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ESMA says Polymarket, Kalshi lack EU authorization
The watchdog also questioned partial geo-blocks, saying event contracts can fall under securities, crypto or gambling rules depending on how they are structured.
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Fanatics folds prediction markets into Sports & Casino app
Existing users can keep their account data and rewards as the company rolls sports betting, casino play and event contracts into a single interface.
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Kalshi turns to Alpaca for global distribution
The brokerage infrastructure deal would let clients trade event contracts on familiar platforms, with overseas rollout depending on local approval.
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Canadian regulators block sports and entertainment prediction contracts
The CSA and CIRO said those bets fall outside securities law, while other event contracts remain under review.
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Kalshi seeks to pause Washington injunction after rival OG deal
The company says a state non-enforcement pact for a competitor undercuts the case for forcing it to shut off most Washington markets now.
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CFTC warns prediction markets against American odds
The agency said bookmaker-style pricing can mislead consumers and hide market depth, and it ordered firms to confirm receipt by Aug. 31.
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CFTC moves to codify prediction-market rules as debate over manipulation intensifies
At its first innovation meeting, the agency sketched a three-part rulemaking agenda while industry figures argued over self-certification, consumer safeguards and whether some contracts are too easy to game.
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CFTC puts prediction markets at centre of first advisory meeting
The Aug. 20 agenda pairs a prediction-markets panel with sessions on crypto and artificial intelligence, while opening comments to the public through Aug. 27.
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CFTC warns prediction-market incentive filings are often deficient
The agency said incomplete submissions can block review of whether platforms have given proper notice and checked compliance, while some reward structures may invite manipulation.
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ProphetX raises $35 million after CFTC approval
The company said the money will deepen liquidity, expand its B2B platform and build on a nationwide launch in federally regulated sports prediction markets.
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Fanatics buys BGC exchange to build out prediction markets
The company said the deal gives it its own CFTC-registered exchange and clearinghouse, while BGC will help develop new market-data products.
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CFTC tells prediction markets to stop filing broad template event contracts
The agency said DCMs must give regulators the terms, settlement analysis and compliance details for each contract or closely related class, rather than packing many permutations into one filing.