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Law

'We Will See You in Court': CFTC Defends Jurisdiction in Massachusetts Kalshi Case

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Law

CFTC Charges Polymarket Trader in First Event Contract Insider Trading Case

Artificial intelligence

CFTC Uses Microsoft AI Tools to Surveil Crypto and Prediction Markets, Chairman Tells Congress

CFTC hearing puts prediction markets under pressure

CFTC faces challenges distinguishing prediction markets from sportsbooks amid concerns over market integrity and consumer protection.

Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state gambling laws.

CFTC Sues New York as Prediction Markets Fight Escalates

CFTC sued New York to assert exclusive control over prediction markets against state gambling laws.

22 hours ago

'We Will See You in Court': CFTC Defends Jurisdiction in Massachusetts Kalshi Case

CFTC asserts exclusive authority over prediction markets, warning states of legal challenges to maintain federal oversight.

1 day ago

CFTC Charges Polymarket Trader in First Event Contract Insider Trading Case

CFTC charges a U.S. Army member for insider trading in prediction markets using classified information, raising legal and national security concerns.

Artificial intelligence

CFTC Uses Microsoft AI Tools to Surveil Crypto and Prediction Markets, Chairman Tells Congress

CFTC is using AI tools to monitor markets amid staffing cuts and calls for crypto legislation.

CFTC hearing puts prediction markets under pressure

CFTC faces challenges distinguishing prediction markets from sportsbooks amid concerns over market integrity and consumer protection.

Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state gambling laws.

The VIX Dips Below 19. Here's What That Means for Your Portfolio.

The VIX is below 19, indicating reduced fear among investors as the S&P 500 reaches all-time highs.

World politics

The VIX Hangs Dangerously Close to 30, This Week Could See It Punch Through | VIX

The VIX has surged due to geopolitical tensions, particularly the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, impacting equity markets and volatility levels.

The VIX Sharply Reverses and Points Back Towards 30 After Failed Peace Negotiations

The VIX spiked over 7% due to collapsed U.S.-Iran negotiations, impacting global markets and oil prices.

The VIX Dips Below 19. Here's What That Means for Your Portfolio.

The VIX is below 19, indicating reduced fear among investors as the S&P 500 reaches all-time highs.

World politics

The VIX Hangs Dangerously Close to 30, This Week Could See It Punch Through | VIX

The VIX has surged due to geopolitical tensions, particularly the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, impacting equity markets and volatility levels.

The VIX Sharply Reverses and Points Back Towards 30 After Failed Peace Negotiations

The VIX spiked over 7% due to collapsed U.S.-Iran negotiations, impacting global markets and oil prices.

Cryptocurrency

DOJ Drops Criminal Probe Of Fed Chair Powell, Clearing Path For Warsh

Justice Department drops inquiry into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

The U.S. Justice Department is ending its investigation of Jerome Powell, allowing for the Senate confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair.

Wall Street won't like it-but Kevin Warsh at the Fed may mark the end of your chatty neighbourhood chairman | Fortune

Kevin Warsh advocates for a less communicative Federal Reserve to avoid market expectations and potential errors in monetary policy.

Cryptocurrency

DOJ Drops Criminal Probe Of Fed Chair Powell, Clearing Path For Warsh

Justice Department drops inquiry into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

The U.S. Justice Department is ending its investigation of Jerome Powell, allowing for the Senate confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair.

Wall Street won't like it-but Kevin Warsh at the Fed may mark the end of your chatty neighbourhood chairman | Fortune

Kevin Warsh advocates for a less communicative Federal Reserve to avoid market expectations and potential errors in monetary policy.

Which Prop Firm Is Best for Beginners?

Choosing the right prop firm is crucial for trading success, as many traders fail to reach payout stages.

fromTearsheet

How Thread Bank is turning a century-old charter into a modern distribution engine - Tearsheet

Thread Bank operates primarily through a partnership-driven embedded banking approach to expand its distribution and reach new clients, reflecting the evolving competitive landscape of community banks.

Online Community Development

#insider-trading

State employees are the latest targets of prediction market insider trading bans

State government employees are banned from insider trading on prediction market platforms to prevent corruption and ensure public service integrity.

fromwww.mediaite.com

BBC Report Finds Signs of Insider Trading' Based on Trump's Posts

Illegal insider trading signs linked to Trump's announcements show potential market manipulation, but prosecution likelihood remains low.

