrency regulatory bill is set to be released after a meeting with President Donald Trump, but Democratic senators have stated they will not support the version due to insufficient ethics provisions. The Clarity Act negotiations have stalled over unresolved ethics language addressing Trump's business ties to crypto, with Democrats arguing the proposed provisions are weak and lack consumer protections.

Kalshi claims it is in an 'impossible position' due to orders from the CFTC and Michigan. The company's legal counsel expressed disappointment, stating the decision is unfair to Kalshi.

U.S. Representatives are urging the Senate to schedule a vote on the CLARITY Act by July to address ethics concerns related to cryptocurrency. Rep. French Hill emphasized the need for a deadline to facilitate consensus, citing bipartisan support and the importance of establishing a market framework for crypto regulation.

North Carolina's budget law delegates oversight of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket to the CFTC, recognizing its federal regulatory authority. The state taxes these platforms at 6%, significantly lower than rates pursued by other states.

The White House reported receiving no Democratic response regarding vacancies at the SEC and CFTC. Both financial regulators are understaffed at leadership levels and lack Democratic commissioners, with no announcement from President Donald Trump on filling the roles.

Phantom and Hyperliquid have requested the CFTC to modernize regulations for onchain derivatives, specifically urging exemptions for blockchain developers and non-custodial wallet providers from rules intended for traditional financial intermediaries.

The White House defended Trump’s regulatory appointments amid criticism from Democrats over unappointed commissioners at regulatory agencies. CFTC vacancies are complicating efforts to advance a crypto-related bill.

Hyperliquid Policy Center and Phantom are urging the CFTC to stop treating onchain protocols like traditional brokers and exchanges. The CFTC and SEC issued a Request for Information in mid-June on financial innovation.

CFTC Chair Michael Selig warned that regulators may be forced to create cryptocurrency rules if Congress does not pass the Clarity Act. The statement highlights potential regulatory action in the absence of legislative clarity on crypto.

A New York federal judge denied Kalshi's request to block state regulators from enforcing gambling laws against prediction markets, ruling that federal law does not preempt state regulation. The judge cited a provision in the Commodity Exchange Act and New York's historical interest in regulating gambling. Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James celebrated the decision as a consumer protection victory.

The CFTC has taken a rare crypto-related enforcement action against a commodity pool operator accused of defrauding investors of over $14 million. The case involves allegations of fraud related to both commodity and cryptocurrency investments.

The CFTC charged a North Carolina man and his company with allegedly defrauding 60 people of $14 million through a commodity pool involving crypto and futures. The agency alleges the man orchestrated the fraud, which targeted investors in a commodity pool.

CFTC Chair Michael Selig criticized Illinois lawmakers for enacting a 0.2% tax on cryptocurrency transactions. He stated they 'decided they know better' regarding crypto tax policies.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce anticipates the Clarity Act passing this summer, which would establish a federal framework for crypto markets and divide oversight between the SEC and CFTC. The bill aims to clarify the Howey Test for investment contracts and shield developers from liability. Peirce emphasized regulatory goodwill and urged building long-term crypto solutions, while SEC Chair Paul Atkins highlighted free-market reforms and new investment initiatives.

Kalshi faces a 14-day restraining order in Michigan, preventing the operation of sports prediction markets in the state. The issue stems from a jurisdictional dispute between the CFTC and multiple state regulators over oversight of prediction market platforms.

The Supreme Court overturned a 91-year precedent, allowing President Trump to dismiss key federal regulators like SEC and CFTC commissioners at his discretion for nearly any reason. The decision occurs during a significant period for cryptocurrency regulation.

Senators John Curtis and Adam Schiff have called for the CFTC to investigate Polymarket due to allegations of deceptive marketing. They expressed concerns regarding the CFTC's ability to enforce regulations following a recent report on Polymarket's advertising practices.

Senators are demanding answers from the CFTC regarding allegations of deceptive marketing by Polymarket. The inquiry focuses on claims that Polymarket engaged in misleading advertising practices.

The SEC and CFTC are seeking public feedback on unified portfolio margin rules across securities and derivatives, focusing on cross-margining, collateral, and risk management. This initiative aims to address the growing complexity of cryptocurrency derivatives and multi-asset trading.

A group of 17 Democratic senators criticized the CFTC's funding for lawsuits targeting prediction markets, calling it an 'assault' on state authorities. The senators argue that the CFTC's actions undermine state-level oversight of these markets.

Congress faces a shrinking window to finalize a bipartisan cryptocurrency oversight deal before midterms, with unresolved issues including restrictions on Trump's digital asset profits and staffing for the SEC and CFTC. Lawmakers aim to address ethics provisions but face challenges in securing Trump's approval and House support.

The CFTC has sued Kentucky over its actions against prediction markets, marking the first time a red state faces federal scrutiny in this issue. The commission has now filed lawsuits against nine states to assert its exclusive authority to regulate event contracts.