Commodity Futures Trading Commission news and trends

CFTC Says Combating Insider Trading in Prediction Markets Is a Priority
Regulation // April 01, 2026

Combating insider trading in prediction markets is a priority of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the agency’s director of enforcement, David I. Miller, said Tuesday (March 31). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

CFTC Aims to Clear Path for Prediction Market Boom
Regulation // March 12, 2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said Thursday (March 12) that it is seeking public comment on whether it should amend or issue new regulations governing event contracts traded on prediction markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

CFTC Asserts Authority to Police Prediction Markets
Regulation // February 17, 2026

Should the increasingly popular predictions market space be regulated by states or the federal government? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

CFTC Clears Path for National Trust Banks to Issue Payment Stablecoins
Cryptocurrency // February 09, 2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) clarified Friday (Feb. 6) that national trust banks may issue payment stablecoins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Interviews & Exclusives
Derailed House Hearing Leaves Crypto Market Structure Hanging in Balance

May 06, 2025
Donald Trump promised to transform the U.S. into the “crypto capital of the planet,” and he will need cryptocurrency legislation for his administration to do it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, […]

The Three Most Important US Crypto Policies to Watch This Year

January 07, 2025
The 119th U.S. Congressional session has begun, and the digital asset sector is hoping there will soon be favorable and clear regulatory guardrails for cryptocurrency markets and stablecoins. Get the...

Quick Reads
CFTC Sues to Stop States From Regulating Event Contracts

April 02, 2026
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed separate lawsuits against Arizona, Connecticut and Illinois Thursday (April 2), saying the states have taken actions that intrude on the regulator’s exclusive jurisdiction to regulate prediction markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

CFTC Says Combating Insider Trading in Prediction Markets Is a Priority

April 01, 2026
Combating insider trading in prediction markets is a priority of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the agency’s director of enforcement, David I. Miller, said Tuesday (March 31). Get the...

CFTC Aims to Clear Path for Prediction Market Boom

March 12, 2026
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said Thursday (March 12) that it is seeking public comment on whether it should amend or issue new regulations governing event contracts traded on...

CFTC Asserts Authority to Police Prediction Markets

February 17, 2026
Should the increasingly popular predictions market space be regulated by states or the federal government? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...