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CFTC Cracks Down on Sports Prediction Markets
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CFTC Chairman Mike Selig announces stricter oversight of sports prediction markets, signing a data-sharing deal with MLB and considering similar agreements with other major U.S. pro leagues. Hes challenging states attempting to block federally regulated event contracts, asserting they fall under federal rules. The focus is on preventing insider trading and manipulation, with regulators scrutinizing platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. This shift under the Trump administration could pave the way for prediction markets and crypto-linked finance to become mainstream investment tools.
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