Blockchain.com pursues CFTC approval for prediction markets: CNBC

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What happened

The crypto company has reportedly applied for two licenses with the US commodities regulatory as the courts weigh prediction markets cases.

Key facts

  • Reported by Cointelegraph and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:22:45 UTC.

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  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

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  1. Blockchain.com seeks CFTC greenlight for US prediction markets, crypto derivatives trading: CNBC

  2. Blockchain.com pursues CFTC approval for prediction markets: CNBC

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