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Regulatory news from CFTC, state gaming commissions, MGA, UKGC, ACMA, SPA, and the rest of the global iGaming regulatory landscape.
Crypto6h agoCFTC Fines White House Staffer for Prediction Market Fraud
The CFTC fined ex-White House teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez for trading on undelivered Trump speech data, netting $107,500 in illegal prediction market profits.
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BreakingPrediction1d agoCFTC Fines Ex-White House Staffer $172K for Kalshi Trades
A former White House teleprompter operator must pay $172,000 for insider trading on Kalshi event contracts. It's the CFTC's second such case in four weeks.
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BreakingPrediction2d agoKalshi Loses Appeal as Court Backs State Power Over Predictions
A U.S. appeals court ruled August 28, 2026 that states can regulate prediction markets, handing Kalshi a major legal defeat. A circuit split now points toward Supreme Court intervention.
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BreakingBetting2d agoNinth Circuit Blocks Sports Contracts in Prediction Markets
The Ninth Circuit ruled 3-0 against sports event contracts this week, pressuring Kalshi and peers to rethink MLB-linked prediction products.
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BreakingPrediction2d agoNinth Circuit Rejects Kalshi's Federal Preemption Claim
The Ninth Circuit upheld Nevada's power to regulate Kalshi's sports contracts, rejecting the platform's federal preemption argument on August 28, 2026.
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Betting2d agoDraftKings Adds Gaming Regulations Counsel
DraftKings hired a new gaming regulations counsel this week, signaling deeper investment in compliance infrastructure across its multi-state footprint.
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BreakingPrediction2d agoConnecticut Sues Kalshi Over Unlicensed Sports Betting
Connecticut AG William Tong sued Kalshi this week for illegal unlicensed sports betting. A federal judge had already denied Kalshi's bid to stop state enforcement.
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BreakingBetting3d agoGaming Attorneys Slam CFTC's 'Contemptuous' Kalshi Move
Gaming attorneys say the CFTC twice directed Kalshi to defy court orders this week. Legal experts call the move unprecedented and alarming.
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BreakingCrypto3d agoUAE Security Chief Takes 49% Stake in Trump Family Bank
UAE's national security advisor acquires 49% of a Trump family bank venture. Crypto and iGaming payment rails face fresh regulatory scrutiny.
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Prediction3d agoConnecticut Sues Kalshi Amid Split Court Rulings
Connecticut sued Kalshi this week, deepening a legal battle producing split outcomes across state and federal courts. Supreme Court review looks increasingly likely.
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BreakingCrypto3d agoBithumb Wins Lawsuit Over 620,000 BTC Fat-Finger Error
A South Korean court ruled for Bithumb this week after a 620,000 BTC internal crediting error in February. The verdict lets the exchange claw back funds from affected users.
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Crypto3d agoBinance's CZ and Yi He Used Homer & Marge Aliases
Binance co-founders CZ and Yi He used Homer and Marge aliases in meetings. Yi He still uses Marge as co-CEO in August 2026.
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BreakingPrediction3d agoConnecticut Sues Kalshi Over Sports Event Contracts
Connecticut sued Kalshi in August 2026 over sports event contracts, challenging the platform's federal preemption shield in a test case for state authority.
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BreakingBetting4d agoDraftKings Hit With California Prediction Markets Lawsuit
A federal class-action suit in California alleges DraftKings operates illegal sports betting through prediction markets. The case could reshape the industry's legal footing across 30+ states.
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Crypto5d agoChainalysis Sting Hits CSAM Networks via Binance, Coinbase
Chainalysis ran Operation Lighthouse with Binance and Coinbase, producing 14,000+ leads against CSAM networks. The sting marks a new era of proactive crypto crime enforcement.
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BreakingPrediction6d agoPolymarket Referred Military Insider Trading Accounts to DOJ
Polymarket flagged dozens of accounts for potential military insider trading to the DOJ. The move signals a compliance shift for the crypto prediction market sector.
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Betting6d agoCFTC Flags Manipulation Risk in Prediction Markets
Manipulation risk topped the CFTC's inaugural Innovation Advisory Committee agenda this week. The focus signals tighter oversight ahead for fast-growing prediction market platforms.