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.

New top federal enforcer has his sights set on ending insider trading on prediction markets | Fortune

Curbing insider trading on prediction markets is a top priority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

State employees are the latest targets of prediction market insider trading bans

State government employees are banned from insider trading on prediction market platforms to prevent corruption and ensure public service integrity.

fromwww.mediaite.com

BBC Report Finds Signs of Insider Trading' Based on Trump's Posts

Illegal insider trading signs linked to Trump's announcements show potential market manipulation, but prosecution likelihood remains low.

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.

New top federal enforcer has his sights set on ending insider trading on prediction markets | Fortune

Curbing insider trading on prediction markets is a top priority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

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Venture

'Instrumental' Jump Trading quant researcher is getting launch capital from Millennium

Yiming Zhang, a senior researcher at Jump Trading, is set to join Millennium Management after his non-compete period ends.

Careers

fromEntrepreneur

This Company Pays an Average of $400K. Here's What It Looks for in New Recruits, According to Its Chief People Officer.

Citadel Securities prioritizes leadership, creativity, and problem-solving in new hires, expecting them to lead from day one in an AI-driven environment.

DevOps

fromwww.bankingdive.com

How proactive DEX strengthens IT compliance in financial services

Proactive DEX management helps financial services organizations address compliance challenges by continuously monitoring and improving the digital workplace.

fromwww.theguardian.com

US justice department drops criminal investigation against Jerome Powell

The DOJ is ending its investigation into Jerome Powell, allowing Trump's nominee for Fed chair to proceed with confirmation.

#sec

Cryptocurrency

SEC Faces Mounting Pressure to Turn DeFi Guidance Into Formal Rules

Business

No More Suing: SEC Chair Paul Atkins Swaps Lawsuits for 'ACT' Strategy

SEC Chair Drives Pro-Crypto Agenda as Innovation Exemption Nears for On-Chain Securities Trading

SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins advocates for clearer crypto regulations and reduced compliance burdens to foster innovation in U.S. capital markets.

Cryptocurrency

Historic First Year: SEC Under Atkins Resets Crypto Policy With Focus on Clarity and Growth

Crypto Is 'Really Top on Our List' SEC Debuts Podcast Outlining Priorities

The SEC is prioritizing digital asset regulation to position the U.S. as a global hub for crypto innovation.

fromAbove the Law

Top SEC Enforcer Walks Rather Than Play Politics - Above the Law

Margaret Ryan resigned from the SEC's Enforcement Division due to conflicts over pursuing fraud cases involving Trump-associated figures.

SEC Faces Mounting Pressure to Turn DeFi Guidance Into Formal Rules

Over 30 crypto industry participants urge SEC to formalize guidance on decentralized tools to reduce regulatory uncertainty.

No More Suing: SEC Chair Paul Atkins Swaps Lawsuits for 'ACT' Strategy

SEC Chair Paul Atkins introduced a new 3-pillar ACT strategy to revitalize the agency and attract crypto firms back to the U.S.

SEC Chair Drives Pro-Crypto Agenda as Innovation Exemption Nears for On-Chain Securities Trading

SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins advocates for clearer crypto regulations and reduced compliance burdens to foster innovation in U.S. capital markets.

Historic First Year: SEC Under Atkins Resets Crypto Policy With Focus on Clarity and Growth

SEC under Paul Atkins emphasizes regulatory clarity to strengthen U.S. capital markets and support innovation, including crypto.

Crypto Is 'Really Top on Our List' SEC Debuts Podcast Outlining Priorities

The SEC is prioritizing digital asset regulation to position the U.S. as a global hub for crypto innovation.

fromAbove the Law

Top SEC Enforcer Walks Rather Than Play Politics - Above the Law

Margaret Ryan resigned from the SEC's Enforcement Division due to conflicts over pursuing fraud cases involving Trump-associated figures.

more#sec

Citadel is retooling its investor recruiting team. These are the hires.

Citadel is restructuring its recruitment unit, focusing on internal promotions and younger hires amid a competitive talent landscape.

London politics

fromwww.bbc.com

At-risk traders anxious despite court reprieve

Traders at Brixton Plaza are fighting eviction to make way for a supermarket, but a High Court injunction has temporarily halted the process.

