Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)

Prediction platform Polymarket is broadening its reach into traditional finance with a new feature that lets users bet on stock and index movements. The move highlights the platform’s growing ambition to connect crypto-native speculation with mainstream financial markets, as investor interest in event-based trading continues to accelerate.

The SEC is preparing to introduce an “innovation exemption” that would give companies more flexibility to develop digital assets and emerging technologies. SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the proposal could be formalized as soon as the end of this quarter, despite challenges caused by the ongoing government shutdown.

Prediction markets have received a major vote of confidence after Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)—the operator of the New York Stock Exchange—announced a $2 billion strategic investment in Polymarket. The deal values the platform at roughly $8 billion, marking a stunning turnaround for a company that faced regulatory fire just three years ago.

The possibility of a U.S. government shutdown is dominating prediction markets, with traders betting heavily on the outcome. Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket show a strong consensus that negotiations in Washington are unlikely to deliver a deal in time. Rising volumes and market probabilities above 85% suggest that participants see a shutdown as the most likely outcome.

Polymarket introduces annualized rewards for long-term positions, supporting accurate pricing in high-profile political and global markets.

When Trump roars "I am the boss", the Winklevoss texts remind him that the kings of Bitcoin crypto sometimes pull more strings than a president on stage.

Exit Gensler, here comes Atkins: the SEC shifts from the brake to the accelerator. "Innovation exemption", multi-crypto ETP, stablecoins… Washington finally discovers that blocking costs more than moving forward.

Washington goes back to the drawing board. The US Treasury opens a new comment window to transform the GENIUS Act, the future framework law on payment stablecoins, into applicable rules. The stated objective is to secure the use of tokenized dollars while maintaining a workable playground for crypto innovation. Let's get into the specifics.

Recent chatters within crypto chat rooms indicate that prediction platforms Polymarket and Kalshi are exploring ways to raise capital, with Polymarket aiming for a higher valuation than Kalshi. Interestingly, this comes as decentralized betting begins to catch the eyes of top firms within the crypto space.

American crypto-focused prediction platform Polymarket has been granted operational greenlight after the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a no-action notice to two entities linked to the company. This action follows the application for regulatory relief in July.

Regulated exchange platforms can conduct spot cryptocurrency trading activities, according to a joint statement by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on September 2, 2025. This policy clarification marks a key regulatory step that could help drive crypto trading and promote investor protection.

Crypto-expats, come home! The CFTC unveils its magic FBOT passport to revive the American dream. Punitive regulation? A bad memory, sworn and promised...

Polymarket, the crypto platform specializing in predictive markets, is making its big return to the United States. To achieve this, it is betting on the acquisition of QCX, an exchange regulated by the CFTC. An ambitious move that could redefine the future of prediction on the blockchain.

In Washington, crypto is taking shape: laws are being passed, Trump rejoices, and the Fed must put away its digital dreams. Regulation is turning into a soap opera with distinctly American twists.

Under pressure for several months, XRP is back on the market's radar. After a 40% decline from its peak of $3.40, the asset may be about to undergo a strategic turning point. Coinbase has just received the green light from the CFTC to launch XRP futures contracts, paving the way for a new phase of institutional legitimacy. In an environment where every technical or regulatory signal can tip the scales, this announcement re-ignites attention on this cryptocurrency.

Coinbase, a pioneer in crypto derivatives, is preparing to introduce XRP futures contracts. As regulation strengthens, the CFTC could pave the way for a new phase for XRP.

Solana is bonding like a cat escaping the downpour, but the storm of March 1st is approaching, ready to clip its wings.

813,000 washed-out investors, a memecoin that evaporates, 100 million in the pockets of insiders. The SEC looks the other way, Trump smiles: welcome to the Wild West of crypto!

Donald Trump is contemplating giving Brian Quintenz, former CFTC commissioner and current crypto lead at Andreessen Horowitz, a key role in crypto regulation.

When the SEC plays the role of the Scrooge for airdrops, McHenry and Emmer bring out the sticks to restore order.

The CFTC chairman challenges the SEC and asserts that the majority of cryptos are not securities, favoring innovation.

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) warns of the increasing scams fraudulently using artificial intelligence (AI) to attract crypto investors with the promise of whopping returns.

The CFTC has published a detailed report on DeFi, highlighting the lack of accountability and AML/CFT compliance in the crypto space.

Recently, Binance has reached an agreement valued at over $4 billion to drop investigations conducted against it by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). A similar agreement, involving, like the previous one, Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, has been concluded most recently. This time, with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

With over 100 million users, Binance easily claims the title of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. If CZ's exchange were to fall victim to the initiatives of U.S. regulators, others (Kraken, Coinbase, and the like) would melt away like snow in the sun. And apparently, the U.S. Department of Justice is preparing to launch an assault on this crypto behemoth with feet of clay.