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CFTC Chairman Calls for Clear Regulations on Crypto and Prediction Markets

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  • CFTC Chairman calls for urgent congressional action on crypto regulations.

  • Legal ambiguities hinder safe participation in financial markets.

  • Clear regulations are necessary for fair oversight of prediction markets.

İlayda Peker
İlayda Peker 7 months ago
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Rostin Behnam, Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), emphasized the need for urgent actions from Congress regarding crypto regulations and the oversight of prediction markets. During the annual meeting of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), Behnam highlighted the importance of establishing clear legal frameworks for these rapidly evolving sectors.

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Urgent Action Needed for Crypto RegulationsCalls for Clear Laws on Prediction Markets

Urgent Action Needed for Crypto Regulations

Behnam reiterated that Congress must clarify its stance on crypto regulations. He expressed his concerns about the inadequacies of the existing regulatory framework to properly manage crypto markets despite the increasing significance of digital assets and technological advancements.

He also noted the absence of comprehensive crypto regulations has created gaps in the system. Behnam mentioned uncertainties regarding the regulation of spot markets and the broader implications of blockchain and tokenization technology in financial markets.

Calls for Clear Laws on Prediction Markets

Furthermore, Behnam called for clear laws regarding prediction markets. He pointed out the legal and ethical issues arising in markets that allow predictions on event outcomes.

The CFTC considers contracts on election outcomes to be illegal. Behnam expressed his frustration over the agency being pushed into a “election police” role, arguing that clearer legal frameworks defined by Congress are necessary for regulating such markets.

Following the CFTC’s intervention to prevent the prediction market platform Kalshi from offering election contracts, Kalshi filed a lawsuit. In September 2023, a federal court ruled that the CFTC had exceeded its legal authority in blocking these contracts, leading the CFTC to file for an appeal.

These developments underscore the urgent need for regulation in both crypto and prediction markets. There is an expected consensus on the need to update legal regulations in the face of rapidly changing financial technologies.

Addressing legal ambiguities could enable market participants to operate in a safer and more predictable environment. Additionally, the emphasis on the need for clear regulations to ensure transparent and fair oversight of prediction markets was highlighted.

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

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