CFTC Chair Michael Selig Says 'It's Time For Clear Rules' For Prediction Markets, Directs Staff To Drop Proposal Banning Sports, Politics Contracts - Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN)
CoinbaseCoinbase(US:COIN) Benzinga·2026-01-30 12:54

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael S. Selig said Thursday that the regulator will draft “clear rules” for prediction markets and withdraw a proposal that prohibits sports and politics-related contracts.CFTC Announces Major Policy ShiftSelig said the commission is withdrawing previous proposals and advisories that have led to market uncertainty.“It is time for clear rules and a clear understanding that the CFTC supports lawful innovation in these [prediction] markets,” Selig declared in a pub ...