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U.S. CFTC seeks event contract definitions that may defy states' gambling claims
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FIRST SEEN2026-09-30 15:19 UTC
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01 THE MACHINE READ
WHY IT MATTERS.
CFTC rulemaking on swaps definitions could clarify or expand its jurisdiction over event contracts, affecting prediction-market operators and state gambling disputes.
Regulatory turf war shapes event-contract market viability
CATALYST TO WATCH
White House review outcome and final rules
MAIN RISK
Prolonged legal uncertainty for prediction markets
FULL DISPATCH
As it battles with states over prediction markets, the CFTC sent two related rules on swaps definitions for White House review.
02 THE STORY SO FAR
THE RECORD, IN ORDER.
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03 WHO'S INVOLVED
ENTITIES ON FILE.
AFFECTEDBanks
AFFECTEDFederal Reserve
04 RECEIPTS
THE SOURCE RECORD.
1 SOURCES CONFIRMED05 PROPAGATION
WHAT THIS TOUCHES.
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