CFTC
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US Senate Defers Clarity Act Crypto Bill Progress to September Amid Hardening Banking Opposition
The US Senate has postponed progress on the Clarity Act crypto bill until mid-September 2026, as traditional banking opposition limits its legislative momentum.
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‘End of an Era’: BitMEX to Shut Down After 11-Year Run
BitMEX, the pioneer of the 100x-leverage perpetual swap, will cease operations on September 23, 2026, amid shifting regulatory landscapes and market competition.
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US Regulators Classify Most Crypto as Commodities, Easing SEC Oversight
The SEC and CFTC have issued joint guidance classifying most cryptocurrencies as digital commodities, significantly impacting regulatory oversight and market clarity for digital assets.
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MLB Partners with Polymarket, Signs MOU with CFTC
Major League Baseball has named Polymarket its official prediction market exchange and established an information-sharing framework with the CFTC, navigating regulatory complexities.
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SEC and CFTC Issue Joint Guidance on Crypto Assets
The SEC and CFTC have released a joint interpretation clarifying the application of federal securities laws to crypto assets, aiming to provide clarity for market participants.
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CFTC Issues First Guidance on Prediction Markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has released its inaugural guidance for prediction markets, urging exchanges to engage with regulators before offering event contracts susceptible to manipulation.
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Kalshi Offers $10 Sign-Up Bonus for New Prediction Market Users
Kalshi, the CFTC-regulated prediction market, is offering new users a $10 sign-up bonus in February 2026 to trade on real-world events.
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Mike Selig Confirmed as CFTC Chairman: A New Era for U.S. Commodity Markets and Digital Assets
Mike Selig has been confirmed by the Senate as Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), marking a pivotal shift toward innovation in digital assets and financial market oversight.
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Trump Jr. Fuels Polymarket’s U.S. Comeback with Strategic Investment
Donald Trump Jr.’s investment in Polymarket marks a pivotal moment for prediction markets, as the platform re-enters the U.S. market with regulatory clarity and significant venture backing.