Sam Bankman-Fried Drops New Trial Motion as FTX Portfolio Hypothetical Goes Viral

Sam Bankman-Fried withdrew his Rule 33 motion, preserving the right to refile after his appeal concludes, leaving the FTX case unresolved until at least 2026.

100+ Crypto Firms Urge Senate To Advance Clarity Act

Over 100 crypto firms urge U.S. Senate to advance market structure legislation to prevent innovation and capital from leaving the country.

The VIX Hasn't Been This Calm Since March. Here's Why Traders Are Breathing Easier.

The CBOE Volatility Index (^VIX) has shed nearly 30% over the past month, falling from a 12-month high of just over 31 in late March to a reading inside the normal range.

Business

Inside the CFTC lawsuits reshaping prediction markets and the law

"The current administration has signaled that it is very pro-business and wants to make it as easy as possible for these new fintech business models such as prediction markets and crypto to operate."

Intellectual property law

PACE Act Pushes Fed Payment Access for Nonbanks, Crypto Firms

Hardworking Americans shouldn't have to wait days to access their own money or pay extra just to move it. The current system is outdated. PACE Act modernizes our system to deliver faster payments, lower costs.

Cryptocurrency

#fincen

Fidelity National Financial appeals ruling upholding FinCEN AML rule

FNF's lawsuit against FinCEN challenges a rule requiring detailed reporting on all-cash home purchases, claiming it is arbitrary and causes irreparable harm.

FinCEN proposes new AML rule for financial institutions

FinCEN proposed a rule to reform AML/CFT programs, focusing on effectiveness and reducing compliance burdens for financial institutions.

FinCEN's anti-money laundering rule struck down now what?

FinCEN has authority to regulate real estate transactions and enforce reporting requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act.

Fidelity National Financial appeals ruling upholding FinCEN AML rule

FNF's lawsuit against FinCEN challenges a rule requiring detailed reporting on all-cash home purchases, claiming it is arbitrary and causes irreparable harm.

FinCEN proposes new AML rule for financial institutions

FinCEN proposed a rule to reform AML/CFT programs, focusing on effectiveness and reducing compliance burdens for financial institutions.

FinCEN's anti-money laundering rule struck down now what?

FinCEN has authority to regulate real estate transactions and enforce reporting requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act.

more#fincen

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.theguardian.com

US summoned bank bosses to discuss cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model

US Treasury secretary convened bank chiefs to address cybersecurity risks from Anthropic's AI model, Claude Mythos, which poses unprecedented threats.

U.S. Treasury Presses Senate To Pass Crypto Legislation

Comprehensive crypto legislation is crucial for U.S. financial leadership and maintaining the dollar's status as the global reserve currency.

fromJezebel

The Stock Market Can Stay Irrational Longer than You Can Stay Solvent

Allbirds' stock surged 600% after announcing a shift to AI, illustrating market irrationality during manias.

World news

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.

Polymarket Unveils Perpetual Futures Trading for US Markets in 2026

Polymarket launched perpetual futures trading for crypto and stocks on April 21, 2026, following CFTC approval to operate as a DCM in the U.S.

fromTearsheet

Banks had an uneventful Q1, but competition for financial flows is heating up - Tearsheet

Q1 2026 showed steady consumer spending and resilient credit metrics, with banks focusing on cash flow and customer interaction improvements.

#prediction-markets

CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets

Federal authorities are asserting exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state regulations to ensure a unified framework for derivatives oversight.

CFTC Secures Court Order Blocking Arizona Criminal Case Against Prediction Markets

Federal intervention is increasing control over U.S. prediction markets, with courts supporting centralized oversight against state enforcement actions.

With boom in prediction markets, some lawmakers worry about how to police themselves

Prediction market bets on geopolitical events lack regulatory oversight, enabling potential insider trading by government officials without financial disclosure requirements.

fromWIRED

Venture

How Is Kalshi Not Gambling?

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.

fromBusiness Insider

SF politics

Who is Michael Selig? Meet the Trump administration's prediction market regulator

CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets

Federal authorities are asserting exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state regulations to ensure a unified framework for derivatives oversight.

CFTC Secures Court Order Blocking Arizona Criminal Case Against Prediction Markets

Federal intervention is increasing control over U.S. prediction markets, with courts supporting centralized oversight against state enforcement actions.

