CFTC
U.S. CFTC in talks with every major pro sports league on policing prediction markets
Chairman Michael Selig says the agency has already taken several states to court to prove that sports contracts aren't just betting but that they're derivatives.
Senate sets markup date for market structure
The Senate Banking Committee has scheduled a May 14 markup for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, the bill's first serious shot at advancement after a January delay. The White House wants it passed by July 4, but the banking industry still has reservations. CoinDesk's Sam Ewen hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Gemini eyes prediction market challenge to Kalshi, Polymarket, secures derivatives license; shares surge
Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss' crypto exchange now holds licenses allowing it to expand into regulated derivatives and prediction markets, the fastest-growing sectors in crypto.
Robinhood's crypto revenue tanks 47%, gap filled by prediction markets
Robinhood missed earnings after crypto trading revenue fell 47% to $134 million in Q1. But event contracts surged 320% to $147 million as users traded a record 8.8 billion prediction market contracts. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Polymarket reportedly seeking CFTC approval to reopen main exchange to U.S. traders
If approved, the move would help Polymarket compete with Kalshi in the U.S., and bring more event-trading activity under CFTC regulatory oversight.
CFTC's AI will review U.S. crypto registration applications, chairman tells CoinDesk
The regulator is working on new technology to stretch abilities of reduced staff, says Chairman Mike Selig, including AI monitoring of trading data.
Trump's Iran ceasefire sends bitcoin past $78K
President Trump extended the Iran ceasefire indefinitely, triggering a bitcoin rally past $78,000 and short-squeeze conditions in crypto markets. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
U.S. government moving bitcoin tied to Bitfinex hack
The U.S. government just transferred about $606,000 of bitcoin to Coinbase Prime, with on-chain data tying the coins to the 2016 Bitfinex hack. The government currently holds roughly $24.5 billion in bitcoin as part of its strategic digital asset reserve. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
CFTC Chair Mike Selig argues for agency's 'exclusive regulatory authority' in prediction markets fight: State of Crypto
Selig said states do not have the ability to police prediction market providers, echoing his agency's stance as it pursues court cases to cement its authority.
Federal judge blocks Arizona from bringing criminal charges against Kalshi
Judge Michael Liburdi ordered Arizona not to bring any enforcement actions under state law against Kalshi, at least temporarily.
