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Aug 7, 2026

CFTC Warns Prediction Markets to Stop Using American-Style Betting Odds Displays

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued guidance telling prediction market platforms under its oversight to stop displaying prices using American-style gambling odds (moneyline format), as the regulator seeks to distinguish regulated derivatives markets from sports betting operations amid legal challenges.

Aug 7, 2026·9 sources

Jul 29, 2026

Binance.US to apply for CFTC license in August for prediction markets platform

Binance.US CEO Stephen Gregory announced the exchange will apply for a CFTC Designated Contract Market license next month to launch prediction markets, joining competitors Gemini, Coinbase, Robinhood, Kalshi and Polymarket in the space.

Jul 29, 2026·3 sources

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▪The Indian Gaming Association and the American Gaming Association testified that prediction market sports contracts have cost states and tribes over $1.2 billion in lost tax revenue.
▪A federal judge in Michigan ruled that sports prediction markets are not regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
▪The Commodity Futures Trading Commission cited a study in its warning letter indicating that American-style wagers led to increased risk-taking in sports betting.

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