CFTC proposals aimed at separating prediction markets from casino gambling
News Source : Cointelegraph
News Summary
- The two measures attempt to set the stage for a potential US Supreme Court battle over federal and state jurisdiction.
- Several states have sued prediction-market operators, including Kalshi and Polymarket, alleging illegal gambling.
- The CFTC has countersued to defend its federal jurisdiction over event contracts, which it claims are beyond the purview of state regulators.
- Both measures, filed on Friday, carry 30-day comment windows and are expected to be voted on by the end of the month..
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