Navigating CFTC Event Contract Rules: Swaps, Gambling Laws, and the Future of Prediction Markets
October 15, 2026
An in-depth guide to the CFTC's evolving event contract rules, exploring swap definitions, the casino-wager exclusion, and the legal battles between federal oversight and state gambling laws.
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CFTC Advances New Rules Classifying Event Contracts as Swaps to Clarify Prediction Market Oversight
October 10, 2026
The CFTC has proposed rules explicitly categorizing event contracts as swaps, providing regulatory clarity for prediction markets while maintaining exchange duties and excluding casino-style gaming.
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Robinhood Strategic Expansion: Takes Equity Stakes in Crypto.com and OG.com to Drive Football Event Contracts
September 9, 2026
Robinhood has acquired equity stakes in Crypto.com and its $5B prediction market spinoff, OG.com, while routing college and pro football event contracts to Crypto.com’s CFTC-regulated venue.
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Prediction Market Search Interest Drops 83% Post-World Cup as Kalshi Gains Market Advantage over Polymarket
August 18, 2026
Search interest for prediction markets has dropped 83% from its World Cup peak. Despite declining public queries, platforms like Kalshi are cementing dominant trading volume over Polymarket.
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