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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Kalshi Investigates Potential Insider Trading on White House Press Secretary Bet
October 10, 2026
Kalshi is investigating suspicious trades placed on its prediction market right before media reports revealed Donald Trump's pick for White House Press Secretary.
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Conduit Files Lawsuit Against Tether Over $2.76 Million USDT Freeze
October 7, 2026
Crypto payment platform Conduit has taken legal action against Tether to unfreeze $2.76 million in USDT reserves, citing severe settlement delays for clients.
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Federal Preemption Takes Center Stage as Kalshi and Coinbase Score Partial Court Victory in Illinois
October 3, 2026
A federal court in Illinois has issued a partial ruling supporting Kalshi and Coinbase, finding that state licensing rules on sports event contracts likely conflict with federal derivatives law.
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SEC Proposes Crypto Self-Custody Framework for Registered Investment Advisers
October 2, 2026
The SEC has proposed a regulatory pathway allowing investment advisers to self-custody digital assets, alongside new conditions for state trust custodians.
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Hong Kong Seizes Digital Asset Momentum Amid US Crypto Legislative Gridlock
September 16, 2026
As legislative gridlock halts US cryptocurrency bills, Hong Kong is seizing the opportunity to strengthen its position as a global digital asset hub through clear regulatory frameworks.
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Bitcoin Slides Below $76,000 as Regulatory Expectations Falter Ahead of Key Senate Vote
September 16, 2026
Bitcoin dropped below $76,000 as odds for the passage of the CLARITY Act plunged ahead of a Senate vote, combined with macro caution over the Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
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XRP Surges as Crypto Decouples From Equities Ahead of Senate CLARITY Act Vote and Fed Decision
September 15, 2026
XRP and Bitcoin led a broad crypto rally as digital assets decoupled from declining stock markets ahead of a critical U.S. Senate vote on the CLARITY Act and an upcoming Federal Reserve policy decision.
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Senate Crypto Vote Approaches as Investor Sentiment Shifts Toward Emerging Digital Assets
September 14, 2026
A crucial US Senate vote this week could reshape cryptocurrency regulation, sparking market volatility and driving investor interest toward emerging digital assets.
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