CFTC proposes new rules for prediction markets
The Trump administration proposed new rules Wednesday for regulating prediction markets, seeking to clarify what types of events can be listed for trading on the platforms.
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The Trump administration proposed new rules Wednesday for regulating prediction markets, seeking to clarify what types of events can be listed for trading on the platforms.
Proposed CFTC rules would forbid markets where an outcome could be impacted by war or assassination, even when conflict isn’t mentioned.
The proposed rules from the commission will now face a public comment period.
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One of MiCA's architects said he sees no need to regulate DeFi as the European Commission gathers feedback on the framework's future.
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New research finds that in the six months after Meta relaxed rules in the name of free speech, violent threats against lawmakers—including President Donald Trump—surged on Facebook.
New research finds that in the six months after Meta relaxed rules in the name of free speech, violent threats against lawmakers—including President Donald Trump—surged on Facebook.
The AI buildout proves America can still move fast. The real question is, who gets the shortcuts?
The AI buildout proves America can still move fast. The real question is who gets the shortcuts.