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Prediction6d agoCFTC Battles Soldier Over Polymarket Bet Legality
The CFTC is pushing into a criminal case against a soldier accused of an illegal Polymarket bet. The outcome could redefine U.S. prediction market law.
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Prediction6d agoNevada Uses NC Tax to Crack Kalshi's Federal Shield
Nevada argues North Carolina's prediction market tax proves states can assert financial authority over Kalshi despite its CFTC status. A ruling could reshape U.S. prediction market regulation.
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BreakingBetting6d agoFlorida AG Sues Stake and VGW Over Illegal Gambling
Florida AG James Uthmeier sued Stake and VGW this week, alleging their sweepstakes platforms operate as unlicensed gambling. A ruling could reshape the U.S. sweepstakes casino market.
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CryptoAug 24CFTC Bans Ex-FTX Execs as Maduro Case Advances
The CFTC banned former Alameda and FTX executives from trading this week. A US soldier faces prosecution for alleged crypto profits tied to Maduro intelligence.
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CryptoAug 24CME CEO Duffy Battles CFTC and Kalshi Over Markets
CME's Terrence Duffy clashed with CFTC officials and Kalshi's COO over prediction market oversight. The dispute could reshape legal event-contract betting in the US.
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PredictionAug 22Duffy-Selig Clash Derails CFTC Prediction Market Hearing
A CFTC advisory hearing on prediction market regulation descended into conflict this week. CME's Duffy and Rob Selig clashed, clouding the path to formal rules.
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BreakingPredictionAug 22Kalshi Blocked in Washington as CFTC Rewrites Rules
Kalshi has cut off Washington state users as of August 2026 and is fighting the block in court. The CFTC is simultaneously drafting new prediction market rules.
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- BettingAug 22
CFTC IAC Debuts With Fractious Prediction Markets Talk
The CFTC's Innovation Advisory Committee held its first meeting on Aug. 21, 2026, with prediction markets sparking the sharpest debate.
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BettingAug 21Kalshi Pulls Sports Markets in Washington After Court Order
Kalshi removed sports and politics markets for Washington State users this week following a court order. The case is a live test of federal pre-emption for CFTC-regulated prediction markets.
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PredictionAug 21CME and Kalshi Executives Clash at CFTC Hearing
CME's Terry Duffy and Kalshi's Luana Lopes Lara clashed at a CFTC meeting over prediction market rules. The dispute could reshape compliance standards industry-wide.
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BreakingBettingAug 20Florida AG Sues Stake and VGW Over Sweepstakes Casinos
Florida AG James Uthmeier sued Stake and VGW this week, targeting sweepstakes casino operations and their payment processors in Hillsborough County Court.
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BettingAug 20CFTC Committee Sets Prediction Market Rules Debate
The CFTC's Innovation Advisory Committee will discuss prediction market regulation this week, signaling active federal scrutiny of platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
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BreakingBettingAug 20Novig Sues Five States After Prediction Market Launch
Novig sued five U.S. states in federal court within two weeks of launching its prediction market platform. The cases will test whether states can block CFTC-regulated sports contracts.
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CryptoAug 20CFTC Slaps 5-Year Trading Ban on Ex-FTX, Alameda Execs
The CFTC issued 5-year trading bans against former FTX and Alameda execs, closing enforcement action tied to a $12.7B fraud settlement.
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PredictionAug 19Kalshi Seeks CFTC Nod for Copper Perpetual Futures
Kalshi filed for CFTC approval of a copper perpetual futures contract in August 2026, its boldest step beyond event-contract markets yet.
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PredictionAug 19CFTC Eyes Formal Review of Prediction Markets
The CFTC may conduct a formal review of prediction markets as it works toward codified rules. No timeline is confirmed yet.
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BreakingPredictionAug 19CFTC Orders Kalshi to Defy New York's $36B Lawsuit
The CFTC issued an emergency order this week directing Kalshi to continue New York operations despite a $36B state lawsuit. The federal-vs-state clash could reshape U.S. prediction markets.
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