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Core Summary The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a legal action against Kentucky over prediction market jurisdiction. This is the latest move by the federal agency against state-level regulatory barriers, highlighting the power struggle between federal and state governments in the emerging fintech sector. Overview Kentucky becomes the latest state to clash with the federal agency over prediction market regulation. Multiple states have previously faced CFTC legal action over similar issues. The agency maintains that prediction markets fall under commodity trading and should be regulated uniformly at the federal level, not by individual state legislation. ...

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved the first cryptocurrency perpetual futures contracts, with Kalshi and Coinbase receiving authorization to list them. This marks a significant milestone for US crypto derivatives markets, providing institutional investors with additional hedging tools.

CFTC Opens Crypto Perpetual Futures Trading in U.S. Milestone The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially approved Kalshi exchange to list crypto asset perpetual futures contracts, marking the first time U.S. regulators have provided a pathway for regulated firms to participate in the crypto perpetual derivatives market. What Are Perpetual Futures Perpetual futures are futures contracts without an expiration date, allowing traders to hold positions indefinitely through a funding rate mechanism. This market has long been one of the largest segments of global crypto trading, but primarily operated on offshore exchanges outside U.S. regulatory oversight. ...

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has admitted it should not have sued crypto exchange Gemini, joining the company in a motion to vacate a 2025 consent order. The rare reversal signals regulatory self-reflection on enforcement overreach.

House Agriculture leaders press Trump to appoint CFTC commissioners as the CLARITY Act advances in the Senate.

US House lawmakers overseeing the CFTC are urging President Trump to fill commission vacancies, ensuring bipartisan leadership for US crypto trading regulation.

[Flash] The CFTC is considering writing rules to further cement its stance on whether software developers should register as brokers with the agency, following its no-action letter to Phantom wallet. The move aims to provide clearer regulatory framework for non-custodial software development in the crypto industry.