U.S. CFTC to Establish a 'Clear Regulatory Framework' for Prediction Markets, Mandating Insider Trading Prevention

2026/03/13 09:08 (Updated 2026/03/13 10:01)

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U.S. CFTC to Establish a 'Clear Regulatory Framework' for Prediction Markets, Mandating Insider Trading Prevention

Rules Aimed at Preventing Market Manipulation and Insider Trading

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced new regulatory guidelines on the 12th for the rapidly expanding prediction markets, reemphasizing the federal authority's 'exclusive jurisdiction' over these markets.

The guidelines strongly urge exchanges to consult with regulatory authorities before launching specific contracts that are prone to manipulation and insider trading.

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