U.S. CFTC seeks event contract definitions that may defy states' gambling claims

What happened

U.S. CFTC seeks event contract definitions that may defy states' gambling claims

Why it matters

The decision may change compliance obligations, market access or operating costs for CFTC.

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3 reports · 1 original report · 3 independent

1. CoinDeskPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%
   U.S. CFTC seeks event contract definitions that may defy states' gambling claims ↗Sep 30, 2026, 11:19 AM
2. The BlockIndependent · Supports · EN · 54%
   White House weighs new CFTC event contract rules in growing prediction market power struggle ↗Sep 30, 2026, 1:54 PM
3. DecryptIndependent · Supports · EN · 48%
   CFTC Sends White House New Rules to Cement Its Grip on Prediction Markets ↗Sep 30, 2026, 2:39 PM

Claims

• U.S. CFTC seeks event contract definitions that may defy states' gambling claims Reported

Conflicts

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Timeline

1. September 30, 2026 at 11:19 AMFirst reported
2. Sep 30, 2026, 1:55 PMUnverified · 76/43%
3. Sep 30, 2026, 2:40 PMCorroborated · 75/47%

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