With boom in prediction markets, some lawmakers worry about how to police themselves

Prediction market bets on geopolitical events lack regulatory oversight, enabling potential insider trading by government officials without financial disclosure requirements.

fromWIRED

Venture

How Is Kalshi Not Gambling?

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.

fromBusiness Insider

SF politics

Who is Michael Selig? Meet the Trump administration's prediction market regulator

more#prediction-markets

Kalshi Approved for Margin Trading After Affiliate Kinetic Markets Gets FCM Registration

Kalshi Inc. has received NFA approval for Kinetic Markets as an FCM, enabling margin trading for institutional investors.

New York Fintech, Prediction Market Giant Kalshi Eyes US Market for Crypto Perpetual Derivatives

Kalshi is set to launch CFTC-regulated crypto perpetual futures for U.S. traders, targeting the derivatives market.

Venture

Kalshi Approved for Margin Trading After Affiliate Kinetic Markets Gets FCM Registration

Kalshi Inc. has received NFA approval for Kinetic Markets as an FCM, enabling margin trading for institutional investors.

New York Fintech, Prediction Market Giant Kalshi Eyes US Market for Crypto Perpetual Derivatives

Kalshi is set to launch CFTC-regulated crypto perpetual futures for U.S. traders, targeting the derivatives market.

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MLB and CFTC deal targets sports prediction markets

The arrangement is a formal memorandum of understanding that sets up how the league and the CFTC will work together. The two sides plan to monitor trading activity, exchange information, and look for any signs of manipulation tied to baseball-related event contracts.

Major League Baseball

CFTC lawsuit targets states over prediction markets ban

Federal regulators are suing Arizona, Illinois, and Connecticut to assert authority over event contracts against state regulations labeling them as unlicensed gambling.

The 3 Managed Futures ETFs That Made Money While the S&P 500 Crashed

Managed futures strategies provide crisis alpha by capturing persistent market moves, offering low correlation to equities during downturns.

Miscellaneous

CTA Gained While the S&P 500 Collapsed. Here Is What It Holds

The 3 Managed Futures ETFs That Made Money While the S&P 500 Crashed

Managed futures strategies provide crisis alpha by capturing persistent market moves, offering low correlation to equities during downturns.

Miscellaneous

CTA Gained While the S&P 500 Collapsed. Here Is What It Holds

This Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 12, 2026)

This week in crypto law showed a shift from experimentation to integration with federal authority reinforced and traditional finance deepening digital asset involvement.

NYSE Welcomes Morgan Stanley's MSBT Launch as First Spot Bitcoin ETF Issued by a Major US Bank

Bank-backed bitcoin ETFs are enhancing institutional adoption and market credibility, with Morgan Stanley launching the first spot bitcoin ETF by a major U.S. bank.

Major League Baseball

MLB embraces prediction markets with Polymarket deal and a pact with federal regulators to "protect the integrity of baseball" | Fortune

MLB partners with Polymarket and the CFTC to protect baseball integrity through shared information, exclusive data access, and coordinated monitoring of prediction markets.

#crypto-regulation

Cryptocurrency

SEC and CFTC Fast-Track US Crypto Oversight Using Interpretive Rules to Bypass Lengthy Rulemaking

This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 29, 2026)

Regulators are increasingly asserting control over digital assets while enabling new market structures, as seen in recent developments in the U.S. and Hong Kong.

Cryptocurrency

This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 22, 2026)

SEC and CFTC Fast-Track US Crypto Oversight Using Interpretive Rules to Bypass Lengthy Rulemaking

U.S. regulators are using interpretive rules for faster crypto oversight, prioritizing clarity and reducing barriers for digital asset expansion.

This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 29, 2026)

Regulators are increasingly asserting control over digital assets while enabling new market structures, as seen in recent developments in the U.S. and Hong Kong.

This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 22, 2026)

Legal and regulatory uncertainty is shaping markets, business decisions, and global policy in the crypto sector.

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#prediction-markets-regulation

SEC Opens Limited Broker Exemption Path For Crypto Trading Interfaces

Certain user-facing interfaces for crypto trading may not need broker-dealer registration if they meet specific conditions.

