The fine marks the CFTC's second insider trading case against a federal employee trading event contracts and its second related settlement in four weeks.
The Block•Zack Abrams29 Aug
The NFL signed new multi-year sports betting deals with Draftkings, Fanduel, and Fanatics on Thursday, ending a five-month gap without an official sportsbook partner. All three agreed to bar wagers on injuries and officiating, which the CFTC has proposed restricting on prediction markets. The league has no deals with any such entity, and has confirmed […]
Bitcoin.com News•Luci Kelemen29 Aug
An appeals court sided with a lower court's ruling that Kalshi failed to show that the federal government preempts Nevada’s authority.
The Block•Sarah Wynn28 Aug
The COT report's insights into trader positioning could signal potential market reversals, impacting strategies across commodities and Bitcoin.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team28 Aug
Coinbase's push for regulatory clarity could enhance US competitiveness in crypto derivatives, reducing offshore trading dominance and entry barriers.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team28 Aug
Polymarket’s US-serving platform withdrew both of its NFL player participation filings on Aug. 26, one day after certifying them with the CFTC and one day before the listing date it had given the agency. On the same day, the exchange certified bitcoin, ether, and solana price contracts. Both sets were filed as swaps in the […]
Bitcoin.com News•Luci Kelemen27 Aug
CFTC warns crypto ATM transfers are ‘probably a scam’ after FBI reports a $388M crisis with a 58% spike in consumer losses.
U.Today•Gamza Khanzadaev27 Aug
The CLARITY Act would divide SEC and CFTC duties, but firms would still face data, reconciliation and scalability challenges.
The CFTC warned consumers about irreversible crypto ATM payments after FBI data showed over $388 million in reported 2025 losses.
Increased regulatory scrutiny and potential legal actions could disrupt the crypto ATM industry, impacting its growth and operational viability.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team26 Aug
Hyperliquid Policy Center and trade[XYZ] have asked the CFTC to permit regulated perpetual contracts tied to WTI crude, Brent crude, and Henry Hub natural gas after their markets recorded more than $500 billion in cumulative volume. Hyperliquid Policy Center and…
The CFTC should adopt a regulatory framework for energy perpetual contracts, the Hyperliquid Policy Center and TradeXYZ said in a letter.
The Block•Sarah Wynn26 Aug
A coordinated regulatory framework for equity perpetuals could enhance US market competitiveness and investor protection by reducing offshore trading.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team26 Aug
The CFTC entered a criminal Polymarket case to defend its view that event contracts are swaps covered by commodities law.
A judge stayed the CFTC’s civil case against a soldier who allegedly used nonpublic information for a Polymarket bet, but the regulator is trying to weigh in on the criminal case.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Turner Wright24 Aug
Hyperliquid Policy Center urged the SEC and CFTC to align perpetual contract rules and classify qualifying equity perpetuals as security futures.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez24 Aug
The push comes as Hyperliquid's multi-asset perpetuals gain scale and draw scrutiny from traditional exchanges.
The Block•Jason Shubnell24 AugHyperliquid Policy Center has asked the SEC and CFTC to let qualifying equity perpetual contracts enter the U.S. as security futures after HIP-3 markets processed more than $480 billion in notional trading volume over their first 10 months. Hyperliquid Policy…
LIT’s breakout strengthens as new market access and rising derivatives activity reshape the rally.
AMBCrypto•Muriuki Lazaro24 Aug
The CFTC's exploration of regulatory paths for Hyperliquid could boost crypto market confidence, potentially driving further investment and innovation.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez23 Aug