CFTC proposals aimed at separating prediction markets from casino gambling

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Cointelegraph
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The two measures attempt to set the stage for a potential US Supreme Court battle over federal and state jurisdiction.

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  • Reported by Cointelegraph and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:44:51 UTC.

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  1. Tokenized commodities look beyond gold as lending and oil open new markets

  2. CFTC proposes a divide between prediction contracts and sportsbook wagers

  3. CFTC Draws the Line Between Prediction Markets and Gambling in New Rules

  4. CFTC proposals aimed at separating prediction markets from casino gambling

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A proposed rule would expressly fold event contracts tied to sports, politics, culture and weather into the “swap” definition, while an interim rule excludes casino-style gambling—sharpening the agency’s claim to exclusive jurisdiction.

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