Poker

CFTC signals new prediction markets guidance as battle intensifies

The CFTC will issue new guidance and formal rulemaking to clarify which prediction market contract types can be listed on federally regulated exchanges and establish clear evaluation standards.

fromESPN.com

Future is unpredictable for prediction markets as courts add to confusion

Federal courts contradict each other on prediction market jurisdiction, sparking a legal battle between state regulators, industry, and federal lawmakers that may reach the Supreme Court.

Poker

CFTC signals new prediction markets guidance as battle intensifies

The CFTC will issue new guidance and formal rulemaking to clarify which prediction market contract types can be listed on federally regulated exchanges and establish clear evaluation standards.

fromESPN.com

more#prediction-markets-regulation

Future is unpredictable for prediction markets as courts add to confusion

Federal courts contradict each other on prediction market jurisdiction, sparking a legal battle between state regulators, industry, and federal lawmakers that may reach the Supreme Court.

#bitcoin

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Derivatives Flash Caution as BTC Climbs Higher, Options, Futures, and Max Pain Decoded

fromCoindesk

US news

First Mover Americas: Rotation to Altcoins Has Started With Gensler's Exit Date Set

Bitcoin Derivatives Flash Caution as BTC Climbs Higher, Options, Futures, and Max Pain Decoded

Bitcoin trading above $73,000 shows cautious sentiment in derivatives markets with significant pressure below current prices.

fromCoindesk

US news

First Mover Americas: Rotation to Altcoins Has Started With Gensler's Exit Date Set

Sporttrade applies with CFTC to become a registered exchange

Sporttrade applied for CFTC DCM and DCO registration to become the first state-licensed betting operator seeking federal exchange and clearing registration.

Miscellaneous

fromSilicon Canals

ICE Announces Record Open Interest Across its Interest Rate Derivatives Markets - Silicon Canals

ICE's interest rate derivatives markets recorded record open interest of 42.3 million contracts (Feb 11, 2026), driving total futures and options OI to 116.5 million.

Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF Filing Updated Launch Could Be Near, Analyst Says

Bitwise Asset Management's BHYP ETF for HYPE token is nearing launch, with a 0.67% management fee and significant market interest.

SEC, Treasury Officials Urge Congress To Pass Crypto Market Bill

Congress is urged to quickly pass the Clarity Act to establish clear regulations for cryptocurrencies and blockchain products.

Physical Gold vs. Silver and the ETF Trade Setting Up Right Now

Gold has outperformed silver year-to-date, but silver has shown greater long-term potential due to its volatility and industrial demand.

Venture

Novig applies for CFTC-regulated prediction market approval

Novig's founders applied via Ludlow Exchange LLC for CFTC approval to operate a regulated prediction market exchange.

SEC and CFTC cooperation targets crypto and prediction markets

America's financial markets are the envy of the world because they scale and adapt to meet investor demands. Like our markets, the CFTC's and SEC's regulatory frameworks must also evolve and modernize to accommodate the needs of our market participants.

US politics

What Regulatory Clarity Means for Binance Long-Term Strategy

Conversations at the World Economic Forum shifted to how digital assets should be governed rather than if they should exist in the financial system.

SEC Chief Reinforces Crypto Framework With Clearer Token Classification Boundaries

Regulatory clarity for digital assets is evolving, with a focus on defining tokens under federal securities laws and compliance for entrepreneurs.

fromwww.mediaite.com

What Regulatory Clarity Means for Binance Long-Term Strategy

Conversations at the World Economic Forum shifted to how digital assets should be governed rather than if they should exist in the financial system.

SEC Chief Reinforces Crypto Framework With Clearer Token Classification Boundaries

Regulatory clarity for digital assets is evolving, with a focus on defining tokens under federal securities laws and compliance for entrepreneurs.

Senate Democrats press CFTC on Chicago staffing cuts

Five Democratic senators demand explanation from CFTC Chair after Chicago enforcement office reportedly reduced from 20 attorneys to zero, threatening critical derivatives market oversight.

CME Plans 24/7 Crypto Futures Trading Starting May 29

CME Group will offer 24/7 trading of regulated cryptocurrency futures and options from May 29 to provide round-the-clock access amid rising institutional demand.

Gemini Titan prepares regulated prediction markets nationwide

Gemini plans a federally compliant prediction market through Gemini Titan, with strict affiliate guardrails and a CFTC DCM license for regulated event-based trading.