NEW YORK, United States — Executives at major U.S. exchanges are calling for clearer federal rules as prediction markets expand, saying consistent oversight is needed to protect investors and distinguish regulated contracts from gambling. The push was confirmed across Reuters, Reuters (legal), CFTC, and CoinDesk. We prioritize facts independently verified across multiple reputable sources.
Mutually confirmed facts across these sources include:
- Exchange executives said the rapid growth of prediction markets requires clearer, uniform federal rules to protect investors.
- CFTC leaders have reiterated the agency’s jurisdiction over event contracts, and signaled forthcoming guidance and rulemaking on prediction markets.
- Lawmakers are weighing proposals to define and regulate outcome‑based contracts to separate them from gambling products.
- Industry officials argue that consistent regulation could allow innovation while preventing market manipulation.
Additional Details Reported
Reuters reported the exchanges’ request for clarity alongside debates over how prediction markets should be supervised as participation grows.
CoinDesk reported that the CFTC chair highlighted prediction‑market rulemaking within a broader crypto policy agenda.
The CFTC’s February filing and March enforcement advisory show the agency is actively asserting its oversight role.
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