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New CFTC Prediction Market Proposal Would Ban War And Terrorism Bets While Allowing Sports Markets<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has unveiled a proposed framework for prediction markets that would prohibit contracts tied to violent or harmful events, including terrorism, war, and political assassinations, while largely preserving sports-based markets, according to Bloomberg<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Under the proposal, “gaming” would be interpreted more narrowly, focusing on activities driven primarily by chance. As a result, most existing sports event contracts would remain permissible.<\/p>\n

According to CFTC Chairman Michael Selig, the agency’s goal is to “protect the integrity of our regulated markets without standing in the way of responsible innovation.”<\/p>\n

The proposal is intended to modernize and clarify how event contracts are evaluated, replacing broad restrictions with a more targeted approach. Dorothy DeWitt, a former CFTC market oversight official, said the framework “provides clarity as to what types of contracts are unlikely to be readily susceptible to manipulation.”<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Bloomberg writes<\/a> that the regulator also signaled concern about contracts whose outcomes can be influenced by a single individual or specific in-game actions, suggesting those markets may face heightened scrutiny.<\/p>\n

The initiative follows the rapid expansion of prediction markets after legal victories opened the door to election and sports-related contracts. As trading activity and investor interest continue to grow, the industry has sought clearer guidance on which markets are acceptable under federal oversight.<\/p>\n

Supporters view the proposal as a step toward a more predictable regulatory environment that could encourage further investment and participatio<\/strong><\/em>n. Critics argue it risks legitimizing gambling-like activity within financial markets and could divert the agency from its traditional mission.<\/p>\n

The proposal marks another milestone in the ongoing debate over how prediction markets should be regulated and where the line between investing and wagering should be drawn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Tyler Durden<\/a><\/span>
\nThu, 06\/11\/2026 – 16:40<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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