Crypto.com’s US exchange lists 4 memecoin derivatives
Traders can now hedge exposure to memecoins including PEPE and FLOKI. Go to Source
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Kalshi US election betting live after court win
Betting on US political outcomes is permitted for the first time weeks ahead of the November presidential election. Go to Source
DC Circuit Court Rules Kalshi’s US Election Bets Legal
This week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled in favor of the predictions market Kalshi, allowing the commodities exchange to offer event contracts based on the outcome of U.S. congressional elections. Circuit Judge Millett’s opinion supports the legality of the contracts, dismissing claims of gaming or election gambling. … Read more
US appeals court greenlights election prediction markets
The ruling paves the way for election prediction markets to operate in the United States. Go to Source
Judges quiz CFTC, Kalshi over US election markets offering
US appeals court judges peppered the CFTC and betting platform Kalshi’s lawyers with questions as the regulator bids to overturn a lower court’s decision allowing election markets. Go to Source
CFTC eyeing Polymarket, betting platforms amid elections, says chair
If an offshore entity’s “footprint” in the US is big enough, they must register their derivative contracts or risk facing enforcement actions, says CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam. Go to Source
‘Explosion’ in election gambling will harm public interest: CFTC
The US commodities regulator says prediction markets can be vulnerable to “spectacular manipulation.” Go to Source
CFTC Loses Round One: Kalshi Cleared to Offer US Election Bets
A federal judge this week sided with the prediction market Kalshi’s motion for summary judgment in its legal battle with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This decision opens the door for U.S. citizens to place bets on the upcoming November election. However, the ruling isn’t the final word just yet, as the CFTC … Read more
CFTC submits emergency motion to block Kalshi’s election betting contracts
The CFTC asked the court to block Kalshi from offering election betting contracts until it reviews the reasoning for the denial of its order. Go to Source
